MissRobin

IM HUNGRY ALL THE TIME TOO
MY VICE ... A JAR OF Peanut Butter AND CELERY.

I am 2 years post op.
I lost my hairline about 1-1/2" into my hair line. I didnt notice how bad it was until the summer when I pulled my hair into a pony and saw my hair line.
I became anemic, Iron and Vitamin B deficient one year post op.
My doctor monitors my blood levels now.
After taking prenatal Vitamins (doctor recommended, and NOT I am not pregnant) and Biotin and eating more red meat, 7 months and my hair has started growing back.

I really don't see it as a punishment. It's a never forget moment.
Its not about jump starting, even though it would be great if it did, it's about never forgetting the sacrifice. I feel like my life now is normal. I don't feel tortured by it either.
It's definitely celebratory, I've had great success, I just don't ever want to be so far away from the struggle that I don't appreciate how the journey started.
It's also self imposed, so if something isn't right or doesn't feel right, then pass the chicken. I'm not about to hurt myself over some idea.

I am 9 days out from my 1 year surgiversary and I decided to re-live my 10 day pre-surgery liquid diet. (started yesterday)
My main reason is so that I never forget the struggle that got me here, but a reset, jump-start can't hurt either, right?
I'm 35lbs from my goal weight. I'm grateful for living and can't wait to see how my life continues to change as I continue to lose.
The only thing that concerns me is working out while on the liquid diet. I am in the gym 1 hour per day 6 days per week. I am getting about 105g of Protein per day. Obviously, this "memorial diet" isn't required so I'm not going to risk my health for it, but it just feels like something I need to do.

I think I have totally screwed up my surgery. I started at 274 lbs down to 166 now 207 lbs. Surgery in Feb 2013. Great education at dr. I stopped going for follow up after year 2 because it is 2 1/2 hrs away. I started drinking regular soda. It was painful at first, but now I can drink alot of it. I stopped drinking it a few weeks ago. My husband died about a year ago and my eating got out of control. I am frequently hungry and don't get full. Can tolerate most foods. I am taking pain meds for arthritis and have other problems back. I want to see if band over bypass will help. I have called the surgeons office. It is in for insurance review before I can make an appt for a revision consult appt with the PA. Anybody have this problem or band over bypass? Any help?
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I wont miss being able to NOT hide under the covers when my son and I are playing hide and seek.
I wont miss wearing an extra size too big winter jacket that makes me look like an big balloon.
I wont miss how quickly the soles of shoes get worn out from the way I walk
I wont miss the awful feeling when you get off or on a camping air mattress and my spouse gets bounced around.
I also wont miss Water retention in my feet on hot days when I just want to wear a cute pair of wedges or sandals.

Good Morning Fellow Canadians !!
I am so very glad this thread was started.
I am from Edmonton.
My surgery is booked for September 10th. Flying into San Diego on the 9th and back home on the 14th. I am then taking the rest of the month off for a full recovery.
I have applied for short term disability through my insurance company so I can at least get paid while I am off for 3 weeks.
I look forward to chatting with everyone soon !
Robin.
My BMI is 34.1 on a bad day. I know its not SUPER SUPER high, but its way too high for me. I suffer from bulemia nervousa and I feel that this is going to be the remedy to kick it.
My doctor is super supportive of my decision as he knows how hard I have tried to change my lifestyle and battle with weight gain and loss.
I see my dietitian (NOT a nutritionist) next month. I am very excited to get some extra information and a pre-op diet ready for August. As well as a diet plan for post op.
I have been doing alot of research on post bariatric Vitamins and not sure with brands, online vs. a health food store. So much information out there.

http://www.10news.com/news/team-10-dozens-injured-during-weight-loss-surgery-in-Mexico
Anyone seeing Dr. Mario Almanza?
I read this this AM and my heart broke for all the patients and their families. Prayers are with you all.

Bariatric Pal no longer associates or recommends him.
It makes me sad and also a bit nervous.
I booked a private car to pick me up and bring me to the hospital. I want my trip to be a comfortable as possible.

Dr. Garcia on September 10th !

Dr. Garcia on September 10th !

I do agree with all of these comments, but this site is HOW people get educated.

These people who are asking these questions are in the comfort of their own home or offices.
In their sweat pants with music on, not in a stuffy doctors office slightly embarrassed and slighty nervous about why they are there.

We are all comfortable on here to ask stupid questions, silly questions, asking for heart felt advice, asking for support.
Perhaps these people were explained the information in detail but they were so numb by the experience, that they simply forgot. Perhaps, just like all of us we are more comfortable asking "bariatric pal friends" their advice than listening to a doctor who has repeated themselves 15 times that day.
Who are we do judge HOW people educate themselves. This site saved me from myself some days.

I used this site, among MANY MANY others and I felt completely un-judged, comfortable, confident with everything I put out there and everything I received.

