sammy246

Normal nerves! If you could have done it, you would have already. Just do an internet search of diet success rates. My single regret is that I didn’t do this sooner. Ultimately, it’s up to you. I’d choose this again 1000x over.

Personally, I would not choose either. Too many complications with both. If you have that much to lose, I would consider sleeve or bypass!

Hormones. I’m the same, PCOS and post surgery my cheeks are always flushed. Just wait until you’re further post-op and the libido kicks in HIGH gear. I have a “glow” all day. Pink cheeks. It’s almost embarrassing. LOL. And it does not matter if the rest of me is freezing either!

I slept on my stomach the first night in the hospital. Freaked my nurse out!

Melissa's story on my 600lb life is the reason I got surgery as well. My HW was only 290, but I could see myself in her story and never wanted to get there. It shows the real struggle, including the addiction and failure of the surgery. Sometimes I get SO angry at the people on the show until I put myself in their shoes and realize how hard it is to make the best choices (even after surgery.) whether you're 200lbs or 600, it's still a rotten, horrible feeling to be overweight and have a food addiction. Props to them for being real and brave enough to go on TV.

Almost 3 months post-op and hover around 600-700 per day. I don't want to stall out or ruin my metabolism going too low for too long!

I would be concerned if you gained 3lbs above your surgery day weight, but not if you have been losing and just fluctuated up a bit.!

I'm 2 months post op and only have a cup occasionally. I was tired of spending the money and having the addiction to caffeine. I enjoy a cup here or there but no frequent or daily use. And wow! It actually works when I do drink it.

Omg! I can't even imagine. You're badass!

I slept on my stomach the first night in the hospital! Die hard stomach sleeper for life.

Agreed you should call doc. It might be hormone related as well but better to be safe.

I literally would not pick either. It's like asking what complication I want more. Sorry to be blunt, but that is my opinion.

My insurance said they required 5 years, and then approved me without proof of a single one. Don't stress, these Bariatric centers are very skilled at getting approvals!

It won't let me in any group I'm going to delete and reload the app in the morning

Can you guys add me again? It disappeared tonight for some reason!!!

You know he is cheating. I'm glad you are moving on- do not allow him to treat you that way and stay.

My plan says 2 oz (during the first 2 weeks) but not over 4oz. This was specific to the full liquids which would include cream Soups, yogurt, pudding, etc.

Gorgeous couple!

The balloon went in on a Wednesday and came out the next day. I was in so much pain when I woke up from having the balloon inserted and they sent me home at a nine pain scale. I could not drink or obviously eat. I was in an enormous amount of pain and could not stop vomiting. After paging my doctor three times in the middle of the night with no reply I was done and demanded to have it removed and it's just not for me. They said that I'm in this very small percentage of people who cannot tolerate the balloon. Disappointing but it was an unbearable 24 hours.

Right on. Next Wednesday can't come soon enough!

So does the hospital give you one?

I also love talking with ppl that had my surgery date as well. I do believe this is head hunger it sucks lol but yes I am watching food network Facebook stuff I am wanting it all lol

Thanks surgery buddy!!

I had my surgery May 1st I had a gastric bypass as well. I to am actually hungry. I found that surprising I thought after surgery I wouldn't want food. I have been doing very well getting my liquid intake in I am still having pain so still taking my pain meds which I worry if I should not be taking them at this point? But from reading it looks like our mind is playing tricks on us. Our bodies are not hungry but our brain is telling us we need to eat. I also wondered if this was normal and who else has the same issue?
But your not alone on that end of feeling hungry as well.

Good luck! You'll do great. I had my bypass on 5/01 and I have no regrets. Be kind to yourself the first few days, even when your mind "asks WFT did you just do!"

Also, I would ask for an anti nausea med too.