GradyCat

I have that too but I didn't have any trouble with blood clots. I made sure to walk around a LOT in the hospital and once I got home post-op and while you're in the hospital they use those things that massage your calves to prevent blood clots and I made sure to use them any time I was in the bed.

Surgery doesn't take away the head hunger. That's something you have to work on.

I can relate to what you're saying. Now that I've lost weight I feel even fatter than I was when I started and I worry so much about it. Congrats on your success, you look great!

I saw this graphic and thought it was a good one to share, especially for those members here who are pre-op and exploring whether or not WLS is for them. At 5.5 months post-op sleeve I have already gotten rid of my Acid Reflux/GERD, no more sleep apnea, and no more migraines. I can't wait until I see my primary to get labs done to see how my cholesterol and other labs have improved. WLS was definitely the right choice for me.

You can go an hour without drinking water.

Thanks for posting that chart! Makes me feel a WHOLE lot better about what I thought was slow weight loss.

Thanks for sharing. I sometimes can't believe how many cookies I used to eat.

I never worried about being seen in a bathing suit, even at my heaviest. I enjoy the pool, so I didn't care what other people thought.

That's a shame. I've heard of other people not liking protein shakes on here in the forums. I like them. I use premade GNC Lean Shakes (chocolate)

I still like drinking protein shakes, but I learned from the article that eating solid food is important, so I'll try harder to do that. Good article, thanks for sharing.

I haven't tried an Air Fryer. It is worth it?

Good luck with your WLS journey and take care after surgery.

Sorry you're going through this. I haven't had any vision issues.

Why would I do anything with my old pictures? I've donated the larger clothes to a charity thrift store.

Your poor thing. Such a lot to go through. Praying for your recovery and healing.

There's an infamous Week 4 stall that nearly everybody goes through. It's normal. No worries. Let the stalls happen and the weight will get moving afterward. Your body just went through a major trauma. It's trying to catch up.

It's talked about a lot here on this forum. Check out the posts of people who've had each and the pros and cons of each. It's a personal decision that's up to you. I chose sleeve and I'm happy with it.

Hooray, good for you!

I didn't tell anybody. I still haven't told anybody. A few people have asked "How are you losing your weight?" and I just shrug it off or say, honestly, "Diet and exercise"

I didn't need help.

I saw mine once before surgery, had a phone conversation and have seen her twice post-op. She's available to me at no charge at any time.

Stalls are normal parts of the weight loss process and we can't prevent them.

Wow, good for you toughing out that stall!

Mine was pretty intense right after I started solid and continued for about a month, then it went away and I haven't had acid reflux or GERD since then.

Happy Surgiversary!