allies journey

Good luck you guys!!
You got this! So excited for each of you!

May 14th here. I have a three day liquid diet starting Saturday. I’m excited and ready to get the ball rolling.

Kanoodlebug,
I don't think I would wait go to ER or urgent care. They may be able to at least do xrays to make sure that you have no blockages and put you in contact with a great Bariatric specialist.

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Good luck

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So depressing. I try to make early morning appointments. I always have a drink in my hand so if I go in the afternoon or forget to take my Water pills I can easily be up 8 to 10 lbs.
So annoying but I actually have contemplated taking a picture of my scale morning of an afternoon appointment. Lol

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Stella thanks for sharing your experience with the bypass surgery. I'm waiting for approval from my insurance companies for the RNY revision after 2 1/2 years post OP for sleeve.
I am absolutely miserable and hope that once approved by my insurance companies that I can have surgery soon.
Hopefully mine will be as easy as my sleeve surgery was.
Good luck

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Kanoodlebug,
I don't think I would wait go to ER or urgent care. They may be able to at least do xrays to make sure that you have no blockages and put you in contact with a great Bariatric specialist.

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WTG

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Jenn1 thanks for that insight. I never thought about the fact that a person could eat many small meals a day because my doctor strictly told us no snacking between meals, but instead to drink non carbonated sf drinks and Water. That's why these forums are good to be in. Thanks!

Hopefully you are doing well from the surgery. Good luck with your journey

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So I'm 13 days away from my 6 month anniversary and I'm 114 pounds down.
I have to ask...how do y'all deal with the excess skin?
I sometimes sit down and I feel like I sat on a throw someone left on the sofa. I lay down in bed and sometimes I have to lift my butt and pull my skin out so it's flat. When I brush my teeth my upper arms applaud me as they slap against my armpits.
I realize that without a skin removal surgery it's something we have to live with, but for those who are a year or two out, and haven't had a reduction surgery, does your skin firm up on its own at all?

ok your title LITERALLY made me LOL and I am at work!

Froufrou,
My daughter deals with a 5 mental illness diagnosed daughter whose been hospitalized 7 times since she was 6 and is now almost 18.
She's a nurse at a adult autism center every day as well and it's not easy at all. She was trying to get through by drinking a couple of shots at night but the problem and anxiety is still there every day. She gave up the shots 4 weeks ago and looks and feels better herself.
You are your child's best advocate. Seeking help is not always easy and since I don't know where you are it's hard to steer you to help but your community should have a autism advisory board. Good luck with your journey and your child.
Allie in SC

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This combo tho


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My Breakfast for this morning. With a bottle of Water and lemon.Healthy and yummy. Healthy foods can be yummy. (And I ate half the toast). too.
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Are you having sleeve or RNY?? Good luck with your journey and may i say that you are absolutely beautiful..

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Yahhhhh WTG girl. I had the sleeve more than 2 years ago and now need RNY REVISION because of my reflux. Waiting for approval from my insurance companies for the RNY.

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Try Myfitness Pal, it is free and can be done on the phone. Will count calories and Protein. I also have a Fitbit that pairs with this program.

My surgery is scheduled for the 28th. I’m still trying to get all my stuff together for post surgery. I don’t even know where to begin!

And may all your surgeries go fine and may you heal smoothly!

Omg your doing great and look awesome.

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Going home likeeeeeee

Hey guys! Surgery went well and I'm going home today yayyyyy! I have no pain only some gas discomfort and today it's much better. I was up and walking an hour after surgery and everyone is amazed how quickly I am recovering. Others around me wasnt so lucky. They were crying for pain and nausea. Thank God I didn't experience that 🙌🏾🙌🏾. Thanks everyone for the support and love. I feel great and I'm ready to start my new journey 🤗

Embrace! Embrace! Embrace! Capitalize on your honeymoon period. Let the weight fall off you by the barrel full!!!!
Eat only for fuel! Do what you need. Keep is simple and find new pursuits and new ways to get excitement and pleasure. This is a blessed once in a lifetime opportunity. You will likely NEVER feel this way again due to your WLS.

Congrats! Thankfully, I've already gone off one (of three) diabetes meds and my hbp meds have been cut in half. Hopeful that after surgery the others will be unnecessary quickly after surgery.