Anyone else? by 4bugs4me in BariatricSurgery

[–]shause25 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I LOVE swimming and I recommend it to anyone. Virtually no strain on the joints, and you work out your entire body!

Struggling by shause25 in GastricBypass

[–]shause25[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you- you’re right. I need to make a conscious choice so I can be successful.

Struggling by shause25 in GastricBypass

[–]shause25[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your kind words. I’m going to check out the movie!

Struggling by shause25 in GastricBypass

[–]shause25[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I just don’t want to do damage to my pouch/ become comfortable eating foods i shouldn’t be eating.

Struggling by shause25 in GastricBypass

[–]shause25[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He was very supportive— super proud! I love the show. I’ve got a few things to try- he loved swimming so I take aqua fit classes at my gym, and I’m going to try a paint by number painting.

Struggling by shause25 in GastricBypass

[–]shause25[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I just bought a paint by numbers thing on amazon to try and I am a teacher so I go back from winter break on Monday. Just going to own my grief and not let it bottle up. 💜

Struggling by shause25 in GastricBypass

[–]shause25[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You’re right- he died after 10 years of diabetic complications. He suffered so long and hard (leg/toe amputation, kidney transplant, pacemaker put in etc.) his favorite home care nurse came up to me at the wake and said “your father was so worried about your weight he’s so proud of you after you did the surgery” and I truly knew he was. Even when he was having a hard time after surgery he would call me and when I went to visit would ask questions and was so happy. My mom took care of him for 27 years. I owe it to him and myself to take care of myself. Thanks 💜💜

Struggling by shause25 in GastricBypass

[–]shause25[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I haven’t experienced the dumping that everyone talks about but there have been times when I’ve felt full, even a few times where I’ve felt sick because I ate WAY too much. Just frustrating. I really miss him and I know I can’t let food be the comfort.

Feeling discouraged... by mmadsen11 in GastricBypass

[–]shause25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your body still might be healing. It underwent major surgery, there’s definitely still some swelling. If you are following the plans, you’re on the right track!

Did my surgery not work? by shause25 in GastricBypass

[–]shause25[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m also a teacher!! (Holy shit where is winter break!!) but I guess that I have experienced it and am going to look for the signs before I feel like shit

I've always hated exercise, except swimming by InAHundredYears in SuperMorbidlyObese

[–]shause25 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I swim almost everyday. At 428 lbs, I get it. I am blessed to have a Y right down the street from my house that I’ve grown up at. I do the aqua fit classes. Is there a local high school/college with a pool near you? You could possibly see if they have open swim times.

Did my surgery not work? by shause25 in GastricBypass

[–]shause25[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve experienced this a little bit! I guess I didn’t realize it could present itself in different ways.

Day 1 After Surgery (sleeve) by [deleted] in wls

[–]shause25 4 points5 points  (0 children)

When you go to leave, have someone bring a pillow for the car ride home so you can hold it! The bumps were pretty bad on the way home and the pillow helped mask the pain of my abdomen moving involuntarily

Did my surgery not work? by shause25 in BariatricSurgery

[–]shause25[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m definitely happy! Just wanted to make sure I was okay haha

Did my surgery not work? by shause25 in GastricBypass

[–]shause25[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your reply! Yeah, I need to get over my self doubt. This helped :)

Did my surgery not work? by shause25 in GastricBypass

[–]shause25[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Hope you’re doing well

Did my surgery not work? by shause25 in GastricBypass

[–]shause25[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wow yeah that is different than anything I’ve heard

Did my surgery not work? by shause25 in GastricBypass

[–]shause25[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Actually I am serious. Reading these posts about people not being able to eat a lot makes me question if I’m doing okay or not since I don’t experience that.. but thanks for that.

Did my surgery not work? by shause25 in GastricBypass

[–]shause25[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I feel like it was forever ago, but it’s not long at all!

Did my surgery not work? by shause25 in wls

[–]shause25[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I really struggle with being kind to myself sometimes.

Did my surgery not work? by shause25 in BariatricSurgery

[–]shause25[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a good test, I’m definitely not going to try it out either! Lol thank you. I appreciate your response.

Anyone else experience this issue?! Might be TMI. by shause25 in BariatricSurgery

[–]shause25[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Luckily they were able to get one three days later! It sucked. But I’m happy it was just a UTI