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Has anyone's PCOS symptoms improved after getting surgery ? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi all! I'm about 8 1/2 months out and down at least 180 pounds since my all time high and over 150 since surgery. Doing well for the most part. But a recent knee surgery has me sidelined. Went to Bariatric Doc today and am low on B12 and was chastised about not enough protein! So time to get on the Protein wagon big time. I restocked on essentials today and recommitting to 80 grams per day and a muscle building program. Doc says I am losing too much muscle. Anyway, here are the pics. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi everyone! I've been lurking for awhile and decided to start contributing! I'm currently 19 days post op and doing pretty well! I've had a few days of "what the hell did I do?" but I'm keeping my eye on the prize! I've had very little issues, I can eat and drink with no problems and my Sleeve has tolerated different foods well! I started at 301 in July, was 271 on the morning of surgery and was 256 today so slowly losing! I start soft solids this Friday on my meal plan, I need help with that though, what are some meal ideas? My local group said it was anything you can cut with a fork but that's pretty broad!! Thanks!

I'm almost loosing 35 KG till now It's been 10 days I'm still same weight going up and down 1 kg I can eat anything now but with limit My BMI is 30 now I use to be44 I added pictures before and after Now I am leaving healthy Routine , I'm happy with my new life I believe I can eat anything sometimes without being afraid of I will gain weight Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Can you tolerate Cereal? If so, what cereals do you eat? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am a 57 yo f with chronic back pain, knee issues and fibromyalgia. I have had a total of 11 surgical procedures since I was 30 and on pain Meds everyday....I am scheduled for 1/30 & am very excited! I started this process 8/12/16 @ 230lbs ----I have lost 30 lbs since - I have 60 more to go ! Already my sleep apnea is better , diabetes which was around the corner for me is now hopefully in my rear view mirror! Since August, when I started with just walking , I worked up to 2 miles a day , I now go to the gym 3-4 x per week I hope to eventually discontinue pain meds or at the very least diminish dosage! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm here too say guys don't give up waited 6 months for my date and work hard to prove I could beat it lost 80 lbs before surgery two weeks out 25 more hang in there it's worth every day of pain Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Pre surgery weight 360 Day of Surgery 367 I had my surgery on the 17th of November 2016 with uncontrolled Diabetes taking piLs and insolent. Today on my 60 day post op I am down 60lb went from a size 54 waist to a size 44 waist and a 6X shirt to a 3X shirt. GOD is good! Sent from my 9006W using the BariatricPal App

I haven't really been on this forum for a while, mostly due to lack of motivation because of a stall. A VERY LONG STALL. But my body is finally starting to lose again after 6 months. Yay!! I'm just wondering if you guys the ones that are more than a year out can show me your pics? I'd really love to see how all of you are doing?!?!?!? I'll start: Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I did not realized i was living my life in bondage. My body was/is my cage. My fat is a leash. Once i started losing my little walks are like freedom. My body screams get up move dance it craves it my mind say no remember walking hurts dancing causes pain. I fight my sub conscious everyday and each time its a sweet surprise I can move i can walk. I never knew how much i missed it. Mentally i wait for the pain and i approch each movement timidly. But the pain never comes so i do more but my leash hold me back still i realize im not ready my journey is still not complete but i reached a new level. So tomorrow i will fight to walk again enjoy the surprise of no pain again an…

I began my gastric bypass 22 I'm very excited to start this adventure but nerves also. Could use any support possible Sent from my SM-N920R4 using the BariatricPal App

So, my PCP suggested I see the surgeon. I am 225lbs 5'4. I have high blood pressure that I just can not seem to get under control with the medication. The medication makes me feel awful and I am on 3 different pills. My mother passed away from complications due to HTN at age 45 and the closer I get to 45 (I am 39), the more anxiety I have. Well, I saw the surgeon yesterday and he said I can start the process! I spoke with the Financial/Insurance person. She says I meet the criteria set by my insurance company (Aetna-Innovation Health). She said that it is a fairly simple process for my insurance company. I have to have a psych eval due to me taking Zoloft for anxiety (I a…

