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mousecat88

Gastric Bypass Patients
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    mousecat88 got a reaction from BlahAndMore in Anyone regretting this?   
    For what it's worth, I am a week out and I regret it. I did this for the wrong reasons and I know it. I am also dehydrated, bad, but I am waiting for lab results to return before my surgical team decides if I need emergency fluids. I haven't walked since I was gone because I can't stand more than 3 min without getting lightheaded. I am starving and have cravings, despite eating. I CAN drink Water, but it feels like it gets stuck when I swallow and it's a huge deterrent but they won't look for a stricture for 4 weeks. I get about 20oz of liquid a day right now. I used to get over 100. My urine is straight up brown. Maybe it'll get better. Maybe it won't. Either way, it is what it is and you aren't alone. I was told NOT to go to the ER yet. So I wait.

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    mousecat88 got a reaction from Ready 4slim in shorts 4 summer.   
    I bought some gym shorts a month ago with no intention of every wearing them. I wore them this past weekend. Not at the gym, but around my father who was/is the root cause of all the emotional BS that triggered my overeating and self-esteem issues. He didn't say a word, other than to scold me for having a thigh tattoo he just now saw (that I've had for years).
    I haven't worn shorts since I was 10 years old because I was so ashamed of my thighs. I am now 30. So, after 20 years... shorts are back in the wardrobe.
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    mousecat88 got a reaction from LunaSea679 in I Want To See Before & After Pics! (Cont'd)   
    today I hit my goal weight. figured this was a fitting time for pics.  

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    mousecat88 got a reaction from Neller in I Want To See Before & After Pics! (Cont'd)   
    Face to face. Day before op versus Monday.


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    mousecat88 got a reaction from Neller in I Want To See Before & After Pics! (Cont'd)   
    Face to face. Day before op versus Monday.


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    mousecat88 got a reaction from Artista in Hair loss and hair dye and hair cuts.   
    My hair is a very light brown; it gets blonder over the summer. I used to always dye it a dark red or a really dark brown. I'd really like to do a super dark brown because it looks pretty.

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    mousecat88 got a reaction from UtahGirlie in Post Op Bra Size   
    I bought a 3 pack of cotton sports bras with zero support from Walmart for like 7$. That's what I will be wearing until ???? lol. I'm not shelling out any cash for real bras until this has all plateu'd Way too expensive. I'll just be a droopy mess until then. *shrug*
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    mousecat88 got a reaction from Summermoose in Random strangers keep mocking my appearance now   
    Okay, I know the title sounds sorta' childish... but it is really really bothering me.
    I was NEVER made fun of when I was fat. Ever. No one ever commented on my appearance.
    But for the FOURTH time in two weeks, random internet assholes have made fun of how I look. This morning I woke up to some girl commenting on a totally unrelated post I made that "weight loss and anorexia is bad for the skin and I look old af" and the other day some guy said it "looks like I don't have any face left".
    Like really cruel, eff'd up comments about my weight and my slim face. I don't engage; I just delete my comment and the entire thread. But it's really starting to hurt my feelings. I am finally happy and healthy but now I get mercilessly mocked for being a normal weight?? I don't understand. Even my mom has been saying things about how thin I am and how thin my face looks and it bothers me. My boss even makes comments about how I am thin and how she doesn't understand why I don't gain any weight because she does see me eat pizza and stuff sometimes.
    My doctors all say I am a healthy weight and my labs are fine. I feel like I look fine. I do feel like my face is a tiny bit too skinny, but I can't help where the weight came off. I am certainly not anorexic. I know I shouldn't let the comments of strangers (or anyone) bother me, but it really does. This is definitely NOT something I expected to have happen. I'm just feeling really down this morning... I think because the last month or so in particular I've been getting a lot of negative feedback from all over the place about how I look. I'm not here to please anyone with my appearance, but I wish people would just mind their own business. I know it's the internet and trolls exist but this is totally unexpected ****. I feel like I could cry.
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    mousecat88 got a reaction from SleeveToBypass2023 in Why don't more people get the MGB? I love mine!   
    I had never even heard of a "mini" gastric bypass until this forum. I'm still not even sure what the difference is. lol.
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    mousecat88 got a reaction from Quesodip251 in Why don't more people get the MGB? I love mine!   
    The article I just read says it does cause more acid reflux because your "old stomach" and pouch are in the same "loop" so the acid from the old stomach can, in theory, back up into the pouch... which can't happen with regular RNY. I had never heard of the surgery before this forum... doesn't seem like most insurance covers it yet.

