Falecha

I'm 41 and I had surgery Falecha

Well it's been a hectic 6 months! A lot of ups and downs for me, but I'm so happy so far.
Down 75lbs!
SW 256lbs
CW 181
 

My goal is to cross my leg and fit in a size 10
Falecha

My goal is to cross my leg and fit in a size 10
Falecha

My goal is to cross my leg and fit in a size 10
Falecha

My goal is to cross my leg and fit in a size 10
Falecha

My goal is to cross my leg and fit in a size 10
Falecha

i went to target this weekend. picked a medium dress and extra small sweater off the rack. i wasn't looking for xs by the way but all they had was xs or xxl lol. i went to the dressing room and saw myself full length in the mirror and thought holy ****. i think i'm small. am i small? on the daily i feel just like i always felt. like i feel better but still fat. could it be that im not perceived as fat anymore? why is it so important? how do we switch over from "fat mentality" to what's real? to what's actually happening with our bodies right now? am i still viewed as "fat" by society? am i normal now? is a size 8/10 still fat? how will i know when to stop? all the questions you didn't realize would linger so long.....

The solution to pollution is dilution.

To address above - not on antibiotics, I was not catheterized, have no UTI symptoms, and removed Vitamins so I could monitor color in true form. (Going back on the Vitamins ASAP).
UPDATE - I see both my PCP and Surgeon today. I will get a lab slip from my docs for urinalysis but it seems this might have been breakthrough bleeding from my period (which I was not expecting since I had it two wks ago). Given the trauma to my body and the hormonal changes I could be outta whack. It is not uncommon for my period to have a "sediment" look to it. But I don't know for sure. So I've been continuing to drink Water. This morning - when it should be concentrated - it was fairly diluted and no brown or orange or sediments.
Bottom line, the jury is still out and I will continue to watch but I no longer feel a sense of alarm.
Thanks all for your help & suggestions.

Even though your drinking, your body might want more Water...
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Vitamin B complex can also cause urine to be excessively yellow. If you are only getting 50 oz of Water, that's still not enough. You'll get there eventually though. We all go through this. Don't freak out!
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Hi - I am 17 days post op, sleeved on May 9th. I know the topic is TMI but I need to ask. And I will contact surgeon tomorrow. So here goes,...
Tonight, I noticed my urine was dark orange (more dark orange/brown towards bottom of bowl). In fact, I saw some of the darker parts falling to the bottom as I stood to check. I am concerned.
For the day I drank at least 50oz of Water, just shy of my 64oz goal. For Protein I've been doing pretty well, but I know I could do better. What's also on my mind, is that I didn't have much of an urge to pee either after all I drank (and some of that was Decaf tea).
I did not have any colored foods (like beets or jell-o). I did have about 2 Tbsp of marinara. It had been 24hrs since my last Vitamin (and I opted to not take my Vitamins tonight so I could continue to monitor the color). I have NO fever or other symptoms (except for one of my incisions that hurts only when I bend - like the scab is coming off and tearing a bit). Doesn't seem related. Everything else seems ok.
Thoughts?
I will share what doctor/surgeon says after I speak to them tomorrow.
Thanks!Hi!
There are alot of reasons that could happen. Aleays best to check with the dr.
Are/were you on a post op antibiotic?
Did they use a cathader (sp) at any time when you were in the hospital? They are sometimes used during the operation but it isn't very common.
I would ask the dr if you can take chewable Vitamin C. If it is the start of a UTI taking high doses of Vitamin C can help. (It raises the acidity level of the urine which makes it a bad environment for the bacteria to grow.)
Keep us updated!

It is most likely dehydration. Some laxatives may cause orange colored urine as well but it's more likely dehydration. Sediments is concerning. Let us know what the Dr says.

Are you taking Iron? That usually changes the color
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Thanks @Jea(n_n)ette. I appreciate the info. I am drinking as much as I can. Bring Water with me everywhere. I've seen it when I've been dehydrated - dark to bright yellow. But I've never seen sediments or this color before. Thanks again for the reply! Will continue to drink....sip, sip, sip. [emoji97]

Fluids fluids fluids.
Drink fluids.
Drink as much as possible without vomiting.
Did I mention drinking fluids?
The kidneys get rid of your body's waste through urine. Urine ideally should be a light yellow color to almost colorless. Dark tea colored or brown urine means your kidneys are concentrating urea output because you are dehydrated. Sounds like your urine also has sediments, which is not good. Do your kidneys and your whole body a favor, stay hydrated and keep on drinking. food shouldn't change the color of your urine, and unless you are taking very specific tuberculosis or prostate drugs, you won't see your urine change to red, orange, blue, or green color. You can also developed a UTI by not drinking and emptying your bladder frequently. I recommend downloading a Water reminder app for your phone and carry a bottle of Water with you all day long.

I agree with lipsticklady. They set the high goals so we will at least reach most of it. Protein first. Protein and liquid.
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I agree/disagree. I am three years out and I still can't always meet my protein/water requirements. I couldn't even come close for the first year + and my surgeon only advised 64-80gr of protein.
I did the best I could, healed like a champ and reached goal with a 110+ pound weight loss in 9 months.
I do agree that you should do protein first and that protein is key in healing and loss, but I am not sure that you have to reach such high numbers to succeed/heal.

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I was sleeved on July of 2014. It has been a long journey of learning patience, will power, and effort. Surgery is not a solution, but it is a great tool. You get out of it exactly what you put into it. No regrets so far!
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You look wonderful. Keep going girl. I'm seven months out too and so happy. Isn't WLS surgery just the most amazing thing. I'm loving my journey and hope that anyone who is wondering whether or not to undergo surgery just goes for it. It's the best thing that I have ever done. My fitness levels have just soared, as has my self esteem. I'm having a ball wearing clothes that are fun instead of functional and am determined to grow old disgracefully.  

Photo on left before surgery, Photo on right took this week; feeling proud

CW 191
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