Just hit 101lbs at 9months post op and feeling darn good about it. Doctors say i'll only lose 30% from surgery and that will be 105lbs so I have gone back to weight watchers to lose another 50lbs to bring me down to onederland. Has anyone else have to go back to old diets to make it work?? Also, im scared im stretching my stomach. I can eat quite a bit now. Looking for people feeling and experiencing the same thing Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Haven't been on this app since a few weeks after my surgery (4/19/16)! I am officially 100 lbs lighter and off all meds... Forever thankful I had the courage to take care of myself! Take care and let's make 2017 ours! To better health!

of course some shredded cheese and sour cream! Paul12677

I'm one week post op and I'm tired of eating popsicles, broth and Water. I can no longer tolerate Jello because I get that "stuck" feeling. Any suggestions? I'm stuck on the liquid diet for another week I need something with flavor and substance Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm a little more than 16 months out. My surgery was in July 2015. I was converting from lap band to gastric bypass. Best thing I ever did. I have PCOS with insulin resistance that lap band would never cure. My last update was at one year. I've made a little progress since then so I thought I would share. On the day of surgery, I weighed 275. At one year, I weighed 188. Today I weigh 174. I met with a plastic surgeon last summer who specializes with dramatic weight loss, but my insurance won't cover the lower body lift. At this point, I'm about to switch insurance anyway after switching jobs, so I'll try again in a few months. Ideally, I'd like to get to 150, howev…

Would love to know if there are any JW on here and if your surg is supportive of no blood.

I'm just here to give an advice to who just got the surgery , or is about to get sleeved . We have way too much gas after surgery , and I believe a month after I was sleeved I started using a wrap band and gave a good relief . Good luck , I just wanna it to let anyone who had the surgery know about this . Having these much gas after surgery , can be very painful . And this really helped me ! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

My surgery date was Friday the 13th. It was schedule for 11 am but I was to check in to prep for 9:15. My surgeon finished his previous procedure early so I was next in line. I was hooked up with an IV then I met with my anesthesiologist ,my doctor and his team. At this time I said. My "see you laters" to my mother and grandfather. The anesthesia was then pushed thru to my iv and I was out. My mom said the surgury was very short to her. I remember waking up out of surgery in pain and discomfort,the nurse then pushed Morphin through my Iv and that calmed the pain down. I was then transported to my room where the nurses and pct was very sweet and helpful. Ice chips was giv…

Hi! I'm just beginning my journey with the gastric sleeve. I had my first consultation with the surgeon on December 16th 2016 followed by my dietician, fitness eval, and psych eval a week later. Now I'm waiting on my upper endoscopy Thursday. My insurance keeps changing their requirements so I'm nervous to see how long my wait will be before approval. The waiting makes me incredibly anxious!! Also, while I've done most of my research and have my mind set on VSG, the longer I wait the more I keep debating that decision and wondering should I get the bypass. How did you decide? First surgeon consult: 260 BTMOMOF3

HW 322 Pre-op weight 296 Post surgery weight to date 288 Last year this time I had pneumonia. Then in February I was hospitalized for it. I was diagnosed as type two diabetes. I have hypertension and high blood pressure. I hated my weight so it was then I decided to go after Bariatric surgery. I had done three years of research. I talked to people who had it done. In June of 2016, I began the 6 month process to do it. I'm was sad it couldn't be done quicker but now I'm glad I went through it. I began therapy for my food issues. I'm so glad I did. I'm learning I cope with stress and life by eating it. I learned I was obsessed with food. On January 9, 2017, I ha…

Hi everyone! First time I ever write in a forum, so thanks if you are reading this I am very excited that my surgery is scheduled for February 21st. I started the process 6 months ago, and the feeling of freedom, nervousness, joy and anxiety has been pretty overwhelming. Since august 2016, I managed to put on an extra 30 pounds. I now need to prove that I'm ready for a change and start losing some of this weight. I can't wait to change my life and truly start living a healthier life that will help me achieve my weight goals. With this being said, the surgery has not been absolutely confirmed, so the anxiety is driving me crazy! Thanks to my nutritionist advice, I'm mana…

