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I haven't updated pics in awhile so....gonna do that now.
To answer the question when will you feel better, it's hard to say. For me, I had the foaming thing once and it was because I was not sipping my Water constantly like I was told to, and when I got to carrying around my water bottle everywhere and sipping as I went, that went away. I still carry my water bottle everywhere I go. I'd be useless without it.

I haven't updated pics in awhile so....gonna do that now.
To answer the question when will you feel better, it's hard to say. For me, I had the foaming thing once and it was because I was not sipping my Water constantly like I was told to, and when I got to carrying around my water bottle everywhere and sipping as I went, that went away. I still carry my water bottle everywhere I go. I'd be useless without it.

17 months out and closing in on my personal goal! From 429lbs down to 197lb.

17 months out and closing in on my personal goal! From 429lbs down to 197lb.

Did you have the sleeve or Rny? For RNY that would be way too much for 5wks out. I wasn't eating more than 1/4c of anything for the first 6 months. Regardless of which surgery, eating fast is not your friend. It compromises your new stomach and can lead to overeating down the road. Take small bites and chew them thoroughly even when it's mushy foods. Take the time to taste it all and take a full minute between bites. That's the recipe for long term success.

Congratulations on the start of your journey. The surgery itself without complications is a walk in the park compared to a csection, BUT the NUT is right in that there is another form of hell you have to go through. The surgery changes the size of your stomach, but not your brain and those first few days a i so badly wanted to lick food just for the taste. It was so hard and I had no real support at home so it was very hard. If it wasn't for all the cautionary tales my NUT had given me, I wouldn't know just how "normal" all this was and got through it knowing it was just temporary.

That's a lot for 5 weeks. And fast eating is not a good idea because it's so easy to miss the cues that you've had enough.

Zulily became a good friend of mine for cheap and decent looking clothing to get me through my many MANY size changes. I started my journey in a size 32w/34w that were TIGHT and as of now am a 10/12, so there have been lots of changes. Also, try the clearance sections of stores because there are often decent deals to be had on returned clothing. Now that I am where I consider to probably be my end goal or close, I'm putting more money into buying a forever wardrobe. Which is soooo much fun! [emoji16]

There is no physical or medical need to shave off pubic hair. It is actually there to protect your body from infection. It doesn't improve the ability to cath. anyone to be shaved. It's really just shocking that it would even be suggested! I'd question why the surgeon feels the need to shave off a woman's pubic hair when his part of the body to work with is all belly button and above! Sounds to me kind of creepy!

You might be surprised to find out that your cycle changes, but not always in a bad way. My periods were always super heavy floods where I literally had to use depends and sit on a stack of towels at home to prevent leaking everywhere. Since RNY, my cycle lightened up quite a bit and instead of my old 32 day cycle it dropped down to 26 days, which may explain why it's lighter, but it's definitely much improved. I didn't do anything special to try to improve it though, just got lucky.

you will get there. It takes time. At 3 wks, I was tired all the time, constantly struggling with getting water and protein in, getting sick from my shakes and was just miserable, but I'm 3 months out now and my life is better than normal. My energy went through the roof, the sipping becomes easier and more routine, and eventually it just becomes so much easier and the weigh starts falling off and that makes it great too! I'm 60lbs down from surgery and over 100lbs down from my highest weight. You will get there. Your body just needs to heal right now. ????

the pic on the right is me at 429lbs getting ready to go to see the surgeon for the first time. The pic on the left is me last week at 275lbs trying on a LARGE shirt and finding out it actually fit! I hope the next 6 months are as productive! [emoji4]

Update from me. It's been a few month since the last pic. Hw:429 sw:386 cw: 230

left is me the day before surgery and right is today hw:429 sw:386 cw:248

I posted further up the thread, but I want to post a new update  
Hw:429 sw:386 current weight:260 at 7 months out.

the pic on the right is me at 429lbs getting ready to go to see the surgeon for the first time. The pic on the left is me last week at 275lbs trying on a LARGE shirt and finding out it actually fit! I hope the next 6 months are as productive! [emoji4]

I posted further up the thread, but I want to post a new update  
Hw:429 sw:386 current weight:260 at 7 months out.

the pic on the right is me at 429lbs getting ready to go to see the surgeon for the first time. The pic on the left is me last week at 275lbs trying on a LARGE shirt and finding out it actually fit! I hope the next 6 months are as productive! [emoji4]

It's been a whole year since I took control of my life and had RNY gastric bypass. I've had ups and downs and physical delay after delay(chronic Lupus flares, swollen joints, torn rotator cuff, loss of ability to use my right arm, etc), but here we are! It's been one year and I don't regret it for one moment! I am not where I want to be YET, but I will get there. Here are my stats: hw:429lbs sw:386 cw:220lbs

Update from me. It's been a few month since the last pic. Hw:429 sw:386 cw: 230

left is me the day before surgery and right is today hw:429 sw:386 cw:248

I posted further up the thread, but I want to post a new update  
Hw:429 sw:386 current weight:260 at 7 months out.

the pic on the right is me at 429lbs getting ready to go to see the surgeon for the first time. The pic on the left is me last week at 275lbs trying on a LARGE shirt and finding out it actually fit! I hope the next 6 months are as productive! [emoji4]

Update from me. It's been a few month since the last pic. Hw:429 sw:386 cw: 230

left is me the day before surgery and right is today hw:429 sw:386 cw:248