LilaNicole20

The Transatlantic Divide! Very interesting comments here. I dig it.

Have an edible instead.

I was advised to not have NSAIDs ever again. I’m not sure that ibuprofen is your best option for the pain you are experiencing. I would definitely get an appointment with your pcm to discuss other options. I have pain, too, but have been off NSAIDs for over 2 years. I have a connective tissue disorder called Ehlers Danlos. Obviously, I don’t know your source of pain but there are alternatives.

My suggestion is to maintain your hair how you normally would. A nice trim always keeps things fresh. Only cut off length if that is what you want to do.

I think the South Beach diet format is far better than keto and sustainable for life. South Beach can become a way of life.

Charcoal is not good for all the supplements you need to take. Do not take charcoal unless recommended by your physician. It is adsorptive and will pull all the vitamins and minerals along with whatever else.

Incorporate yogurt or a strong probiotic for the wind.

Hi everyone! You all sounds to be doing great! I am so happy for all of us!! Reading about some of the thirst issues you guys have been having, I can relate. I have found, for me, that drinking 64oz. between the hours of 9a-4p, then followed by more continuous drinking - at least 32 more ounces but preferably another 64oz in the evening - will keep your thirst at bay and your hydration meter at full. It's a lot of work if you don't establish a system for yourself to have the half gallon of water already filled so that you don't have to math or forget how many glasses you've had, etc. During the day, I like to fill my cup with ice, then sprinkle crystal light lemonade and then fill the water. Just keep doing that on repeat. Also, sometimes I get dry mouth when it is in the 30 minute window after eating - or worse, when I have eaten too much and cannot fathom another drop of anything - I use Biotene for dry mouth. I try to let it absorb on my mouth and throat tissues so that it doesn't add to the stomach content. Just a few things that have helped me.

I’d maybe check out the ER just to rule the blood clot theory out. Better to be safe than sorry here.

I am so sorry you are feeling this way. I wish this wasn't the case for you. There are resources available in your area to help you with the thoughts of self harm. I promise you, your life isn't pointless. It is far from that. This perspective you are experience right now will hopefully shift to where you can see that your value is limitless. Do you have a therapist or someone close to you physically that you can reach out to for support? Are you alone? I wish there was something I could do or say to take away your sadness. Feel free to message me for help looking for resources in your area and/or just someone to talk with. One day at a time. ❤️

I got out of the AF in Nov19 and gained 100lbs since that time.

I always start with thyme

You’re losing weight. The body takes awhile to adjust. Stick with it and you will see results. Weigh yourself as often as you need, but understand the body will resist at time - that doesn’t mean your composition isn’t changing. It is. I’m in it with you! Mine was 3/8.

Has anyone been prescribed or taken these Citrus Calcium with D calcium pills? The label says compare to Citracal Petites. Have any of you taken those? I started the tablet yesterday but today I had a different experience. This afternoon, I felt so full when I shouldn’t have. The only change I’ve made - aside from the obvious- is the introduction of this wanna be petite Vitamin. It’s not petite. It’s larger than my idea of petite, anyway. I googled the side effects and it says decreased appetite as a side effect. I think that’s a thing for me. The VA sent me like 10 bottles of this at once. So buckle up, I guess. I have been eating the chews before the mammoth petites arrived. These feel like the plug stomach/intestine connection.  I hope someone else here can relate! 

This is normal. Google the science behind the 3 week stall. It’s the same concept. You had your 2 week diet before surgery (usually) and then you lost a LOT of weight that first week. Your body is balancing out fluids and it will kick back into gear after however many days it takes. Stick to the plan. Don’t cheat. You’re going to see it drop soon. Promise

I had/have this too. Super itchy but just around the area. When I started applying the Aquaphor and Kelo-cote it got better.

Interesting!! I am 3 weeks post op and I had hives on my wrist and hand this week. I'm not sure what caused it or why - and thankfully they went away. But what a curious question !

You're right. I'm not over doing it.

I'm pretty new here myself and I feel like I'm 'in' by commenting on topics and threads that naturally draw a response from me. It's definitely not like Facebook where people like a comment just because - here, speaking for myself, comment and react to posts that spark agreement, understanding, delight, etc. Ultimately we are all here for ourselves. So keep that in mind, too. I'd also suggest using the search bar feature to look for threads regarding questions or topics you are interested in. Once you get an actual date of surgery, you will join a surgery buddies group to relate with and connect to those people with a similar timeline as you. Best.

I just briefly checked out those other sites. I can see I will still like this one best.

I didn't know these other sites existed. Thanks!

So, I left work last night and decided to put some of this to the test. I pulled up a beginner Yoga video to YouTube on the tele - and man, I had to stop it around the 11 minute mark. Yoga is not easy! Tonight my plan is to at least do the same 11 minutes again and maybe make it to 15 minutes. I will say, the stopping point for me was discomfort at my incisions... so being 3 weeks out, that is a huge consideration. My arms; however, were shaking after. I can see based on this attempt that there is progress to be made. Personally, I have always preferred Pilates to Yoga (which I'm sure this doc would approve as it is a stretching and lengthening activity). So maybe tonight I will pull up the trusty 8-min Pilates video on YT and alternate between Pilates and yoga each evening. Slow and steady wins this race.

Overall, I love this video! He is right. I especially love what he says about getting your head straight, setting goals, meditating, getting rid of negative people and working on yourself. Telling people no, setting boundaries, etc. As an active person, I know he is speaking truth. He isn't saying be lazy and do nothing. He is saying do not put your body further into a state where it NEEDs to break down your muscles for energy. He suggests bike riding, hiking, and yoga - yoga is perfect, union. Get into your body. Stretch it, move it. My mediation often looks like house work. I vacuum, I clean, I clean the kitchen almost daily, the toilets need cleaned at least weekly, the shower needs a scrubbing every so often, laundry never stops, I rearrange my decor, etc. I try not to allow myself to just sit still in the house and watch tv. Do activities that bring you joy. To me, there is NOTHING like a clean and organized house! It's getting warm here in the states - gardening and outdoor activities are just around the corner and available for us all. Find new hobbies and enjoy your life. Once you're down to your goal (maybe not a BMI of 22) but whatever your goal is, and then if you want to focus on the gym, do it. Until then, you will come home exhausted and starving - which is his point, you will ruin your honeymoon period after WLS.

Hi, Are you putting anything on your incisions? Aquaphor is a good place to start. You need to keep those incision lines moisturized so that they heal nicely and more importantly, reduce the pain and discomfort.

I decided after being embarrassed by the 100+lbs I had gained after going to a 4th of July party last year. Everyone knew how great I looked when I lost all my weight before (maintained 180lb weight loss for 16 years) and now I had to deal with them looking at me and not recognizing me because I had gotten so large. That was also the first time I took an edible (medical marijuana gummy) in about a year and a half (I had been pregnant and lost my babe at 25wks). It was also the first time I ran in a long time - I ran just like a sprint in the back yard and it felt good, I was remembering what that felt like. It was that car ride while leaving the party that I said this, I'm done being fat. This year will be different.