This is my first day after surgery. The swallow test went well. My stomach still fell queezy, but I feel great. Just walked the hospital floor twice. Balance is good. Ready for the rest of this Weight loss journey. Tie Hill Samsung S6+

Hey everyone im sasha. Sooooo im starting the whole process in getting sleeved this year..the surgery center here in vegas called already and i have to take a free seminar to ask questions and what not and that's the 28th of this month..im just excited to be starting this new life changing journey. I love reading everyone stories and im glad i found a support group and hope to interact with as much people as possible.. mzSassii

Hi, I just got my sleeve done on 01/03. I was able to lose 11 pounds on my pre op diet and have since lost an additional 13 pounds since the 3rd. I live in Hawaii on the island of Oahu and looking to see if anyone else on here is in Hawaii and to get some advice. I will transition to puréed foods on Monday but am going crazy on the lack of full liquid options! I've been getting in my required liquids and Protein in since transitioning to a full liquid diet (1 week ago). Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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I want to journal my story, and if I can help anyone along the way I am glad. I am at the end of pre-op day 5 liquids. My dr requires all liquids; 3 shakes with 3 extras the choice of Jello or broth or SF popsicle. I have been doing two premier Protein shakes and the dinner shake is almond milk with MuscleTech % whey chocolate powder. Grinded with some ice I feel like it's a chocolate milk shake for dinner. Snack 1 is broth, snack 2 is jello, snack 3 is a popsicle. Lots of tea, Water and 1 cup of am coffee. I kept the caffeine for the morning to function and asked my NUT. She explained I may have headaches after surgery with it and that I'm ok. Day 1 I felt like…

Hi! I've been blogging my journey, but have had a lot of struggles making myself post new entries because of some backlash. The writing process helps me to stay honest with myself. I'd love some feedback from people who know the struggles and rewards. I'd appreciate your opinions! http://www.butyouhavesuchaprettyface.com/ You are working hard for this new life...get out there and enjoy every minute!

My name is Jennifer, I am 36, and I have 3 kids. It was so difficult to do things with my kids and I would struggle just trying to go on bike rides with them. I felt ashamed and ashamed for my kids. I couldn't even walk up stairs without taking a break halfway up. I couldn't stand for too long and had to sit down. I would breathe heavy. Oh and because I'm so short, I had to put my seat so close to my steering wheel in my car and my belly would hit it all the time, that was embarrassing. I wanted to show my kids that being healthy was important. I made my life changing decision February of this year. I had my laparoscopic Gastric Bypass surgery April 19th 2016 and it…

Well you guys it was OK while it lasted. I had posts on my surgery in Mexico completely disappear from here. I can only assume that because it didn't support this site that it was removed. This truly upset me. I'm also on Obesity Help but I don't care for the format. After today's incident, I'm done here.

3rd day finished and not one cheat at all. I'm ok with no real hard struggles so far. Hoping I can stay this strong for the remainder of the 2 weeks.

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Hi I am 9 months post op vsg! 104 lbs down! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

As of this post, I've lost 50 pounds! 25 of that was pre-surgery, and 25 is since surgery on Nov 14. Last night I went to a really fancy party in a really fancy dress. Other people say they see the loss, but for me, I really don't -- but I do feel it. I can walk so much more now. I don't get tired. And I'm definitely eating a ton less. I think I'll need to lose another 50 before I can actually recognize any change...we'll see!

I weighed 370 when i went in for surgery its been only one month and im at 305 haven't reached my goal but it keeps motivating me Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Im 22 i went in weighing 370 now im at 305 haven't reached my goal but im seeing progress really fast i go to the gym monday thru sunday for 2 hours everyday i recovered really fast after surgery most important is walking after surgery for 30 mins even if you feel pain and drink your Protein shake and your Multivitamins more progress to come ill keep yall posted about my progress hopefully it can motivate people Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Just missed one month. This is my weight loss evolution ❤️ Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was sleeved on the 21st Dec 2016, on the 23rd I was vomiting and in pain, the surgeon had cut my spleen and I had lost 4.7 litres of blood. More surgery and spleen removed. My problem is I don't know what is sleeve symptoms and what are splenectomy. It has been 3 weeks. I am always tired, hardly eat and break out in sweats. How are/were others after 3 weeks? Not sure how I am supposed to be feeling. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello All!! I am scheduled for August 1! CW: 208, 5'3". Anyone else on that same date? I would like to have a group of people to discuss everything with!! Thanks in advance! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Ok I had my sleeve done in May 2014 still doing good but definitely notice that I can eat more now does anyone have any suggestions that I can get back on track I've lost 110 pounds need to loose 35 more but just been on a yoyo for about 6 months just up and down

Today makes the third day on the liquid diet I only have 4 more days left. My surgery is Monday January 16th 2017! Yay I'm excited, anxious, nervous and a bag of mixed emotions tonight. I don't think I've ever felt more hungry my life especially as my mom was cooking dinner today homemade pot roast with potatoes and carrots and here I had to drink Clear Liquids popsicles, Protein shakes, & Water I'm not even sure that I'm getting the 800 recommended calories in a day I am keeping track of my protein but I think I'm on the lower side of 500 calories that's why I've lost 4 pounds in 3 days I'm sure. I am a mixed emotions also because my best friend feels that he needs…

My name is Inger, and I life in the Netherlands and I'm 47 tears old. I had my Gastric bypass in may 2014. I lost 120 lbs so far. I felt great untill february of this year. I'm in constant pain, I can't work at the moment and keep losing weight wich I don't want anymore because I'm not overweight anymore. The doctors don't know what's wrong with me and I'm looking for answers. I can't eat if I don't take morphin to reduce the pain. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Had my surgery on the 12-12-16 and I'm down 34.6 pounds, got back in the gym Tuesday and wow, it felt like death, I never thought it would take so much out of me and make me feel so weak after working out. My starting weight was 447, surgery weight was 438 and right now I'm at 412 and some change. I feel great and able to eat 3 oz of food so far, I'm working on being able to get in a gallon of Water. It's been a smooth journey so far to be honest. I'm grateful for being able to do this for myself and give myself another chance and enjoy life. If anyone has any advice on the right Vitamins to take please let me know. I love working out and love lifting weights. Sent fr…

To all the 100lb losers or more I am just curious to how your weight loss daily regimen was at the beginning of your journey till now. I know I see alot of people working out 5 to 6 times a week. Did everyone start working out that much or as the weight came off were you able to add more work out days to your week, also the diet. How strict were you guys at the beginning of your journey (since surgery day). I am struggling with my diet, I still crave all the bad food, I have a hard time eating it but I still crave it creating me to be discouraged because I do buy it and take a bite or two(something I am still working on). I am hoping this is something I will eventual…

#Raw reality. So so soooooo proud of me! 8 days shy for my 10th Month Surgeryversary . From a size 20 to a 12, 40DD to 34C, from a 3X to a Large (fitting big a bit), from 289.7LBS starting weight to 258LBS on my surgery date... 160LBS today. I have tons of excess skin! Since I'm almost at my goal weight I am waiting to hit that 140LBS to start my workout routine so far I got to do 20 crunches to start on my belly and got to do 10 push-ups... I'll be honest... that's the most I EVER go to do it without struggling or hurting. This guys, is amazing to me because I am pushing myself to do what I have to do. I was smiling the whole time while I was doing my crunches . #Bari…

One month surgiversary, and I am unofficially in onederland!! I have been eating great on the puree/soft stage, now I get to introduce some cooked veggies, and solid food. This should be interesting.

Gaaahhhhhh! Someone just pinch me! This is tooooo toooooo good to be true! Oh wait... I did this! Yes, I did this! You know why? Because I wanted better health, I want to be there for my children in the long run. I want to be able to do things that I've never got to do in my life due to me being obese. As simple as a ride on an amusement park... can't wait for summer now lol but anyways... keep your head up! Follow the guidelines. Dedicate time to YOU! I am down 137.5LBS. I use my TOOL the CORRECT way. I knew what I was signing myself up for. I'm not going to say I haven't had slip ups, because I have! It's just when you see that it is not good for you, no matter if it w…

Here goes nothing, I'm at my very first doctors appointment about to begin the biggest journey of my life! I'm nervous, excited and anxious. Fingers crossed that I get good news! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App