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AmyC65

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    AmyC65 got a reaction from imct in Gallbladder removed with RNY   
    Thank you for asking. I'm much, MUCH better. I started eating one Activia yogurt a day, and it might just be a coincidence but that day was my last bout of diarrhea. I have been able to expand my diet considerably and I am much more comfortable. I have a lot of gas now, but from other RNY patients I hear that isn't unusual. Some occasional rumbling but the really bad results have gone. Making an effort to have something to eat every 3 hours seems to really have helped, also. I notice I start getting some cramps if I go much longer than that.
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    AmyC65 got a reaction from MisR in Hair Loss!   
    I'm almost at 6 months and mine really only started falling out at around 4 - 4 1/2 months. I take the same Biotin dosage as you. When I saw my stylist this week, she said I have loads of new growth, about 2-3" long right now. So I'm encouraged that it is coming in. Mine is about 2' long, so when I lose even a few, it feels like it's everywhere! I've been in a ponytail 24/7 for months now to keep it from being all over the house!
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    AmyC65 got a reaction from Salonboi in ✂️Hairstylists✂️   
    I'm not a stylist but I can tell you from my experience and the 4 friends and husband that have had the same surgery - everyone is different! On friend drove herself home from the hospital and went back to work at 3 weeks. I didn't even put on pants for 2 weeks. I was very uncomfortable (also had gallbladder at same time, which may have complicated things). Another friend took 5 weeks to go back to an office job. I know this doesn't really give you an answer. If you can schedule in advance but change clients at the last minute if you need to, that might be a way to go. Hope for the best with a backup plan just in case?
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    AmyC65 got a reaction from Salonboi in ✂️Hairstylists✂️   
    I'm not a stylist but I can tell you from my experience and the 4 friends and husband that have had the same surgery - everyone is different! On friend drove herself home from the hospital and went back to work at 3 weeks. I didn't even put on pants for 2 weeks. I was very uncomfortable (also had gallbladder at same time, which may have complicated things). Another friend took 5 weeks to go back to an office job. I know this doesn't really give you an answer. If you can schedule in advance but change clients at the last minute if you need to, that might be a way to go. Hope for the best with a backup plan just in case?
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    AmyC65 got a reaction from Luvin_Life125 in Dry skin   
    I get it in the organic section of my grocery story. costco sells a big jar of it, but the one I like is unscented and Costco's has a coconut smell. Which is nice but I don't do well with smells in large doses. It's hard sitting at room temperature, it looks like crisco but it melts in your hand. I just scoop a little bit out with my nails or a spoon and melt it in my palms before I spread it on.
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    AmyC65 got a reaction from harley_quinn25 in Dry skin   
    Yup, coconut oil! I live in Central NY. Snow capital of America. The heat is on all the time, the stress on my skin of going outside in bitter cold, then into dry heat - I started using coconut oil post-shower about a month ago and I am in love with the results. My skin still feels soft 2 days later, whereas with lotion it was dry within a day.
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    AmyC65 got a reaction from harley_quinn25 in Dry skin   
    Yup, coconut oil! I live in Central NY. Snow capital of America. The heat is on all the time, the stress on my skin of going outside in bitter cold, then into dry heat - I started using coconut oil post-shower about a month ago and I am in love with the results. My skin still feels soft 2 days later, whereas with lotion it was dry within a day.
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    AmyC65 got a reaction from Salonboi in ✂️Hairstylists✂️   
    Are you able to make your own hours? My stylist had surgery last year (different surgery but equally difficult) and when she finally went back to work, she started with short days and built up to full days after 3 weeks or so. You'll probably want to have some appts scheduled in advance so you have income. Ask your surgeon, I usually hear people going back to work at 3 weeks. You could start with a few short days, maybe with days off in between?
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    AmyC65 got a reaction from Salonboi in ✂️Hairstylists✂️   
    Are you able to make your own hours? My stylist had surgery last year (different surgery but equally difficult) and when she finally went back to work, she started with short days and built up to full days after 3 weeks or so. You'll probably want to have some appts scheduled in advance so you have income. Ask your surgeon, I usually hear people going back to work at 3 weeks. You could start with a few short days, maybe with days off in between?
