Anna Nim

How was your recuperation from the ACL surgery?Like all surgeries, it was the worst the first few days. I bought a "cyro cooler". Worth every single penny. (buy one) It circulates almost ice Water around your joint, which keeps the swelling down-essential to healing. Much better than bags of peas. Ice, ice baby. Think that was the key to taking few meds. The first surgery I remember being much worse. Mobility is always a fun one. As I am fat and tall, I put a toilet riser on my potty (still there), cleaned my house first, went shopping. I only took meds the first 3 or so days. I started PT day 4. I was driving within a week. Used a cart at the store a few times. Your son, I assume, is a young, fit kid who will bounce right up. I still am not as strong as I need to be, but I also missed a lot of PT.

ACL is not that bad, done it twice. Nice to have bell, like someone to make you meals for the first few days and keep items out of your path. That is it. Don't postpone. Sent from my XT1254 using the BariatricPal App

Husband gets to learn how to doubly step up.. Sent from my XT1254 using the BariatricPal App

Kids don't care if they fall, their bones are so Nelly they bounce! That is when you know you are good..when ya hurt Sent from my XT1254 using the BariatricPal App

A few hurdles and hoping for December, I am a Teacher and need that time. Sent from my XT1254 using the BariatricPal App

Our bodies will not allow us to get pregnant unless we have enough fat on us to support a pregnancy. Mother nature takes care of that. Your doctor may not know all the ins and outs. You're talking about having kids and for 5 years and then maybe more kids so you're talking 10 years possibly if you have 3 kids to weight loss surgery. I suggest you talk to someone else who knows more about sleeves and pregnancy. I have seen people get pregnant after a sleeve and then fine. That's what Multivitamins are for and a reasonable diet is for. Sent from my XT1254 using the BariatricPal App

Get help. VGS is NOT what you need. Period. Sent from my XT1254 using the BariatricPal App

Too high carbs? Sent from my XT1254 using the BariatricPal App

Cause your big hungry stomach is still intact under it and throwing up sucks, so naturally eating around it occurs. Sent from my XT1254 using the BariatricPal App

Right! I never trusted those 20 something skinny chicks telling me to eat "6 times a day" or whatever. I want a NUT to is or was overweight...THOSE people know what they are talking about! When I was in Middle School I would hear people say they "didn't eat breakfast", I HONESTLY thought they were lying to sound coy or something..I *had* low blood sugar and in the morning it was a debate between bread *now* to help or bathroom.

Do you by chance have a hital hernia? Then you can tell them you are having surgery to repair a hernia. Totally true Treatment for Acid Reflux? Or None Yo Business

And I can't get a date Sent from my XT1254 using the BariatricPal App

It is okay if you both eat different things, just eat at the same time at the table? Like the other said, have him get you soup. You might only have a few spoons, but then he feels that he 'brought you home dinner'. Remember, to most married men, YOU are his world and when you go or change, they feel terribly alone and afraid. That is likely driving the snide remarks (if this is new behavior) Let him know (again) WHY you HAVE to eat the way you do and how HARD it is. I would expect as you can eat a wider variety of foods, he will get on board more. My exbf years ago didn't understand why I could not have "just one" cookie or whatever, until I explained to his cocaine-dealing self (hence why he is a EX), would he be able to just take a 'little line of coke' and leave the rest..then he got it.

I have NOT had surgery, but I can tell you that I fought head hunger when I was on Mexican Diet Speed pills, "Lizard Spit" shots and when feeling sick. My brain didn't get WHY nothing tasted good, so I kept tossing more at it? Scares me. Look up taking Magnesium to keep you in balance, lots of Protein and good luck?

Wish I was able to get my act together and lose some weight BEFORE surgery to take advantage of Honeymoon. Knee surgery, then a double semi-injury AFTER knee surgery plus a very, very intensive job (worst. year. ever.) is not helping it. I so want the never ending mental thing with food to be GONE.

