Orchids&Dragons

Planning to borrow? ?

You look maaavelous darling!

Everytime I take antibiotics, I have diarrhea until I take probiotics to get my gut bacteria reestablished.

Too cute!

I don't know your initial fitness level, but if that is part of the issue, look for "chair exercises" on youtube. You'll be amazed at what a good workout you can get while in a chair. The chair keeps you from exerting too much pressure on knees and hips.

Honestly, I was able to drink normally within a few days of surgery. I was lucky.

So long as you're not gulping.

How could I have missed this one . . . I miss ADVIL!!! Tylenol just doesn't cut it. Some nights I can barely sleep because of hip and shoulder pain. But at least my weight isn't exacerbating the issues.

Don't worry unless it starts to cause pain. Some people never have difficulty drinking. It probably has to do with how much/little swelling you experienced. So long as you keep sipping and not gulping, you are fine.

Can you lay down for a while and elevate them with pillows?

I'd call. Better to be safe, imo.

That tends to severely limit your options ?

Sadly, the last pounds to come off are usually the belly. No way to target that I'm aware of.

Thank you, thank you! I did not know about this and my shoulders/hips have been in soooo much pain! I had half of my thyroid removed mid-October and maybe that is the reason. They checked hormone levels the week after surgery, but not since then. Sorry about jacking the thread!

Do not compare your progress to others. We're all on a unique journey. No one else has your combination of hormones/history/age/metabolism/stress/etc. Also, be prepared for stalls. They happen and it sucks. Take your measurements before surgery and regularly thereafter so that when weight loss stalls, you can still see the progress you're making. (Yes, you can lose inches even when the scale doesn't move!) Find some buddies who have surgery around the same time as you. It is great having people to talk with who are at the same stage in the process that you are.

I sleep on a wedge pillow. It helps a lot. Also, try not to drink too close to bedtime, that exacerbates the problem. Hope your recovery is going well, otherwise!

I Che! I had been wondering how you were doing. So sorry to hear that you're struggling. Please keep posting and let us help where we can.