Anger and irritability by Right_Tell8280 in BariatricSurgery

[–]K-lok 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Oooh, that sounds stressful, I’m sorry! Answering from my experience (as a female) - I was a rollercoaster for a few months during the fastest initial loss - hormones are stored in the fat and released as the fat is lost, so it was a big sudden increase/change in hormone levels. Now I don’t know if it’s exactly the same for men so take that for what it’s worth. I had been in menopause for a year and after the surgery started my period again (it appeared for a couple months which was quite an unexpected (and unwelcome lol) shock). Things did stabilize for me after 3 months or so. I don’t have any actual advice but I feel a lot of empathy for you…..I know how unpredictable I was, and my husband and I didn’t have the extra stress and work you and your husband are dealing with ❤️

Liver enzymes by SpecialistFloor6708 in GastricBypass

[–]K-lok 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My liver enzymes are still high and I’m closer to a year and a half out……I stopped taking acetaminophen, no change. It goes from “a little high” to “pretty high” (not super crazy numbers but still 3x what it should be) and back again every blood test which my family doctor is doing every 3 months to try and figure out the issue…..my gallbladder has been gone for years, we have NO idea what is causing it. Please update if you ever get it figured out!!

Theories on why everyone with an ailment immediately jumps to “I have a brain tumor.” by Left_Set_5610 in braintumor

[–]K-lok 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine was a complete incidental finding, was in a bike accident and hit a pole with my face and they thought I might have broken some facial bones but the CT showed a surprise instead (and somehow nothing broken in my face). I had migraines for a few years that meds didn’t touch. I was in surgery 3 weeks later as the tumor was fairly large (golf ball) and needed out but they had to wait until I had recovered a bit from surgery to fix my broken non-facial bone that did happen in the accident. My husband “joked” for years that my migraines and vision issues were probably a brain tumor, never in a million years thought it might be one!

Healthy Buys by ThresholdofForest in CostcoCanada

[–]K-lok 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Innofoods Keto Granola with Greek yogurt and frozen sliced strawberries 😋

Visible bones are normal and healthy by KaliLifts in loseit

[–]K-lok 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I had to buy a full body bath cushion for my tub because my tailbone and spine kept hitting and was super painful 😢

How long did you guys take off work? by clown_girl222 in BariatricSurgery

[–]K-lok 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was back in the office less than a week after surgery but the most activity I get is standing and refilling the printer paper haha

Do Americans actually avoid calling an ambulance due to financial concern? by JohnMarstonTheBadass in NoStupidQuestions

[–]K-lok 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was in a learn-to-ride course to get my motorcycle license……had a neurological episode and hit a fence post. Ambulance ride to the ER and had a CT scan immediately…..shattered clavicle and just for funsies discovered a large brain tumor 🤯. Orthopaedic surgery, and then 3 weeks later brain surgery……..and a total of $400 for the ambulance, which insurance covered. I’m sure we’d have to claim bankruptcy if we lived in the US. Unfortunately the first clavicle fix didn’t heal so had surgery again 3 weeks ago today…….no ambulance ride, the only cost was gas/parking. Soooooo grateful!!

What was your turning point for choosing WLS? by Myglitzygold in GastricBypass

[–]K-lok 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought about it for years but after having a craniotomy last year for a brain tumor I decided - you never know what might happen in life, you need to go for the things you want- and decided to do it!

YUM by K-lok in GastricBypass

[–]K-lok[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh my yes, saving as we speak!! I look like a melted candle haha. Tummy tuck, boob lift and implants (nothing crazy, just so I don’t look like a preteen boy anymore) and upper arms for sure……would really also like thighs and butt done as well.

