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I'm si HAPPY THE scale IS MOVING AGAIN FOR U @@amartyn1 .... Sadly I am at a 4 month stall.. surgery was 5/10/16 HW 239 SW 222 CW 190 been stuck since Sept ... trying to go to a kick boxing class hoping and praying for the nerve to go... But it looks like most people say the reset does help! Sent from my SM-G935P using the BariatricPal App

So proud of u!!! Sent from my SM-G935P using the BariatricPal App

Its standard..and as already mentioned fast and easy. I got it the morning after my sleeve to check for leaks prior to heading home .. it sucked because it taste nasty but its only about two sips of it that you take.. its just that you haven't had anything to eat or drink in over 25 hours at that piont and then u have this test ....but look at the bright side.. u can drink Water after and its a test they do to check for leaks and then u go home sweet home! Sent from my SM-G935P using the BariatricPal App

You can do it!! The consequence of NOT getting it in is alot worse... Take it slow..Make it your JOB to get that Water in.. Use an alarm and every 15min take a sip.. you can do it!! Sent from my SM-G935P using the BariatricPal App

Its ok!! Just Breathe!! Your not alone.. I too went through what y3oir feeling right now! I prayed and showed up for surgery. What helped me was remembering how far you have come, and keeping in mind the goal. "To be healthy" .. It also helps to write down the pros and cons to having the surgery and weigh the cost so to speak. Its a life changing surgery and your concerns and worries are valid. As for me I still enjoy chicken veryyyy much ! Just less of course. I lost hair BUT I LOST A TON OF WEIGHT TOO! AND THE HAIR GREW BACK AND THE WEIGHT WAS LOST FOR GOOD ???? I had Gas pain for the day of my surgery but the meds at the hospital took care of that. THANKFULLY!! If you have pain just ask for more meds! I still have my Gallbladder and no issues with stones ! Im 7months post op !! Best DECISION EVERRR!! NO REGRETS!! ALL THE BEST TO U! Sent from my SM-G935P using the BariatricPal App

I take 50,000 mg a day. Im 7 months post op. However I suffered through a terrible hair loss stage at about 4 months post op and it last until about 6months post op.. I noticed a huge difference when i changed the Biotin i took and the amount. The doc recommended a very high potent Biotin and a told me start at 80,000 and work my way down to 50,000 as i regain my hair.. its worked wonders. I buy "sports research" Biotin from Amazon. Hope this helps!! Sent from my SM-G935P using the BariatricPal App

Can you tell me a little bit about carb cycling? Thank you!! Sent from my SM-G935P using the BariatricPal App

GET ONE!!! IT MADE ALL THE DIFFERENCE FOR ME POST OP!! My Doctor advised me to get one and as soon as he visited me bedside after the surgery, I asked him "when Can i put my binder on" and he said "NOW".. as mentioned it helps with your posture and hold everything in nice and tight and you feel you can manage.. I wore it for a month!! Loved it!! Sent from my SM-G935P using the BariatricPal App

No pressure just rest and drink what u can when u can.. The first week is honestly the hardest and u should really just be resting. After you have rested and can walk to the bathroom do that ..my Doc was patient with me and I recovered wonderfully. Don't overwhelm yourself with app..rest !!

The pain in my shoulders was a killer too!! Using the breathing thingy every hour helped a ton .. After about 4 days the pain was gone. Keep walking, using the breathing thing and take your meds.. Day 5 it takes a turn for the better

I actually experienced the exact issue of not being able to get any sleep -at about 4-6 weeks post op. My doctor told me it's very common for women as its hormone related. He said the surgery does a number on your body ,and the Hormones are trying to adjust and so it takes time before your hormones can get with the new stomache size and let you rest comfortably. I do have to say in 12 weeks post op now and I'm sleeping much better. I also take some Melatonin tummies though for the nights I have trouble. There is light at the end of the tunnel .. I hope this helps!!

Hi! I understand how you feel. There is small dark period that most of us who have had WLS can relate to, especially during the first few weeks post op where your harmones are still array and your emotionally still learning and applying new "coping skills" without food.. And that's depressing. For so long Food was our BFF our go to partner (if you will)..but now it's not... Hang in there ! It gets better! Your only three days post op, maybe continue to rest and relax more. Keep your interactions with others especially around food, to a minimum until you can handle it both emotionally and physically. Your big incision is going to hurt because its healing..my Doc told me it will last about a month and that's about how long I remember feeling the pain from one incision (the one they pull the stomach out of).. Use your pain meds, and keep taking your others meds and Vitamins.. It does get better!! I'm almost 2 months post, and I didn't feel completely like myself until the Middle of June and surgery was May 10th so there is lots of light at the end of the tunnel !! All the Best!!

A body medical binder. Hands down best tool I had, helped a lot!!

Ask your doctor.. But Miralax worked instantly for me..no taste, I put it into my shake and had success within a few hours.. That was about 5 days post op,I'm 5 weeks post-op and have had no further complications ..

I had glue that dissolved in a week or two on their own..