Avery's Mom

Luckily, my liquid diet isn’t required to do until 24 hours before surgery. I’m still on the high protein/low carb. I do use the Premier Protein drinks that I get from costco. I had my preadmission testing today so everything seems to still be on track.

So I am 4 months post-op and I still have to be proactive about this. I NEVER had this issue pre-surgery but I have accepted it as my new norm, which is fine now that I know how to manage it. I take Miralax every other day to keep me regulated. I don't have any issues with it upsetting my stomach or causing pain or diarrhea and it's safe to use as often as needed, unlike stimulant laxatives. I also take stool softeners regularly. You'll have to work to find the balance for how often you need to take something to get the right balance and not end up with the OTHER issue! Unfortunately, once you're really bad off, there's not much you can do other than what others have suggested with glycerin suppositories and/or enemas. LOTS of folks end up with impaction and/or obstruction. Make an effort to stay on top of it proactively to avoid the horrible consequences. Surgery was still totally worth it!

How crappy, rude and insensitive. While It is true that men see size as very different than women do and have NO CONCEPT of actual weight, STILL no excuse to be judegemntal and rude.. so the BIG GAL he is speaking of could be 100lbs or 200lbs.

you have very right to feel offended. At 5;10 (but I used to be 6'0" until I got old and shrunk) I feel your pain.

I weigh in on Tuesdays too!

Repurposing old clothes to go out dancing!

This past weekend my wife and I went to the movies. I was so nervous because I reserved the "cuddling" seats. The last time I did that years ago my wife was pressed up in that chair like it was a clown car. I was so big. This time, room to spare and lots of cuddles!

Guys this is unbelievable and has literally brought me to tears I'm 8 days post op just had my week check up weigh in and on surgery day I was 374 today I weighed 354 I lost 20 pounds this week I'm so excited about this journey I started in October at 406 pounds my heaviest ever
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My surgery is next Tuesday, so that's perfect . My goal is to not cheat on this preop diet before next Tuesday's procedure.

I used to have 2 bellies one at the top and one at the bottom...they have now merged into one LOL. Loving my tool, did I say that before 🤣😎☺️

Have a great day everyone ✌️

Good strong, black tea and a bit of milk. Preferably Yorkshire Gold tea.
As a Brit, I know it's the answer to all problems! Well, nearly....

I may or may not have bought three new pairs of cowboy boots that also fit over my calves! I have missed them so much! lol

YEP. tell them BYE Felicia

yep no payments here either. all my costs were required up front the day of surgery.

yep no payments here either. all my costs were required up front the day of surgery.

I figured out I was not getting enough sleep! that is when your body eats up the fat for fuel! Good job!

I figured out I was not getting enough sleep! that is when your body eats up the fat for fuel! Good job!

YES! I broke mine much the same way AND increased my Water intake. Good for you!

I figured out I was not getting enough sleep! that is when your body eats up the fat for fuel! Good job!

I was sleeved on 2/20 I was doing really well with the weight loss until about 17 days out, then bam.. the scale stopped and it really sadden me, I am following my doctors meal plan, getting my Water and Protein in. I know everyone talks about the stalls but i was hoping that it wouldn't happen. This morning I got on the scale 10 days after the stall began and I am down 1.5# hopefully this is the start of that dreaded scale to start moving regularly again....
Yes I know be patient and continue doing what I am doing but lets just say I am one happy camper today!!

Can I just say Bless your heart? and I mean that in the nicest way possible, not the Snarky way lol

Your body has had severe trauma. potassium landed me back in 4 days postop so might be it. call your doc! Good luck!

Sorry but you ask me an a-hole question “did you have weight loss surgery?” You’re getting an a-hole answer

I think that is very rude for a coworker to come to you and ask you personal questions.. I would of said excuse me, mind your own business and find someone else to question about there personal journey!!!!! That's what I would of said. No one's business but yours, now if you tell them then that's on you. People are something, I would have a field day telling them about themselves... That's my 2cents....

These are party boots no clue where I'm wearing them... But here we are...