Stella S
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I never had pain. Each person is different
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New addiction after Gastric Bypass...Is it serious?
Stella S replied to WV_Chef's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Agreed. A bottle of wine is a problem. Think about therapy plus join an exercise group. Maybe there make a couple healthy friends. The guilt and abuse added to life changes is a lot of stress It is hard to lose weight when stressed. Try meditation - progressive muscle relaxation - restorative yoga if counseling is not an option. Recently if I have a second alcoholic drink I black out. Way too freaky for me at 3 years out. I added a 1 drink twice a month rule and cautious black outswill enter this too -
Smoking and tummy tuck
Stella S replied to Tinytinatummytucker's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Good for you for quitting -
Breast reduction- did anyone get one after surgery? If so why?
Stella S replied to xoxococojay's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Try Kirby Kate for a bra. I went from a 40 G to a 28 F. That is post reduction I had a little in my bum built up. Avoided all implants as they have to be replaced - feel great and my PS worked magic. Best to you. -
Plastics or no plastics ?
Stella S replied to dreamingsmall's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Plastics definitely. The surgeries were long and painful Recovery but I run without the jiggle -
One Month Report out on my six week transformation
Stella S replied to CowgirlJane's topic in WLS Veteran's Forum
Thanks for sharing. My body seems to need change. Gained a few lbs but it seems to be muscle - measurements are same to lower. How are you calculating body fat? What is IF? Best to you! -
I too gain a lot from reading responses. I always appreciate feedback but if not there I believe the person has gotten what they need and moved on. Not so bad. Personally I need the ongoing check in I went WLS with limited support and for me still do not feel thin weight - body image - self compassion is a struggle. Not because of WLS but because I too am a batty crazy achiever
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Bored With Weight Loss. Recipe for regain?
Stella S replied to OutsideMatchInside's topic in WLS Veteran's Forum
Thanks folks. For the last years I have been about losing then recovering from plastics. It is.hard to figure it into the day to day. -
Winter? Just let me sleep!! I use a light box as well. Darker hours mean more naturally produced melatonine plus the body needs natural light to create serotonin. Days get longer 21 December and I am counting. Big hugs and be kind to yourself.
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My fear of gaining is controlled by exercise. Better than many other things but is maladaptive. G
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Going off psych meds after surgery
Stella S replied to monalyssa33's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Life is changing much now. I caution that medication may be a positive tool. I know depression is neurological condition The brain changes - euro plasticity and gut hormones are significant. Check with your providers and please make sure you have supports. Best -
Sounds rough. How are you feeling? Can you do most things yet?
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Sounds rough. How are you feeling? Can you do most things yet?
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Sending you good vibes today! Maybe vetting drain out will speed all healing
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Text - call - e-mail. I told my PS that is why he made the dollars - to read my mind. A text or e- mail is super easy.
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I had a drain for 24 hours with my surgery. It worked though the pain was intense for better than 10 days.
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I had a drain for 24 hours with my surgery. It worked though the pain was intense for better than 10 days.
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Glad you are healing It is exciting to have this part behind you.
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Help with swelling after plastics!!
Stella S replied to thisisthenewme's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
I wore mine from Nedico for 8 weeks - sized down and neither were hard! Swelling was hard. Best healing -
how much cup size did you lose after a breast lift (not a reduction)?
Stella S replied to Travelher's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Yes. I had little breast tissue and skin when I decided to have reconstruction - lift I did not worry I lost size I still feel as though I am in proportion -
how much cup size did you lose after a breast lift (not a reduction)?
Stella S replied to Travelher's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
I was a 30 G - now a 30 B It was all skin Totally happy -
So it is coming together! In my paperwork I had to be cleared by my primary - mammogram EKG Blood work No anesthesiologist will touch you without n EKG so it may come that route. Best!
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Best of luck
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Where do I start??! Help lol
Stella S replied to OhSoNique's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Get a few consults from PS that specialize in after weight loss