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sassyfrass23

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  1. Posted

    Sassyfrass,I recently read many of your posts since I have UHC also and waiting to hear requirements for revision to RNY from band. I'd be interested to hear about your progress and experiences. Do let us know.

    Hey! I'm doing really well. Thank you for checking in on me! As of this morning, the scale showed 197.9. That's a total loss of 60 lbs. I'm in awe at my progress but so so grateful to be where I am so far! I hope everything goes well for you and UHC covers thst revision. I've heard/read such horrendous experiences with the band and feel horrible for anyone stuck with it and the complications they have to endure.

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  2. Posted

    Yesterday marked 8 weeks post op for me and for the most part- I feel great! But I do have one question for all my RNY pals...when did your appetite/hunger return? In these 8 weeks, I have truly felt "hungry" once. And it was because I slept later than usual one morning (11 hours total ) and felt a slight bit of hunger when I awoke.

    With that said- I was prepared more to fight the head hunger that everyone talks about. And I never imagined I would have to FORCE myself to eat. It's great for the most part except, there are times when I have to make myself eat and it just makes me nauseous. I rarely struggle with head hunger as well [knocking on wood]. If it were up to me, I wouldn't have to eat at all with how well I feel.

    But we all know that's not healthy ;)

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  4. Posted

    Thanks, @@JamieLogical ! I truly hope it doesn't come down to plastics for me, but there's honestly no telling. I am still early on and haven't been able to get a good feel for how my skin is going to react to the rapid weight loss. But if I do end up considering, I'll definitely contact you! By the way- congrats on your marathon the other day! I hope to pick up running as I become more comfortable (physically). But I think I'm going to have to force myself to do it...lol. Even when I was in high school and super fit, I disliked it.

    @@CowgirlJane I appreciate your words so so much. I know that the mental aspect of this is going to be far more challenging than the physical. And I do have emotions/thoughts that I need to address and work on as far as my appearance goes. No matter how I look in the end, I want to look at and love myself. But most of all, I want to be healthy. Sunday I experienced a horrible reminder of why I embarked on this journey to begin with. A very dear friend of mine had a massive heart attack at only 41 years old. He gave up smoking a few years ago, but remained overweight. His heart attack went on for 90 minutes and he had to be shocked three times to get his heart going. He's in CCU and has been in a medically induced coma since the accident (he was driving when it hit). They are warming his body back up slowly to begin assessing his brain activity for any damage. That's what I am trying to avoid.

    I think the waist trainer is off the table (although it was never really a serious option). I've received plenty from this topic, most of which was unexpected but needed/necessary.

  6. Posted

    All I'm saying is that if "opinions" were expressed in a more tactful manner, it would be beneficial for everyone. But...I somehow forgot we were surrounded by the WLS police who know all and are entitled to be crude and bich*y because they're now vets or what have you. You have newbies here who ONLY view post and are too intimidated to ask questions or request help because they see responses from people like you. People who immediately feel the need to belittle someone over something simple. Aka...keyboard warriors. I didn't ask if I could cheat and advance my diet without my doctors orders. I didn't ask if I could resume carbonated drinks. I didn't ask if I could pick up smoking again. I didn't ask if I could begin weight training and dismiss my doctors orders to limit myself to 15 lbs for 2 more weeks. I believe my question was valid and for information only.

    Now, had I gone out, purchased a waist trainer, tried it for a few days and then hit up BP for opinions, I may have reacted differently to your response. But it was a simple question. :)

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  7. Posted

    Let's see -- you've just cut out 85% of your stomach. You're losing weight. Your gastrointestinal system and other organs are basically shifting around inside you. Your lymph system and circulatory system and kidneys and excretory systems are working overtime to excrete all the waste products from rapid weight loss.

    And you want to wear a corset designed in the 1800s that pushes your ribs in toward your still-healing sleeve and compresses your body's lymphatic and circulatory systems, your heart and your lungs.

    What could possibly go wrong?

    It's responses like that piss me off and make me strongly consider leaving Bariatric pal. I came here for OPINIONS not snarky responses such as this. I never once said I was going shopping this weekend to purchase one. I was simply fishing for reviews of those who HAVE used them or researched them. That is it. And for the record- I didn't cut out 85% of my stomach, I had my organs rerouted and a pouch created. If I missread your response, I apologize, but your entire response came off as rude and inappropriate for this discussion. Almost motherly if you will...and that's not how I prefer to be spoken to.

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  8. Posted · Edited by sassyfrass23

    @@WLSResources/ClothingExch

    I am definitely in the beginning stages. I think the many pictures on my IG feed over the past few days is what sparked my interest. I agree...IF they were to be safe and healthy, I am still too far out from benefitting from one. I was just intrigued and wanted to talk to the WLS community and see what everyone thought. The idea is off the table...I was just curious :)

    I definitely don't have the anticipation of a perfect body after I lose these final 90ish lbs. I know there will be flaws, so I'm hoping I will truly learn to love myself and every wrinkle, roll and dimple that may stick around. Even if I were to, I know there will be days where I simply do not like what I see. I can already tell this will be more of a mental challenge than a physical one. But I'm up for the job.

    I will say that I am walking away from this conversation with some good suggestions from @@OutsideMatchInside for the workout vest. But I won't put that into effect for another month or so and my Water goal is easily met on a daily basis.

    Forget the cartwheels and backflips...I'd want it to do dishes and laundry!! ;)

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  10. Posted

    I know nothing of "waist trainers" in terms of being able to recommend or warn away, though I have seen references to serious problems.