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    AmyC65 got a reaction from harley_quinn25 in Dry skin   
    Yup, coconut oil! I live in Central NY. Snow capital of America. The heat is on all the time, the stress on my skin of going outside in bitter cold, then into dry heat - I started using coconut oil post-shower about a month ago and I am in love with the results. My skin still feels soft 2 days later, whereas with lotion it was dry within a day.
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    AmyC65 got a reaction from harley_quinn25 in Dry skin   
    Yup, coconut oil! I live in Central NY. Snow capital of America. The heat is on all the time, the stress on my skin of going outside in bitter cold, then into dry heat - I started using coconut oil post-shower about a month ago and I am in love with the results. My skin still feels soft 2 days later, whereas with lotion it was dry within a day.
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    AmyC65 got a reaction from lau4lau in Getting Close to first Target and LOVING IT!   
    Great job! And, yes, it does get better. I'm 4+ months out now and the first 2 months were ROUGH. But now I don't even think about how hard those weeks were. I'm stuck at 50 lbs, I'd like to see 20 more gone. Off to the gym in January, that should help. Very little upset stomach or sickness anymore. Like you said to the new kids, just hang in there. This too shall pass!
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    AmyC65 got a reaction from Jolisue in Regret?   
    I had a rough 7-8 weeks post-surgery. Partly b/c I also had gallbladder, but eating anything resulted in diarrhea and I was just discouraged all the time. I didn't even care that I was losing so much weight because I felt miserable. Around 6-8 weeks I was wondering if I would ever feel normal again and I was regretting my choice. But I turned a corner very quickly and I'm at 4 months now. I feel great and have lost 50 lbs. I feel like my relationship with food has and is changing and I am very glad I had the surgery done. I hope you're feeling well at about 1 week out now!
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    AmyC65 got a reaction from chrystine in Post-Op Fatigue   
    I didn't even put pants on for about a week. Seriously. Everyone is different, though. My best friend drove home from the hospital and went to see her son's play that night, 2 days post-op. But from games I've been to, there is a lot of walking involved in getting inside and getting to your seat. And jostling around with crowds. Focus on taking care of yourself and catching the games another time.
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    AmyC65 got a reaction from chrystine in Post-Op Fatigue   
    I didn't even put pants on for about a week. Seriously. Everyone is different, though. My best friend drove home from the hospital and went to see her son's play that night, 2 days post-op. But from games I've been to, there is a lot of walking involved in getting inside and getting to your seat. And jostling around with crowds. Focus on taking care of yourself and catching the games another time.
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    AmyC65 got a reaction from HYCIERRA in Ideal size?   
    I really don't have much of a goal in either weight or size. All I thought was that I'd like to shop in "normal" stores. I was a 16W-18W pre-surg and I'm wearing my smaller 16W jeans now, all of them are nearly falling off of me. But I'm afraid to go shopping and be discouraged if "regular" sizes still don't fit. I haven't shopped or even tried on anything, but my husband keeps telling me I can't wear this-or-that because it's so huge. Oh, I did buy some leggings at costco and he talked me into getting Large, and I thought he was crazy but I wear them all the time now. I need to get to the gym and work on my toning - I have lost 45 but I am so squishy, I'm sure I'd trim down size-wise if I firmed up.
    I really had the surgery b/c I was too young to be on so many meds. Once they said I had diabetes,I knew I had to do something. So I am off all my meds now, I have met that goal. Everything from here is bonus.
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    AmyC65 got a reaction from HYCIERRA in Ideal size?   
    I really don't have much of a goal in either weight or size. All I thought was that I'd like to shop in "normal" stores. I was a 16W-18W pre-surg and I'm wearing my smaller 16W jeans now, all of them are nearly falling off of me. But I'm afraid to go shopping and be discouraged if "regular" sizes still don't fit. I haven't shopped or even tried on anything, but my husband keeps telling me I can't wear this-or-that because it's so huge. Oh, I did buy some leggings at costco and he talked me into getting Large, and I thought he was crazy but I wear them all the time now. I need to get to the gym and work on my toning - I have lost 45 but I am so squishy, I'm sure I'd trim down size-wise if I firmed up.
