angyplus5

sugar free popsicles were my lifesaver!

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sugar free popsicles were my lifesaver!

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congratulations!!!

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congratulations!!!

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Can I just say how much I LOVE salad, from a position last year where I hated it and considered it rather a sinful waste of a good eating opportunity.
Now clearly while I was unconscious and under the knife, one of you successfully petitioned God to change the recipe of lettuce and tomatoes to include sweetener, and red bell pepper to get rid of that disgusting bitter backtaste it used to have, and Mayonnaise so that a teaspoon goes a hugely long way and it no longer requires 1/4 cup to ale a serving palatable.
I thank you for your successful partitions to the almighty.

I am interested in other changes we are experiencing in our food tastes - so that I can try them out!

I think some of what you describe can be a normal phase for some. But it sounds like your anxiety is really peaking. And that's not so normal. So if it were me, I'd call my surgeon--cuz that's what they are there for--and get a referral to a psych and start counseling so you can get this handled now before it becomes a bigger problem. I will tell you that you sound very stressed out--and the cortisol and hormone dump that corresponds to that is seriously bad for you and can bring on many different medical challenges. So make the call this morning ok? ((hugs))

This whole adventure was never about aesthetics for me. I wanted good lab numbers and to be off medications. I wanted my arthritis to hurt less, and for sleep to be a better quality. I've gotten all the important wishes....so the fact that I look a little nicer is just the cherry on top.
So far, my loose skin isn't too bad. If I wear a supportive stretch cami, it all looks pretty darned good.
Hubby thinks I look terrific.
Beyond that...I kinda don't care. Gravity and loose skin...meh...it happens. Just not that worried about it.

These are my babies, 1st a German shepherd named Zisa, 2nd a great Pyrenees mix named Sampson and last but not least A miniature dachshund named Baby girl. They truly are a joy and make my life richer and fuller!!!  

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you look fabulous!!!

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Wow, I think all of us that have had surgery look like we have been in a back alley knife fight..lol
Heal quickly! congratulations on the war wounds.

Ok, just spoke to my doctor. He told me to stop taking the gallbladder medicine for a week. (I had mixed the pill powder in with the pudding last night - it may be irritating my stomach he said). He did give me a lecture about not taking the caraphate before meals that coats your stomach and makes it less sensitive. Since I haven't eaten anything, he told me to take the caraphate now and begin drinking Water slowly in a half an hour. He's worried I will become dehydrated soon. I will see in half an hour if I still get cramps when I drink. I have to call him in the morning to give him an update.

I had 2 month blood work last month and had high liver enzymes. My doc said it was because of the rapid weight loss and the liver is working harder. Doc said it was normal at this stage.

High liver enzymes can indicate gallstones, pancreatitis, and a few other things. Angrylpus, I'm betting yours will fall since you had your gallbladder removed.
Gallbladder issues are very common after bariatric surgery.

Doggie lover here also! 2 labs. Betsy (Yellow Lab) and Hank (Chocolate Lab.) Booker (Black Lab) is waiting for us at The Rainbow Bridge

DR Potential Sleever

Three weeks post-op as of today, and down 31.4 pounds since surgery day (though I came home roughly 7 pounds heavier due to fluids/gas, so technically I've lost about 38).
Amazingly, no nausea/vomiting so far, though I occasionally get air bubbles.
Started soft foods today, finally. Puree stage was a week of hell (even liquid stage was better) because I'm big on texture and can only tolerate certain things in the puree texture. Two weeks until I can start with regular foods again.
Updated my profile/status with post-op highlights that I intend to keep updating periodically, if anyone's interested.

congratulations!!!

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We have one very spoiled Golden Retriever. His name is Sam. 

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My spoiled rotten 3 yr old baby lol he's a lab feel asleep playing with his rope hilarious

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Loving this.. I'm on it;
HW: 334
SW: 272
CW: 258
Loss of 14lb, officially 2 weeks today

Love this idea Fluffy!!! Ok here goes...
SW 216
CW 191.6
loss of 25 lbs 4 wks out

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So did I, I know exactly how how feel. My pain was immediately after surgery, pain in my right middle back and pain on right abdomen. My surgeon sent me for an ultrasound of my gallbladder. Also did a complete metabolic panel blood test. My pain was constant and sharp. I hope they can get to the bottom of your pain and fix it fast...

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Love this idea Fluffy!!! Ok here goes...
SW 216
CW 191.6
loss of 25 lbs 4 wks out

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Congratulations!!! You look fantastic!!!

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I'm having that exact problem right now! Mine are extremely high. I had my gallbladder taken out Friday and the Doctor is going to redo my labs on the 13th. Please keep us updated on what you find out and I will as well.

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Sleeved on 2/28 last day of February, first day after surgery was rough as hell. But each day has gotten better. My first post op appointment is on Thursday can’t wait to graduate from Clear Liquids to full liquids. Thankfully haven’t experienced any hunger yet.
HW 337
Pre Op W 299
SW 285
CW 274


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