ShimmyShade

It gets better.

Sadly, "normal" is super subjective. Some folks take longer to feel normal than others. And it's not always related to healing. I've seen/heard of folks that should be all healed up, having some issues with things still. It's a learning process overall, but it does get easier to deal with and with each passing day, barring any issues or complications, you should notice things getting easier.

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PatchMD here https://www.patchmd.com/

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I'm going to miss your posts, but I'm glad you're leaving for a good reason. Almost like you're graduating or something.

I'm going to miss your posts, but I'm glad you're leaving for a good reason. Almost like you're graduating or something.

Doing great, Matt....still working on the last couple pounds...got my damned period. LOL. Aren't you glad you asked?
But yeah, I'm wrapping it up at the end of July for sure:) And I'm pretty sure I'll crush those last couple of pesky pounds before I go.
Will come back to post photos from the "fat prom" this fall, but beyond that, it's time this lunatic left the asylum.
Sometimes recovery means leaving the hospital so to speak:)
I work well with exit dates. LOL.

In case anyone is wondering on the update of this: I haven't s*** all over planet fitness yet.

Yes to the hot flashes!! Mine was mainly because I had to stop birth control a month before so my hormones were going crazy.

They had me do it to reduce the chances of blood clots. I know not all surgeons require it, but it would be a good idea to bring it up to yours so you have peace of mind.

Oh damn I didn't realize that would be a lifelong thing now. I will probably have to start doing the same with spare panties. Now I'm scared to go to the gym today! What if I **** all over planet fitness!

In case anyone is wondering on the update of this: I haven't s*** all over planet fitness yet.

In case anyone is wondering on the update of this: I haven't s*** all over planet fitness yet.

Hell yes to the Calcium chewables Bariatric Advantage has! The nutritionist said the chocolate ones tasted like tootsie rolls and I can't believe they're right.

I heard corn can be difficult for people early on. I would give it a few weeks and try again.

Bariatric Advantage Meal Replacement shakes mixed with my tears as I watch everyone eat a bunch of grilled meat.

They had me do it to reduce the chances of blood clots. I know not all surgeons require it, but it would be a good idea to bring it up to yours so you have peace of mind.

Oh damn I didn't realize that would be a lifelong thing now. I will probably have to start doing the same with spare panties. Now I'm scared to go to the gym today! What if I **** all over planet fitness!

Bariatric Advantage Meal Replacement shakes mixed with my tears as I watch everyone eat a bunch of grilled meat.

Bariatric Advantage Meal Replacement shakes mixed with my tears as I watch everyone eat a bunch of grilled meat.

My high school sweetheart that I'm still friends with had the sleeve and gained most of it back. This doesn't seem to be the norm and he's the only person I know who did it. He admits it's because he didn't change his lifestyle before or after surgery. He didn't see it as a tool. Went right back to drinking soda when he could and he never exercised.

I met a woman during my last surgeon meetup who was having the surgery for this reason. Anyone that would look at her would wonder why she would be getting it since she's not that big. Turns out you have to be a certain size for some hernia surgeries. With her, she had a couple and they refused to do the most recent one til she had lost all the weight.

You'll do great!!

My high school sweetheart that I'm still friends with had the sleeve and gained most of it back. This doesn't seem to be the norm and he's the only person I know who did it. He admits it's because he didn't change his lifestyle before or after surgery. He didn't see it as a tool. Went right back to drinking soda when he could and he never exercised.

I'm going to miss your posts, but I'm glad you're leaving for a good reason. Almost like you're graduating or something.

Bariatric Advantage Meal Replacement shakes mixed with my tears as I watch everyone eat a bunch of grilled meat.

Bariatric Advantage Meal Replacement shakes mixed with my tears as I watch everyone eat a bunch of grilled meat.