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Congrats!!

Isn’t it funny the excitement over weighing less than our better half’s? I’m currently only 9lbs heavier than my husband. I’ve never weighed less than him, because even when I was in much better shape, he was in much better shape, too.. 😂😂

Ughhhhh why does my program make us stay at Stage II for 12 weeks?! Brutal! 😂😂 but hopefully I get bumped to stage III in two or three weeks!

That’s what it’s all about. Let the NSVs get you through the weight stalls! Keep it up! My NSV is returning to spin class this morning after a 3 month break... and I crushed it! Also- my spin shoes aren’t so tight my feet go numb, I can keep up with the class in position 2 and can do jumps! Another NSV? A lot less lady part discomfort cause I’m able to be out of the saddle a lot more! It’s crazy what taking 50lbs off will do! (Note: I’m only down like 32 since surgery in July, but I’m probably down 50 since the last class in May..

So I’m starting to notice that whenever I cheat and have something with a decent about of carbs, the next day I’ll have lost.. like a pound. I seem to stall out or lose super slow when I stick to my high protein foods. What gives?! I’m not sure, but I’m not beating myself up for having a few carbs here or there.

Yes! I second asking for a gynecological exam and ultrasound. The worst pain I have ever felt was from ovarian cysts rupturing. My pain was short lived each time (20 minutes each time) but had it kept up it was enough to make me want to dial 911. Also- I know when my mom had an ovarian torsion (twisted ovary) due to an ovarian cyst the size of a volleyball, she was in constant excruciating pain until it was removed. I hope it’s not as serious as an ovarian torsion, but my point is that lady part ailments can be incredibly painful so it’s worth looking into!

I went after work today and signed us back up for our old gym. We’d been doing spin and training there for awhile, but stopped due to financial restraints and too much travel. I tried to motivate myself to work out independently. Just didn’t work. So on Saturday I will be hopping on a spin bike for the first time in 3 months. Wish me luck and cross your fingers that I don’t die. 😂

That is a good side effect! Oddly enough- I had the same thing when I moved out on my own. Living with your parents as an adult is stressful. 😂😂

Anyone else experiencing joint pain in their pelvis/inner thighs? Mine have just been aching the last three weeks. Also- checking in- almost 9 weeks post-op. Down 37lbs. Basically should be down 65 in a few weeks (30% of excess body weight) but stalling for 3 weeks kind delayed progress substantially. Just keepin on’.

I’m supposed to eat three small meals a day and drink a protein shake between meals. This actually amounts to two meals a day and two protein shakes- because a shake is far too easy for breakfast.

I am a bit high strung/nuts and enjoy a good adventure. Gaining a bit of weight sort of thwarted my adventuring a bit, but it’s starting to come back as the weight comes off. Now to just figure out shenanigans to get into that don’t require alcohol... 😂

I also had these issues post-op. I found that milk of magnesia helped clear me out better than miralax or glycerin suppositories. Once that issue was out of the way- I relied on a daily colase pill and a cup of smooth move tea at night to keep things moving. I still take the colase on occasion and am two months out. I also try to consume a bit of beans in my diet, as they are fiber-dense foods.

I’ve had tattoos and idk, I don’t find them that painful, but I was pretty uncomfortable after surgery. Never had a kid though, so maybe childbirth made you tougher than me! 😂 To the OP, I was you before surgery. My anxiety was through the roof. I totally thought I’d wimp out. I didn’t. Was I uncomfortable after? Yes. The first four days were a bit tough for me, but not so bad that I ever regretted my decision. I’m about two months out now and can say it has all been worth it for me.

