BlondePatriotInCDA

I've read about the rebound effect, plus all the harm acid reducers cause so I took myself off them (couldn't get them down well anyway - that chalky taste was too much) at two weeks. I have a degree in chemistry/pathology and I knew its to reduce stomach "acid" and decided to utilize baking soda (a base opposed to an acid) to neutralize the acid with no rebound. Check with your doctor, look up baking soda stomach acid reduction research and see if this would work for you..but check with your doctor first since I'm not a MEDICAL doctor..

I worried about this too! I had my dermatologist prescribe a 1% Retain A (I have been on .5% for awhile) just to help jic. I worked in a dermatology office for years, there are things if you truly are worried that you can do besides a face lift; laser, fillers, retinoids etc...much cheaper and they work! I do agree, most ppl going through wls afterwards do look older (especially if they're older to begin with - fat hides wrinkles) but, being healthier is a far better trade off, after all we're all getting older and eventually just go gracefully and enjoy who you are..or get plastics and look like a stretched canvas!! ??

He's showing his insecurity. I'd suggest he try counseling with possible couples counseling. I hate to say it, but if he's feeling insecure now...how will he be once you've lost all your desired weight? Maybe suggest counseling for you both...to "help you with your body image"... the counselor will see his insecurity for what it is without putting it on him ?

I've been thinking of getting a helix piercing for quite awhile, just haven't gotten around to it! I have several piercings and a small tattoo (one I haven't seen well due to weight)..not sure I want to see it after the weight loss ?! I say do what makes you happy!

This! This is why when my doctor gave me a choice of sleeve or RNY I chose the RNY. Its called the "gold standard" for a reason! Plus, I have horrible luck, I didn't want to risk having to have a second surgery down the road!

Wow, you've been through a lot! I've never heard of a revision like that before, nor that they did further revisions once you had the rny! What you described is my major fear, to have the surgery then have it creep back on despite me following all the rules! Thank you for sharing, yes it is maddening..I have my 6 week next week, I plan on discussing it with them at that time!

Congrats on getting past the stall! I hope you get your "new" knees soon! I really don't understand the reason the nurse gave you tho, yes your body is/was healing, but, with minimal eating AND healing your body should be not only using what the minimal meals you're eating to heal but whatever reserves you may have i.e. fat aka weight - which usually means more weight loss not less. Sorry, just my working in healthcare along with my past physiology schooling at odds with that reason...it may be true, it just doesn't make sense to me. Maybe someone can explain it to me?!

I had numerous abdominal surgeries myself (7 - appendectomy, cholecystectomy, 2 C sections, hernia repair, hysterectomy and constricted intestinal tract) and I still had my RNY a month ago. Yes, there were adhesions the doctor repaired quite a few and my entire abdomen was a solid black bruise (from my breast creases all the way down past my belly button). I still a month out have bruising - but it was still worth it! I only mention the bruising because no one prepared me for that. Even the PA 3 weeks out was surprised upon seeing my abdomen being a solid black! So, hold out hope just be aware you might have bruising.

Thank you for responding! My bowel movements are daily so that isn't the issue. I've read stalls are common, but I wasn't expecting one only 3 weeks post op! May I ask, you said you checked with your doctor when you had a stall? Then you had a revision? I had a RNY, what more could they revise at that point? I'm sticking with the program..don't really have a choice even if I didn't want too...major surgery done..no going back. ? I know its fairly common to experience these stalls, but, it doesn't make it easier its still frustrating!

I feel your pain...the water consumption along with the waiting before and after eating makes it a chore trying to get the large amount of liquids in..especially because I'm not thirsty. I keep waiting for the intolerance to foods, the feeling of full (yes, I'm aware it takes months for the nerves to regenerate to fill "full") something that would keep me from wanting to eat other than I didn't go through all this to not lose weight. Add on top of that I've not lost any weight for 10 days - I've about had enough! Yes, I'm getting my protein in, no I'm not over eating (1/4 cup max each meal 2 meals with one high protein shake) its just stuck! I know I'm supposed to let the program work..but hey!! I'm doing my part..when does it do its part? ? So, yeah I feel your pain!

Your mind is craving the food, if you read through these forums you will see numerous ppl talk about mind cravings vs. actual hunger. The struggle is STILL real unfortunately for some of us ?

This is exactly what I was saying, just worded differently, but I should have left off "same weight" and stated that's the difference in weight goals tho...I knew better.

Yes, .muscle weighs 7 times more than fat. How are your cloths fitting? You can lose inches without losing weight!

I think your suggestions are great, although, the goal weights for the same height are probably the difference between male and females... So her goal weight is right on for her height!

Luckily for a lot of ppl coffee is a laxative! ? but yes, it is a dehydrate as well. I look at it this way...I've given up every other food/drink I like...I think coffee ican be one small guilty pleasure, plus it can be good for you too - or at least for those ppl around me....

Like I tell mine...good thing you're cute..so I guess I'll keep you...for now! ?

Congrats, you're doing great! Your husband is right, he sounds very supportive - lucky woman!

Thank you..I'll give it a try when I can have bread again...I miss my avocado toast!

If this helps (I know its frustrating) but muscle weighs 7 times more than fat..so if you're working out more, you're increasing muscle mass which could explain the stubborn scale... You're probably losing fat quick but replacing it with muscle so it seems like the scale isn't budging, especially if you're not going up a lot! This make sense?

I highly recommend G. Hughs brands..low cal, no sugar low carb, I personally love their thai chili dipping sauce (if you find it buy several it sells off the shelf quick), teriyaki and pineapple ginger sauces taste great as well! Their yum yum sauce is a huge seller, I think its #1. As far as soy sauce, I personally wouldn't - too much sodium. Instead try something like Braggs liquid aminos, gluten free or coconut aminos they taste just like soy sauce or as Nicolechip said lemon with seasonings! I've also used Greek yogurt with season packets like ranch...

Starbucks used to have sugar free raspberry... Apparently its difficult to find now. I can't wait until I can go back to caffeinated coffee! How far post op were you before you tried caffeine again?

I did Atkins keto for years...you actually found a keto bread that tasted "fantastic"? I never did and believe me I looked, they all tasted nasty to me! If you don't mind...what brand I'd love to eventually add it to my healthy eating routine later?!

I agree about the nutritionist visits being a waste of time (imo)...most, not all, of us have researched, dieted and know what we should and how we should eat for years as we have fought the weight...its whether we actually do it. Mine consisted of 5 mins of you doing this, you doing that..."yes" ok..see you next time. Its all insurance hoops!

Thank you for responding, yes I'm regular daily since the third day post surgery. I appreciate the suggestion though. Sorry you went through that!

I had this exact problem myself. I talked to my doctor and was told it was one of three things: 1. The nitrogen gas they use to expand your abdomen tends to saturate shoulders (leak) and neck regions causing pain or 2. You unknowingly tighten your shoulders to compensate for the surgical would pain, or 3 The surgical tables are really really hard and uncomfortable causing pain to shoulder and back if you're not used to laying on a solid hard plain. I hope this helps, I had to get muscle relaxants my shoulder and back hurt so much!