agalindo17

If you have to utilize knowledge that has come about from the failure of others then so be it...
Use it however you need to...
That puts you ahead of either of them already...

I felt the same the third day I wanted to eat a piece of watermelon since my mom and daughter we eating it, I did and I was like just the juice and man that was a bad idea I felt so sick after that! Lol lesson learn, I also couldn't get all that liquid in even now I still have issues with drinking that much Water but do try with my protein! Is a learning process so don't get discourage and trust me when I say our hormones will play tricky games too! After a week I felt like I made the worst mistake of my life and came here and I was not alone! We all go thru different emotions hang in there and try to not give in the food so u don't get sick!
Best of luck!

Thank you for your encouragement! I've never joint a group before (even with the lap band) and I know I'm going to need as much support as possible in this journey.
You are absolutely right about the hormones playing tricks on us! I'm feeling really emotional and ashamed about having this surgery done. I really don't know why, but I know I have to take it a day at a time. Thank you
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Same here I had the mirena for two years before surgery and my cycle was almost not there other than cramps every month and since the surgery March of last year it came back and longer, my gyog said its normal for that to happen after any surgery and it works different in every women!

I took it years before surgery - I didn't take it for long because I felt like I was zoning out a lot.

Cool thanks [emoji6]

I would try realself.com. There should be people that have had it on there that have posted their experience.
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Never in a million years did I think I would fit into a size 6!!! I had been wearing 11/12-14/16 most of my adult life. 61lbs gone!!!! I'm so proud [emoji4]
 

I looked at a few videos on this. It seems to me like it is a frozen mammogram for your belly fat. The fatty part of your body is mashed between two chilled plates. People have a tendency to bruise really bad from it. That's not for me. I would be better off just laying down with some ice packs on me.

I've seen the commercial a few times. At first, of course, it makes the procedure seem great. Then the questions come flooding in. As I'm typing this, more questions are coming to mind. I'll limit myself to two for now. Where does that fat go/how does it exit the body? Is the banishment of the fat permanent? That's the thing I don't trust.
If you're talking about a muffin top, are you doing exercises to tighten the underlying muscles? Exercise is a chore for some while it becomes a love of others. In either case, it's a non-cockamamie, non-creepy process, it's free and there are no nasty surprises down the road.

Like everyone says we all felt the same... I was calm the whole time until they took me inside the operation room I felt so sick and started to vomit for like 10 min until I couldn't no more because I got so scare, but the nurses were so nice they made me calm down. Good luck! And remember to walk walk walk [emoji6]

I didn't have this issue after my sleeve but I sure had it after my hysterectomy last August.
Are you still on pain or nausea meds? it was the medication they gave me in my pain pump that caused me to be itchy until I got it out of my system.

It seems that at least 50% of the posts on BariatriPal are bemoaning a stall. Daily, and sometimes hourly, I am reading about how someone ONLY lost x number of pounds and now the scale hasn't moved in ___ [fill in the blank] days/months, etc. Oh no, they write, I am a failure/unique/my surgery didn't work/life is not fair, ... Why am I in a stall?
I know I am exaggerating but I think you get the idea.
Guess what? STALLS are a NORMAL part of the PROCESS of losing weight. If you want to lose weight, you will stall. Not just once, but over and over. And, guess what? A stall is where your body actually does the hard work of becoming smaller. It takes a lot of work and energy to dismantle a structure that has been holding up, in some cases, hundreds of pounds.
For those who think they have to DO something to somehow "break a stall" (in my opinion, you do not break a stall, you just ride them out), here is my response:
What can you do to "break" a stall?
1) STAY OFF THE SCALE
Relax and stay off the scale if it bothers you so much. Weigh no more than once a week, or even less often. Weighing only at your doctor's appointments early in the process is a good strategy if your mood and self-worth are dictated by the numbers on the scale.
2) PICK UP A TAPE MEASURE
In addition to using the numbers on the scale to measure your progress, take your measurements. Inches lost are also a great way to see physical progress when the scale isn't moving. Most people see the biggest physical changes in their body when the scale seems stuck.
3) TRACK YOUR Protein AND Water AND MEET OR EXCEED YOUR PROTEIN AND WATER GOAL EVERY DAY
As long as you are getting in all your protein and water and following your NUT and surgeon's instructions, you are doing what you are supposed to do.
If you aren't getting in all your protein and water, then increasing your protein and water is something you can do (and should be doing anyway whether or not you are in a stall).
4) EXERCISE
If you aren't exercising, then you can exercise (and should be whether or not you are in a stall). You can start slowly by walking or even moving more around the house. Exercising will help you feel better, tone your skin and build fat-burning muscle.
5) MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR NUT
If you are unsure or unclear about what you are supposed to be, or should not be eating, then make an appointment with your NUT (which you should be doing whether or not you are in a stall).
6) REASSESS AND REEVALUATE
About the only good result I see that comes from complaining about a stall is when you take an honest look at what you are doing and realign with the program recommended by your NUT and surgeon. Have you started eating more outside of your plan? Are you restricting calories? Are you eating enough carbs and protein for your exercise? Are you taking your Vitamins? Are you eating often enough? Are you eating slowly with protein first? Sometimes, all you need to DO is go back to basics.
7) JOURNAL
One of the biggest things I have noticed from the various posts is how anxious and out-of-control some people feel when they notice a stall. Journaling can help you gain some perspective and deal with some of the emotional turmoil.
-- Write about how you are feeling about the stall and your weight loss, and surgery in general.
-- Write about why you had the surgery in the first place.
-- Write about what life was like before surgery.
-- Write about what you hope and dream about accomplishing in the future.
-- Write about your fears.
-- Write about your NSVs.
-- Make a gratitude list.
-- Make a bucket list.
-- Write a letter to your old self; write a letter to your new self.
Just write.
8) SEEK HELP
Stalls are when too many people seem to revert to old, counterproductive dieting behaviors (restricting calories, over exercising, bingeing, etc.). If this is you, then another thing you can DO is to talk to a counselor or therapist or consider joining a bariatric support group or a twelve-step group like Overeater's Anonymous.
The discomfort of being in a stall can also drive people to develop new, unhealthy coping habits or even transfer addictions. This is where you want to marshall all the resources you have available to you and use them.
The last, and most important thing you can DO is:
9) EMBRACE THE STALL
Stalls are a normal and natural part of the process.
Our bodies are complex systems and not simple machines.
Stalls go hand-in-hand with weight loss.
If you had Weight Loss Surgery, then you probably want to lose a significant amount of weight. So, get ready to embrace the many stalls you will experience as your body is transformed. It will be worth it.