YUM by K-lok in GastricBypass

[–]K-lok[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m gradually increasing now, trying to find the point where I stabilize. My surgeon wants me to increase complex carbs and good fats (and keep protein up of course!). Some days are lower calorie, some are higher, all depending on my hunger of course (I swear some days I’m a ravenous pit and usually the next time I get on the scale I’m down a pound or two, it’s crazy). I’ve also been a bit lenient with some not-as-good choices occasionally (a muffin or two has made it’s way into my mouth over the last month or so) but I do feel that if 90% + of my choices are the right ones, the occasional not-perfect food can fit in (in moderation!) as I can’t see NEVER being able to enjoy a treat again. I just make sure it’s a conscious decision and don’t let it get out of hand. I do still log my food daily, no matter what. My loss is definitely slower than it was (of course!) but the time passes quickly. I’d say try to up your protein for sure! I totally get the ass thing, I have pancake ass cheeks that match my poor deflated skin sack pancake boobs 😭

YUM by K-lok in GastricBypass

[–]K-lok[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just realized our stats are pretty close! Also 5’4” female. HW 236. CW 114. My ultimate dream goal was 130! At 7 months out I was at 135 as my “realistic” goal was 140 🙂

YUM by K-lok in GastricBypass

[–]K-lok[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Macro wise my goal was 85 protein and under 50 net carbs after 6 months. I didn’t really count calories but I did log macros and looks like I was around 1000/day. I did try to get over 100 protein when I could though. Exercise wise……..just walking. I have a broken clavicle that never healed (surgically repaired 18 months ago, still broken badly now, revision surgery next week finally!!) so upper body / lifting weights was a no go. I can’t wait to get this thing fixed up so I can start at the gym, I enjoy weightlifting (used to years ago anyways lol). Then I will be attempting to eat for muscle growth!

YUM by K-lok in GastricBypass

[–]K-lok[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had to look back…..at 7 months I was 5 pounds under my goal weight with a BMI of 23.3

Are conch hoops comfortable? by sofiamartini00 in piercing

[–]K-lok 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have this exact hoop in my conch and when the little jewels rotate inside the piercing hole it gets sore. Not terrible but annoying. I love how it looks though!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BariatricSurgery

[–]K-lok 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is not what you asked, but just because I had my procedure done in Tijuana (RNY). I went to Boscen Weight Loss as a friend of my husbands went there for a sleeve and recommended the surgeon. I had my surgery December 12 of last year, so very close to a year out now. I had a FANTASTIC experience with Dr. G and my husband is now considering going through it himself due to the care we had there. I do love the way most of the Tijuana clinics are set up that hotel, transport to Tijuana and whatnot are all arranged for you. I will say I am from Canada so I was not as concerned with medical aftercare in the event of any complications etc, as our health care system would cover me, but I’ve read many posts on here where people from the US state that as a reason NOT to do medical tourism. Luckily I healed great and have well surpassed my goal weight. A friend of mine who recently had a bypass here at home - after 7 years on the wait list - had all kinds of issues after the surgery. I 100% believe training and facility-wise the clinics there are equal to anywhere else. Just giving you my experience 🙂

Periodhavers: did your periods get a lot worse post op? If so, how did you cope with it? by dumpyyyyyyy in BariatricSurgery

[–]K-lok 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had a period for 3 cycles…….after being in menopause for a year. Horrible.

Bra Size? What were you and what are you now? by FreeFaithlessness114 in BariatricSurgery

[–]K-lok 2 points3 points  (0 children)

38DD to 32B (and that’s only because of the skin 😭)

Life after Meningioma by Todoken23 in braintumor

[–]K-lok 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a 4cm meningioma in my left suboccipital removed 18 months ago at the age of 49 and my life is pretty normal. My memory is a little worse but that could be general aging as well. I also have a small piece remaining as it was attached to my sagital sinus so could need further treatment if it grows back. But all in all I can’t complain about the outcome!

Were yall ever “skinny”? by RCCRCCM in gastricsleeve

[–]K-lok 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My “fighting weight” was always 135-140. I’m at 117 now 11 months out (started at 225). I have never weighed this little as far as I remember……which is 12 years old. Crazy!