Daisee68

You have just been through major surgery. Give yourself a break. Your body needs rest to heal not to mention you likely have such low calorie intake. Hang in there. It will get better.... Sent from my HTC One M9 using the BariatricPal App

So sorry you are dealing with this. I had 4 shoulder surgeries by age 43 so I quite literally feel your pain. Think of it this way - at least your shoulder injury is not weight related. And you have been doing so great with a workout that PT after a rotator cuff surgery should be easier for you and you will recover faster than most. It's not a fun rehab to go through but it's doable. I hate that you have to go thru it especially given the hip replacement. It's OK to feel how you do right now. Completely understandable. I hope they get it all figured out quick! Sent from my HTC One M9 using the BariatricPal App

@@KristenVSG2014 - I was told I should wait longer to do my plastics. I realize now that I probably should have (but have booked the next one for February so I am a bit hard headed). Having said that, I am not sure I have a real plan other than making sure I am meeting with my counselor regularly (which I wasn't able to do when I was away for plastics). I see her again Thursday and we have been talking about strategies, one of which was tracking. I was so faithful to it for probably 18 months (including pre-op) and I just cannot get back in to it. Some sort of mental block. I might look up Whole30 (I have heard of it but not fully sure on details). Something like that might help get me back in to healthy eating. Meanwhile, I am generally making sure to drink my Protein shake every day again (though I missed it today of course...) Appreciate the support. I know I will get back. Oh and BTW, I just last week and week before (7 and 8 weeks post-op) dropped the 10 pounds of swelling weight I had gained so definitely stay off the scale! It will only make you a anxious (or at least it did me). @@catwoman7 - Your reply went in the Vet's forum. Not sure of the rules exactly but at one time this summer, I understand 18 months post-op was going to be the qualifier. Others can correct me if I am wrong, but my understanding was that all board members could see our posts but only those over 18 months could post / reply. @@LipstickLady - is that right?

I haven't been on here much at all the last 4 or 5 months. No need to beat a dead horse but as so many are saying, some of the posts just got old. I am not sure if it is the same when I started this journey almost 2 years ago or not. I read every word a vet offered and was so grateful for all of them. I am 8 weeks post lower body lift / arm lift and struggling a bit with my food addiction and just this morning I thought "Hey I am 18 months post-op RNY. I qualify for Vet forum posting!" So anyway just thought I would pop in and say hello. My struggle is either I will binge on bad foods or get busy and not eat enough. I am still so very thankful for the miracle of WLS but I definitely need to figure out the "healthy living" part of it all and switch my focus off the actual weight (though that is much easier to say after finally losing my last 10 pounds of stinking swelling after plastics). Anywho, thought checking back in might be just what the Dr ordered and as @InnerSurferGirl has suggested before, perhaps it is tine for me to investigate OA... Hope all is well with you all!! Sent from my HTC One M9 using the BariatricPal App

I have been at goal over 6 months and still don't always understand it (and I even had lower body lift 8 weeks ago). It does take time to adjust. Having said that, I strongly encourage seeing a therapist. I have been seeing the one who had to do my psych eval before surgery for almost 2 years now and she is probably the most valuable tool in my arsenal. HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend.

At almost 17 months post-op, I can say that sometimes I forget to chew enough and / or eat slowly enough, and I am miserable quickly. As @@_Kate_ said, if I can take the tine to eat slower and chew well, the meal is more enjoyable and my stomach hurts less and I am often able to leave food on my plate as opposed to shoveling food in my mouth and then getting too full and miserable. So, it does get easier. I'm. OT sure I can tell you exactly when but if you can build the habit and learn to hate that "rule" less, it is a great new helpful habit to embrace. Sent from my HTC One M9 using the BariatricPal App

What a beautiful way to look at this!! Congrats on your accomplishment in just getting the surgery! You have an amazing journey ahead of you! Sent from my HTC One M9 using the BariatricPal App

I do and love them. I originally took BariActiv which came with my nasal B12 prescription called Nascobal. My insurance changed when I got laid off so I couldn't afford the spray B12 and they didn't sell their Vitamins separately. Low and behold, I find BariMelts a d they are identical to the BariActiv (same ingredients, Vitamin levels, taste the same, etc) and I was so excited. I have used these ever since and always had great lab results. I get mine on Amazon. Sent from my HTC One M9 using the BariatricPal App

@@OKCPirate - You really need to write a book. You have such great perspective and so well articulate it.

@kblanc - There are really way too many variables in plastics to be able to say what something might cost. It can depend on where you have it done, how many procedures at once, etc. I will say this though - when you get to that point - don't let price be your only guide. Excess skin removal (as is most if not all of plastics) is an art and you want to be sure to get the right artist. Check out realself.com if you want to do some more research on the plastics part of it all.

@@Elode - LOL! I prefer to be whiny baby on my own too! That jaw surgery sounds really tough but I agree having too much knowledge is dangerous. I went I. To picking the best Dr for me and the rest I have been blissfully ignorant of. I have post-op appt tomorrow mor OMG and once he can look at me and declare all is normal, I sure will feel better! Keep me posted on your jaw surgery! Sent from my HTC One M9 using the BariatricPal App

@@kblanc - People have had varying degrees of success for getting plastics covered by insurance. I did not even try. I just paid out of pocket. It is worth the hassle for some but the requirements are pretty strict to getting it covered and then sometimes it is only a small portion of the surgery.

@@Elode - It does hurt. I mean different kind of pain each day. Had severe itching but seem to have that controlled with Hydroxyzine. Swelling is pretty severe and painful. Dr called in Lasix for that. Only taken one dose and seems to have helped already a little. Hoping next pill will help more. My last help left this evening so I am finally alone which is good. Between the pain pills and constant TV and someone hovering constantly, I am ready to be alone. Hoping for a good nights sleep finally. No pics yet but will consider when things looks a bit better ????. Surgery took about 9 hours but then took 4 hours to get in a room. I was glad I was there for 2 nights but I barely remember even when I try. So weird! Sent from my HTC One M9 using the BariatricPal App

@@Elode - So good to see you on here! Have been thinking a lot about you lately because I had my LBL and arm lift last Thursday ( 13th). Recovery has actually been pretty good or at least much better than I anticipated! Really hope all is well with you!!

Generally 5 days but you likely need to be taking stool softeners or Miralax or something. Call your Dr and see what they want you to take. Sent from my HTC One M9 using the BariatricPal App