NeedaBreak4Me

I had the shoulder pain for months after i had my band years ago... i went to a chiropractors for an adjustment and it was relieved immediately afterwards never to return. I would literally get it every time i ate a decent sized meal or if it was cold out.

It could be gas pain.. muscular pain or referred pain. I did get a similar pulling stabbing pain early post op on the left side... and a little lower on the right... basically a few inches away from my cuts... early out i got a few different pains and sensations... but they all resolved by my 2nd-3rd week. If your pain is severe, i would contact your surgeons office.

Hahaha its so annoying... now that its been a few hours since it has happened i have thought of like 50 comebacks to say to him.. dont you just hate that!! Well... to make my day better... a lady that i see on the train home from work actually came up to me and said that i am looking good.. so that made me feel a little better... I know ive only lost a small amount of weight but it shows fairly quickly on me.. so yay me...

Short term PPI are fine.... reflux is worse as it damages your sphincter and if that happens.. food will struggle to stay down your esophagus

Hmmm. Its strange that this far out you guys are getting headaches and insomnia... Are you guys on a multi Vitamin?? I know that high doses of vitamin B6 causes insomnia and nightmares/vivid dreams. If it is over 100mg... try not taking it for a day or two and see what happens. Perhaps try having an egg or some turkey for dinner. tryptophan in turkey/eggs help assist sleep.

Yes true.... i should have said.... maybe you should take a page from my book and eat a little.... you are too thin!!! Seriously a size 0 would squash this dude lol Funny how its okay to make fun of overweight people but not thin people.

Don't get the band!!!!!!!!!! i had the band for 6 years... lost weight.. got to goal and maintained for 5 I had complications during the last year and had it removed after 12 months. Basically, during the 12 months after i got it removed i gained weight.. a lot... i was really eating well.... exercising.. the works.. tried everything .. yet was still gaining weight. I went to see the doctor and they said i had reset my resting metabolic rate to quite low...from all the complications from the band. so they suggested i get weight loss surgery as my body doesn't function on the higher calories. I had the sleeve done... and ive lost 22 pounds this month... I was considered a success as i lost all my excess weight.. but this was from starvation.. food would get stuck.. id have to get a fill unfill constantly... Now that i have the sleeve.... the sleeve is so so so much better... you feel restriction but its a comfortable restriction compared to the painful restriction with the band.... Please please please don't get it..... go for the sleeve or bypass

Some people are just weary of new unfamiliar faces...why wait for them... get out there and say hello... most people will respond respectfully ☺

I love your surgery date... you won't forget it! Good luck! I hope it all goes well

Punch em in the fourhead Sent from my SM-G920T using the BariatricPal App Now now pup... we are not allowed to say that now.... lol you will be called abusive and irrational lol... sorry couldn't help myself haha

I went grocery shopping literally after i got discharged lol An actual outing for the day was around 7 days.. and it was a little tiring

hair - not much Young - 52 Dumbass - definitely Now that ive calmed down a little... its actually sad.. that we as a society are so focused on size.... yes i am chubby... but for a fatty... i can outrun any of my little tiny friends at the gym... im active and confident... thankfully... so to be judged is kinda annoying

Hey... i followed all the rules... i had my band for 6 years.. lost weight and got to goal. Unfortunately 5 years after it was placed i started having complications and had it removed 12 months later Ive been sleeved now for a month.. I know my words are not very encouraging... but other than following all the rules there isnt much more you can do. Eat slowly... dont adjust it too tight.. stay ontop of your fills, dont eat foods you know get stuck... stay in the green zone.

I know.. but i was completely dumbfounded i didn't know what to say... its been a while since anyone has actually called me fat...

Oh wow... some people have no filter.. they seem to forget that just because we are overweight that they do not need to sensor themselves... they forget that there is a normal sensitive person who has feelings.

Im about 98% sure i am a girl..... my saggy boobs are proof!!! Hahaha

Quitting caffeine. "When all is said and done, usually more has been said than done. " Perhaps you need to go take a poo. That always eases my mood.Yeah... that makes me feel better.. especially when I'm full of it

Oh noooooo...i have been promoted to the childish abusive irrational side... i better get some help!! I mean... heaven forbid if i choose a side that has thoughts.. feelings and experience and support. .. my mother told me to stay away from people like that hahaha lol

Are you taking what we say as literal?I've found that people who make irrational statements tend to be irrational. And irrational people tend to behave irrationally as well. "When all is said and done, usually more has been said than done. " You are living proof. Shhhh.... It's ok. Ignore the irrational. Lipsticklady!!! I dont know what to do anymore!!!!! I lose weight... but i get called fat.. I want to mentally punch someone.. but that makes me abusive.. I complain.. therefore i am irrational And now you are asking me to ignore the irrationals?? What does that make me if i do??? Lol

Wow.... you belong in the same category as the dude i made the post about. Calling us childish and irrational?? Thats so supportive of you.. This is posted in the "rants and raves" section for exactly that purpose... to rant. Please do not tell me how to post or what to say.. as irrational as they may seem to you. I am entitled to let of some steam, in whichever manner i deem appropriate.

Are you taking what we say as literal?

Haha we would never do that to you!!! Unless you call someone fat!! Then its war!!

Aww i love you guys!!! At least someone understands how i am feeling! Yes.. i agree... the face is probably not the most suitable area... kicking in the genital region sounds much more appealing

I so wanted to punch him in the face! I visually did in my head! Its funny though.. this came from the skinniest lanky dude who has never probably weighed more than 120 pounds in his life... I can't help thinking if he is this rude to me... what does he say to people who are much larger... if i wasnt so angry i would actually pity him for his arrogance

I have a little rant about stupid insensitive people who don't know how to keep their mouth shut. Why do people feel the need to tell you that you are fat... Its like .... what!!! No way! I never knew i was overweight.. i got my stomach cut off because i thought i was thin! I dieted for years because i was bored! I have spent the last month eating like a mouse because i have nothing better to do! I had the sleeve 4 weeks ago... and finally it is starting to show physically.. so i was feeling so good about myself.. until BAM! Some idiot at work felt the need to mention that i was "chubby" and that i am lucky i don't hurt myself. Mind you i am 5'7" and 216 pounds.. and a size 14... i thought i hold my weight really well.... even my surgeon said i don't look what i weigh... I just wanted to punch this guy in the face.... grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr