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I was sleeved on 3/23 so I'm on soft foods now. This morning I ate a yogurt but I still felt hunger pains. Shouldn't I be full after eating that? I'm also very tired all the time absolutely no energy at all. This has to get better! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Been going to classes 2 more to go trying have surgery in June. But been trying to lose before the end of classes Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

my first stall was when i was 215 now im stalling again at 209 come on give me a break...but everyone say embrace them...so imma embrace the 2nd stall[emoji31] [emoji31] [emoji22] [emoji22] [emoji30] [emoji30]

I have 3lbs I can't get rid of for nothing. I've been going to the gym, cutting back and theses 3lbs will not leave my scale alone[emoji26][emoji22]help any suggestions how I can make these disappear? I've been in the 30's for the pass month so ready to see the 20's but my scale just want get out this range.

my first stall was when i was 215 now im stalling again at 209 come on give me a break...but everyone say embrace them...so imma embrace the 2nd stall[emoji31] [emoji31] [emoji22] [emoji22] [emoji30] [emoji30]

Hi everyone I am 5.3ft and weigh 14.5 , BMI 36. I suffer with osteoporosis in my spine, sciatica in my legs and asthma. I have been told by my doctor that he believes I have ultra sensitive airways. There fore I am forever catching one thing or other and end up taking steroids which battles with my weight fluctuation. This I believe puts pressure on my back and legs. I am suffering from depression at the moment as this is a constant battle with my weight. I never want to leave the house as I don't have clothes to fit or feel good about myself ????. But I am afraid of the risks of surgery and the drastic change in my lifestyle but would love to be able to we…

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I can't believe it, I received my approval letter from the insurance company...... after months of waiting, reading, and watching videos of others this is going to happen. Feeling excited but nervous.

I am in the beginning of my new life journey. I have attended a seminar and am waiting for both my psych and surgeon appointments. Since I have decided to do this, I feel like my weight and appearance are getting worse and don't know how my view of myself changed so drastically in a matter of a month. I am just so ready for the change! On top of that, I have a great friend who I have been friends with for 15 years. She is "my person". She is also overweight however has no desire for surgical options. I completely understand that and know that it is a very personal decision. Unfortunately, I feel guilty because she is sad that I am going to be changing. She keeps asking …

Hello my name is deanna and my surgery date for getting sleeved in April 4th 2016 I am both nervous and excited and I start my pre op diet tomorrow so I am very worried about that long week, I am having my surgery at St Vincent East in Birmingham I haven't found a support group that is close enough for me to go to since I live in Haleyville if anyone here knows of one I would love the info please, also I would like to find someone near me who is going through the same thing maybe we could exchange kik or numbers to be weight loss buddies. Sent from my Z812 using the BariatricPal App

I'm a 34 yr old female Starting weight 260 Pre op weight 247 Looking for someone to go through the journey with at the same point in their healing as me - and to motivate each other as accountability partners Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

How much exercise were you able to do around week 2. Yesterday was 12 days post op and I hit the track to try to do 2-3 miles of walking. After 1 1/2 miles I couldn't walk anymore. My leg muscles hurt so bad!! Prior to surgery I could do 2 miles and now it just feels so tiring. Felt so bad that I couldn't push myself to at least the 2 mile mark. How did you do 2 weeks in? "In the end we only regret the chances that we didn't take."

Hello all! I am soooo excited, will have surgery next Monday, April 11, here in Houston. Summary: 5'2" 54 amazing years "old" (!) HW - 249lb CW - 247lb Happily married for the last 25 years, and two beloved single sons Cancer survivor (breast, 2010) Dieting for the most part of my life (and relapsing every single time shortly after...) I was born in Brazil, from an Italian family. A work opportunity brought me and my boys (three, including hubby :-) to this country that I very quickly learned to call MY country.... And now, we are a proud American family! Long story short....... Surgery is scheduled to next Monday, April 11th. I am not following any diet at this…

I haven't been to my local bariatric office for two years, but decided to tuck my tail and go back considering I've gained 30 lbs since I was there last. The nurse took the saline out of my band to make sure I had all 3 cc in my band that we had when I last saw her and she was only able to get 1 1/2 cc, then she had me stand to see if it was positional....she only got two total. SMH. She's trying to figure out if my band is leaking or if she miscalculated last time I was there. I really hope that she didn't take proper notes, I'll be devastated if my band is broken.

