Everything posted by PaulaB72
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I feel like I'm dying!
It will go away. We all have suffered through the “buyers remorse” phase. Give it another day or two. It’ll settle down. ?
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Pain meds for post op problems relating to knees
Only thing that worked for my knee pain was Tylenol with codeine. That tied me over until I was able to get cortisone shots in them... ☹️
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People and their big mouths
I would have asked them how much weight THEY have lost in 8 weeks. Pfffft. So sorry this happened. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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You know you lost weight when
I get to try the airplane seatbelt next week!! Can't wait to see the difference. Can't wait to not need the seatbelt extender! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Breakfast ideas.
Please help me understand your boss's rationale for such rules ? The smell throughout the office I suspect... It can be awful in some cases. At least it is in our office. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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My rant for the day.
I'm one of those "EXCUSE MEEEEE!!!" people if I run into that situation at the grocery store. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Heating pad after surgery?
It was suggested to me by my team. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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So it begins, sagging skin already
Seems to be mostly my lower half so far. 40lbs down and my thighs are loosening up and starting the dreaded thigh rub. Bought some compression shorts. Seems to help a bit. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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My rant for the day.
OMG so very much this!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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First restaurant Post-Sleeve
Happy Birthday!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Last post on alcohol and Weight loss surgery Patients
No one is asking to have their butts kissed. People come here for support and honesty. Not to be berated... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Looking to purchase a new scale
Depending on your budget, I quite like my Fitbit Aria. It automatically updates to my Fitbit and My Fitness Pal apps via wifi. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Leading up to my death?
I actually think that mini video is a pretty smart idea. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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New app for iPhone release
I like it too except for that dang pop up we get now... lol
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Coffee
My dietician was fine with it too. Within reason. Pre and post op. However I just don't have the desire for it like I used to pre op. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Laughing post op
Oh yes ,for sure! Wait until you have to cough... oy. Keep that pillow handy!
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tired of being lectured on here
I don't think people mind being told the truth... But some have been pretty mean with their truths. Makes me nervous to post on here sometimes. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Surgery tomorrow can't sleep
Me too. Slept quite soundly. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Having a very hard and discouraging time at the plateau
I had to give up my oatmeal breakfasts too when I realized how many carbs were in it (for the interim at least). Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Gross and TMI but I need to know if this is normal
I couldn't drink that many of those Costco drinks per day and in fact it even says on the side of them no more than one per day. I felt awful sick drinking that many of them before I saw that written on the side of it.
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Issues Post Op
Same here. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Its happening! Now! Aahhhh!
I must be a freak. When I did my swallow test I didn't mind it as much as I thought I would. I guess I was just so excited to be able to drink something. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Surgeon accidentally cutting the liver?
My surgeon said that if he went in and the liver was too large he would just close me up and not do the surgery. That was plenty of incentive to follow directions for me. Same here. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Dr. Nowzaradan's Diet Pre Surgery?
http://www.drnowmd.com/hos/Pages/OutreachPages/Nutrition.html Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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When do you tell someone new you're dating you've had WLS?
Sorry, but the elephant comment made me lol. . I totally agree with you though. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App