AngelaWilliamsMD

Oh no! I'm sorry to hear that. Expect a longer and more painful recovery, but it shouldn't change your weight loss outcome.

Is it just a burning sensation? Sounds like a reflux problem based off the information you've given.

If you are truly hungry, then it is okay to eat. Early on, I could only eat a few bites at a time and would find myself hungry every 2-3 hours.

@@roundisashape Is there a particular reason why you waited 6 months before starting yoga? I signed up for a free yoga class next week and definitely don't want to push my body too soon.

Congratulations and welcome to Bariatric Pal! It's great you will be starting 2016 on the right foot.

Carrying less weight around will definitely help with energy. However, I believe the diet may play a substantial role as well. Many of us dramatically cut the amount of carbohydrates we consume post-operatively and replace that with increased protein. Protein is so much better for our bodies than simple sugars!

Great job. It's a rewarding feeling when you know your weight loss is positively impacting your health.

@@gabbisha It's probably not anything serious, but notify your physician if it is a recurring problem.

Fantastic! Goal is 130.

How exciting! Sending positive thoughts and prayers your way!

I'm not judging, but please don't!

143.9! Can't wait for the next challenge!

I agree with the last comment that you should wear the most soft and loose items of clothing you can find for travel home!

I'm not criticizing you for picking Dr. Almanza. As you've stated, you claim you knew about all his horror stories upfront. Just because you turned out okay does not mean the next patient will. And we're not talking about leak complication rates. Critically ill patients have been left at the border by Dr. Almanza and his staff because they were "too sick". Others are in comas. This isn't a joke!

Wow that's great! Good job.

I'd love to hear about your journey with the balloon, so don't be a stranger!

Beautiful transformation. Keep up the good work!

Miralax takes time to work, so I wouldn't bank on that. If you're looking for immediate relief, you can consider a suppository or enema.

All surgeons have complication rates, but Dr. Almanza's are much too high to my liking. Also, not very long ago this site cut off ties with him because of his shady practices. I would hate for someone to book him and have an unfavorable outcome.

I have no idea why anyone would advocate Dr. Almanza. From the horror stories I've read, I don't understand why @@Quasimoto51 would say that.

@@islesdriveforfive I'm interested to hear what your surgeon says about your estimated weight loss?

Seems like a good idea to me. I'm going to consider this once I'm in the maintenance phase.

The Wendy's chili and the chipotle off that list were two of my favorite go to's when I was at the soft stage!

Wow, what dedication on your part! I'm know it sucks not having a true diagnosis yet, but in cases like yours we always treat everything it could be, and then start working backwards in terms of ruling stuff out. *hugs*

Congratulations on your surgery! Sounds like you're doing great.