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tell what challenges yall faced after vsg surgery i have had many positive challenges and I would like for us to all discuss our own personal challenges good or bad. ..I will add mine later today because I'm at work shhhhhhhh don't tell my manager :-)

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The first fews days of dry heaving, not being able to drink a.n.y.t.h.i.n.g., feeling groggy, weak, sick, tired, yeast infection (yikes).

Now I need to add that I'm 16 days post op and I feel really good. So really the misery was short lived, I'm losing weight and feeling great. No point in dwelling on the bad stuff when there's a pot of gold on the way to the end of the rainbow. ya know?

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Here's a couple:

1. Not drinking while I'm eating (big one)

2. Listening to others tell me I wasn't "big enough" for WLS

3. Getting funny looks at places like Olive Garden when my hubby orders the "Tour of Italy" and I get a skewer of shrimp or something equally miniscule lol

4. Trying to keep my pants up (yet stubbornly refusing to buy new ones until I absolutely HAVE to -- Goodwill is my favorite shopping mecca now)

5. BIGGEST ONE: STALLS (have already been through two -- one at week 3 and one that I came out of Saturday that lasted 5 WEEKS!)

6. Feeling like I should have lost MORE by now...though I do know my rate of loss of still very good, the stalls contribute to this feeling

7. Constipation :blink: (though I have found some "cures" for that)

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Most of my issues are the same as FieryRed... the not drinking thing (tho I was told it is not as vital for sleevers as it is for gastric patients) and eating S L O W and small...

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Here's a couple:

1. Not drinking while I'm eating (big one)

2. Listening to others tell me I wasn't "big enough" for WLS

3. Getting funny looks at places like Olive Garden when my hubby orders the "Tour of Italy" and I get a skewer of shrimp or something equally miniscule lol

4. Trying to keep my pants up (yet stubbornly refusing to buy new ones until I absolutely HAVE to -- Goodwill is my favorite shopping mecca now)

5. BIGGEST ONE: STALLS (have already been through two -- one at week 3 and one that I came out of Saturday that lasted 5 WEEKS!)

6. Feeling like I should have lost MORE by now...though I do know my rate of loss of still very good, the stalls contribute to this feeling

7. Constipation :blink: (though I have found some "cures" for that)

What are your constipation remedies? I take some meds (pres surg) that cause that now. I am worried about it getting worse. Help?? I am also hearing that I'm not big enough for wls, Bmi 40. I can loose weight, but it comes back plus more. I need that tool to work with!

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lol its good to see that we all are having the same issue's minus the yeast infections i dont think i can get those lol..have anyone been expericeing joint pain or back pain due to weight loss

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i love having the problem with kepting my clothes up even tho its a pain in the ass lol and yes im too stuborn

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For me...

Bad:

Not being able to drink all the Water im used to having. That one is tough for me, but getting better.

My scalp is now much much drier now and it grosses me out.

Watching the amounts of food my husband eats and the way he eats. A sandwhich is gone in 3 bites. .how disgusting is watching someone inhale food? !

Friends who now confide in me telling me their so unhappy with their weight..the same person daily and she wont do anything about it.

Good:

Cleaned out my entire closet for the first time in 6.5 years!

Throwing out crappy fat clothes.

My mom telling everyone she knows I had the surgery. .shes proud!

My kids being proud of their Mommy now. Im not the fat mom anymore!

Half of my fridge is now veggies, lean meats n healthy stuff.

Grocery bill has been cut in half.

My skin is amazing now!

I can almost NOT remember a time where I ate so much food in one sitting or day. Seems like a lifetime ago.

Ugly:

My boobs have deflated. I started at a F cup. Their flat now. (Im happy about this but my hubby is not)

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What are your Constipation remedies? I take some meds (pres surg) that cause that now. I am worried about it getting worse. Help?? I am also hearing that I'm not big enough for wls, Bmi 40. I can loose weight, but it comes back plus more. I need that tool to work with!

You CAN get WLS with a BMI as low as 35 if u have a comorbidity of diabetes, high blood pressure or sleep apnea. So please get checked!

I use a tea for constipation. .. lovingly called poop tea by me. It's called Smooth Moves by Traditional Medicinals. Drink some at night and by late morning. ...voila! Otherwise I try to focus my Proteins early in the day so I can easy more veggies and Fiber at night. :)

Hope that helps.

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Thanks! I'll try the tea. I dont listen to naysayers. I am schdeules for my sleeve on 1/20 ;-)

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BAD:

1. im hungry all the time because i drink Water 30mins after i eat

2. i can fit my favorite belt anymore its a levis heavy duty belt

3. i have trouble eating slow but im learning

4. chicken is no longer my favorite

5. i had to buy a coat because i get cold now

GOOD:

1. I LOVE to put on my shoes now less belly in the way

2. the clothes that i buy only fit for a short time

3. I look damn good in a suit and everybody get tired of me talking about how good i look lol

4. meals dont cost more than 7 dollars at resturants

5. sex is better

6. i can walk long distaces without my back hurting

7. i can start to see my muscles again

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Good

- I can exercise for thirty minutes without feeling like I am going to die

- I love the feeling of loose clothes

-I have four sizes in my closet and enjoying getting to wear my favorites again

Bad

-I do not like having to eat/drink all day to get the Protein consumed

-it hurts when you don't chew your food enough

- Constipation -milk of magnesia gies me diarrhea. Going to try the Smooth Moves tea.

Still no regrets. Glad I made the decision. Hopefully most of this will subside in time.

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The Good:

I have lost 65lbs. since surgery (4mos. out)

Im struggling to get my calories in 1/2 the time (which is a GREAT problem to have)

I FORGET to eat lol

Im watching my 11 year old son learn and beginning to follow my footsteps as far as food choices (So proud of him)

My sex drive is almost too much for my husband lol

I can't tolerate much fried food (I ate a lifetimes worth before, so Im happy about this lol)

I eat a yogurt for Breakfast most days and Im not hungry forever afterward

I actually am not afraid to think about being thin. I KNOW Im going to make it this time

The BAD

CONSTIPATION!!

Lots of change (I've always been a fan of sameness) in my life

Not knowing how to deal with stress now. I used to deal with stress by eating and smoking. I gave both of those up..What happened? I starting acting like a psychotic maniac and FLIPPING OUT on people for very little things. I think I almost put my job on the line a couple times. I started smoking again a couple weeks ago because I can't lose my job right now. :( I didn't lie to my husband (first time I was straightforward with him about my smoking). I think Im going to need some counseling. I haven't faced my stress without a detrimental coping mechanism in...maybe my entire life

THE UGLY

The inside of my thighs :(

That's it. I love my sleeve for everything it is :)

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lol its good to see that we all are having the same issue's minus the yeast infections i dont think i can get those lol..have anyone been expericeing joint pain or back pain due to weight loss

Back pain yes!! Also I have days where it hurts to sit down. Like...there isn't as much padding, and the pressure hits my tailbone instead? It's weird lol But then a few days later...it's gone and I can sit fine again lol

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