Shellcat

I think that your bladder has less stress on it as you lose weight. But I also think that once your body realizes you are getting regular water it flushes out the fluid that you were retaining and you don't have as many toxins to deal with so your kidneys become more efficient.

I think you are in a kind of mourning. We all used food as a self medication for our feelings and now you can't even when you need to. I am trying to replace food with other healthier things like exercise and self help books and meditation.... Trying being the optimal word. I think it is normal to be weepy though.... I have been very irritable. Hang in there! It will get better.

I think you are in a kind of mourning. We all used food as a self medication for our feelings and now you can't even when you need to. I am trying to replace food with other healthier things like exercise and self help books and meditation.... Trying being the optimal word. I think it is normal to be weepy though.... I have been very irritable. Hang in there! It will get better.

I think you are in a kind of mourning. We all used food as a self medication for our feelings and now you can't even when you need to. I am trying to replace food with other healthier things like exercise and self help books and meditation.... Trying being the optimal word. I think it is normal to be weepy though.... I have been very irritable. Hang in there! It will get better.

I'm going through the steps for the sleeve after having the band for 9 years. I remember what it was like when I weighed less and that's all I want again. I want my mobility and health back. I too have trouble with knees, stairs, hills, and walking and distant. I also want to be able to get in and out of my kayak without making a fool of myself. Keep me updated on your journey, good news keeps me positive!

So far no reflux but barely eating so not sure yet. I hope I don't. I pray I don't. I want to get on a plane and not worry if the seatbelt will fit. I would like to scuba dive with less then 20pounds of weight since the last time I went I needed 22pounds just to stay down because I float. I want to be able to get in my ski boots again. I have also had two knee surgeries in the last two years so they are screaming for relief. I am a very active person stuck in a fat persons body I guess.

I had Surgery on 22nd and went home that night. My surgeon does not require a leak test. I also had the burping feeling without being able to get it out. The good news is Gas X got rid of that quickly. I missed the nausea too! yeah. I have been swollen though and struggling to get in all of the fluids I need. Today is day two and I am now able to sip without pain most of the time. I hope your recovery is going as well! Good luck!

I did not hit my 64 oz goal on day one but remember you are so pumped up with IV fluids that should be okay. Better to go slow. Each day has gotten better and I am now hitting my goal. I get the gurgle too. I take it as a sign I may be sipping a bit too fast.

I really appreciate all of you sharing your experiences! I am a bit of a lurker! My surgery date is 4/22 so this is my last weekend before "the change" ..... A bit worried, nesting for sure... Trying to get the yard work done the pantry cleaned the junk drawers cleaned out etc.... worried about taking time off from work... lots of moving parts and emotions right now.

I really appreciate all of you sharing your experiences! I am a bit of a lurker! My surgery date is 4/22 so this is my last weekend before "the change" ..... A bit worried, nesting for sure... Trying to get the yard work done the pantry cleaned the junk drawers cleaned out etc.... worried about taking time off from work... lots of moving parts and emotions right now.

I really appreciate all of you sharing your experiences! I am a bit of a lurker! My surgery date is 4/22 so this is my last weekend before "the change" ..... A bit worried, nesting for sure... Trying to get the yard work done the pantry cleaned the junk drawers cleaned out etc.... worried about taking time off from work... lots of moving parts and emotions right now.

I really appreciate all of you sharing your experiences! I am a bit of a lurker! My surgery date is 4/22 so this is my last weekend before "the change" ..... A bit worried, nesting for sure... Trying to get the yard work done the pantry cleaned the junk drawers cleaned out etc.... worried about taking time off from work... lots of moving parts and emotions right now.

I really appreciate all of you sharing your experiences! I am a bit of a lurker! My surgery date is 4/22 so this is my last weekend before "the change" ..... A bit worried, nesting for sure... Trying to get the yard work done the pantry cleaned the junk drawers cleaned out etc.... worried about taking time off from work... lots of moving parts and emotions right now.