GreenTealael

Just completed my 7th month visit with my surgeon, they usually do a 6th month visit but I was hospitalized at that time, a here's where I stand : CW: 170 BMI: 30 Total loss: 75lbs Labs: iron low- anemia rearing it's ugly head again, I will probably never get rid of it so back to infusions like I knew I would have to... Surprise! very low b1-may need infusions as well, hematologist will tell me tomorrow. I still believe it was wise I chose the sleeve over the RNY or I would probably have scurvy or beriberi by now lol All other levels are great so that is a blessing. And apparently I stress too much over my progress and setting goals because I'm right where they expect me to be.

Thanks!

I should use Dance Dance Revolution as my excuse from now on... Lol

Wondering if people wanted to share their experience / success stories / frustrations with losing weight at their personal pace. Some days i find it hard to not trivialize my success and i think its is because I am losing slowly, which can be VERY frustrating but i did not have any complications, a definitive goal set up yet or loose skin so i should learn to count my blessings. How do you maintain perspective?

I'm definitely a slow loser with loses if .2 to .6 if anything , but as everyone suggests I won't focus on it anymore. However my medical issues are NOT resolved through this surgery so I can't see those benefits just yet. So far I am simply smaller... Not to sound ungrateful

Updates?

People really are inconsiderate. Sorry

IMHO don't bother telling anyone medical info that's not important (unlike STD statuses which most people like to know upfront and before sexual interaction) unless a relationship is forming. It's definitely a conversation for later in the game like when they are trustworthy or you are comfortable doing it, don't feel pressured into it.

If you are in pain make sure it's managed before you are released, safe journey!

AMAZING

Very true and very funny

I suspect that as my menstrual cycle approaches my hunger increases? Plus I gained, Anyone else experience this? Also I need more fats? Is this common? Is this just a post WLS thing? I remember wanting chocolate but I don't really anymore...

Oh I hope I lose after this... I'm stalled again lol

Hi have you tried going super strict with your diet like meal planning only protein and leafy veges for a while ? Not much variation but it will test whether or not food is a factor ?

prayers up

How early out should we hit 128 oz?

Google telogen effluvium to better understand why there is hair loss but I highly recommend googling llysine and hair loss Safe journey

I started at 249 surgery weight was 238 current weight is 170 at 7 months post op I'm 5'3 ish

OH man sorry

OMG

AMAZING!!!

I may look into specialty vitamins 😭

Ooooooooooo I'm excited 

Llysine may be worth the research and investment...

At home I burn incense at every bowel movement, my family appreciates it but I actually have not noticed any smell difference