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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..

Hi everyone! I have an interesting question... I will be 4 weeks Post on Tuesday (sleeve surgery was May 10th) .. For some Odd reason I'm having trouble sleeping at night for more then 2-3 hours. I don't nap during the day at all.. I'm pretty active..and can I mention exhausted at night, but after two - three hours I wake up and can not go back to sleep.. Its so odd... Has anyone experienced this ? Its been going on now for almost two weeks .. I no longer take pain meds.. Could it be protien related or not enough Water ? Should I take something to help me catch some zzzz ? Please help !!! Thank youuu

@@kjmorris I'm so sorry your in pain. I was in pain on day 3-5 while at home. Mostly due to the gas and not using my Breathing thingy .. When I forced myself to walk outside I got relief. And I used my pain meds as needed (after day 6) I no longer needed them. I was also on Clear liquids the first week, no protien. The doctor didn't give me any goals the first week but to sip water and walk and rest as much as possible. This will past !! Day3-5 were rough for me and then it was pretty smooth sailing, I'm going to be 4 weeks post op Tmw. All the best !

Hi @@Heidijenn I'm so sorry to hear you have decided against the surgery. I am going to be 4 weeks post op Tmw. My Sleeve surgery was May 10th and I have NO regrets !!And may I mention, I have never vomited once ,or experienced any complications... Except for some constipation for a few days when I got home ,but that lasted two days, I called the Doc and took a dose of Miralax, I have not had any issues going since. I'm so happy I did this surgery! I believe before and still am confident that it will save my life. Just today I was wearing a Bathing suit at the Beach. Like you, I read and researched and read and researched. It took me resolving in my mind and heart that I can't base my decisions on the lives of others, including those who posts i read religiously. I quickly found out that often times people have spoken in length about what has gone wrong without honestly speaking about what led up to it. For example many sleevers don't follow the pre-op diet nor the post-diet plan..they find ways around it, cheat and or just flat out don't follow the rules. My doctor was very Frank with me when he said "the magic lies in you" ... I was so grateful that I followed the Pre-op diet because its was really helped and benefited me post-op. I knew that if I could get through that ,well then I could see myself on the other side (the loser's bench) . I can't tell you what to do, I jus wanted to share with you my gratitude for the surgery ,my life (yes in just these few short weeks ) is soooo much better! Attend some support groups, reach out to those in this forum with your questions, I think your going to be pleasantly surprised to see that most of us are super happy and Healthy. Complications can be reduced if not eliminated by the choices and actions of the patient, living proof!! I hope and pray you do what will make you happy . Fear is there and it will be ,just don't let it control u. You have admitted to not being able to do this on your own ( I declared defeat too) and you have done all the leg work, so the reward is now the surgery ! Speak with your doctor share your concerns , I'm sure your concerns and fears can not be bigger than what being Healthy will feel and be like. All the best !! Please let me know if you have any specific questions , I would be happy to answer them.

Hi !! Congratulations on your upcoming surgery ! I'm 3 weeks post op and I feel great! Unfortunately I had my Bloody friend my day of surgery (May 10th) and I was given a granny panty and a pad to use just right before surgery while I was putting on my gown. I was told the hospital will not allow you to go into the operating room with your own personal underwear or pad as everything needs to be clean and sterile through there standards .. I was even given a new pair in the mng with lots of pads for my overnight stay and I was fine..and two days later when I got home it left

Only use Miralax put it in your shake as its unflavored and you will go the same day if not the next day .. My Doc recommended it to me and I was so happy that I followed it .. Relief will come to you too!

My Surgeon told me only to use Miralax .. Put a scoop in your shake and walla.. Lol.. Its unflavored and works the same day .. All the best !

Im a single mom too.. (Kids are 18 and 13) my surgery was May 10th.. I had my daughter (my youngest) stay home from school for Thursday and Friday to care for me..and I was so happy that I did because I needed help getting up, remembering to drink , i woukd drop stuff. and showering and walking.... She was a great help !! My Doctor even wrote her a note for school.. So to answer your question , if your step mom may cause more damage, just keep her on call and rely on your daughter for a few days, you should be fine ,just as long as you have someone for a few days, it helps!! All the Best !!

Wonderful for you !! Congratulations!! Get lots of rest and keep walking and using the breathing thingy.. I had a good day followed by a few rough days and then it got good again.. This apparently is common.. So stay strong .. I'm 9 days post op and as of Tuesday (1 week from the sleeve) I have felt human.. I'm at the salon now ????

As cliche as it may sound... You need to walk.. And walk and walk some more..buy day 5 my Gas was gone.. Get rest but sip and walk .. That was the only relief ! I'm 1 week post op..That Gas pain was real...

Thank you !!!! @@lisamstevens