This is a site where we should not judge others for not educating them selves .... WHEN THIS IS WHY WE ARE ALL HERE. Education and support.
*end rant*

I would give up on the hot to be honest. I have a friend that is a super yogi type and told me that hot was a waste. I really wanted to get into hot, and they said it doesn't really do much for you.
If you try regular yoga and you are still struggling then maybe talk to your Dr.
Also maybe give it one more month. 6 month mark was a huge difference for me, even though I felt great before at 6 months I went to totally normal person mode. It is a definable shift I felt.

I started three months post surgery and had no problem. But it's a grueling workout. To prepare I
Walked an hour a day for a month post surgery Light weights and elliptical on month two Heavier weights and running month three Only after this did I try adding in hot yoga. Hope that helps.

If you are having problems getting the hydration needed after surgery, then hot yoga is not only a bad idea but a dangerous one. Once you are getting 100 oz of Water a day, then revisit it.

Prior to surgery I was an avid member of my yoga studio practicing a couple days a week.
I am FAR from a super yogi and am nothing to write home about, but it was my form of exercise, my alone time without being alone plus I always felt amazing after 75 minutes of sweating in a +38 degree room.
Anyways....
I waited until my body was fully recovered before I hit the studio again.
I started going once a week attempted twice a week but I am finding even THAT quite difficult. I physically cannot hydrate myself enough during the day, so going to class will be the death of me.
I find myself weak, unable to hold any poses for half the time. I cannot seems to find my center and I loose all concentration and fall down.
I see spots, my sight goes blurry and I just want to lay down.
After re-reading this is sounds very "first world problem" of me but it is a struggle that I deal with every week, I don't want to quit the studio, but I also don't know WHY this is happening and what I can do to change how I practice in class. After class I usually feel like a million bucks, now I still feel like a million bucks but then I am so exhausted for the rest of the day that I dont have much energy.
Has anyone else had these type of issues with starting a new routine after surgery? Perhaps its the "hot" environment?
This is the one thing in my life that I enjoy doing for ME and the thought of loosing it sucks.

Stalls are caused by your body needing time to catch up from the rapid weight loss.
Just keep on with everything and your body will restart the weight loss again soon.
I PROMISE.
We've all been in your shoes ..... a few times over
17# in one month is DEFIANTLY something to be proud of.
In a week you'll be at 20, then 23,. then 27.
Its only going to go up from here.

i WAS A HORN-DOG POST OP .... IT WENT AWAY AFTER A COUPLE MONTHS

I first told HR who then gave me the go ahead to talk to my boss.
I told him the truth between the lines.
I told him that I have been having digestive issues for a long time (5+ years) so I am having corrective surgery.
For all he knows I am getting my colon or my gall badder removed.... but I did personally tell him that I am having the fundus of my stomach removed due to digestive complications. I did not tell him I am having a WLS

He is going to know something is up when I come back to work 3 weeks later and I am thinner (fingers crossed).

I do agree with all of these comments, but this site is HOW people get educated.

These people who are asking these questions are in the comfort of their own home or offices.
In their sweat pants with music on, not in a stuffy doctors office slightly embarrassed and slighty nervous about why they are there.

We are all comfortable on here to ask stupid questions, silly questions, asking for heart felt advice, asking for support.
Perhaps these people were explained the information in detail but they were so numb by the experience, that they simply forgot. Perhaps, just like all of us we are more comfortable asking "bariatric pal friends" their advice than listening to a doctor who has repeated themselves 15 times that day.
Who are we do judge HOW people educate themselves. This site saved me from myself some days.

I used this site, among MANY MANY others and I felt completely un-judged, comfortable, confident with everything I put out there and everything I received.

This is a site where we should not judge others for not educating them selves .... WHEN THIS IS WHY WE ARE ALL HERE. Education and support.
*end rant*

@@kranky813 I am a sleever from September.
I have had a stall and I thought I was the worst patient in the history of the sleeve
One day I woke up and I was below 200 and I was soooo estatic. That was my "Shopping Goal" for new jeans.
Next goal is 180, as my "Sexy Goal" where I will go out an buy myself a new bathing suit. I am currently 192 .... almost there.
Christmas "little black dress" season is helping with my goal.
170 will be "new boots" goal and 160 .... well that will be the GOAL OF ALL GOALS

I do agree with all of these comments, but this site is HOW people get educated.

These people who are asking these questions are in the comfort of their own home or offices.
In their sweat pants with music on, not in a stuffy doctors office slightly embarrassed and slighty nervous about why they are there.

We are all comfortable on here to ask stupid questions, silly questions, asking for heart felt advice, asking for support.
Perhaps these people were explained the information in detail but they were so numb by the experience, that they simply forgot. Perhaps, just like all of us we are more comfortable asking "bariatric pal friends" their advice than listening to a doctor who has repeated themselves 15 times that day.
Who are we do judge HOW people educate themselves. This site saved me from myself some days.

I used this site, among MANY MANY others and I felt completely un-judged, comfortable, confident with everything I put out there and everything I received.

This is a site where we should not judge others for not educating them selves .... WHEN THIS IS WHY WE ARE ALL HERE. Education and support.
*end rant*