    Re: the dumping. I am glad dumping is a risk. I had a semi-dumping episode as a reaction to some cream Soup and it is a massive deterrent. It's basically trained me to never, ever want to risk having carb heavy, fat heavy, or sugar heavy anything, ever again, because I never want that experience again. I look at it as an awesome training tool.
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    mousecat88 got a reaction from Neller in I Want To See Before & After Pics! (Cont'd)   
    Face to face. Day before op versus Monday.


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    mousecat88 got a reaction from Rhapsody43 in Meal Containers   
    Here are 2oz containers for puree stage: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IYR5W9A/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    My guide said no more than 2oz at a time during that stage. These things were awesome.
    I bought 4oz containers but never used them.
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    mousecat88 got a reaction from Neller in I Want To See Before & After Pics! (Cont'd)   
    Face to face. Day before op versus Monday.


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    mousecat88 got a reaction from DiZia in Done-zo   
    Got my "official" 12-ish month photos done today. 24% body fat. 133lbs! 156lbs lost in less than a year! Size 22/24 to a Size 6/8.    
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    mousecat88 got a reaction from Neller in I Want To See Before & After Pics! (Cont'd)   
    Face to face. Day before op versus Monday.


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    mousecat88 got a reaction from Darktowerdream in Booty and thigh lift tomorrow! Boobies next week!   
    My legs and butt went well. Still have 2 drains in. First 2 days were painful. I get half the staples out next Monday. Here are my pre and post OP implant pics! Just done this morning. 450cc silicone. Owies. Also will see if I can post my pre and post OP arm and tummy.....

    I am officially DONE.




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    mousecat88 got a reaction from LunaSea679 in I Want To See Before & After Pics! (Cont'd)   
    today I hit my goal weight. figured this was a fitting time for pics.  

    Sent from my SM-G930R4 using BariatricPal mobile app


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    mousecat88 got a reaction from Darktowerdream in Booty and thigh lift tomorrow! Boobies next week!   
    My legs and butt went well. Still have 2 drains in. First 2 days were painful. I get half the staples out next Monday. Here are my pre and post OP implant pics! Just done this morning. 450cc silicone. Owies. Also will see if I can post my pre and post OP arm and tummy.....

    I am officially DONE.




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    mousecat88 got a reaction from RainbowBrite57 in Nausea from protein shakes/powder   
    I couldn't and still can't drink any whey Protein isolate anything. I would get SO nauseous. I relied on soy protein isolate. Options are limited, but still tasty. NowSports is a good brand.
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    mousecat88 got a reaction from Darktowerdream in Booty and thigh lift tomorrow! Boobies next week!   
    My legs and butt went well. Still have 2 drains in. First 2 days were painful. I get half the staples out next Monday. Here are my pre and post OP implant pics! Just done this morning. 450cc silicone. Owies. Also will see if I can post my pre and post OP arm and tummy.....

    I am officially DONE.




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    mousecat88 got a reaction from Darktowerdream in Booty and thigh lift tomorrow! Boobies next week!   
    My legs and butt went well. Still have 2 drains in. First 2 days were painful. I get half the staples out next Monday. Here are my pre and post OP implant pics! Just done this morning. 450cc silicone. Owies. Also will see if I can post my pre and post OP arm and tummy.....

    I am officially DONE.




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    mousecat88 got a reaction from Darktowerdream in Booty and thigh lift tomorrow! Boobies next week!   
    My legs and butt went well. Still have 2 drains in. First 2 days were painful. I get half the staples out next Monday. Here are my pre and post OP implant pics! Just done this morning. 450cc silicone. Owies. Also will see if I can post my pre and post OP arm and tummy.....

    I am officially DONE.




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    mousecat88 got a reaction from Darktowerdream in Booty and thigh lift tomorrow! Boobies next week!   
    My legs and butt went well. Still have 2 drains in. First 2 days were painful. I get half the staples out next Monday. Here are my pre and post OP implant pics! Just done this morning. 450cc silicone. Owies. Also will see if I can post my pre and post OP arm and tummy.....

    I am officially DONE.




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    mousecat88 got a reaction from ChubRub in Arm Lift Experiences?   
    I do want to stress this is only 6 months out so the scars will fade even more. And I haven't used any tapes or creams. Also haven't been working out... I blame covid for closing my gym even though my lazy butt could lift at home. Shhhhh
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    mousecat88 got a reaction from catwoman7 in Arm Lift Experiences?   
    My arms were the first to go, along with a TT. No regrets. Painless. Super quick recovery. And the scars aren't noticeable unless you walk around with your arms sticking up in the air. Here are my 6 months photos. The only thing that annoys me is he doesn't go all the way to the elbow so scaring wont limit movement so there's a little puff of fat there but I'm sure I'm the only one who notices. I had my legs done last week and it's the same bu my inner knee. But still so much better. Battle scars!


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