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Topic: RE: ANYONELSE HAVING PLUMBING PROBLEMS
Dear Chrissy,
Constipation has been my one side effect of surgery. I take 5 or 6 stool softeners every day and still don't get the same "empty" feeling I used to pre-surgery. And it is even worse during PMS weeks!
From what I understand, the cause is mainly a high protein diet and low fiber/roughage.
I would love an easy answer, but if this is the worst thing I have to deal with, I am happy. But I do now understand why it is such a hot topic for the elderly.
Sally
Topic: RE: A year ago today
dawn, don't be so hard on yourself, you have done great, you've lost alot of weight, i havn't lost 120lbs, at first , i was upset, but we both have lost alot of weight, that is all that matters, im exercising more, its so easy to slip back to the old way,, don't fall into that rut,, your friend, rhonda 298/182/140?
Topic: RE: ANYONELSE HAVING PLUMBING PROBLEMS
Yep, constipation never was a problem before WLS but since WLS it's been lurking around more than I would like! I've started using 1 tsp of ground flaxseed in my yogurt or cereal or protein drink at least 2 or 3 times a week..... it's helped tremendously!
Topic: RE: Getting ready for our first birthday!
Happy wishes to all!!!
Tomorrow is my surgery anniversary.
I feel better than I have in years
I have lost about 150 pounds, with more to go.
I will see my doctor for the annual follow up next week.
Thank you all for being here.
Take care!!!!!
Joyce
Topic: soon a year out!!!!!
ok, i dont post much anymore, my anniversary date is 11/16/06, down 116lbs , from
5x shirt (scrub shirt) down to xlarge shirt, size 26pants down to 12pants, yes , im excited, scared now that i can eat more, i don't want to get back to old habits, exercise i know is important for health, and weight lost, or weight maintaining , forcing myself to workout on the treadmill, i did today 3 miles, and im proud,, i walk while oprah is on, that is my rule, hopefully i will get up to more miles, and that is at 3.4miles hr,, i have short legs, im 5'2 and thats fast walking,,, congrads to all on their anniversary, im so thankful the surgery is available, and im not overweight like i was and others also,, even though i had to pay for this surgery myself, im glad i could have it done, and had no complications,,, thank you God!!!!!
Rhonda S. 298/182/140?
Topic: ANYONELSE HAVING PLUMBING PROBLEMS
Hey everyone,
1 year toamarrow and wow look how far we have come. I am down only 98 lbs but I will keep trying I havent lost anything in the last month so I am a little scared. Anyway with the plumbing problem I went to the doctors to weight in and sawl I had gained 6 lbs wow what happened well I said am I prego cause my belly is all swelled nope they said they did a xray and here I need to get some stuff out. Now in that I mean I go every other day but not as well as I did before, before it was like 2 minutes and done now I set there and wait forever for it to get over with . So they gave me stuff to drink I did it twice and nothing then o took my sister advice for smooth move tea and the next day I went twice. Butttt!!!! I am still bloated and haveing an aweful time with water retention I am on lasix and all my blood work came back ok so is anyone else ever had this happen and is there anymore I can do. My doc says keep going with the tea till I am cleaned out. Ok no problem but why did this happen any help would be great.
Hugs and kisses to all chrissy
Topic: RE: Post your success!
oops, made a mistake on my post.
My day of surgery weight was 262.
Current weight 155
Pounds to goal: I think I am at goal. I like being here.
Topic: RE: Post your success!
Day of surgery weight...257.5
Today...157
Lbs from goal (or are you at goal?)...7 (or 17 to MY goal)
Top size pre-op...2 or 3x
Today...L possibly XL or M (haven't bought much)
Bottom size pre-op...24
Today...12 could probably fit size 10 (need to go shopping!!)
Biggest positive change other than weight/size...I feel so much better. Able to move better and feel so comfortable in clothes now. They actually fit and are not tight
Biggest not so positive change other than weight/size...afraid to buy new clothes because they won't fit for long so now I seem to wear the same 3 or 4 outfits.
Best WOW to date...way too many to list !!!!
Topic: RE: Post your success!
Day of surgery weight..........341
Todays weight....................216 for a loss of 125 pounds
I had my surgery Nov. 4, 2005
I really don't have a pound goal....I am using sizes...after plastics for abdomen and arms...I will be in a size 10 pants and a large top.....just where I want to be. I weigh heavy .....so.....that is why I don't have a pound goal...I would be too thin for my age of 61...don't want wrinkles...lol lol lol....so far...none have appeared.
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