Hello All, I am looking for insight about gastric sleeve after having a lapband. I had my lapband surgery in March 2008 and lost 95 pounds over a two year period of time. My lapband began to fail in 2012, meaning fills did make me feel full and there were side effects of having fill that was too tight that impacted the digestion of food. After gaining 85 pounds back and after years of after struggling with weight maintenance, fills and “unfills”, I chose to have the band removed in Dec. 2015 thinking that I would be able to maintain on my own. WRONG ANSWER! Simply stated, I thought that if my BP, cholesterol, and glucose level were in a normal range, then maybe God i…

Wouldn't you know it? I have been steadily losing for about two months (I had lap band revised to RNY in July) and I plateaued at 200.0 last week!! Now I'm bouncing between 201-202. Sigh. I know I'm not supposed to weigh myself every day, but I was really looking forward to 199. I'm down 74 right now. I've got 41 more to reach my goal of 160. Alright, pity party over. Thanks for listening.

I'm Taylor. I'm new here. I'll quickly hit the highlights: - 24 - 5'11 - Kansas City born & raised (Go Royals!) - Dog mom to Cori & Mason - Older sister to Drew & Kadin - Boy band enthusiast (Not even a little sorry about it) - Wanderlust - Sleeved 3/3/16 @ KC Bariatric with Dr. Stan Hoehn - HW: 324, SW: 309, CW: 285 food addiction is a really real thing, ya'll & I am certainly an addict. There was no other option for me but to have weight loss surgery. I am a strong woman in many aspects of my life, but not this one. Food was my comfort, my relationships, my worth. I knew I needed my options taken away in order to find success. …

Hi! I had my gastric sleeve done on Tuesday and today was tough! I've been craving solid foods and I feel hungry. I thought that the removal of the hunger hormone (gherlin) was suppose to end that feeling of hunger or craving. I also had a hiatal hernia that got fixed while having the sleeve done. I guess I feel confused and a bit worried that I'm not going to lose weight or stretch my stomach out because I'm feeling hungry. My doctor told me to drink a liter of liquids to avoid dehydration, but it's been difficult to drink that much because I feel restriction. I had the lap band done back in 2010 and had it removed in 2015 because it was a complete nightmare and did no…

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I just had VSG Monday, March 28 I had my surgery in Nashville, TN at Vanderbilt I've already loss 15 lbs is this normal to lose the weight this fast? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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My surgery is scheduled for April 14. I felt great leading up to this. But as soon as so got the date, I started having doubts. I've heard from many people that I'm not heavy enough for surgery. But my stats would disagree 5'9 270. But I also weight train. Even my cardiologist asked if I was completely sure that I wanted to do this, because of my general muscle tone. I carry most of my weight in my massive mid section. I'm all belly. Have any guys in my forum been at my weight and height range and had the surgery. I also have HBP, and sleep apnea. Over the years my weight has shot up to 300, and got as low as 225. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So I am 14 days post op. I have been able to eat anything and it does not bother my stomach at all. I feel like I can eat more then I should. Still a small amount but more than I think I should. I'm still only getting maybe 500 calories a day maybe more depending on the day. Can anyone tell me their story about feeling as if they can eat more then or basically whatever I want. Within reason don't get me wrong. I puree things and I can drink pretty fast. Ughh Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Hi! My name is Michele, and I am starting my two-week pre-op diet in the morning. This will include 3 shakes each day, two Protein bars or meat sticks and sugar free drinks. My surgery is scheduled for April 19. I'm nervous and excited all at the same time. I can't believe it's time already! Is anyone else in this phase and scheduled for around the same time? Sent from my XT1565 using the BariatricPal App

I'm so sick of puréed foods! I have been super creative because I love to cook but..... I just want to stick a fork in my meat and really chew. I'm having one of those days, I'm sure this rainy NYC weather isn't helping. "In the end we only regret the chances that we didn't take."

I'm so sick of puréed foods! I have been super creative because I love to cook but..... I just want to stick a fork in my meat and really chew. I'm having one of those days, I'm sure this rainy NYC weather isn't helping. "In the end we only regret the chances that we didn't take."

