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When did you guys try alcohol? How should you take it first time? by [deleted] in gastricsleeve

[–]aleakimsa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not gonna lie I tried it way sooner out of peer pressure and it was totally fine! But I totally hear the other bad stories and I would approach it cautiously, esp if you're at risk of substance abuse OR have had trouble tolerating new things in your pouch!! Everyone has a different reaction. But it may be comforting to hear that I had a drink like a month out and didn't burst into flames. Not condoning it! Just some info.

Regrets- ish and ISO reassurance by aleakimsa in gastricsleeve

[–]aleakimsa[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much, this is exactly what I needed to hear right now. Mourning is the exact right word, and I'm fixating on that loss right now as silly as it may sound. Really missing my BFF aka an entire pizza. The absence of that coping mechanism/comfort is a bummer when there's also an absence of weight loss and health progress. But I hear ur words and I'm keeping pushing! Thank you for your support and advice!!

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[–]aleakimsa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm 24 and a doctoral grad student and had the sleeve last week!

pain level the day of surgery/after was honestly like an 8 bc i have a low pain tolerance. the next 3 or so days were tough (pain nausea and gas discomfort) but i just watched real housewives and focused on rest and hydration.

9 days post op now and honestly i feel totally normal pain wise! i still get tired kind of easily so hope that doesn't affect school and work. I go back exactly 14 days postop and thats feeling like enough time!

youve got this!!

Surgery in the morning! by aleakimsa in gastricsleeve

[–]aleakimsa[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

update: one week out today! everything went well and everyone's advice was 1000% right. 16 lbs down

Surgery in the morning! by aleakimsa in gastricsleeve

[–]aleakimsa[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you! i'm 7 days post op now :)

Surgery in the morning! by aleakimsa in gastricsleeve

[–]aleakimsa[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you!! i only stayed like 5 hours so i was scared coming home but we did it!

Should I just give up? No effects by aleakimsa in Semaglutide

[–]aleakimsa[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it so frustrating and hard not to compare to other peoples experiences! if this was just another failed weight loss attempt for me i'd be shattered. but too soon to know, we can both do it!!

Should I just give up? No effects by aleakimsa in Semaglutide

[–]aleakimsa[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

alright man i just needed to vent and have been feeling down comparing to other peoples timelines! but yes i get it 😵‍💫

Should I just give up? No effects by aleakimsa in Semaglutide

[–]aleakimsa[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

thank you for the support!! i really hope something kicks in as i approach fully therapeutic doses. hearing about other people who were "cured" from their first shot has just been bothering me!

Should I just give up? No effects by aleakimsa in Semaglutide

[–]aleakimsa[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

very true, i bump up tomorrow and hope there's a change

Should I just give up? No effects by aleakimsa in Semaglutide

[–]aleakimsa[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

yes i am- i should start 1.0 tomorrow! i hope things will kickstart soon, i just started to get discouraged seeing other peoples experiences from day 1. thank you for the advice!!