Plantobehealthy LINDA & Julia

Hey Linda....I am sorry I was being a schlub and forgot you on the mornng post....I am concerned about all the pain that you are in and I hope that maybe you might reconsider going to the doctor again and telling them that you are still in pain. I am not trying to alarm you, but it is so weird that you're still hurting like this.

So consider and know you are in my thoughts...oh and your wl so far...outstanding!  

Julia...don't you fret about your wl and do not compare yourself either to others wl. I am telling you if you do what your doctor says and stay true to what is expected of you after wls, the weight will come off.

I got into the habit of comparing myself early out with others and I was super disappointed all the time. I was a slow loser and I was very true to what I was supposed to do. I did not cheat, or eat anything I was not supposed to...NOTHING....I just lost slow. Heck I have lost fast it seems like this past year than I ever did during my wl honeymoon period...no not really, but the point is....I lost it!

Just don't get into the cycle...you are unique to yourself and treat yourself that one gf!  

Thanks for the pep talk, Janine!

I'm worried about Linda, too.

Honestly Julia...pep talk okay maybe, but I just know how it feels and I just want you to know that you are doing all you can do....that is the main thing. If you try and take the approach that Rome was not built in a day and you did not gain your weight in a day....you will realize that it takes time to get it off.

Like here is me Julia...I get rolled into the OR thinking when I wake up I am going to be 100 pounds lighter and was I sorely disappointed that I was not. I thought...OMG how could I go into the operation and I have nothing to show for it except for a drain, boo boo holes and that was about it aside from having a screaming headache...know what I mean?

I guess it is that instant gratification we all get prior to wls feeding our faces kind of mentality.

WLS is a super lot of work...and girl you really went through the ringer....but it is onwards and upwards for you and a year from now and even a month from now you are going to chuckle when you think about how you were today!

Have a great day!  

Hi Janine.  Thank you.  I went to the Dr. last Monday and saw the PA.  She told me that the nerves that are usually paralyzed after surgery have regenerated sooner than most people.  That is why I am experiencing the pain.  She checked for a hernia (negative)and told me to remember that I had a major surgery and that is why they say some people can take up to 6 weeks off from work. .  I didn't want to hear that anything was wrong thats for sure, but I also felt like a big ol baby for  complaining just to find out that what I am feeling is normal.  She said since I am having the pain more with movement vs constant that she feels it is more muscular. She said it should feel better withing the next 3 weeks.  3 WEEKS  

yesterday  I only had a couple of "ouch" moments, but today it's been really bad again. I know it will get better, I am just impatient and want to feel better right now.  I go back to see the surgeon on the 3rd.  Hopefully the pain will be gone by then. 

Thanks for the support.  It really means a lot to me.

Linda

I know patiences is not one of my forte's either Linda. Hang in there too...it really does get better!!!