Chicken Lady

My endoscopy was in the afternoon/ I got a ride home and slept the rest of the evening and night. I would not recommend going back to work the same day. No physical recovery- but foggy brain issue HW - 283 SW- 238 CW- ?

Thank you everyone for your helpful advice. I know how fragile young girls can be. I wish someone had been looking out for me when I was young and just starting to gain weight. We are going to try to get her in to see a specialist. HW - 283 SW- 238 CW- ?

I'm here asking ON BEHALF OF HER MOTHER! (She asked me to help, so I consider that *my business*) I've had WLS and her mother knows I have this group that might have some HELPFUL insight. Her mother is dissatisfied with the pediatrician blowing it off, while her daughter has continued to gain more and more. We live in a small community where the Drs don't push for answers unless you push them. @ _Kate_ yes, her thyroid was checked about a year ago. Came back normal. We were thinking PCOS or insulin resistance but originally thought she might be too young. I was hoping to hear from others here to know if anyone here experienced those at such a young age. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

All due respect? Uh, because I care about her and WE are trying to get some ideas about what could be the problem. I happen to have access to this resource and was looking for insight from others that might help. What business of yours is it why I asked. If you don't have anything helpful to add, why comment? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My friends 11 year old daughter has been gaining significant weight over the last year. She has quite a belly on her, very round face, and thighs on her. I am very concerned for her health especially knowing what her future holds if she continues to gain weight. Her mother is a bodybuilder and strict organic vegetarian. Her daughter is very active, swimming and horseback riding and still continues to gain. I am wondering about PC OS or insulin resistance. Diabetes does run in their family, but her pediatrician that barely looked at her and said her blood glucose level was normal. I am wondering if anyone has any insight. At what age did anyone here start to have symptoms of PC OS or insulin resistance? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I get that feeling when my blood sugar is too low- if I eat something with too much sugar in it or too many carbs at once. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had a big binder of info given to me and it was very helpful, but I still sometimes feel slightly uneducated with nutrition stuff.,, but I roll my eyes at the steak 1wk post op... Uh... Common sense should tell you NO even if your surgeon didn't specify... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm in the Kitsap area, but I also go to UW Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Mine is "The Captain"... Pouch/sleeve- kangaroos have a pouch- captain kangaroo- The Captain... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I asked my dr about this and he told me it wasn't necessary Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had the nuvaring pre op, dr requested I not use it for a month after surgery. Back to normal use with no problems. (I'm 8.5 weeks out) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm almost 8 weeks out. I noticed the morning after surgery that my tastes had changed. The nurse gave me my favorite yogurt- I couldn't eat it cause it tasted like super sweet chemicals. Yuck. I didn't really have any gas pain after surgery. A little sore abdomen (like worked out too hard) but not really uncomfortable. In the first 2 weeks post op lost #14. But I seem to lose from the extremities first- my face lost it, then my rings are too loose (down a full ring size in 2 weeks?!?) and my shoes are loose. Now aT almost 8 weeks- I'm down 26# since surgery. I don't crave most of the stuff I did before - although I do enjoy a very small slice of thin crust pepperoni pizza now & then (ok by dr & nut). Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Not every surgeon has the same preop diet plan. Some people have strict liquid diets, my surgeon only required a 1400 cal or less daily for three weeks. I was able to eat reasonable meals during my preop time. However I did not have a fatty liver to start with. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was sleeved 7/27/16. I used some loose pj pants so my bum wasn't hanging out. And my phone & charger. My hospital supplied everything else (lip balm, Antigas meds, socks, etc) I wore the same clothes home that I wore to the hospital. I left a pillow & blankie in the car so I was ready for the ride home. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am 7 1/2 weeks out, and I am constantly cold now. Especially my hands and feet. I was always hot before and active. I even wear sweaters and warm socks when it's almost 80 here Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I know I'm not perfect (pre-op and after) so I prefer to think of it as being "One day better" than I was before. It's the best I can do. I won't beat myself up about "mistakes". But I will try harder Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My insurance required 5% wt loss Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was lucky- my post op instructions were very clear- "NO housework for 6 weeks"... I went back to work at 2 weeks and had that same pain for about 2 weeks. By week 4 it was fine Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yes, I have heard (from gastroenterologist) that prolonged GERD can lead to cancer. But it is easy to treat- and very unlikely to cause cancer in a few weeks or months. That is usually years of untreated GERD that could cause it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was a very healthy fat person. Lab work is always great. No known comorbidities or long term illnesses. I was active and strong. I don't needs any new joints or sleep apnea machines to sleep. I chose WLS so I could continue to be healthy. I know what would likely be in my future if I didn't drop the weight. That being said- I have learned through this journey that you cannot judge a person by looking at them. Now when I see a large person, I wonder if they are happy at their weight, aren't ready to start their journey or are they happy cause they lost 100# and are finally feeling great... People deserve respect at all sizes & health. (And great clothes at reasonable prices that fit well!) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm 6 1/2 weeks out and I still have trouble with cold Water. I can usually only drink it room temp or warm Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had blood work at two weeks post op, have it scheduled for three months six months nine months and one year, then every year after that. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My first month after surgery I had 2 heavy periods in 4 weeks (while still on blood thinners- NOT FUN), but at 6 1/2 weeks out (fingers crossed) it seems to be back to normal... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I started my insurance requirements 9/6/15. Surgical consult 2/16. Surgery 7/27/16. My Surgeons office said most people there (a center of excellence) took about a year from start to surgery day. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I started the process exactly 1 year ago. I thought "well, I'll go through the process & learn as much about weight loss as I can- I can always back out at the last minute..." I learned bout obesity, the tool I now have ... And I also learned through testing that I had h pylori that caused a peptic ulcer in my past (how did I not feel an ulcer?!?) and that I had gall bladder problems too (again, how did I not know this??) AND ineffective esophageal motility... I credit the experience with saving my life. Had I not treated the h pylori, I would have had more ulcers in the future - and likely stomach cancer. Oh, and at 6weeks out, I'm at my high school weight already... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App