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Welcome!!! So glad you found us!!!

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Had my RNY 03/28/18. All went well and was recovering well until I started having a lot of pain in near my upper left incision. I got a heating pad and just dealt with the pain believing it was gas. It felt like a baseball was underneath my skin. I didn’t have a fever but I was tired. Again, I thought the fatigue was normal. I decided to call Dr and he said head to ER. It turned out to be an infected abscess. I am glad i listened to my gut and went to ER. So lesson is, if you don’t feel right, don’t be afraid to ask Dr.

My deciding moment for surgery May or May Not be the same as yours. That doesn't matter to me as much as the realization "My life has a chance to be better with this surgery than without it. In a choice between life and continual pain until death, I choose life. In a choice between No hope and a tool to regain a better future, I commit myself to a better future. I will not quibble about the struggle for my change of lifestyle, my change of diet, for the benefits outweigh any real or imagined risks. I choose life!"[emoji12]
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wishing you a speedy recovery and the best of luck

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It looks like everyone is doing great! I haven't weighed myself since the end of March because I found myself obsessing if I didn't lose. I'd constantly think about what I should be doing differently, researching different diets that may help, etc. Finally I had to remind myself that I just had the majority of my stomach removed and that I just need to follow the plan I was given and trust it. I did set reminders for me to eat because I haven't been good about eating 3 meals a day. I've gone down 2 sizes so far but am still resisting getting on that scale even though it calls to me every. single. morning! lol

Ken are you seeing this? It appears I am not the only one, I hope you can fix them as well as you did,mine. ......Regards Frustr8

Don't be so hard on yourself! There are so many factors that play into the weight loss: the total you need to lose, hormones, how well you are tolerating foods/liquids, your doctor's specific diet plan, etc. Try not to compare yourself to others, it just doesn't work. You'll get there!

I'm sorry you're struggling. I feel this same way too and I had surgery about 2 weeks after you. Why not do a week by week show like Misty did? You might see the losses better? Also, what are you eating in a typical day right now?
Here's my weekly report since surgery 2.20.18 (loss of total -24.8lbs since surgery):
Week 1: +0.4lbs
Week 2: - 7.4lbs
Week 3: -3.4lbs
Week 4: -1.4lbs
Week 5: -3.6lbs
Week 6: -0.4lbs
Week 7: -7.2lbs
Week 8 (Partial): -1.8lbs
I don't know about you, but I've never lost this kind of weight per week. Thanks Misty for hilighting this as a tool!!

I'm trying to focus on that, as well, because even though these "small" loss weeks are super frustrating, it's still better than I ever did before surgery.

Surgery was Feb 13th. Started at 256lbs and I'm at 205 now. 51lbs lost

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Hi guys!!! Hope everyone is well!!!
I had a good week!!

SW 216
CW 180
GW 125, 130

I lost 4 lbs this week, I'm so happy!!! My NSV is I fit into a size 14 jeans!!! I can't believe it.
Everyone is doing so great!!! Keep up the great work!!!

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Hi guys!!! Hope everyone is well!!!
I had a good week!!

SW 216
CW 180
GW 125, 130

I lost 4 lbs this week, I'm so happy!!! My NSV is I fit into a size 14 jeans!!! I can't believe it.
Everyone is doing so great!!! Keep up the great work!!!

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I was told once I showed a resemblance to Elizabeth Taylor or maybe it was a pick up line lol

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Best of luck to you!!!

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6 days, dude. 6 days in the hole. embrace it.
i've no idea why we should embrace it. but there is just no stopping it.
hang in there!
(someone stole all my caps today. it's no cap tuesday.)

I read a post where someone wrote there was a medical and scientific reason for this stall.
Can someone link it? It would be nice if I had a reasonable explanation for the pool of blood that will form on my floor after I am done bashing my head into the wall today.
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congratulations!!!

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yes it does!!!

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Your doing great!!! Keep it up!!!

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MY urgery was this morning. I am in ICU and all went well. They had to remove the band and do the sleeve. I'm feeling pretty good so far. I would describe it as the kind of pain you would feel from doing way way too many sit-ups. They are telling me I will be here till Thursday.

I'm sitting here at 4:45 am on post op day 2. I had a circumferential body lift, and liposuction to my thighs. Everything went really well. I came out of surgery feeling great. Minimal pain. The surgery took about 6.5 hours. I've stayed in the hospital 2 nights, and the nurses and staff here have been amazing! I'm at Rose hospital in Denver Colorado. I've been taking Valium every 6 hours for muscle pain, and 2 Percocet every 4-6 hours for pain, they help a lot. When resting, I feel pretty darn good. Getting up and moving is a bit awkward and painful, but is doesn't last long. It is MUCH easier to get up from a chair than a bed. I slept like a baby last night, didn't need any meds, but when I work up this morning I was really stiff, and had a hard time rolling out of the bed. I took a walk down the hall for some coffee, took some pain meds, and am now sitting in the chair and feel good.
Most of the pain or discomfort I have is in my upper abs. Feels like I did 800,000,00 sit ups, lol. There is one little spot on my incision that burns if I move just right, but goes away quickly when I correct. My back incision hasn't given me any trouble, and that was the one I was Moat worried about!
I got a very brief look at my tummy as they checked my incision yesterday, and almost started crying. My stomach is flat. No longer flabby with the fold in the middle leadin to my perpetual muffin top. My belly button is currently covered, but everything looks beautiful. I have three drains in that exit at my pubis area. They are quite the site, and make it a little awkward when using the restroom, but very manageable!
So far the Lipo to my thighs has been fine. Mostly when I sit on the toilet I feel like I've been kicked in the behind by a horse, lol!
Well, I think that's it for now. My dream is finally coming true, and I couldn't be more happy! I'll keep you all posted on my recovery and progress!
Oh yeah...Dr. Folk removed about 7 lbs of skin and fat, and 3 liters of fat from my thighs during lipo! . Amazing!!
Stats:
Highest Wright ever 285lb
Weight at sleeve (July 28 2014) 262
Preop plastics weight: 169
Hope you all have a GREAT day!

Congratulations, hope you are doing well!!!

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My surgery was January 4th, 2018. As of today, I'm down 54.4 since surgery, and 68.4 since my pre op diet. I lost 30lbs almost immediately (2 weeks), then pretty much nothing for about six weeks. My body took awhile before it wanted to shed the pounds, but now it's coming off quickly at the 90ish day mark. I guess what I'm saying is DON'T GIVE UP! I was positive I wasted my money & ruined my digestive system because I felt like crap the first two months, but now I'm feeling good most of the time and the weight is finally coming off. I still miss being able to eat a dang meal though, sheesh. Just once I'd like to eat more than a few bites, but nope.... this is why I needed such drastic surgery in the first place.

looking amazing!!!

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I was told once I showed a resemblance to Elizabeth Taylor or maybe it was a pick up line lol

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