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Pregnancy after wls
Anyone become pregnant after wls? Tips? Advice? Planning a pregnancy and just want general information from those who have experienced it. Please let me know! Sent from my moto z4 using BariatricPal mobile app
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Severe Buyers Remorse
I'm so sorry to hear this. I had sleeve and I also had acid reflux before and after surgery. I told my surgeon I was uncomfortable and he put me on carafate. It is a chalky liquid and it's a little difficult to manage at first because no eating or drinking 30 mins before or after. I was on it for 3 months and I no longer get acid at all. Unless I eat something I shouldn't. I am almost 2 years out. I feel like I get heartburn if I over eat more than if I have something I shouldn't. I would try one more time to tell your surgeon how incredibly uncomfortable you are. If he does nothing see someone else. Another bariatric doctor. You did this to improve your quality of life, and you deserve a doctor who wants that for you as well. I really hope this gets handled for you. Good luck. I hope you feel better soon. The exhaustion lasts a few weeks. Hold tight. I experienced that as well. I started to feel great around 4 months out. Sent from my moto z4 using BariatricPal mobile app
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Pregnancy after Surgery!!! So many questions
I am curious about pregnancy after surgery. I am considering having another baby. What is pregnancy like after Surgery?? Has anyone had trouble losing pregnancy weight after having a baby post wls? Is there anything you think I should know or consider?? I am totally open to all information and experiences. I can't wait to hear what you have to say!
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How hunger feels now
Yes. I agree. I had sleeve but I know exactly what you're talking about. I also felt the same before. Like I needed huge quantities to feel satisfied. Now, just a little. And I feel much more comfortable and in control if I want to have something less healthy.
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How hunger feels now
I feel almost a pain. Like empty, discomfort? I didn't recognize it as hunger, for a long time. I thought it was just part of the healing process.
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Spotting, periods & cramping after VSG
I am a little over a year post op and I feel like my cycle has regulated (finally) the last two months. I spotted and skipped periods or had two in a row. I saw my regular doc and surgeon about this and had my physical and all was good. It takes your body a longtime to normalize. Be patient while she heals!
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Spotting, periods & cramping after VSG
I am a little over a year post op and I feel like my cycle has regulated (finally) the last two months. I spotted and skipped periods or had two in a row. I saw my regular doc and surgeon about this and had my physical and all was good. It takes your body a longtime to normalize. Be patient while she heals!
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11 mo PO-Highest calorie day so far!!!
I don't want to be in maintenance, I still want to lose, but am starting to feel like it's not going to change. I think I need to figure out how to accept that.
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11 mo PO-Highest calorie day so far!!!
You know I hadn't thought of that. I have been bouncing the same few lbs back and forth for about 3 months. And I remember that happening to me as well! I just assumed that I was done losing. Maybe I'm still going. It would be great if I was because I would like to lose another 20 lbs!
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11 mo PO-Highest calorie day so far!!!
I am still working, am considered an essential employee during the coronavirus pandemic, which is good for me because working curbs my snacking. Not today. Holy cow. I am 11 months post op and have certainly had days where I can eat more than other days. Today is absolutely different. I have eaten the most today since I had surgery and I genuinely felt hungry today. I had cottage cheese, a small "rockit" apple (they are tiny), popcorn (single serve skinny pop), string cheese, a smoked chicken sausage, a square of dark chocolate, almonds (one serving but HIGH in Cal's) and had dinner which was a ground beef/cabbage casserole and a (low sugar)fudge pop. I never ate past capacity. And feel that I made decent choices. But I am floored by the quantity! I won't feel guilty about it, because I behave. I probably won't be able to eat much tomorrow. Does anyone else experience this?? And also how are you doing amidst the coronavirus pandemic? I hope you're all making it through healthy and making the best choices you can!
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How did you know that you were done losing?
I am 10 months PO. Haven't lost weight in a month or two. I don't know if I am done losing or if I need to dial in my eating more. I get around 1000-1200 Cal's a day 60g protien and 30g of sugar. I try to shoot much lower for sugar than that, but that's just an average. I've lost 96 lbs total but would like to lose 20 more.
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How much can you eat???
Definitely get in the veggies it will keep you regular!!! The more natural you can keep things, you should. Being dependent on miralax is stressful!!!!
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Has anyone made it past the 6 month stall!???
Omg. Finally, the scale is moving again. That was honestly terrifying for me. I've lost 2 lbs in a week. I have lost a total of 94 (I think) pounds!
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Has anyone made it past the 6 month stall!???
Absolutely. I am not ready to be done yet!!!
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Has anyone made it past the 6 month stall!???
I know that the weight loss slows down around 6-8 months. Per my surgeons office. I didn't expect a screeching halt. At least you are still seeing some loss!! That's a good sign! I love having this forum to touch base!!!