StephanieS0208

Right??!! People have not supported Obama for years. SCOTUS? That seat should not have been vacant into a new administration. And Trump was denying Obama as a true US citizen up until a few months ago. So now the dissenters should support Trump? Nah. Not how it works.
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I was pretty sore on pain meds still, couldn't poop but had lots of energy so went to the store and walked daily so was doing well enough for minor activities but not in the mood for talking. Had to take frequent naps

I had surgery on Friday morning. Saturday I was off of pain IV, walking around, in general feeling good. ON Sunday I flew home (i had my surgery in Mexico). On Monday I woke up, went to the grocery store, picked up my parents as they had come into town to visit. We hung out all day, I showed them around town.
Around 8:00 I was DONE. I was starting to feel sore, so I took a pain pill and went to bed. But during the day I felt good, I had no complications and moved around very well. I was hopping up and down stairs it used to take me at least a minute to gear myself to climb.

Lots of love to our Veterans for all the sacrifices they made. As for rallying around Trump that's not going to happen...I've already started looking at countries I can move to and keep my SS retirement and Medicare. There is no way this Buffon is my president Sent from my SM-G550T1 using the BariatricPal App

@@Babbs @@sunnydeeliteful @@LipstickLady, I'll be brief.
You refuse to rally behind, in front of, alongside, above and below a racist, lying, ignorant, self-serving, egomaniacal, uncivilized, low quality humiliation of a sewer? Tsk-tsk.
There may be a first step. I'm waiting for a friend to research it and send the info along. It seems that the Electoral College can reverse itself and a large, organized, letter-writing effort may play a part. What I was told this morning was sketchy enough that I don't even know how accurate it was. Another move which is mentioned every four years is to take steps to end the electoral system. This is new to me, but it seems there is evidence that it was created to preserve slavery. I'm awaiting more on that, too. (It's nice to have someone else doing the research.) If and when I get the info, I'll post. In the meantime, maybe someone here can fill in some blanks.

I'm grieving for my children's environment, women, and people of color.
Time will tell

Too true. I wish we had a parliamentary system, I believe it would encourage more cooperation between the parties. But that would require a constitutional overhaul, so I know it's not happening. :/

Obviously we have all made many mistakes in our lives...many of which lead us to bariatric surgery. Being kind and supportive to one another is far more beneficial than being berated by people. I think that is human nature, to want to be treated kindly. I have been a teacher for many years and I get the best responses and results from my students when I treat them with respect, gentleness, and support.
I am four weeks out today...and it has not been a completely smooth journey. I have read some posts with very helpful advice. This forum should be for information and support, shouldn't it?
Anthony....I wish you great success. Keep looking forward.

We just have to be there for mistakes made but not beat them up about it.. He probably wanted to know if anyone else had that issue..
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Everyone makes mistakes and we have old habits. So sick of people attacking others for honesty. We are food addicts. We make mistakes and get up and try again. Can we block people on here?
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It's hard though, it's will take more then a few months to break a habit that's had years to build. Good luck Anthony!!!
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I deserve that! Again, I'm built for it. But let's stop with the name calling.

Frenchie1977, I really could care less what you think. You are the exact reason why people really don't like posting their mistakes. You said that I posted it as a joke and you are right because I had to find out the hard way about my body. You could've kept that weak comment to yourself. Let me ask your close minded self a question...... Did you get anything out of my post? If the answer is yes, then shut up and stop trying to bash. And if you didn't get anything from it, you should still shut up. And I am being very nice on this post when I really want to give you some choice words.

Yip!! Sometimes we just have to push it and learn the hard way! Good tracking helps with online apps or a journey...keeps up accountability

Day 3/4 we the hardest for me with wind pains etc but been getting better each day. Sadly today I over did it trying new food and have been sick 3x this evening so will be going back to fluids for a few days to let my tummy rest.
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Yeh, I feel you...I haven't moved much since the initial 18-20 lbs I lost in pre surgery diet. I'm trying to stay away from the scale and I saw my NUT who tweaked some things around and gave me some new tips that is hopefully helping
That might be an idea for you perhaps but stall is apparently common after surgery from what many have said here
Hang in therr

I had a rash too for a few day, pretty sure it was anti bacterial cleanser they wiped on me before surgery.
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I had psyched myself out way more than I needed to. I had surgery on 11/3. Everything is going great! Incisions are almost healed. I have the slightest bit of muscle pain on the "big incision" side. I'm eating and drinking right at the minimum. The most difficult thing for me is all this tracking whether it be the Vitamins or "meal" or fluids or Protein. I honestly feel like if I'm awake I've got something in my mouth. I started full liquids yesterday. It's super boring. sugar free pudding, milk, creamed Soups, etc. I'd rather drink Protein shakes, if I'm being honest. I haven't felt true hunger yet and I don't ever want to again. I've lost 2 pounds. I can't say this is the "best decision I've ever made"...yet.
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@@suzzzzz ^^ Amen! There are thousands of posts and opinions about alcohol, good luck!

I was honestly scared to death I was going to damage myself drinking too fast. I have a 64oz Water bottle I ordered and I small cup I marked at the 4oz line. I make sure my cup is always full and I'm able to get around 66 oz a day. Just sipping my life away lol. I got afraid in the forums that I was going to be sent to the hospital for dehydration. So I made sure that's the first priority.
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walk (as others have said above)
if you can't be walking, sit up, don't lie down unless you need to in order to sleep -- but you may find it more comfortable to sleep sitting up anyway, don't assume you need to lie down to sleep.
when sitting up, if you can, be in a rocker or glider. Rock/glide and with the forward motion, cross your arms over your abdomen & chest & gently press towards your back
use a heating pad on your shoulder or wherever else you feel the gas pains
good luck!

My doctor recommends Benefiber, you put it in your Water. Others use Milk of Magnesia or Dulcalax. Ask your doctor. Mine says to never go more than 4 days without a bowel movement. You can get impacted which is very painful.