Surgery recovery and early loss: what nobody tells you but EVERYBODY asks

gabby169kitty
on 4/11/14 5:26 am

I was thinking the same thing, it needs to be a sticky!

TexasTerritory
on 4/10/14 9:15 pm

VSG on 07/22/13

Love this! But what about the hair question?

Sparklekitty, Science-Loving Derby Hag
on 4/11/14 12:18 am

RNY on 08/05/19

Ooh, that's a great one to add! Thanks!

Sparklekitty / Julie / Nerdy Little Secret (#42)
Roller derby - cycling - triathlon
VSG 2013, RNY conversion 2019 due to GERD. Trendweight here!

m1randa55
on 4/10/14 9:30 pm - Brantford, Canada

Great post, thanks! :)

Bev from Brantford, Ontario, Canada RNY - Feb.27, 2014 @ St. Joe's Hamilton - Diabetes in Remission & Blood Pressure normal now. YAY!

HW - 303 lbs CW(pre op) - 274.5 at 5 months out 202.5 lbs Current weight on Aug.18/14 is 195 lbs May 2015 at goal - 160 pounds

Gwen M.
on 4/10/14 10:29 pm, edited 4/10/14 10:29 pm

VSG on 03/13/14

Great post :D

i made a similar list of promises for myself pre-op, based on all the frequently asked questions here. It has really served me well when I ever start feeling a little off.

I do wish something like this was a sticky FAQ, but more questions = more hits = more ad revenue.

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

Sandy M.
on 4/10/14 10:47 pm - Detroit Lakes, MN

Revision on 05/08/13

Great post! Next topics can be hair loss, vitamins, hormonal issues, and maintenance!

Height 5'4" HW:223 Lap band 2006, revised to Sleeve 5/8/2013, SW:196

Jackie T.
on 4/10/14 11:26 pm - KS

VSG on 12/19/12

This is great but I would suggest adding something about hormones/mood swings and not making any major decision/life altering decision until at least 6 months out.

Highest Weight: 285 SW: 264.6 CW:163.1 Surgeon's GW: 189 PCP's GW: 165-170

My GW: 154 MFP: jteaford

Sparklekitty, Science-Loving Derby Hag
on 4/11/14 12:19 am

RNY on 08/05/19

Wonderful idea! I will add that in this morning, thanks for the suggestion! :)

Sparklekitty / Julie / Nerdy Little Secret (#42)
Roller derby - cycling - triathlon
VSG 2013, RNY conversion 2019 due to GERD. Trendweight here!