I only used the prescription pain medicine for a day after arriving home. I would explain to your doctor that you’ve had nausea issues with some pain medications. Perhaps there’s an alternative medication they can prescribe that will not make you nauseas? After stopping the prescription medication, I switched to liquid Tylenol for a few days to a week. If you use this, make sure to get the adult kind and not the kid kind, which is loaded in sugar. I had my mom and husband here, but really could have done it alone. I had no incision pain (they are so tiny!), but I did have discomfort from constipation and quite a bit of soreness in my core, due to the incisions going through my abdominal muscles. Regarding whether you can go it alone, that really depends on your age, health, and whether you are presently able to take care of yourself with ease. Chances are you have no trouble taking care of yourself currently, you’ll manage okay after surgery.

I had this same issue with my knee length boots! It used to take a lot of pulling and squeezing to get them zipped. I went to wear them last week and they wouldn’t stay up my calves, because they were too big! Any ideas on where to buy boots for in between calf widths? Pretty sure my legs are still too meaty for regular width boots.

No ulcer, but severe gastritis which is basically irritation (probably a precursor to actual ulcer). I also experienced the gnawing feeling when hungry. I’m now 2 months post op and still take omeprazole for acid. One of the reasons I chose and was directed towards bypass vs the sleeve was that I had pretty bad GERD and quite a bit of esophageal irritation as a result. GERD can lead to Barrets esophagus, which can lead to esophageal cancer... which is what my pops died from 2.5 years ago... so I was not going to take my chances with me that!

Just to chime in... I tested positive for h. Pylori. 2 weeks of antibiotics to treat it. Something like 12 pills a day. It certainly wasn’t a great time, but definitely doable.

I had basically this same exchange last week. Well meaning co-worker: “You are doing amazing! What are you doing? What’s your secret?” Me: “.... I had weight loss surgery.” Probably not the response they were expecting, but like others, I’m comfortable disclosing it. The only opinion about my choice that matters is my own and part of my own body positivity/self love journey is owning my body, decisions about my body, and being confident about my body no matter its state or how it got there. 😀

I can totally tell the difference! You are deffo losing it in your stomach and back! Keep up the great work!

I’m two months post-op and had pretty much the same situation last week. All I had consumed was a bit of water and my morning protein shake. I think I drank the shake too quickly. I did not throw up, but I had the slimies and was super nauseas. I hid in the bathroom at work until it passed. As I said, I think I drank too quickly.

Ohhh I loved me a flavored seltzer water before surgery!!! Maybe it’s a regional thing here in the states, but they are pretty popular thing in the north east. Going on Ash’s point that it’s difficult to find carbonated beverages that aren’t soda at quick stop locations.. it’s also really difficult to find drinks that are low or no calorie at such places. Your option is basically water.. or if you’re lucky Vitamin water zero or Powerade zero. Every tea option is usually loaded in sugar. The same goes with any protein drink that they may have. I realize this thread has gotten hijacked. @BuzzVSG, it sounds like you’ve gotten to a place with your surgery that the occasional treat or splurge isn’t going to set you back.. so congrats! I do think it’s important that we give ourselves small concessions like this, because this is supposed to be a lifestyle change, not a prison sentence. I hope that once I get to maintenance, I’m able to balance my diet well enough to occasionally enjoy the things I gave up for surgery.

I obviously haven’t had a carbonated beverage since surgery. I find I miss the caffeine of soda more than the carbonation. That said, I did try drinking with a straw once and felt extremely bloated from it- so I have a feeling carbonation wouldn’t feel great either. But, as evidenced in this thread, YMMV on discomfort, but I disagree that a carbonated beverage would be enough pressure to permanently stretch a stomach. No two pouches or sleeves or bodies will be the same, but I’d imagine it would take a lot of pressure repeatedly to stretch anything out.

How do we friend?

ChellNC, I’ve gotten really lucky and scored a bunch of hand me downs from friends and family members. Hopefully you have some folks close to you that can hook you up when the time comes!

To be honest, those both seem a bit like slider foods to me, which means perhaps they emptied out of your pouch pretty quickly (allowing you to consume more). If you eat some something like deli meat or chicken salad or chicken, how much can you consume?