Everything posted by NYJenn
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The Thrill Is Gone
Why did/do so many people watch my 600 lb life? Blah
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Overheard Staff Joking About My Body
Report them ASAP
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What are you able to do physically first two weeks post op?
First week; not much. Just relaxed. Week two; I could clean, walk, go in the pool, run errands, etc
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How do I know I’m full?
I don’t know either until it’s too late (5 weeks out) so I stick to the recommended amounts (1/4-1/2 c)
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Has anyone tried any types of bread??
I was told it can create a “ball” and get stuck. No thanks
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SO ANNOYED!
I imagine since we are more elective, maybe we don’t get the best surgical times. Mine was 1130 but they were running at least an hour behind
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I want to use a straw so bad!!
Just buy a new water bottle
- Pain meds
- Tattoo
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Do any of the bypass folks with they'd gone with a sleeve?
No way! Bypass has been the gold standard for a long time (lots of long term research) I’m so happy with my choice
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How long did someone help you at home after surgery?
I had help with my kids, but as far as me personally? I don’t think I really needed any help
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None of Your Business!
Having my gallbladder removed
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Weight loss rates? Stalled already?
A couple days isn’t a stall
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Hard to lay in bed
Prop a pillow under your belly if laying on your side
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UHC-OPTUM 6/3 month diet help!?!
Yep, should count. You’ll just need a print out from WW of your past membership
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Partner’s weight
Exercising more, but not really changing his eating habits. I don’t think he realizes how important the food aspect is
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Sleeve or bypass
It’s your surgery, it’s your choice
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BCBS waiting time
Submitted on a Thursday, approved on Monday
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Summer 2018 Surgery Buddies Check In Here!
Mine was July 10th ?
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unprotected sex a week before surgery??
I don’t know, I had a test done even before surgery in my ankle. But I’m also in my 30s. So maybe there’s a certain protocol based on age
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July 16th Bypass People
Great! No pain, no nausea. Walking. Everyday. Just having trouble getting all my protein in. How about you?
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What to drink
Call! They should have given you all this info
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July 16th Bypass People
July 10 ?
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Confessional - Lets post our cheats/confessions/etc so others can see that we are all human
Me too, I’ve been using the Premiere Protein caramel in my coffee...so yummy
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To tell or not to tell
The only people that know are my mom and husband. I like it that way. I don’t owe anyone else anything.