Fatty McFatster

I can't wait to see what future months hold.

Thank you both. I really appreciate it!!!

Thank you so much. You know exactly what to say to help ease my concerns. Can't wait until my appointment so I can get some answers and hopefully resolve some of my issues.

I'm obsessed with budgeting our money for up to a year in advance, going on cruises, watching superhero movies, etc.
I'm also quite smitten with my wife. I never want to know a day without her in it.

Please call your urologist again or go to the
ER? Like right now. The swelling and shortness of breath are extremely concerning. These are both symptoms of renal failure. With the kidney stones and blood you need to be seen again. Please!
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Have you contacted your urologist? If nothing changes overnight I would really encourage you to go to the ER.
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I agree with going to the ER emergently. Didn't all this start when you went in for your kidney stones? All that edema sounds like kidney function.
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I'm in agreement - you should probably go into the ER. What you are experiencing is NOT NORMAL they need to find out what is going on ASAP. 30lbs in a week could be dangerous.

Sorry you aren't getting the answers you need. Your bariatric surgeon should squeeze you in. If he/she doesn't have the answers you might need the ER. That much swelling is ridiculous!

I think if it were me, I'd be at the ER pretty soon if someone doesn't figure this out.
Please let us know what the WLS says.

Not that being at the WLS surgeon is t a good idea. It is....I wonder if you're having an intolerance to pain meds?

Isn't your cardiologist conferring with the urologist who referred you? Your PCP ought to be involved. S/he coordinates your care between specialist so you are trying to make sense of all these body systems and what could be going on.

Here is my 4 Month Post-Op Progress Report. Things have really changed over the last 4 months (since I had surgery on November 20th) and wanted to share my continued progress with those that might be interested. I know that I still have work to do, but seeing the weekly progress really helps keep me motivated.



Also, a BIG THANK YOU to all of you that have offered caring support and advice along the way as well as the BariatricPal weight loss and exercise challenges. I can't do it alone...so THANK YOU!!! And a special THANKS to my wife (as we are taking this journey together each step of the way).



TOTAL Weight Lost (Pre-Op and Post-Op): 89.6 pounds

Pre-Op Weight Lost: 18.2 pounds

1 Month Post-Op Weight Lost: 18.0 pounds

2 Month Post-Op Weight Lost: 19.2 pounds

3 Month Post-Op Weight Lost: 13.8 pounds

4 Month Post-Op Weight Lost: 20.4 pounds



Inches Lost: 62.5 inches

BMI: 49.6 down to 37.2

Pant Size: 58 down to 42 waist

Shirt Size: 4XL down to 1XL

Short/Boxer Size: 4XL down to 1XL

Distance able to walk: Was at 50 yards and now up to 16.0 miles (walked over 65 miles just this past week)

Time able to walk: Was at 2 minutes (to mailbox and back) and now up to 5 hours (walked 20 hours in the past week)

Hiking: Now hike on a weekly basis. Yay!!!

Back Pain: Pain was excruciating and now non-existent

Knee Pain: Pain was excruciating and now non-existent

Windedness: Got winded getting up off the couch and now can walk 16+ miles without being winded

Shopping
Zumba
Shopping
Baking
Shopping
Cooking
Shopping
Cleaning (my house)
Shopping
Myfitnesspal
And shopping !

I'm obsessed with budgeting our money for up to a year in advance, going on cruises, watching superhero movies, etc.
I'm also quite smitten with my wife. I never want to know a day without her in it.

Fatty McFatster - good luck at your appointment. Gaining that much weight in such a short period, the ankle swelling and the pain are a sign of SOMETHING. If the cardiologist doesn't find it...then keep on plugging away and make an appt with your PCP. Something is rotten in the state of Denmark!

I don't think any of these are addictions or obsessions, but just activities that please and entertain me:
Hanging with my hubby
Cruising
Travel
Socializing with friends
Clothes and "primping"
Writing
Becoming a domestic goddess (this is a helluva lot easier to do 100 pounds lighter)
My Fitness Pal (weird, but true -- I love understanding which foods are nutritious)

coffee, shopping, guns, shoes, bikinis, tanning, mirrors.... and still buying sexy underwear.... lol..... it's all about ME ME ME....obsessed with ME
i started this post last year.... not much as changed... looks like shopping is still a big one.
http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/338396-new-addiction/

I really need one of those!!!!!
I decided to go with ExCookieMonster because IWantPizzaNow seemed counterproductive.
I live in Brazil, there aren't a lot of fat people here. And the weather is so warm, the clothing shows more skin.
So I try to laugh at my problems to feel less ashamed of myself when surrounded by my skinny friends.

Good luck today.
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I hope everything is okay! I'm a little concerned for you. That weight gain is very odd. How are you feeling? Do you feel unwell or okay?
Yes, please keep us posted!

Thanks everyone. I really appreciate your care and concern. It means so much!!! I'll update this thread after my cardiology appointment tomorrow.

Thank you. I appreciate it. I think you are right. Hopefully I know something by tomorrow afternoon.
Yeah, hopefully by tomorrow afternoon I'll know what's going on. And I really like my Urologist!!

I have an urgent appointment with my Urologist tomorrow. They're concerned that I've gained 18 pounds in 5 days. So they're going to do an X-ray and run some tests.