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My doc didn't approve, so I found another. Best thing that could have happened because my new doc is sooo much better! This happened once before. I became pregnant for another couple. The OB doctor didn't approve. Found a new doctor that was so supportive and I received much better care. Try to find a new doc before getting the surgery so you can get care when you get back if needed. (I did and was glad since I needed to be seen within days of coming home). Good luck!

I flew the day of surgery... 6 hour flight with no water or anything. Super dehydrated when I got there, but it was do-able. On the flight home I was on clear liquids. Water, hot tea, apple juice, etc.

Every night has a dawn...

Remember your dream of going abroad for your studies. It can still happen! You have run into health issues, but schools aren't going anywhere. Get stronger, and find a way! You can do it! It is a great big world out there. So many opportunities! I know you have the strength to go and find a new path, because you have been so brave on this one.

I am a month post op and am on soft foods. What seems to be the case for me is I can eat up to 15g of protein at a sitting. My protein goal is 70g for the day. 5 sittings brings me up to 75g, IF I get 15g at each one. I don't. Some sittings are only 8g. So, I need to eat 6 times a day. Before noon I might get one solid meal, but mostly it is just milk, coffee, vitamins, and fiber (26g protein). After noon I usually have a can of tuna, an egg, cottage cheese, and yogurt. Takes until bedtime to get everything in.

I think they are frequently fried. Maybe that was the problem?

Sleeve is a good choice unless you already suffer from GERD, or have severe food addiction.

Congrats on hitting goal! Good luck with the insurance company!

I scheduled mine for about 6 weeks out. That gave me enough time to get my passport (can take up to 6-8 weeks), airplane tickets, prepare myself and family, do the preop diet, get a few preop tests through my family doctor (not required), and really just wrap my brain around everything.

I agree, the sleeve sounds like a good fit. I'm a month post op with my sleeve, so just barely started eating soft foods. But in my experience I feel full sooner than feeling the need for anything to come back up. So eating feels normal.. just with the reduced amount.

Yes, I breastfed 3 children for a year each. Transformme is the perfect example of why to wean. She is having major hormonal fluxuations... One day she's crying, the next she's venomous against any naysayers. Sure. As though those hormones won't end up in the milk... She is correct. Do what you want.

Keep in mind newborns are less than 10lbs. Older babies are significantly heavier. Be sure to clear infant care with the surgeon based on your individual circumstances.

Ultimately, it's probably best to just let it go. 4 months is better than none. Babies do fine on formula, and with dehydration and malnourishment as a possibility for you, breastfeeding right now isn't ideal. Do yourself and your baby the favor of taking care of you right now.

So happy it was clear. I also had tightness in my calves for the first week or so. Mine just felt like overuse. I think that is common, but you just got it extra bad. Don't feel bad about going to the ER, even if it turns out to be nothing. Most bariatric patients will end up there at some point (for fluids, if nothing else).

I also had the yeast overgrowth on tongue. I'm a month out and it is clearing on its own. Great post!

When I graduated from high school in 1996, I weighted 215lbs, and wore a snug size 18. Probably a 20 would have fit better. Today I am 270lbs and am a snug 20. Craziness!

I believe people are the same, no matter what side of some random political border they reside. Good ones, bad ones, and everything in between. If a haircut cost 1/3 as much on the other side of the train tracks, I'd be heading over there too.

4 days post op and I was getting my fluids but no protein or fat. Pure adrenaline rush! I ran around nude in front of my kids. Psycho!!! Once I started getting nutrition back on board, everything normalized and has been good. Weightloss is slow, but at least they can stand me!

This is so true. I am at the beginning of my weight loss, and before surgery I always wore the same brand of pants. I figure I'll just continue either buying or at least trying on the same brand in order to track my "actual" size. I doubt my brand is any more accurate than any others, but at least I'm comparing apples to apples. Once I'm in maintenance, I guess that is what dressing rooms are for! Congrats on being size 6-12! Fabulous!

A fever under 101 is normal the first week. The swelling in the arms is probably due to the IV fluids being pumped in. Not sure about the redness. In general, things should continue getting a bit better day by day. If you start feeling a lot worse, get checked out.

Everyone heals at different rates. Continue being cautious in case your stomach can't feel the whole story. Sounds like you are doing well!

Your weight loss sounds like it is right on track (assuming it is 35lbs post op). It is always good to reflect on what is happening to find the right answer. The things you ate.. Think about whether you truly shouldn't, or whether you are too hard on yourself. If you went overboard, sort out the causes so you can do better next time. It's all a process. You are learning skills for the rest of your life!

I didn't make it to the ocean but it WAS a super experience! Absolutely a surgication!

If he ever lived with someone with those undesirable diseases, he'd sing a new tune. My FIL has insulin dependent diabetes. His medication costs for a year (after good prescription insurance coverage) are $3700. He is on 27 medications, all relatable to metabolic syndrome. He became diabetic in his 40's. My husband understood the risks, and was willing to support me too. Even so, while he was driving me to the airport, if I said I'd changed my mind, he so would have turned that car around. Now, I'm a month postop, and he shared his most tender section of steak with me. Lol.

You've probably hit the end of the surgical weight loss. Any more is up to you! A potentially helpful thing is to get a metabolism test done, that way you know how many calories your body burns when not exercising. I want to do this myself, but haven't found a place to get it done yet.