    I really had the surgery b/c I was too young to be on so many meds. Once they said I had diabetes,I knew I had to do something. So I am off all my meds now, I have met that goal. Everything from here is bonus.
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    AmyC65 got a reaction from pik in Wearing a medical bracelet after bypass surgery   
    Wow, I'm glad I checked out the boards today. My husband and 2 best friends have all had the surgery and never have I heard anything about the need for the bracelets. Very interesting and something we definitely have to think about. Thanks everyone!
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    AmyC65 reacted to loriemoms in Wearing a medical bracelet after bypass surgery   
    My husband is a first responder and you need to have your med id in your body. in 14 years he never looked in glove compartments or trunks or wallets. ..they dont have time. They are only looking at you and keeping you alive. Sometimes a car accident the purse or wallet is no where to be found as well and they don't know its for you. And if you are in a hotel or house fire they still won't have this info. A on person id is the way to go
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    AmyC65 got a reaction from HYCIERRA in Ideal size?   
    I really don't have much of a goal in either weight or size. All I thought was that I'd like to shop in "normal" stores. I was a 16W-18W pre-surg and I'm wearing my smaller 16W jeans now, all of them are nearly falling off of me. But I'm afraid to go shopping and be discouraged if "regular" sizes still don't fit. I haven't shopped or even tried on anything, but my husband keeps telling me I can't wear this-or-that because it's so huge. Oh, I did buy some leggings at costco and he talked me into getting Large, and I thought he was crazy but I wear them all the time now. I need to get to the gym and work on my toning - I have lost 45 but I am so squishy, I'm sure I'd trim down size-wise if I firmed up.
    I really had the surgery b/c I was too young to be on so many meds. Once they said I had diabetes,I knew I had to do something. So I am off all my meds now, I have met that goal. Everything from here is bonus.
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    AmyC65 got a reaction from toohot74akaelh2 in My first time at a restaurant!   
    I'm 7.5 weeks post RNY and have been scared to death of restaurants. Yesterday was my mom's birthday so we picked Olive Garden b/c I knew they had the Soup lunch deal. I was so happy to eat 2 bites of salad, 6 pieces of calamari and half a bowl of Soup (I skimmed out the kale and sausage for Protein and Vitamins, left the broth and potatoes). It felt great to feel like a real person again, and I had no stomach upset all day!
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    AmyC65 got a reaction from toohot74akaelh2 in My first time at a restaurant!   
    I'm 7.5 weeks post RNY and have been scared to death of restaurants. Yesterday was my mom's birthday so we picked Olive Garden b/c I knew they had the Soup lunch deal. I was so happy to eat 2 bites of salad, 6 pieces of calamari and half a bowl of Soup (I skimmed out the kale and sausage for Protein and Vitamins, left the broth and potatoes). It felt great to feel like a real person again, and I had no stomach upset all day!
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    AmyC65 got a reaction from toohot74akaelh2 in My first time at a restaurant!   
    I'm 7.5 weeks post RNY and have been scared to death of restaurants. Yesterday was my mom's birthday so we picked Olive Garden b/c I knew they had the Soup lunch deal. I was so happy to eat 2 bites of salad, 6 pieces of calamari and half a bowl of Soup (I skimmed out the kale and sausage for Protein and Vitamins, left the broth and potatoes). It felt great to feel like a real person again, and I had no stomach upset all day!
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    AmyC65 got a reaction from toohot74akaelh2 in My first time at a restaurant!   
    I'm 7.5 weeks post RNY and have been scared to death of restaurants. Yesterday was my mom's birthday so we picked Olive Garden b/c I knew they had the Soup lunch deal. I was so happy to eat 2 bites of salad, 6 pieces of calamari and half a bowl of Soup (I skimmed out the kale and sausage for Protein and Vitamins, left the broth and potatoes). It felt great to feel like a real person again, and I had no stomach upset all day!
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    AmyC65 got a reaction from Bryan Graeve in Dining out with coworkers?   
    I have only gone to one restaurant 7 weeks post-op, but I just want you to know that if you've lost 52 lbs since August, your co-workers PROBABLY know you had surgery. It is almost impossible to lose that weight non-surgically in that amount of time. I find myself telling more people now than I thought I would. You tell who you want, I'm just guessing that they've probably suspected already.

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