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This statement is frust8-ing... Lets keep politics out or the forum for one! Second, PCOS can easily be overcome with diet and exercise so please keep your negativity to yourself... Thanks

I slept in a recliner the entire time in the hospital and for about 1.5 weeks after I returned home. Im a stomach sleeper so I completely understand. The doctor gave me Ambien to get me through that period because I could not sleep at all. I started slowly getting back on my stomach by using pillows to prop myself onto my side.

I gave 1000 different responses to nosey coworkers... anything from hernia repair to vaginal rejuvenation.... eventually they got the point lol

I gave 1000 different responses to nosey coworkers... anything from hernia repair to vaginal rejuvenation.... eventually they got the point lol

I gave 1000 different responses to nosey coworkers... anything from hernia repair to vaginal rejuvenation.... eventually they got the point lol

You look amazing!!!

NSV: so i randomly went jean shopping and the size 4 actually fit, and really fit. I thought i was going to have to squeeze into them for dear life lol. I've been fat my whole life so this is new to me. The fact that i'm actually a small still blows my mind, but yet the scale still says im overweight smh. I'm still going to view this as a victory.

Your whole life is about to change... for the better! You are going to be amazed at how much energy and confidence this surgery will give you!!! You are on the path to finding a whole new, healthier you.

I have the same issue with plain water... I used to love it but now, I get a heaviness when drinking it. Crystal light helps a lot. I know they push fluids but early on, I had issues taking in that much. I was bloated and uncomfortable from forcing fluids, my surgeon told me not to force liquids... I felt a million times better after that. Im 6 weeks post op and still can get in all my Protein. The shakes have the same effect as plain water... its too heavy. My bariatric coordinator said the first 3 months is when u are really going to lose the weight so I should enjoy not having an appetite now.

Phentermine will help you lose weight fast... if you can deal with the side effects. Every woman I know who took it was a raging witch on it, including myself. I second that it is basically speed. After so many months, your body gets used to it and it loses its effectiveness. WLS is by far more successful long term than phentermine

I slept in a recliner the entire time in the hospital and for about 1.5 weeks after I returned home. Im a stomach sleeper so I completely understand. The doctor gave me Ambien to get me through that period because I could not sleep at all. I started slowly getting back on my stomach by using pillows to prop myself onto my side.

I purchased Protein Water from Sam’s... I had the same issue with Premier shakes... its just seemed way too heavy for me. The water has been doing well for me

I gained weight during the first week post op... It definitely was due to swelling and all the iv fluids... Hang in there, it will start melting off soon!

I gained weight during the first week post op... It definitely was due to swelling and all the iv fluids... Hang in there, it will start melting off soon!

Dont stress too much... I tried to force fluids and Protein and ended up bloated and miserable. i expressed my concerns with my surgeon and he said to not worry about it and to cut back. I dont think they expect you to get al of that in during the first few weeks... thats what they told me

This statement is frust8-ing... Lets keep politics out or the forum for one! Second, PCOS can easily be overcome with diet and exercise so please keep your negativity to yourself... Thanks

This statement is frust8-ing... Lets keep politics out or the forum for one! Second, PCOS can easily be overcome with diet and exercise so please keep your negativity to yourself... Thanks

I’m constantly repeating myself on this topic to people who don’t understand. If going through this process is “easy”, I sure as hell would hate to see the “hard” way. Believe me, as I sit here having just eaten pureed avocado, I would love to shove a pizza down my throat BUT, I did this to better myself and I have come to terms with the fact that I no longer need to eat the pizza to feel satisfied. It doesn’t take away your desire to have the fatty, sugary foods. If anything, you have no choice but to have the willpower to carry on... the alternative is misery.

I lost nothing for a week post op. As a matter of fact, Im pretty sure I gained a lb. i went to my one week appt and cried my eyes out when they weighed me. The doctor explained that it will come off... the following week I was down 10 lbs and have lost 25 lbs post op so far...now Im at the dreaded 3 weeks stall... Believe me, I know its hard. I told my husband that I wish I could fast forward to a year from now lol.

I remember waking up in recovery in a lot of pain... then I just kind of passed back out from the anesthesia. Once I got to my room, I slept the rest of the afternoon and got up to start walking. It was tolerable but there was definitely pain. Every day got easier, for sure. When I got home after two days in the hospital, I took percocet for the pain but only needed them for a couple days, then switched to tylenol. I think the most uncomfortable thing for me was sleep on my back. A recliner definitely helped! I am however a side sleeper... I had issues with sleeping once I started feeling better because of this.

I slept in the recliner. It was much easier. I never tried the pregnancy pillow but I did sleep in the recliner in the hospital and for a week after I got home. I told the doctor at my first appt. that I was having trouble sleeping and he was nice enough to prescribe me Ambien which helped me immensely

Oh wow! That’s terrible! I hope you are on the mend now!

Just had my surgery 5/30 and doing great! Good luck to those of you who are taking the next big step in their weight loss journey!