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Carb withdrawal headache...uuugghh:cursing: It's right up there with the caffeine headache. Give it a couple days, it will get better.

Lots of people that are of normal weight have High BP. Sometimes weight loss "fixes" your blood pressure, if the extra weight was the main cause for the elevated blood pressure. Sometimes it's just genetics. My BP goes up and down with my weight like many others, but again it is only one factor.

At two weeks post-op, I could have made that trip. That's about the time I got my energy back and started feeling pretty good. You still might want to get up and walk around frequently.

Congratulations! Welcome to the sleeved side!!!! Take care of yourself and recover quickly.

I didn't have high BP prior to my surgery (usually around 125/80) but after weight loss my BP has dropped to around 110/65.

WTG Carolyn. Those are some impressive results. Congratulations and keep up the good work. :scared0:

I had nearly the exact same experience, however, my friend was really supportive in the beginning but less so now. It's seems that my weight loss is a reminder to her that she is still overweight and not doing anything about it. It's gotten to the point, where I rarely mention my weight loss and neither does she. I don't think my friend is being negative "on purpose" or rather I hope not. But I think it is more on a subconscious level.

It's super yummy Theresa. :thumbup::drool5:

I just laughed because the Mahi Mahi was there - apparently a popular enough recipe that someone felt the need to add it to the database. :thumbup:

Woo Woo!!! Yes the narcotic pain medications can slow things down to a near halt for some people.

Okay - here is a link to a diagram of stomach stapling. Restriction operation for obesity

Yes, it is different, but I don't remember how. I will have to look it up and get back to you.

Tiffany - FYI - the Ginger Glazed Mahi Mahi was on the Daily Plate- same recipe. I laughed. I woofed down 3 ounces of Mahi Mahi this evening with about 1/4 cup salad and about 6-7 sugar snap peas. I am so stuffed. I think I ate too fast - the fish was SOOOO yummy. My husband gave it two thumbs up too :thumbup:

I track both my diet and exercise on The Daily Plate. I started back in June before surgery and have just kept doing it. I also like the iphone application, let's me update my "plate" while out and about. It's helped me be more accountable to myself for what I put in my mouth and shows me calories, fat, carbs, sugar, sodium, fiber & PROTEIN. There are lots of great websites that do the same thing - for me, its just tracking daily that is important.

Okay - I made the Ginger Glazed Mahi Mahi that Tiffany recommended. It was AWESOME! Definitely be making it again. :crying::drool5::thumbup1:

Good luck tomorrow Hope! I hate that you have to wait overnight to get an answer. That's tough. Take care of yourself and let us know how it turns out.

Mine has just been thinning all over. I can only really tell when I pull it back in a ponytail - seems like I have to wrap the band around an extra time to get it to stay.

Stephanie, My thoughts is that she is either jealous and insecure (worried that she would be considered the heavier friend) or she is completely uninformed about WLS. Do this for yourself. The sleeve is the best thing I have ever done for myself.

Bernadette, I'm glad to hear you are feeling better :crying:.

Midwest Girl - By now you are probably sleeved and out of surgery. I hope you recovery is quick and easy for you. Keep us posted on your progress.

Yes my tummy is pretty loose. I can sometimes see the my skin hanging off my legs, and my arms have a bit of the bat wing thing going on. But overall, I look much better now than at 247 lbs.

I added either splenda or SF Monin/Torani syrups to improve the flavor. The vanilla & caramel syrups were the best.

Woo Hoo!! Good luck tomorrow, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Keep us updated on your progress when you can, we'll be waiting to hear from you.

I heard there is something like 30+ pounds between plus sizes and only 10 pounds (+/-) between misses sizes. I am finding this to be true - just like Tiff. Initially, took some time to get from 20W to 18W to 16W, then bam, in a 12M. So be patient Nikki, it will happen.

I was kind of thinking the same thing. Urinate, yes, completely understand that one. But BM, hard to have one when they won't give you food. Even after both C-sections all I had to do was pass gas to be released from the hospital (and they were feeding me well).