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1cutiejulie

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  1. Posted · Edited by 1cutiejulie

    I am 8 months out and I used to sweat really bad even in an air conditioned room. Now I don't sweat as bad but I have always been a sweater. This may be TMI but I used to sweat bad between my legs. Now I can go all day without my pants being wet. Loving it![/quote.

    It's not TMI . I can related. I was sleeve may 3rd and am down 60lbs. Not more sweat there unless I'm working out and that's to be expected.

    The losing team feels so good for once! ;-)

  2. Posted

    I've had this same problem and I'm 2 weeks in. I was so upset because I loved drinking Water pre-op. Honestly I've tried 4 different brands of Water (I know it's weird) and found that Evian with lots of ice helps. Try different temps and different brands of water... It works for me :)

    Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

    This has helped my tremendously. I thought I was the only one having problems with the brands of water. I HATE Dasani and if that's the only brand around...well...I guess that bottle would last a looong while. Haven't tried Evian but will. I'm a Fuji girl right now which sucks because it's expensive. Oh well enough with my rambling. Lol Have a great day!

    If u fail to plan, u plan to fail.

  5. Posted · Edited by 1cutiejulie

    How you doing after surgery? Mine was Wednesday May 4th. I'm doing very well. Sure hope I'm eating enough. I have a question. How's the hair loss? Mine is a short pixie. I swear it's falling out faster. I was taking Biotine prior to surgery. Is it safe to start taking again? See Doc Wednesday top on my list of questions.

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    No hair lose as of yet but I'm sure it's coming. Glad ur doing well and I am happy to report I'm feelin pretty good myself.

    If u fail to plan, u plan to fail.

  7. Posted

    Hello dear! I had my surgery on the 3rd and today I am 12 pounds down. I'm a slow loser and couldn't really believe it. So u will be fine! All will go well and u will notice inches melting away. This surgery was well worth it! :-) Good luck on ur new journey

    If u fail to plan, u plan to fail.

    That's great! I also had surgery on the 3rd but am down about 6 lbs (but am on TOM so that might be causing Water retention). Glad you came out the other side ok!

    Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

    Thanks hun. Same to you. I wanna keep in touch with you. I had an entertaining roller coaster of a surgery to say the least. Smh makes for a great story lol

    If u fail to plan, u plan to fail.

  8. Posted · Edited by 1cutiejulie

    Hello dear! I had my surgery on the 3rd and today I am 12 pounds down. I'm a slow loser and couldn't really believe it. So u will be fine! All will go well and u will notice inches melting away. This surgery was well worth it! :-) Good luck on ur new journey

    If u fail to plan, u plan to fail.

  9. Posted

    U don't have to do her any favors by bringing it to her attention. I don't know who said that they would make ur life hell if u told on them, but shame on them! U wouldn't make my life hell if I told HR. THATS WHAT THEY R THERE FOR. That "bi*ch is an adult and I wouldn't give her a warning. HR would! Sounds to me like that advice came from a bully. Anywhoo...let HR do their job! That's what they get paid to do. That lady isn't stupid. She knows what she's saying is not helping you. She's sayin it to make fun of u. Let her laugh now and cry later. Wave at her as she packs her belongings and heads out the door for good. U don't have to warn anyone about their rude comments. THEY AREN'T STUPID! Nip it in the bud ASAP!

    If u fail to plan, u plan to fail.

  11. Posted · Edited by 1cutiejulie

    Well thanks for saving me a spot on the losers bench! I made it through. Wasn't as nervous as I thought I'd be. ( shocking news to me! ) I feel like crap now tho

    My doc did stomach , gallbladder and an hernia repair. So much pain!

    Well my meds have me a little loopy. Thank u to all who kept me encouraged and have a good evening everyone!

    If u fail to plan, u plan to fail.

  12. Posted

    So I'm here in the waiting area. Stomach is in knots. Not sure if it's my nerves or the fact that I had to take a pill on an empty stomach with only a sip of Water. I'm very uncomfortable and very sleepy. Had to get up @ 3 a.m to head to the hospital. On the bright side, hubby drove and my 3 kids and I just sang silly songs on the way. Wonderful experience. The kids were in good spirits because I was. They had to go back home tho (2 hours away) because we r taking care of a stray doggie right now. I think it is for the best anyways. This waiting room wouldn't be comfortable to my 3 kiddos. Well sorry for rambling. I'm just so bored. Lol hopefully they will call me back soon. You all have a great day and please keep me in ur thoughts. I need some positive vibes my way!

