ReeseDarling

I am 3 months post bypass and 80 pounds down but have no appetite what so ever. The mere thought of putting food in my mouth makes me sick. Forget about Protein Shakes. Gag city. Any one else experiencing this? Has anyone overcome this situation? Suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

I find that talking about it helps a lot. Whenever I have cravings I just talk about it excessively to the point where I no longer want.

I had my one week follow up yesterday. My doctor told me gum was fine.

Definitely check with your doctor. I had to sneak a gas-x because I was in so much pain.

Love the idea. Was thinking of something similar myself.

Thanks everyone for your responses and/or stories. I'm still learning this site so I don't know how to add friends yet but once I do, I will make it appoint to do so.

Prayers and best wishes for both of you.

Hello all. I have never been so excited for and terrified of a date on the calendar as I am of June 18th. I cannot explain the number of emotions that I go through each and everyday. The anticipation of a healthier and more productive future and the gut wrenching fear of undergoing a surgery that will change every aspect of my life. Let me introduce myself. I am a 42 yo female who had become very comfortable on her obese life weighing in at 360 lbs. I have a great job, a loving boyfriend and a supportive family. From the outside looking in you would think she has it together except for the fact that she is thick. Thick is what I considered myself. I fortunately never was a victim of weight prejudice or fat shame, at least not to my face or where I could detect it. I have always carried myself with grace and class. I held my head high and moved through my life seemingly effortlessly. As I got more comfortable in life , I got bigger. I started to notice I was having pains that I never experienced before. I was having mobility issues. I thought it must be that I'm getting older. My world came tumbling down when I literally went tumbling down. I fell. Not doing anything out of the normal, I took a step and gravity was not my friend. I got up and was in excruciating pain and cannot walk. I as taken to the ER. This is when the story gets good.

I find out that I need a complete hip replacement. The surgeon refuses to do the surgery until I lose 40-50lbs. Diagnosed me as morbid obese. Refers me to a bariatric surgeon. I see the bariatric surgeon, he's a really nice guy, I feel comfortable with him. Contact my insurance, they don't cover WLS. The insurance company covers it but my company excluded it no uncertain terms in our policies. I have to come up with $15k to cover surgery. I gather every financial resource I can come up with the fund needed for the surgery. So here I sit. I completed my psych and nutrition evaluations. I have appointments this week for EKG, chest X-ray, bloodwork and ultrasound of my gallbladder. I officially start my pre-op diet next week. I have been doing parts of the diet since I received it. I have lost 20lbs since I unofficially started the pre-op diet.

I am hoping that by joining this community I will be able to get and be support for us folks going through this journey. Hope to hear from you soon.