Looking for a mentor - I'm in the Chicagoland area

[jenlovestim 11]

Hi! I'm 7 weeks post op and just found this bariatric pal website. Would love to talk to and get to know someone who is further along this journey and can provide honest answers to my questions.

[Cervidae 2,389]

You've come to the right place. I'm 11.5 weeks out, doing well. How have things been for you so far?

[jenlovestim 11]

I'm losing a pound every other day so I'm track with what my doctor expects. This week I had to go back to the hospital to get a stricture taken care of so hopefully I can eat now. The thing I didn't expect is how emotional I am. I don't feel like myself with these hormones raging but my doctor says it is normal and my hormones will level out soon.

What does almost 12 weeks feel like?

[Cervidae 2,389]

I have no pain anywhere and can tolerate most foods I have tried, though to be fair, I'm still very careful about what I eat. My hormones are crazy too still. I get depressed or very emotional at the drop of a hat for absolutely no reason. I've lost about 52 pounds since surgery. The only thing that even reminds me that I had surgery is how tired I get, and so easily. My bloodworka was normal, so most likely it a part of the hormone and metabolism thing, and everything is still a little out of whack. But generally, my life is returning to normal.

[lifsvr74 31]

How are you all doing? I am from Chicago and would like to hear from more local people. Where did you have your surgery

[Felisity 1]

Hi all - I had surgery with Dr. Bipan Chand @ Loyola U on October 20, 2014. I'd definitely be open to chatting and helping anyone from the Chicago area with encouragement and support along the way. I live in Plainfield. Send me a PM here if you're interested in chatting.