    The notion itself is insulting and repugnant to me. Wearing a garment for a certain effect for a certain occasion is one thing, but do women really need another wholesale statement that we are deficient or defective out of the box?

    I don't necessarily view it as an insult to women. My stomach is probably my BIGGEST problem and the one thing I'm most self conscious about. In almost 7 years, I have not been able to wear a shirt to work without a cardigan because of this. Or a baggy thirty on weekends when doing activities. My hopes are that as I lose the weight, my stomach will get to an ideal size that nothing more than Spanx is necessary. Hopefully even that won't be needed. This isn't for me to fit some mold of what society expects of me. This is for me to feel comfortable because I personally do not like to look at myself in the mirror while seeing every roll through my shirts. I want a smooth, yet curvy torso. Not because society tells me that's what's sexy but what I think is sexy. My legs on the other hand, I don't want pencils for legs. I want thick/fit legs. I have an idea of what I want my body to look like. And it's going to take work on my part to get there. Just looking at options.

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  11. Posted

    Wearing a neoprene suit while working out can be beneficial. They make you sweat though, so you have to be really good with Water.

    I am really flabby right now so I basically wear compression or Shapewear all day to be comfortable. I have to wear compression garments to work out and stop my skin/stomach from flopping around.

    I have one similar to this...

    http://www.amazon.com/Topmelon-Women-Neoprene-Double-Green-8003/dp/B014GVQIAY/ref=sr_1_6?srs=9156348011&ie=UTF8&qid=1461600520&sr=8-6&keywords=sport

    i wear it when I work out and around the house, I have a cream I use with it and it has helped with my skin and my back rolls.

    Waist training with boning is a real no no. I for someone who has had WLS it will increase GERD.

    That's perfect! My only concern is that I'm in the beginning stages of weight loss. Tomorrow marks 4 weeks for me as a matter of fact. Do I need to wait on items such as this until I get closer to goal or a few months out? Or go ahead and begin utilizing it now? I'm going to the gym at this point for cardio and will be released from weight/lifting restrictions in 2 more weeks.

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  12. Posted

    I've seen quite a variety of opinions on the topic across social media and figured I'd come here for a few more. Wondering if anyone has used a waist trainer since WLS and if so, how do you like it? Any specific brands/styles you prefer over another? As I continue to lose, I have thought about the possibility of using a waist trainer to help give me the curves I don't necessarily have? I believe I have more of an apple shape than any. However, I don't want to waist my money if they're a lost cause?

    Thoughts?

    Opinions?

    Go!!

  17. Posted

    Omg @@shrinkingkimber that's exactly what I was scared of!!! Lol. I woke up this morning feeling a little nauseous. I didn't know if it was due to the swallowed gum or something unrelated. I've been able to continue drinking so far, so I think I am fine. My doctor would kill me if I showed up in the ER for that. He calls me his "poster child" and I can't ruin that rep! Lol. But in all seriousness, he's hard to win over, so I really don't want to get on his bad side..

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  19. Posted

    What's wrong with gum?

    Chewing gum post op is frowned upon by most surgeon's. At least as early as I am. Those that don't condone it forever, still require you to wait around 12+ weeks.

    It can cause blockages and require surgical removal depending on the situation. Can cause you to swallow more air than usual. And a few other things..

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  21. Posted

    Haha!! I will admit- when it first went down, I totally freaked. ???? I've eaten and continued to drink since the traumatizing experience and feel as good as new! So no more worries here...

    Those pills are huge! I don't blame you for being hesitant! Do you feel any discomfort when you take them? I'm still on chewable Multivitamins and liquid Calcium. I've been cleared for pills but figured I might as well finish these off before getting anything else.

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  22. Posted

    Going on 4 weeks post op and I have been good to follow all directions thus far. Not advancing my diet yet, still staying off caffeine, etc. I've been a good girl. Really.

    But today, I was offered a piece of gum and I nonchalantly accepted without even thinking.

    As a matter of fact, it never once crossed my mind until an hour later when I accidentally sucked that bad boy down! Damnit.

    So, I'm a little over an hour out and still drinking Water with no problem. I absolutely refuse to contact my surgeon's after hour coverage unless I begin to vomit or feel discomfort.

    Just curious...anyone else experienced this little mishap? How did you rid yourself of the gum? Run its course or surgical removal?

    (Lesson learned....NO more gum so please no lectures)

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  23. Posted

    Hey!! I had my surgery on 03.29.16. So just a little over 2 weeks out. I'm feeling great. The first few days were a bit rough from the pain, but around day 5, things really improved. I went back to work a week and 2 days later and have been able to manage. I just come home a little more tired than usual. But I expect that to improve around week 6.

    So far, including the pre op diet, I've lost a total of 28 lbs! 18 on the diet and 10 post op.

    So far so good and so so grateful I have embarked in this journey!

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  25. Posted

    @@choicemun I'm doing okay. I have one incision that is killing me. He did a stitch under the skin and it pulled my skin in...so it's dented if that makes sense? It's to help prevent a hernia. I was actually discharged on Wednesday so I'm on day 2 of being home. It's been slow going. I was cleared for stage two of liquids. I attempted Tomato Soup for lunch. I got 2 oz down and was proud of myself...lol. I did get 10 oz of my premier Protein shake down for Breakfast though. The gas has FINALLY subsided. That was definitely rough. I'm walking and sipping. Which is already getting old

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