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mmazzo

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    Sorry if this topic is somewhere else, but I didn't have any luck when I searched it.

    I was sleeved on June 14th. I have a rough start and was in the hospital for 4 days, but since then, I think my recovery has been fairly normal. I'm still on puréed food and have been tolerating food fairly well (typically 2 oz Protein and 1-2 oz veggies). My energy isn't great, but it's getting better and I guess that will probably take time.

    My question is this...has anyone else experienced feeling like your brain is fuzzy and like you're mentally slow?? I legit feel stupid sometimes! LOL! I'm hoping this fog clears soon because I'm in grad school and I really don't have time for this nonsense!

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  7. Posted · Edited by mmazzo

    I would be skeptical that the Mirena is causing your weight problem. Yes, it has hormones, but they do not get absorbed systemically, like if you were on the pill. Therefore, in theory, the weight gain side effects would be less than with other hormonal birth control. Personally, I would take a closer look at what you're eating and exercise level. What has your nutritionist and/or surgeon said?

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    @"P7rancher" I'm in a similar boat as you. I'm having surgery on 6/14 and I'm supposed to travel to TX on the weekend of July 1st for my aunt's 100th birthday party. It would be difficult for me to back out because it is my grandma's sister and my grandma lives with me, so I have to take her.

    I have talked to my surgeon about it and though he is hesitant, he hasn't totally forbidden it yet. I have my 2-week post-op appointment the Tuesday before I go, so he said we could discuss it again then, depending on how I'm progressing. He also warned me that I'd probably still be feeling pretty rough, so I may not want to. I'm going into this with the mindset that I'm going to do everything I can to get on the road to recovery as quickly as possible.

    Good luck to you!! Let us know how you're doing!

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    I have not experienced it, but dumping is actually an intended consequence of eating things that you shouldn't. I've had people, including medical professionals, say that it is something you might have happen to you once or twice, but you feel like you're going to die and it's so bad, that you never do that again. And there's nothing you can do to get rid of the symptoms, you just have to ride it out. Good luck and I hope it never happens to you!!

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  20. Posted

    Oh, I'd love to move to the desert! I was recently at the Grand Canyon and I loved it there. Trying to convince the fiancee to move. I live in ND where Winter temps reach -30 to-40. I envy you!

    Oh good lord, I could not handle that! I'm originally from the Pittsburgh PA and I moved because I couldn't stand those winters! And yes, it is beautiful up by the Grand Canyon, but I wouldn't want to live up there because it gets too cold there too! I'll stay down here in the desert during winter.....if I never see snow again, it'll be too soon! LOL

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  21. Posted

    If you are a meal skipper, have you thought about replacing that one meal with a Protein shake? My nutritionist recommended doing that from the beginning. For me, I used one for my Breakfast, but for you, perhaps that could be lunch instead. :)

    On the other hand, for lunch, I typically take leftovers from dinner the night before. My husband and I purposely cook some extra dinner so that I can pack my lunch when putting away dinner. It's easy and doesn't require a ton of thought!

    Hope these ideas help! Good luck!

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  22. Posted

    My nutritionist suggested setting a timer on my phone and like every 10 minutes when it goes off, take a small sip of Water (or your Protein shake). She recommended about only drinking a half ounce at a time. Perhaps get a medicine spoon and measure 15mL and try to drink that every 10-15 minutes. Hope that helps and you get some relief!

    Also, consider taking a little more time off, if possible. It sounds like you're not ready and risk making your condition much worse.

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  23. Posted · Edited by mmazzo

    @StephanieSparklePants - I just wanted to say that your username made me LOL! Love it! Wish I were creative and could've come up with something fun like that when I was picking mine!

    You make me nervous about being cold though! For the 20+ years that my husband and I have been together, I have always joked that I think he's trying to freeze me out...I'm not looking forward to this getting worse! Luckily, I live in Phoenix, so during the summer, I'll be able to escape outside to the 100+ degree temps! Today it's supposed to be 118, so perhaps you should consider moving to the desert too!

    Best of luck!

    Molly

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  25. Posted

    Welcome! Like the other post said, we can be your support!!

    Also, don't be afraid to continue to talk with a counselor or psychiatrist during your journey. There is no shame in that and they can help with healthy strategies for dealing with the psychological ramifications that can go along with this journey.

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