Yes, I have been there! Here is what has helped me get back on track:
Six day carb detox. For the entire six days, I only eat unprocessed meat (no bacon, sausage, lunch/deli meat, jerky), eggs, green veggies, and healthy fats (olive oil, coconut oil, grass fed butter): days 1 & 2, I let myself eat as much as I want, whenever I want, and do not record on MyFitnessPal. Days 3 & 4, eat as much as I want but record on MyFitnessPal. Days 5 & 6, set calorie maximum at 1,000 Protein goal at 100 grams, weigh all my portions and record on MyFitnessPal. Stay within my goal ranges. After that, keep logging and gradually integrate in fruit, legumes, nuts, and dairy. No grains, starchy veggies, or sweets at all. They trigger cravings for me. Plan my eating every day. When I will eat and what I will have. When cravings strike, look at my food plan and remind myself of when I get to eat next. Get all "bad" food out of the house. I look at the times and places that give me trouble. I was struggling to resist buying candy and sweet breads (pumpkin bread) at our snack shop at work, and struggling to avoid the vending machines there. So I stopped taking money and credit and debit cards to work with me. I can't buy something if I have no way to pay for it.

It could be the surgical gas... Help her walk at home I know when I got back home I used to walk in the morning for a bit so all the gas can get out!! Best of luck and hope she feel better soon! Because it will get better!

She saw the doctor and the surgeon feels the pain is coming from her stitches. Nothing major and it should go away on its own

I'm in! Been Mia for a few months

My spouse has never shoved any food down my throat. It's MY choice and mine alone what I choose to eat, not his. Why do you act like people are completely powerless to the forces of people asking you to eat certain foods? Because you aren't you know.

I'm in! Been Mia for a few months

Same here I had the mirena for two years before surgery and my cycle was almost not there other than cramps every month and since the surgery March of last year it came back and longer, my gyog said its normal for that to happen after any surgery and it works different in every women!

At 5 weeks, it's common not to be sure if you are full. You should be measuring your food and eating on a schedule, not relying on "full" signals just yet.

It made my menstrual cycle worse. I've had my period for a month now since surgery

My husband had a bypass 10 years ago in August. He went from 300 pounds the day of surgery to 165 pounds in a little over a year later. He settled at 185-190. He quit smoking a couple years ago and gained 25 pounds, which he promptly got back off. Maintaining can be done, it just takes a lot of work and diligence on the person's part. Also, although he still can't eat close to the amount he could before, he can now eat pretty normal portions. That means he has to be even more careful about what he's eating. That's why I always tell people that weight loss surgery is a temporary solution to a permanent problem. Sooner than later it becomes completely up to us to maintain our weight when it becomes less effective. People who don't understand that are the ones we see regain some or all of their weight back.

I watched it, too but I recorded it on DVR. It's sad Ashley relapsed after regaining weight after being overeating and her struggles with her excessive skin on her legs.
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You'd laugh heartily at my lunch box....
I often walk into work with a grocery store plastic bag.....packets of tuna, salmon, beef Jerky, Protein bars and shakes inside. It's how I roll at work.
Nothing to bring home.