ShoppGirl

I’m gonna guess It’s probably just your body getting used to the changes but if you actually feel dizzy or woozy I would check In with your team to make sure everything is okay. Low BP seems to be a common thing talked about on here but I would definitely want to be checked out by a doctor to make sure that it’s not too low.

Many people have a hard time with red meat for a while. I agree with the suggestions to try some other forms of meat first and try again in a little while. Some people get lucky with what they can tolorate right away but others tummies are just a bit fussier for whatever reason.

The difference between three and six months may seem like a lot but during that time you will be taking in a lot of information. Honestly in retrospect it wasn’t that long to wait. I know it seems like an eternity when your ready to go but I think you will realize it kinda flies by.

PCOS if I had that that would be picked up during routine Pap smears though, right?

Well I got my thyroid labs back and only one of them was slightly elevated. I think it was the T4 (I was driving and didn’t write it down) but the family dr said since all the other thyroid tests were normal he is inclined to think it’s a fluke and my issues must be with my meds. I asked the nurse if I should keep my appointment with the endocrinologist and she said she would. She said there are more tests that they can run and she was another example of someone who’s labs kept coming back normal for years and finally she has a diagnosis from the endo that explains it (she didn’t say what). My appointment is December 6. Wish me luck.

You may want to be fitted and find at least one to have on hand if your weight has settled cause the price of bras has gone WAY up but if you can get them during a sale it will be far more reasonable. Victoria Secret has their sale twice a year I believe and if you are a larger cup size, lane Bryant has smaller and larger band sizes and they have different sales but every few months they have a good one. If you wait for an event you likely will end up paying twice the price for it. Not sure what your budget is like but it’s just food for thought.

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Glad to hear everything is going well. Fingers crossed that pesky stall breaks really soon for you.

For the road trip maybe consider investing in one of those coolers that plugs into the car or wall. You will have more room because you don’t need ice and you won’t have to deal with it. Just be sure to shut it off overnight because it can drain your car battery (been there). Or better yet you can take it into the room and plug in there. They aren’t super cheap but they are handy to have on hand for future road trips if you do them often. Also consider shipping things like protein shakes and bars ahead to your destinations in places you will not have access to them. You can ship directly to most places from Amazon or Walmart, etc and have them waiting for you when you arrive.

I agree with seeking guidance from your team. They are the only ones who know the whole picture. Best of luck.

I haven’t heard much about the minimizer ring but I really hope this is the answer for you. Keep us posted on your progress.

Thanks!!

Wow. I get lost in all the details of all that. I am thankful that it’s not something I urgently need to totally understand. Thank you for all your responses though. I am at least starting to get it thanks to you.

Thanks!!

I think some people are afraid to mention it in case it is medical and unintentional. They notice it but either don’t want to be invasive or just don’t want to get into it if it is not on purpose. most likely someone will be bold enough to say it though.

Yay, one step closer. Fingers crossed you get a date really soon.

Well I actually did a lot of research and it turns out it doesn’t matter when the dr checks your levels, if it’s over 200 you are diabetic whether you have eaten anything or not. It’s a random test and it’s listed on that CDC link you sent me spartanmaker. (And Thank you for that by the way it was very helpful). I did the test today and they said he was looking to see if it was over 140 though which would point to the possibility of pre diabetes but it wasn’t even close. It was 114 after eating worse than I have since my surgery so I’m definitely not diabetic. I also did my labs this morning which included three thyroid tests so maybe something will come of that. If not, I did ask him for a referral to an endocrinologist to make absolutely sure nothing has been missed. He said if my thyroid labs are good he would be inclined to agree with the surgeons that is my bipolar meds making me eat more but seeing an endocrinologist couldn’t hurt for my peace of mind. I have to admit when she gave me the very positive results that I am not diabetic I felt a little let down just for a second. Of course I don’t want a diabetes diagnosis but I AM very much desperate for an answer. Some answer. It’s just so darn frustrating. I just feel like such a failure that I went through with this huge invasive surgery and I am gaining it back. I think I am most annoyed with myself for not asking more questions and pursuing more tests BEFORE I did surgery. I guess what’s done is done though and I just gotta keep trying. I did lose two pounds before my big high calorie meal today. That’s something I guess. Lol

They tell people that because they are the ones that are there when people come back in for emergency surgery and sometimes even die when things go horribly wrong from that one little cheat. The doctors are there for you, to help you. They aren’t just advising you to do something to be mean. You clearly have your mind made up about what you are going to do and that’s fine you are a grown adult but for others reading this please listen to your doctors. Just because one person has been lucky doesn’t mean everyone will be. Their advice is to keep you safe and the consequences of cheating on the staged return to eating are not just a few pounds on the scale. They can be very serious.

Yea. Fingers crossed for a super easy recovery.

I have never heard of this but I found this on health grades.com. It says “recent” surgery I’m not sure that yours would be considered recent but may be worth a call to ask your team just in case. Either way pain and discharge usually indicate something is going on so I would see a doctor Surgery Abdominal surgeries may pose a risk for potential infection near or in the belly button. These surgeries include umbilical hernia repair or laparoscopic surgery that involves incisions near the belly button. If you had recent abdominal surgery and notice liquid or pus draining from your belly button, it may be a sign of an internal infection. Contact your doctor right away to receive prompt treatment

This so so inspiring to hear. Your weight loss alone is incredible but the work you did on your inner self is absolutely amazing. Keep it up.

I am guessing you are too early out to eat them safely which is the most important thing but they also are not the most nutritious option. That early out your focus should be on protein and if you have room maybe a veggie or two. If you eat a corn tortilla you probably wouldn’t have much room for anything else. Maybe not even the toppings, lol. You will eventually be able to have corn tortillas again in moderation but for now I am thinking they are not your best option.

Others had very good ideas for alternatives to shakes for protein but if you feel you just can’t do it your better off to talk to your team about progressing to the next step (purées) a bit sooner than skipping ahead as far as steak. At this point it’s not just like you’re cheating on a diet and may gain a little weight. Not to be an Alarmist but You can seriously hurt yourself with just that little bit of steak. Thankfully it sounds like you’re okay this time but that doesn’t mean it will go so well if you did it again. If you tell your team you are tolerating the liquids and all that well and your struggling with the shakes they may give you the okay to advance to the next stage a little sooner. Just try to remember this won’t last forever. And congrats on your loss so far.

Yay. Am amazing Christmas gift to give yourself!!

I’m glad this came up cause I don’t think I would have thought of OTC medicine as being extended release or not. I don’t know that I would have thought to check. I usually do check with the pharmacy to make certain no interactions with my other meds and I do follow the directions on OTC meds so mayme I would’ve realized if it was one a day but who knows. Luckily I haven’t been sick yet post WLS so who knows.