Creekimp13

I came home from the hospital four pounds heavier than I arrived...fluids. Got premenstrual and my weight went up two pounds. After my period, I lost four. Bodies do this crap. They plateau. It's ok. Just keep steady and hang in there:)

Interesting! Thanks for this:)

I have one. Canadian Bacon. I loved Canadian bacon pre-surg and now, it smells weird to me....almost chemically...and tastes weird, too. I literally threw out a package of it because I thought there might be something wrong. Bought a new package and had the same experience. I had half an egg McMuffin the other day, and it was good...but it wasn't as wonderful as it used to be. Almost made me sad. But at 150 calories and 9g or protien (for half)...it's still a meal on the go that I don't mind indulging in once in a while. Big cup of decaff and I'm golden.

"NO JUDGEMENT! Has anyone else had bad days like this? " From my perspective, this is the part that caused the controversy. When someone knows they've gone off plan, but specifically ask for support without judgement...when it's pretty clear that what they're looking for is just empathy....should they be inundated with fear mongering and reasons they'll fail?

I don't think listing your pants size substantiates your authority on a particular topic. To do so seems weird and obsessive (to me). Personally, I would rather be my current size...than a size 4 at 5' 7".....that's grossly underweight for my tastes. That's what I was referring to...hence the quote. Not the part about cravings. But again....my concern is not useful. It's not something she will agree with or want to hear, so it's best to keep it to myself. Which I do, for the most part. I'm bringing it up only to illustrate that sometimes knowing something won't be received well....should prompt us to rethink how useful it is, or finesse our point.

I wasn't required to pay anything on the day of surgery. Am just now starting to get bills. Call the hospital's billing department and ask?

I was a skeptic...but I tried it....and I have to say I think the Smooth Move tea works wonders. It's sold at most grocery stores with the herbal tea.

"Speaking as someone more than four years out and maintaining a 135 pound loss at goal (size 4)...." Jess...would it surprise you to know that you impress me as someone who is in danger of swapping out one eating disorder for another? I'm not saying that's true, or your reality...but it's a road I'd rather not take, and sometimes you say things that seem a bit obsessive and extreme for my taste. I worry about trading one extreme for another because I know it's dangerous, and I know it happens. I've never mentioned this before because every time I consider telling someone I'm worried about them online....I think to myself...will that person find it useful if I do? Will they take it to heart, or will they hear it as criticism? Usually, I err on the side of shutting up and treating people with kindness when I know they don't want to hear what I have to say. .

I think this notion of "it's just head hunger" after bariatric surgery is total BS. You're starving your body. Of course you're going to be hungry! You're not feeding yourself. Your body is very literally going into starvation. Yes...you're HUNGRY. I don't know who decided that you're not supposed to be hungry after surgery, but I sure as heck was. When I started eating 1000 balanced calories a day two weeks after surgery, I wasn't hungry anymore:)

Ouch! Give your surgeon a call ASAP. My guess is that you'll be ok for surgery, but it's best to let your surgeon know ASAP in case they want to switch you up to a more powerful antibiotic or something. Crossing my fingers for you.

I'm a little over a month out... Went out to dinner at Applebees with my hubby this weekend. Had the chicken mozzarella caprese. Ate about a third of it, and took the rest home in a box. I don't feel cheated. I had a wonderful night out. Was delicious and I feel like I'm living my normal life:) (not posting the pic to torture anyone, just sayin...it's not that long until you can tolerate normal food again...so hang in there!)

My last meal was snow crab legs at a local seafood joint. Had two pounds worth, tons of butter, lemon, and washed them down with a couple of regular Pepsi colas and fresh bread, still hot out of the oven with herb butter, baby potatoes and salad. Yep, it was good. Went out in style. Oh God...and had creme brulee on ice cream with caramel sauce and pecans for dessert. Went out in style and regret nothing.

They're not different from everyone else's. They're different from a certain percent of people who post about their results...which is hardly a sample representative of a whole population.

Your body can only lose a certain amount of weight each month before it fights back. You've lost a total of 16 pounds...that's a terrific accomplishment for one month..for a person your size. What you are experiencing is completely normal and healthy. Stick to your plan and have patience. I promise the scale will move again:) But give your body a chance to catch up to what your brain wants. LOL. Bodies are stubborn. And hey...16 pounds is awesome!

Best wishes on a safe effective procedure and a speedy recovery:) Good luck!

So, think of it a different way..... In the past month, you've lost 21 pounds. That's HUGE. Also, keep in mind that the average amount that people lose in their first month after surgery, is 18% of their excess weight. If you had 50 pounds to lose the day of surgery.....the average person loses 9 pounds that first month. You still have a couple of weeks until you're out a month. You're doing fine.

No...I've not had anything like that. I'm so sorry you do...has to be really unsettling! Hopefully, it's a passing thing that will improve with time. I would suggest: 1. Getting in to talk to your doc about it, or at least phoning the nurse about it ASAP. 2. Get some disposable diaper underpants...they have something like "Pull Ups" for adults now. I know it's a little frustrating and uncomfortable...but my mom sometimes wears them and unless you were looking close, you'd never know. Again...just until you get it figured out, so you don't have to panic:) Think of it as temporary insurance.

The newbies love these posts...play by plays really help them prepare. I remember really appreciating finding them when I was considering surgery:)

PS...I had an endoscopy and had chronic gastritis diagnosed, too. They took biopsies to check for the helicobacter pylori bacteria...and I didn't have any. No delay on surgery. (I did have sleeve, though, not RNY, full disclosure)

When researchers examine the removed portion of stomach from RNY and Sleeve patients...something obscene...like 60% show chronic gastritis. You do want to have the test to make sure you don't have the ulcer bacteria present. If you have that, it'll need to be treated before surgery. But if not, it shouldn't cause a delay.

34 pounds in two months is 17 pounds a month...which is an absolutely terrific loss. Stalls happen. Just keep steady on your plan, add a little exercise and don't sweat it. The scale will start moving again. I promise.

Don't worry. A LOT of people go through exactly what you're going through. How much did you lose before surgery? How much did you lose during presurgical diet? Did you stop any maintenance meds after surgery? Being able to drink well and eat well mean you're healing well...it's a good thing. Be patient. You will lose. I promise.

It's hormones. Lot of folks struggle with mood swings in the weeks after surgery. You're gonna be ok. It gets better. I'm always open to new buddies. I hope you feel better soon. This coming year you're gonna lose a lot of weight and your world will change for the better. You'll feel better. Give it some time.

I recently learned that my surgical group hosts a formal event twice a year...that is sort of like a prom for the patients. You get invited a year post surgery, and you submit before and after pics for a slide show. Everyone has to wear formal dresses and tuxes, you bring your spouse/support person...and you do a catwalk showing off your new body. LOL! They have a catered dinner (delicious and sensible) and dancing, a photographer...etc. At first, I thought this was incredibly silly...but the more I thought about it, the more it sounded like fun. I'm definitely going to go when i'm a year post-op! Does anyone else get The Weight Loss Prom as part of their group's support?

I feel that salad desire. I'm back on most things....but what I miss and want the most...is a crunchy salad. Tired of mushy food...want texture and zing:) So many salads I miss... Won't be long, now:)