KathyLev

The nurses at the hospital were so anxious for me to poop - they gave me full strength Miralax after I drank a bottle of something to check for leaks ( which was ALSO a laxative ) I spent 2 weeks in adult diapers and finally I took immodium to stop the volcano eruptions. That was the worst 2 weeks of my life !

NickelChip - keep track of your measurements. That happened to me - my weight was so slow, but the first time I measured myself ,I lost 15 inches ! I'm glad you feel so great after surgery !

I know ! LOL

I was taught to count "net Carbs". I always subtract the fiber or the sugar alcohol. Works for me

Mine was May 22 of last year. When I first met my surgeon I asked if there was an upper age limit and he said no I thought I'd be too old , but I guess it all depends on your health at the time. It's great to see results,isn't it ?

I don't know the percentage , but I lost 25ish pounds so far. My doc said weight loss at my age will be alittle slower because my metabolism has slowed down. So far so good !

I was 69 when I had my sleeve done. Is there anything specific you want to know ?

I have 2 insurances - Medicare and United health care. From about a $75K bill,I've only paid about $600 out of pocket. I got my money's worth this year !

You did it,Tamika !!!!!! Congratulations !!!!! I'm sure you'll do great

OMG ........ you look AWESOME !!!!! You are definitely an inspiration to everyone here !

Before my surgery , I'd constantly look like I was going to a funeral - I was always in black or really muted colors. You know - black is "slimming" ....LOL Now , I'm in bright prints and colors ,,what a difference Also, every year I'd pack away my summer clothes . I would just panic when it was time to get them out again - I knew I grew out of them. Very rarely did any of them fit. Now I'm reaching into the back of my closet where I saved some of my favorite clothes and I'm actually growing INTO them - instead of OUT of them ! What a great feeling !

I saw my P.A. today and she made my next appointment for May - one year anniversary of my surgery. I was just curious how long you had to keep going for check ups after surgery ? I'm hoping that will be the last one

When I read your title .......... my mind went to LSD ( the drug !) LOL I think I need more coffee ....🙄

I'm the poster child for Goodwill ! My sizes are changing so fast, I'm always buying ,wearing and re-donating them. I tell myself I'm just "renting" the clothes...LOL The BEST thing that's happened is I'm off ALL of my meds ,no longer pre-diabetes and my last blood pressure was 110/70 . That's unheard of for me So far, those are the best "problems" I'm having !!!!

Some of those Cookies should be classified as a drug You try it ONCE and you want more and more ....LOL

I have the same thing. The scar above my belly button is purple-ish and sticks out. It doesn't hurt , but it looks bad ! I showed the doc and he said it's not a hernia,but just the way I heal. 2 other ones are like that and the other ones aren't. I also have a few more purple-ish scars from my robotic hysterectomy years ago. My abdomen looks like a connect the dots game...... LOL

Have you just started the psych meds? They take awhile to kick in . ( like around 6 weeks ) Maybe then , you won't be as anxious . Good luck and don't be afraid to take advantage of therapy

Pooping was my ticket out of the hospital .... to go home I had to go. Since I didn't go fast enough for them , they gave me Miralax and oh boy - I was a volcano erupting 5 minutes ! Let's just say I spent 2 weeks in adult diapers ......... UGH !

I'm not losing a ton of weight ,but I am off ALL my medicine and my blood work is perfect

I bought a bottle of Peanut Butter flavoring on line and add a dash to my food and/or drinks. A couple drops into the powdered peanut butter really boosts the flavor.

I wrote down every meal I ate for months ( the dietician said I had to ) but I got so sick of doing it, I stopped. I still weigh my food occasionally, but I can pretty much eyeball the amount. After eating low carb for years before the surgery, I'm pretty good at knowing my nutrition.

Normal. We lose weight in "stair steps" .... not a downward slide. ( I wish it was just a slide !!! )

I feel pretty much the same - except for bowel movements. food seems to go right through me .One meal might mean 4 trips to the bathroom. Other times, for no reason , I get constipated. I can't figure it out. I'm NOT liking this side effect !!!!!

I always used diaper rash cream on some of the really sore and open rashes. That really helps ! I also use baby powder for chafing. Good luck !!!!

My stomach also growls SO Loud , it's embarrassing ! It doesn't register in my head that I'm hungry . I do think it's just digestive noises.