    If u fail to plan, u plan to fail.

  14. Posted

    I have tried the chocolate cupcake before, but today I thought I would try the pumpkin and Spice Protein powder that I bought last Thanksgiving. I put a scoop in my mug and mixed in an egg, a 1/4 tsp of baking soda, and tablespoon of almond milk.

    I left it in the microwave for 1 1/2 minutes and ate it warm in the cup with some light whip cream. I will be doing that for my afternoon snack again. MMMMMMMM

    220 calories, but no carbs, and 30 grams of Protein.< /p>

    Thanks. Sounds yummy

    If u fail to plan, u plan to fail.

  16. Posted · Edited by 1cutiejulie

    I am so super stoked about my surgery tomorrow. I can't wait!! Nervous but the excitement of a healthy life overpowers all my fears! Can't believe I've come so far and am gaining control back over my life. I feel like I'm graduating or something. Just so proud of myself.

    If u fail to plan, u plan to fail.

  17. Posted

    @@1cutiejulie if u follow me i was righy their with u i even made a good bye video to my husband and kids cause i did not want to scare them told my husband where it was at on my phone. Told him where the will is, how to pay bills blah blah...Their is a risk of death and i feel like im like murphy law figured i would be that % and wouldbe the one who died...so your not alone...i dont know anyone who has died feom it personally but another sleever knew 2 people who had serious complications but they were seriously over weight. I feel you and i was strong as much as i could for my husband...he did mini videos while i was in surgery to see after and then told me he saw my video for 3 seconds had to stop..lol so cute...if anyone was terrified i was!!!

    Bless u and thanks for sharing!

    If u fail to plan, u plan to fail.

  20. Posted

    What part of GA are you in ?

    Well I've been on the 2 week diet plan that my surgeon has given me. This last week has been especially hard due to my cycle starting in the middle of the week. It was then that I noticed that I truly AM an emotional eater. Sweets make me smile. So I cheated. Only to feel bad and naughty in doing so. I also realized that my husband might not be as supportive as he appears to be. I went shopping for my new diet and he bought my favorite bread (which he has NEVER purchased) and of course, ice cream. I know that I'm a steam engine waiting to blow this week coming if he tries any stupid stunts like that again. I just pray I'll make it through this upcoming liquid phase. I don't have any friends or family here (military wife and veteran myself). I feel extremely alone. I feel my depression is coming back. This journey has been so tiring that sometimes quitting seems too easy. Either way, thanks for letting me vent.

    If u fail to plan, u plan to fail.

    I'm near Fort Stewart Ga 31414

    If u fail to plan, u plan to fail.

  21. Posted

    What part of GA are you in ?

    Well I've been on the 2 week diet plan that my surgeon has given me. This last week has been especially hard due to my cycle starting in the middle of the week. It was then that I noticed that I truly AM an emotional eater. Sweets make me smile. So I cheated. Only to feel bad and naughty in doing so. I also realized that my husband might not be as supportive as he appears to be. I went shopping for my new diet and he bought my favorite bread (which he has NEVER purchased) and of course, ice cream. I know that I'm a steam engine waiting to blow this week coming if he tries any stupid stunts like that again. I just pray I'll make it through this upcoming liquid phase. I don't have any friends or family here (military wife and veteran myself). I feel extremely alone. I feel my depression is coming back. This journey has been so tiring that sometimes quitting seems too easy. Either way, thanks for letting me vent.

    If u fail to plan, u plan to fail.

    @@Womanvsmirror in near Ft Stewart, Ga 31314

    If u fail to plan, u plan to fail.

  22. Posted

    Being 8 days post-op I can tell you that, for me, the pre-op diet was MUCH more difficult than the post-op diet. My wife and kids have been supportive in that they would eat upstairs in my wife's office...lol. Since the surgery, though, I can be in the same room as the food and have little to no desire (aside from mental desire) to eat it. I rarely feel "hungry" and I hear from a lot of others it was that way for them too.

    Hopefully your husband will realize you're doing this to better your life (which obviously includes him!) and come around to be there for you.