I got an endoscopy today to look for a hital hernia in advance of planned Sleeve surgery in December. I sat on edge waiting for the damn pregnancy question..WSM know this next part well.. Why should I have to out myself or lie about how I know I am not pregnant? First, I am 46 years old, haven't had a cycle in almost 6 months, so I am on my way towards menopause-but not "post" menopausal. I spent thousands trying to have a second child years ago, so the pregnancy thing is already a very sad question for me, I tend to inadvertently tear up every time I am in a doctor's office since. No, I am not abstinent, less than a month, thank you. No, I do not take birth control (um..46) No, I am not going to get out of bed, with no pants or shoes on, no bra, an open back gown and struggle with an IV to the bathroom to take a pee test-that you forgot to give me before like some teen-ager. How do I "know" I am not pregnant you ask? Well.... To a bunch of strange medical people, in a conservative hospital. Annoying. Treat me like an adult, if I say I am not pregnant, I am not pregnant! Maybe instead, get your paperwork right so I literally do not have to sit here half naked, tired with a IV on waiting for you to fix the paperwork for WELL over an hour, so they can stick a camera down my throat! When I got a mammogram elsewhere, they had me fill out a wavier that said, "I certify I am not pregnant because: (abstinent, birth control, menopause or SAME SEX PARTNER)"..and note, it even got around the *label* of gay/lesbian/whatever.. When they call to check on me I am going to mention it, doubt it will change. I am just cranky and tired. Long ass day, tomorrow as well..and yes, I am STILL not pregnant!

FYI, he WOULD have a place to go if you asked him to leave. It may be a hassle and he would guilt you like crazy, cause he *knows* how to work at your insecurities and love, but he is a grown up, he would figure it the fk out. Life Too short for this shit I tell you. Don't worry about others, worry about yourself. You were not born to be a doormat for all other's problems. Also, check out the page: Let Me Reach.com by Kim Saeed (has a FB page too, speaks the 'gospel' about narcissism in relationships (and the kinda co-dependent, overly understanding people with them) in small bitable articles. Not saying that is what is going on, but shades of it are not healthy either. Good Luck with your surgery and this.

Look for the patterns of selfishness, a week after MAJOR surgery and he is going to pout if he can't get his way for an outdoor event in the lovely, Texas humid heat. You mention other things he has said. You clearly noticed that you have been doing the heavy lifting with his child. How nice to have a mommie around for the horrible potty training years... Look for the patterns if him taking you for granted and you being second or having to justify yourself or apologize for yourself. Might be time to go. Remember time in a relationship is not an investment, but wasted precious, precious time when it is with a sub-part partner. I settled in my late 20's and paid dearly. Life is too damn short for that crap. I can assure you, it is too short. Good Luck.

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Oh, I didn't even see the Chili. yeah, that is an even bigger culprit than the late night Popsicle and the Protein. shakes. Tomato sauce is FULL of sugar, Beans pretty high. Try broth and low-starch veggie and meat Soup? (Like hamburger meat, beef broth, green beans, cabbage, etc) soup. The chicken salad sounds pretty low in carbs. Deviled eggs are filling and low too. good luck. I need to get on my wagon before I get on my high horse! LOLOL

Carbs are sneaky. "Carb Creep" will get you every time. I suspect they are higher than you realize. Re-count. When (hint to self) I get on a low carb diet I have to be no more more than 25-40 grams a DAY to lose anything. Also, look at total carbs, not the carb minus Fiber or sugar alcohol-but total carbs. sugar free is not carb free. Additionally, since the carbs are at night they are not getting burned off. (So for example, 3 Popsicle pops at 4 grams each is 12 grams at the very end of the day). The Premier shake has 5 total-so then there is 10 grams there. Plus, now you have dressing (check the carb count and the amount you are using). Then everything else. Try pickle pops to curb sugar urges and add more Water? More water might help.