JessLess

I used to weigh daily, now more like every four days. I'm not bothered by normal fluctuations but I don't want to gain during the lockdown. The scale actually provides very little information about health, but it's one of the easier things to do. If normal fluctuations do bother you, I'd recommend doing it a lot less often than I do.

Oh so not worth it.

On 3/7/2020 at 4:04 AM, Hop_Scotch said:

A straight out couple of questions for you. How many times in the past have you done cocaine? Are you already addicted? Because I can't understand why someone who wasn't would want to do this so soon after surgery, why someone would put their life on the line to get a hit so soon after life saving weight loss surgery. Please seek some help.....

Lots of people do cocaine and don't get addicted. You should seek some help for passing misinformation, Nancy Reagan.

I highly recommend pot if it’s legal where you live and DOESN’T make you hungry.

Why do you want to do cocaine?

I have a gastric sleeve and was also told no NSAIDs. I have chronic pain and take Tramadol, Tylenol, and Flexeril.

Sorry, @slowandsteady, does accurate medical information make you sad? I used to work for the peer-reviewed Journal of Sexual Medicine, the highest cited journal on the topic. What's your expertise in this area? Are you a doctor?

4 hours ago, FussyEater said:

what if I have a weak erection?

Once you have talked to your surgeon about this, your primary care doctor, a urologist, or an endocrinologist are all capable of diagnosing and treating erectile dysfunction. Get an appointment with one of them.

The rest of your life.

I'd ask if they have a nutritionist as part of the program and what their involvement will be. I found it helpful to meet with one several times and have a nutrition plan for before and after surgery. I also can call her if I have questions or (hope this never happens!) regain weight. Some people seem to leave the surgery with a solid nutrition plan and some people seem like they didn't receive sufficient info.

I also wanted to know where my doctor went to school, did her residency, how many of the procedures she had done, and which she recommended for me. I ❤️ her.

I was on Harvard Pilgrim when I had my surgery. I have mental health issues that are managed with medication. All the psych person wanted to know was that I was seeing my psychiatrist and planned to keep seeing him. I did not have to do a diet for a special time before, just meet with a nutritionist about four times. It took me less than a month from my first appointment to surgery. Your surgeon will want you to get your surgery, it's how they make money. Use them and their office manager to help you advocate with your insurance company. Good luck to you!

I used Mederma. My scars were small and now they are almost invisible.

@loridee11, I have 2 75 pounders! This is why they are on harnesses. One is just super excited to jump on people.

I know many of us are not taking NSAIDs for pain relief and my go-to is Tylenol. While it isn't really known, some scientists think Tylenol is better to take than Advil if you have Coronavirus. Many stores are cleaned out of Tylenol in the Boston area. If it's medicine you rely on for pain relief, you may want to arrange for some now. @Alex Brecher, I don't know if you can get it or are allowed to sell it in your store?

1 minute ago, MaddieSpahr said:

@jessless thank you so so much! You are so kind! I love this community so much and love sharing my journey with you all! 💕

I followed you on Instagram too.

@MaddieSpahr, you are so cute before and after! And your weight isn't that far from mine, I would have put you at 130. You are doing great!

@FluffyChix, I just followed you on Insta, in case you are wondering who the new weirdo is. (YesJessica)

Are you eligible for unemployment and have you applied? Are you able to work and do you want job ideas? I'm from State College, PA and can research resources. Please let us know what you need. This virus is getting everyone down. Just making myself get up and walking my dogs in the rain gave me a boost today.

I lost 100K+ in the market, but I believe a lot of it will come back. As for the rest, it was overinflated and due for a correction. It sucks, but it's not something we can really do much about now, except trying not to sell and lock in your losses.

Can I help? You sound so down. The suicide hotline number is 1-800-273-8255. Please call them if you are feeling suicidal. I'm worried about you. Let me know how you are doing.

Thanks @Alex Brecher! I placed my order before you posted.

2.8 mile walk/run with the dogs. Golden retrievers are bad at social distancing.

Good morning. I'm in Newton and I had my sleeve surgery a year and a half ago at Newton-Wellesley. The surgery went great. Let me know if you all need anything.

11 hours ago, summerset said:

And honestly: "weight gain" is the least of my concerns now. I was like WTH?? when I read that post and just like... wow.

I like you a lot @summerset, not disagreeing with you, and I think you agree with me. I have an anxiety disorder and I can worry about a lot of different things at once. I don't have much control over COVID-19 outside of my immediate family. But gaining weight IS under my control. I'm the kind of person who might displace anxiety about something super scary onto something I can actually deal with. I have no idea if @jasmineinmymind has the same issue, but... the concern kind of makes sense to me.

I used them all through and still drink them occasionally. My program recommends them. I like vanilla and caramel the best.

I'm long past the shake days, but I loaded up on:

Protein Shakes

Isopure Protein Water

Case of Built Bars

Healthy Choice Power Bowls

Carba-Nada Pasta

Unsweetened almond milk

Frozen fruit to make into smoothies

Also, I learned eggs can last a YEAR in the fridge.

11 minutes ago, BayougirlMrsS said:

that was one sentence .... and that's what you got out of that..... AND it's how i feel about all of this... I am NOT WORRIED AT ALL ABOUT CORONA VIRUS..... Even though most gyms are closing.... it's free to walk outside....

My Health and support were completely valid.... I simply said to stock up on better choices and to keep moving.....

The reason most of us are taking precautions is we are not worried about getting Coronavirus. We are WORRIED about giving it to people who have compromised immune systems. Do you have any elderly relatives?

And the reason I brought it up is that it's the second time you have in a thread I've been posting in.

@BayougirlMrsS, why don't we leave politics out of the discussion and focus on health and support.

I had the same concern about gaining, but it's not happening. Without my usual office cues, sometimes I even forget to eat, and that never happens to me. With all my newfound free time in the house, I'm planning on making some healthy crockpot recipes. I never cook, but I can cook. Walks outside are safe.