Joann454

Taking back control will do wonders for you emotionally. I went through a tough time and realized how much I "medicated" myself with food, it was shocking and I continue to struggle with this part of myself. You recognized what you were doing and you reached out for help. That's a good step. You can do this. You really can. You've already taken the first steps and now you take back that control and let go what happened yesterday. Forward girl! Today, this minute, is what matters. No looking back and beating yourself up. xo

I can take big swallows and have been able to for a while now. I'm 3 1/2 months out

I'd start a new thread on this to get more answers. Mine has increased because I feel better both physically and emotionally. [emoji846]

That's so funny!!!

lol I meant did they give you something. I know some folks get something to calm them down before surgery. Hadn't crossed my mind you took something on your own. So funny! Did you wake up just as musical?

Ugh me too. We went to the movies this weekend and I was shocked at how much popcorn I could eat. Check that off the list. Sigh.

Were ya a little drugged up? [emoji23] Not going into surgery but after a different procedure apparently when I woke up I was the welcome wagon of the unit. Yelling good luck and wishing all well. I dont remember it.

I never really had regret either. I feel so bad for the folks who do.

I know! Seems just yesterday you were consoling me when I wanted to back out and now...look at us all sleeved and whatnot!

Yeah, I've hurt some feelings unintentionally with sarcasm. I wish I could convey tone in text easily.

Yeah, it's easy to forget what the early stages were like for me. It's so very easy now at just over three months out. It's the cross we must bear. It goes by fast!

I've had decent experiences here and have received great advice. There are definitely some tools around and some hyper sensitive folks that get upset if you don't use emojis and hugs and say everything in the most delicate way. I have no patience with either lol

Fluff! What a treat in sugar free cocoa!

I'm probably not going to buy tailored clothes since I'm retired and have a little farm. I will be weighing religiously though because it's way too easy to "grow" and not notice in sweats etc...I'm early in the process as well and can't wait to get new clothes as well (and I need to simmer down with my buying because I'm not done losing by a long shot).

Thanks! I was pretty deflated but you know what? I feel great and have no intentions of not continuing on to goal. Even if it's at a pokey pace. [emoji3]

Same here. I've lost 45 lbs since May 8 and I was told I wasn't doing well by the NP at the surgeons office. Bummed me out because I assumed with no thyroid and post menopause it wasn't bad.

I'm curious why you have to stop suboxone before surgery. Does it thin the blood? I think you can handle the pain on Tylenol. Take what they give you in the hospital but at home just do liquid Tylenol.

You know, you might be on to something with the age thing. I'm post menopausal and have had no mood swings. I had a couple days early on where I wanted to eat and couldn't and felt moody but no real swings or regrets. Being old finally pays off! Lol

Thanks! Looking into it for sure

This looks like my house! I didn't know they had espresso powder. How is that? I bought the pumpkin spice syrup but haven't tried it yet. I will this week because it's going to be chilly.

Do you have gerd or diabetes?

Oddly, my sugar is always higher when I don't eat. It's much more stable when I eat low carb and consistently.

I can eat anything without my stomach being upset but the question becomes "should I eat it". It depends on your body. Will the carbs cause a stall or worse a gain? You're getting ahead of yourself and your can see how people saying that is annoying. Try not to focus on that stuff because once you start dropping the pounds it's very motivating and easier to say no to the foods that could cause issues.

Here's an article I found doing a google search. Looks like one third of of wls patients lose a significant amount of hair. http://www.laparoscopic.md/bariatric/surgery/hair-loss

Oh I see. I thought you were fresh out of surgery. Well hopefully you feel better and can avoid going. Good luck!