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Topic: RE: Yikes or Yippi-Both?
Hi Dana,
The best advice I can offer is to stay positive! I find that positive thinking keeps me on the right track. The minute I get into that negative place is the minute I get stuck and back into that pre-WLS mindset and I start to self sabotage.
You can do this! it isn't easy, but nothing worth having is easy. You have to decide that you want this and if you do everything will fall into place. Just focus on all the wonderful things that your future holds post WLS.
I am almost 8 months out and I am so happy with my surgery. I am down 98 pounds and I still have weight to lose, but its been great! I have totally changed my life and my realtionship with food and really its all thanks to my VBG.
During the first few weeks after surgery i didn't really eat much of anything. I just drank Carnation Instant breakfast No sugar added and water and that was about it. I didn't even feel like eating. The head hunger was there occasionally, but I didn't feel so great so I just got through it and you will too!!! Once I was allowed to move to the pureed stage I really wanted and egg and I could only eat a third of it. It really is amazing how helpfull this surgery is in the respect!!
So best of luck to you and if you have any questions for me please feel free to email me
Big Hugs,
Sara
356/258/175
Big Hugs,
Sara
356/258/175 
Topic: WLS bracelets
I got my inspiration bracelets from Kathy Sitter and they are gorgeous. I ordered 3, expecting to give one to my sister for Mom's Day, but maybe not! I might keep it and order another one for her!!!! They are so well done and even come in beautiful packaging. She really does exceptional work.
Rose
New York
Topic: RE: VBG SURGERY THE 6TH GETTING SCARED
Wow, you are beginning your journey. If you are like me, you will be inviting that thin woman out of the fat lady's costume. Sure-being nervous is normal, but if you can deal with the pain of child bearing this will be a breeze, and like that you get a prize after it is over-a soon to be new body. I will keep you in my prayers-Have a great Re-Birthday-
Topic: Yikes or Yippi-Both?
I am in the process of scheduling my initial consult with my surgeon for VBS. I was planning on having the lap band, but because I will be travelling 750 miles to have my surgery, my surgeon wants to do the VBS. I am scared and excited at the same time, and I guess you veterans of VBS can relate. The thing that scares me is that I will somehow screw this up and as a self pay with my family putting everything on the line for my success, I am feeling alot of stress. I was wondering if any of you could give me an idea of what you ate the first 2 weeks post-op? I will be staying with my mom, and so I will have help with meal prep-I can completely stay out of the kitchen, but I was just curious. Thanks for any info and support. Dana
Topic: RE: Help, I am gaining weight!!!
I am pre op.. and I am not the one to give advise... but I wanted to know if you have recently had an adjustment.. isnt that the best part of our tool? Call me ignorant.. but wouldnt this help? Good luck with the weight.. I am sure you will do fine!
Vicki in Ca
Topic: RE: Side Effects From Weight Loss
Hi Lia,
I was always irregular before my VBG and now I am regular for the most part, so it stands to reason that WLS can mess with your cycle. Just check with your doc to make sure everything is ok. If you are sexually active make sure you are taking precautions too because weightloss make some people really fertile. I can't tell u how manypeople i know who have gotten pregnant right after WLS.
Hugs,
Sara
356/258/175
Topic: RE: I"M SOOOOO CONFUSED HELP
Hi Tanya,
It sounds like you had the lap band, but there are so many versions of each surgery that I would just ask your surgeon what exactly happened for you.
Hugs,
Sara
356/258/175
Topic: RE: Side Effects From Weight Loss
Hello,
Yes, not having a normal period is a side effect. All the things you listed are normal after ANY surgery.. not just WLS. If you feel that you are being taken over by them, then you should see you doctor. Remember you are starving your body. And although you are doing it in a controled way you are still starving, dizziness, fatigue, irritablility and headaches are all things you will feel for awhile do to what you are doing to your body. You are doing really well, focus on that.
Heather
294/230/151
Topic: RE: I"M SOOOOO CONFUSED HELP
Did your surgeon Change the shape of your stomach? If no, then you did not have VBG. Call you doctor to find out what you had. It sounds like you had the banding done.
Heather
Topic: Side Effects From Weight Loss
I know the hair loss thing is normal, but I have stopped having periods. Had one right after surgery and haven't had another since. It's been 3 months. Anyone else have this problem(or blessing, lol)?...Also having dizziness, fatigue, irritability, headaches, etc....
Don't get me wrong, I love the weight loss.....55 lbs down in 14 weeks
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