    Best of luck to you!

    Thank u. Everyone is on board (now) and this ship is setting to sail soon!

    If u fail to plan, u plan to fail.

  23. Posted

    Hey.....it's possible that he wanted the bread and ice cream for himself ????

    The pre-op and short term post-op liquid times filled my family with trepidation and concerns. They voiced concerns over this being how I'd be living......and not grilling and cooking for them anymore.

    Their concerns were eased up, as I advanced through these stages and onto the real way of eating that I've settled into. I cook and grill often and the main entree's are what I enjoy, while making additional side dishes and Desserts for them.

    I stayed outa the kitchen during my liquid diet phases, though. And outa the grocery stores. All totaled this was a 5 week time period.....just Protein powder or Protein pre-made shakes. You'd not believe the stuff they stocked the shelves with during that period.....all sorts of sweets, chips and junk food that could have been insanely tempting.....at a time when I really wasn't needing temptation.

    It all worked out. Reaching past the family's junk food to grab my canisters of powder soon filled me with pride. I'd become galvanized and singular in purpose. That 6 weeks was a major turning point for me. Weight started falling off at a great rate.....5 pounds/week.....double the rate I'd already been losing while on my bariatric program's diet leading up to that point.

    I'm grateful for that time frame. Fighting the temptation battle within the safe confines of my own home.....facing that and coming out on top.....at home.......forged my willpower and made facing the same temptations out in public, at work, at play around strangers, in restaurants, etc.....made me stronger and better for it.

    As cool as it would be if our families fell into step with us in those early days......it is simply not realistic. They have fears and act out. My wife and son are normal sized. They fit the height/weight charts. Heck, my son is undersized and needs to eat significantly more, in his doctor's opinion.

    I've read time and time again of our the tales of friends on here at Bariatric Pal......case where their families went the opposite direction than they did.....really amping up the temptation. Guess what? Most of those BP friends went on to be the most successful at their wls results. Some of them even continued to shop and prepare meals for their family during their own liquid phases. I couldn't do that particular act, but have huge respect for them.

    Just consider it a mini-test that you are able to address within the safety of your own home. Nobody there to judge you for simply standing there with the fridge open.....looking that junk food in the eye.....and cussing out loud at it.....flipping it the bird.....and reaching past it to get to your protein shakes.........

    The truth hurts cannot ask for anymore than that though. It hurt my feelings that he grabbed those things while shopping for me WITH ME. But sir, u r absolutely right. At the moment it hurt like hell. I felt that this journey would be impossible with him but I have come to realize that this is MY journey. What he eats doesn't tempt me anymore. Actually, my healthy habits are tempting him! Thank u for ur response

    If u fail to plan, u plan to fail.

  24. Posted

    I agree that the fear is pretty normal. I haven't had surgery, and won't for a few more months, but I've had similar concerns.

    In fact, when I first started looking at surgery options, a friend of mine finally blurted out, "I don't think you should do this. You could die, and I don't want you to die!" I paused for a moment, trying to think of how to best respond, before finally saying something along the lines of, "Yeah, I could die, but there are a lot of things in this world that can kill me, including obesity. I don't want to die either, but I'd rather risk that than do nothing." She didn't necessarily like the answer, but she understood it.

    Later, as I thought back on that conversation, it dawned on me that I hadn't just been trying to convince her, but that I really did feel that way. We're all here for different reasons, choosing to have (or have had) surgery to do something that will hopefully change our lives for the better - so we can live life on our terms.

    So yeah, the fear is pretty normal, but so is the determination to really live :-) Do whatever you feel you need to so that when you go into surgery you can breath easy, but I have no doubt that we'll be seeing plenty more posts from you post-op!

    Touched in so many ways by ur post. I'm gonna remember to grab tissues before I visit this site! Sheesh u guys always have me in happy tears. Lol thank u

    If u fail to plan, u plan to fail.

  25. Posted

    I've never lost anyone to wls. While I am anxious and nervous about surgery and recovery, I'm not worried about dying on the table. Of course surgery carries risks, but I'd rather take a risk than face the certain future of heart attack if I keep going the way I've been going. I go in just shortly after you, May 9th.

    Hoping for a speedy recovery for u! Thanks for responding!

    If u fail to plan, u plan to fail.

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