Dollface-1981’s Posts
I finally got my tattoo! I have thought about what tattoo I would get when I lost 100 pounds since before I even had my Gastric Bypass... and I really wasn't sure for a long time if it would even happen! Its been a long road getting here and even though I'm not quite done yet.. I am so proud of my WLS tattoo. It was worth every minute of the pain (and yes it was painful!) I am covered in tattoos... and even though it may not look like it... I hate getting tattooed!
Here I am ready to start...
Getting the outline done... Its been a long time since I have had a large tattoo done and the outline hurt really bad for the first few minutes... but thankfully I get used to it pretty fast!!!
And here it is :) My take on the famous Rosie the Riveter WWII icon. Ive always liked her and Im thankful that Jason (my co worker who did my tattoo for me) was able to make her into the old school type of tattoo that I love! Clean lines and bright colours.. I couldn't be happier with her! Shes been a long time coming!
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but the one they did inside my bellybutton is sooooo sore! It hurts to wear pants and when I lay down there is a huge hard lump behind it. Im probably over reacting ... but google answers scared the crap out of me lol
A few days ago I finally had to go #2.. after not going for almost 6 days.... it was painful and I strained ALOT to get it out... Im worried maybe Ive caused a hernia...
any thoughts or anyone else experience this kind of pain before???
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I got my hair cut today! When I was younger I lives having short hair. I always felt like there was so many ways to style it. Then when I started gaining weight I started to grow my hair out. It made me feel more comfortable and safe to have long hair to hide behind and camouflage my du-lap!!!
Since having my Gastric Bypass I've noticed that every time I would go for a haircut it would get shorter and shorter... And then today I went all out and just chopped it all off!
I didn't know if I liked it at first... Its soo different but I do. I love it! It's hard to explain... I know it's just hair but if felt so liberating. I have no reason to hide anymore! I can't wait to show it off at work tomorrow!
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YOU LOOK AMAZING!!! I absolutely love your hair.. and I cant believe how different you look!!!!
GOOD JOB CHICKY!!!!!!!!
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I know that everyone heals differently but any feedback would be appreciated!
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First... Friendships. Most of my friends have been nothing but supportive and nice (although I'm sure they may get sick of me talking about it and who knows what they say when I'm not around lol) I do try not to talk about it too much with certain people because i don't want them to feel uncomfortable but it is hard when its such a huge part of my life and im so excited about it! I know for myself that some of my friendships have dwindled over the past few months. I do understand that friendships can change after WLS especially if those friendships revolve around food. I have seen that there can be some jealousy when someone loses a lot of weight.. Others can feel left behind. I know this because i have been on both sides of it. I feel that if you do lose friends through this process, maybe some of those friendships would've ended anyway. Not just because of weight loss. And then there are the people who I hardly ever used to talk to who are super friendly to me now... Part of me want to ask them why they all of a sudden have such an interest in me when a year ago they wouldn't have even given me the time of day. Then there are the friends who say things.. Intentionally or not... That hurt. Asking why I just didn't go to the gym more or eat less. Why I was taking the easy way out when there are others that they know who lost 100 pounds on Jenny Craig etc. Those people don't understand that obesity is a disease. I'm not just lazy and I didn't just eat junk food all day everyday. Yes I made poor choices but there was so much more to it. And if you think the having Gastric Bypass is the easy way out, you are VERY mistaken! Last but not least there are the friends that I have made BECAUSE of WLS. Some that I have had the privilege to meet in person and some that I only know online but I consider them part of my family. I am so lucky to have such a wonderful support system. I cherish each and everyone of my friends!
As for family... For the most part my family has been very supportive. I know when my sister lost all of her weight I was VERY jealous of her. I thought she was changing and leaving me behind we didn't have things in common anymore and i resented her. It wasn't until I myself was losing the weight that i finally understood what she went through. I have had weight issues with some family members my whole life and I know that there are some that didn't believe that I could do it or thought I would fail or think that i will regain it all back. I am only 7 months out but I intend to prove them wrong. Family is family no matter what and I believe I have become a lot closer with mine through this.
Now when it comes to sexual relationships, My husband and I were together for almost 3 years before I had surgery. We got married when my weight was at my highest. I know he loves me no matter what I look like. I also know that he loves the fact that I have more "stamina" now lol Even though I am still very self conscience about my skin and I think he is too. I feel almost more self conscience now then when i was bigger. At least then I filled out my skin and had big breasts. Now that I am getting smaller I have sooo much skin. It's gross. I hide it with spanx and padded bras but when it's just my husband and I at home... It's not that easy. I constantly feel that I am unattractive. It's a hard transition full of emotions and stress. And I know how hard its been for him too.. Watching me get sick and going to the doctors with me. Feeling guilty for eating things in front of me when he shouldn't because he didn't choose this, I did. I have seen and heard of many relationships ending after WLS. I believe that if you didn't have a strong relationship before.. Having surgery will not fix it. I am VERY thankful to have such a supportive husband!
Only keep those in your life that want to be there. The rest aren't worth your time!
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I was just wondering for people who have dealt with it, what were your symptoms?
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December was a really trying month for me. My whole family ended up getting that horrible flu that was going around. My daughter had pneumonia, my husband ended up with a chest infection and I had the stomach flu and a wicked cough. I got to the point where I couldn't eat because I was throwing up so much, and then when I got to the point that I could eat, nothing would stay down because I had gone so long without food.
The doctor ended up putting me back on liquids for about a week, and that is what ended up pushing me over my 100 pound loss. So it wasn't necessarily a bad thing!
Unfortunately, not being able to go to the gym for almost two weeks was. I tried a few times to go back early but I would get half way through my work out and have a coughing fit! Then they were closed way to much over Christmas and New Years in my opinion.
I really tried to stay away from Christmas goodies, but I may have had a nibble here and there... and I may have paid for it... here and there. Was it worth it... No. But it was Christmas! And boy am I ever glad it is over!
Now I'm so happy to be back into my routine, back to the gym 5 days a week, back taking my vitamins everyday (thankfully I switched to vitamins that I can swallow because the chewable ones were just awful and I admittedly skipped more than I took lately.)
That is what I take in a week... A lot less then when I was having to take the chewables!!!!!
Ive only lost about 8 pounds in the last month... my weight loss had slowed.. as I knew it would.. but I really think I would have lost more if I had been able to be consistent at the gym and if it wasn't for those darn Christmas goodies!
My new years resolution was to have more self discipline. I'm trying so hard.. but its not always so easy... my gastric bypass is just a tool... I still have to use it right!
Here I am today... a third of who I was 7 months ago!!!!
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I am 7 months out and I have no problems swallowing tylonol. I was told a pre natel vitamin might be good for us? maybe if i cut it in two?
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