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I hear a lot of people say their hormones are all over the place and they are depressed or angry after surgery. Just wonder if there's any difference for those of us who are post-menopausal.

My surgery is tentatively planned for August 20. I officially started the process the last week of May. If I don't have it then, the next best time appears to be The end of September or October. I'm making a list with my therapist of the pros for going ahead and having it earlier and a list of pros for having it later. I could use some help. What are your thoughts on the pros for one or the other?

Candidate, I love Lacy Mucklow's books which you can get on Amazon. I also like the Zentangle books - also can be found on Amazon. I also like to do Mandalas. While you can get coloring books with mandalas, you can also find tons of these and other adult coloring pages to print off the computer! I also like to play with different kinds of coloring instruments. If you have a Christian background, you should check out the Illustrated Faith Website! So cool!

I also like the Centrum Adult Chewables but just realized they don't have iron in them. ????

I love adult coloring books as well! I have one called Color Me Happy!! So much fun!

Did anyone here use Vyvanse for Binge Eating Disorder before surgery? If so, what was your experience with it?

Can you use the Fitbit in the pool?

My surgery is tentatively planned for August 20. I officially started the process the last week of May. If I don't have it then, the next best time appears to be September 17 or 24. I'm making a list of the pros for going ahead and having it earlier and a list of pros for having it later. (My therapist and I are working on this together. ) What are your thoughts on the pros for one or the other?

Every time I have had surgery, I have to be cathed multiple times and have to stay longer than expected. After my hysterectomy, I had to go home with a catheter and after a week had to go to self-cathing (in and out). My bladder just doesn't seem to want to wake up quite honestly, it's one of my biggest worried about bypass. Not because it's painful, but because it's a pain in the butt! ????

So, what all does the Fitbit do? Aren't there different kinds of Fitbits and which one do you recommend? Why? TIA

I haven't had surgery yet so I can't speak from that perspective. But I do remember years and years of going to the doctor and being afraid of their reaction when I got in the scale. I was never a competent adult at times but a frightened and ashamed child who desperately wanted approval but expected to disappoint, not be good enough or to be reproached. My gut tells me that you are probably having normal feelings. Your head hasn't had the chance to catch up to your body. Nor has your spirit. As I contemplate this I am coming to realize that for me, the real journey is going to be spiritual and emotional. It's scary but I know my weight has frozen my development in so many areas. And now I'm getting ready to change my body dramatically and have to grow up emotionally as I do. Take heart! It sounds like you have done a phenomenal job! Enjoy a happy dance!

Anyone know if during the time you have to have liquid Meds or crushed pills, if you can do injections instead? I know it sounds odd but I'd much rather give myself a shot than drink something nasty.

I've had doctors tell me that artificial sweeteners activate the same part of the brain that real sugar does and can be a trigger for food addicts and also mess up your metabolism.

My doctor determined my goal weight by what 65% (I think that's right) of my excess weight loss would be since it is the "average" amount lost with gastric bypass.

Lol!! Great story that I can relate to oh so well!! Sure the psych appt will go well!

Regarding sugar addiction, I know there are a ton of good books out there on the topic. But I'd highly recommend Good Junkies by Phil Werdell and the documentary Fed Up. The latter will both enlighten and anger you if you are anything like I.

I am looking for an indoor swimming pool to do water workouts in. I've done it before but the pool I used closed. One of my probs is that chlorine triggers migraines for me (as do all the screaming kids in the pool ????). I'm thinking about ordering a mini trampoline that has a stability bar and stretch bands. Anyone used one of those? I've done some research that says it's very low impact and won't hurt knees. What do you think?

I keep reading about people who are a month post-op and exercising five days a week for one to two hours each time. One person said they were walking 3.5 miles two days post-op. Were those who were exercising like this already exercising prior to surgery. Honestly, I can't imagine being able to do that with my weight and bad knees. (I will try swimming but still....That seems like a lot of exercise for people in really bad shape. How'd you do it?

You are wonderful!! Thanks!

Just sent you an email!! Thank you so much!!!! ????

I thought agave nectar had a lot of calories and wasn't much better than sugar.

I can't take NSAIDS because of a clotting disorder. My doctor recommended Botswellia Serrata. Might want to ask your doc and check into it. I am currently discontinuing pain Meds I have been on for about six years. I have chronic migraines, cluster headaches, arthritis, spinal spondylitis, Dupuytrens and fibro. Worried about not having pain meds but hold out hope that I will feel so much better after I lose weight that I don't need it as much as I do now. I feel pretty sure that I won't be going to bed with aching ankles, knees, and hip! ????

Wishing you all the best!

Don't want to hijack this thread but I see a lot of migraineurs. I have chronic mig with and without aura. Tried Topamax three different times but had to discontinue due to side effects ( including kidney stones). what I want to know is how did WLS impact your migraines? How about the liquid diet?

Sharee- my liver shrink is similar. We are allowed to also have all the green veggies we want - can u do that?