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I just had a thought.. if you still have your gallbladder, have it checked out. Gallstones can cause nausea.

Ok, so the Water pill is for more than just invisible water. In that case, it is the right thing to do to follow Dr.'s orders. The walking is a good thing. Weight lifting might be more strain than you need quite yet, especially if you are pushing yourself. Hopefully your system will get rebalanced soon, and you will feel better.

Be sure to keep doctors looking at you. Ulcers wouldn't be good, and maybe a different type of pain med could be taken. Are you still on acid reducers?

Do you have visible swelling? Hands, feet, ankles? There is a post somewhere that basically states that while your body is breaking down fat to turn it into glycogen, it requires Water to do so... and the assumption is something like 8 pounds of water weight is typical. If you are busy building additional muscle, that probably takes even more. Please don't take the water pills. Your body is holding onto that Fluid for a reason, and when it doesn't need it anymore, it will let it go. You are still very early in this process, and are doing great! We have "the 3 week stall"... I think we need to coin "the 6 week panic" everyone goes through this! The last diet I went on I lasted for 6 weeks. Lost about 15lbs and thought I had done a great job! The difference is this is a new lifestyle for you. This isn't just another diet.

Surgeon recommendation

Individually wrapped bars could be donated to a food pantry. At least someone might get some use out of them

I use the phone app, and it shows me new posts from all the forums.

This is a huge, life changing decision. It is good you aren't taking it lightly. Take some time imagining your future life. Do you see ill health or good health? Plump or not-so-plump? Who is the real you? If you had surgical complications Or Obesity related health problems, Which would be worse? Personally I am 38 years old. My life has entered a downward spiral of obesity-related conditions. Without the surgery, there is no "up". If you are young, and haven't exhausted the diet/exercise train, and have no physical complaints, then maybe it is premature to pursue the surgery. You have to dig deep to figure out your path. Do not let others dissuade you from doing what is right for the YOU. Those people don't have to live in your body, and they won't have to live with the consequences/benefits of the surgery.

Definitely get it looked at! Even if it is constipation, they may be able to give you something for it.

Don't forget your stomach is numb for the first weeks. Like Orion says... measure, measure, measure!

No, your pouch is not torn or leaking. You would be extremely sick. It is possible it is stretched out, or your body has just gotten accustomed to it, allowing you to eat more. Either way, you need to get to a lower caloric intake/more exercise in order to lose the weight. Whether a revisional surgery would help you is something you and your doctor could discuss.

It is possible to stall because you are eating too little. In general, 800cals is a good starting point, tweaked up or down depending on how much you work out.

If you want another surgery, you probably want to consider a bypass or duodenal switch. The sleeve can be converted to either of these.

Sounds good! That elevated blood pressure might be your ticket in. 36 BMI usually needs 1 or 2 comorbidities. Good luck!

If you are that close, be willing to delay the surgery if necessary. It is a ton of money that will be better spent buying protein or new clothes I also have tricare and decided to do self pay in MX because there was no proof of dieting with my pcp. I would have had to start from scratch and surgery would be a year or two out. You are so close.. a week or two should be no biggie.

Ah.. ketones mean you are in ketosis.. a fat-burning state during a low carbohydrate diet. That is good, but I guess it also means your blood is irritating to your vagina. Good to know!

Whoever scheduled your move so close to surgery should be shot... Other than trying to get other people to do the work and you go curl up in a ball somewhere, I don't have anything constructive to add. Just know that you'll get through this! Just be sure not to lift more weight than you are allowed. [Hugs]

The tenderness could be a yeast infection, especially if you were on antibiotics. But, you need to be seen to make sure you aren't losing too much blood, and what is causing the tenderness for sure. Good luck!

Personally I don't have any old smaller clothes, so I'll be shopping Goodwill, and wearing dresses with leggings that can fit multiple sizes.

A stent is definitely something to try. Good luck!

Good to know!

Sounds like you are due an upgrade in friends. True friends stick with you through thick and thin...

Just started practicing with Protein powders. 1 scoop of protein in 20oz of milk and ice. I am soooo thirsty! Have to drink 3-4 cups of Water to feel non-parched. Is this why people are getting so dehydrated after surgery? I just thought it was because of inability to drink. If they need 3 quarts of water a day just to digest the protein powders...

Like sloknitter said. Plus, you can be a designated driver! I am sorry to hear about your complication. Hopefully you can figure out how to get the care you need without so much interference in your work/school.

I know you are frustrated, but this may be showing some issues that may arise after surgery if you are slow to get your energy back or have complications. Definitely come up with some contingency plans!