Hey guys and gals, I am hoping to have my surgery (sleeve) next month. I was medically cleared and visit my surgeon for the 1st time tomorrow. I am so nervous as to what to expect tomorrow ..when you met your surgeon what happened? What was the process? Also I live in Tampa bay and would love to make some friends who just had or are about to have the sleeve! Thank you so much! :-) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

. Just want y'all to know who ever going thru Lao band process this was the best decision I've made !!! I've lost 70 lbs and still got 20 more Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi I'm 40 years old I'm 4 11 I weigh 220 . The reason I'm doing this is because I have serious thyroid issues and losing weight for the past five years has been such an amazing struggle so my doctor suggested this. I'm worried about losing to much weight and I will look sick. But I have to do something different my quality of life sucks. Sent from my SM-G928P using the BariatricPal App

Hello all My name is Ana, I am from Brazil, so please don't get upset with my English mistakes . I have my surgery schedule to April 13 and I am still waiting for the insurance approval, but accordingly to my surgeon office it looks like it is ok. During my surgery I will also have my gallblader removed and a small hiatus hernia. Today I started my liquid pre-op diet and I am trying to get strong for what is coming up on the next 2 months or so. I can't think about anything else! I am worried and excited at the same time. A lot of "hopes" for the future, a lot of present anxiety. I like a lot the surgeon, but his support staff are not the best on dealing with informati…

Hello sleeve world.. I'm 5 days post op so sick of everything!! broth, Jello, popsiclesso I ventured out and has some Rita's sugar free!! Had major stomach cramping and the rest was history!!! Anyone else?? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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I had sleeve surgery Tuesday. I've been doing good on post-op instructions. Today I woke up with a dull pain under my left breast. I had my gall bladder removed a few years prior to surgery. Any thoughts on what could be causing this pain? Otherwise, I'm doing great. Thank you in advance for your help!

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I got my lapband in July 2008 when I was 30. I started out like a champion the weight came off at a nice steady pace, I lost 80 lbs in a year and my skin tightened as I went along. I was so proud of myself. I even had a baby 27 months after surgery and lost my baby weight immediately. After having my gallbladder out in January 2012, the weight started coming back on fairly rapidly. I had gained back 30 lbs by the summer of 2013 when I bought my house. As of this morning, according to the scale, I have gained back 36 lbs since surgery. I lost my will power when I started gaining weight in 2012. Since then I have gone back to sodas, sugar, carbs, etc...I KNOW I'm not gettin…

Hi I am Kelly. I am a 32y RN, mother of a 5y daughter and wife to a husband that has a bottomless stomach. I am from Dothan, AL. So us southern ppl are not known for our skinnyness. I have been battling with my weight almost my whole life. I have been under physician supervised wt loss for >2y. Highest wt. 291. I have do every diet and wt loss program possible and I YoYo between 290-260. I have been approved for VSG in April. No surgery date yet. Have my last appt 4/6/16. Hopefully I will get a date then. I have been on the 45gm carb diet for 3wks now and have lost 13lbs. GW- 160 CW- 265 Any help yal can give me would be Great!!!!!! Sent from my SM-N910V …

Just found great Protein Water. Isopure 0carb. It has 40mg protein 0carb and count as water intake. FatKellyRN>soontobe<SleeveKellyRN

Has anyone purchased this book? I ordered it and it arrived today. Haven't looked at it yet. "In the end we only regret the chances that we didn't take."

I'm nervous about my surgery in the morning. I hope everything goes well and I hope I can get some sleep tonight. I'm nervous and excited. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi my name is heather. I'm from new jersey and I am newly sleeved (3/14/16) Had my 1 week post op appt 3/22 and I'm down 16lbs. So excited about this journey to a healthier lifestyle. Hope you are all doing wonderful[emoji4] and best of luck to you all throughout your journey [emoji8] HW:302 SW:285 CW:269 GW:170

Just completed day one of my 14 day liquid diet! Already sick and tired of drinking Protein shakes but am going to do this because I have a goal to meet! Let's do this journey together! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

My story comes from a lonely afternoon. I am a single mom, 39, with 2 teenaged sons. My boys were off doing their own thing, and I decided that I didn't want to grow old alone. But I then began to realize at 350 pounds, I may not grow old at all! I talked with my doc last November, and started the dieticians mtgs. My last compliance checks are finally done. I will see my surgeon again on April 7th, a week after my 40th bday. I hope he gives me the best present of all-a surgery date! I am ready! [emoji188] [emoji188] [emoji188] Sent from my SPH-L710 using the BariatricPal App

I have a friend who vlogs does not do forums so asking and wondering myself now...everyones team of doctors etc has different ways of diet limitations... So the question came up... #1 after surgery what was your food stage #2 how long did it last #3 how much weight did you lose in that stage only. I hope this helps answer her question as well for others.

I have read stories of this PB and Slime. Please someone tell me what the hell they are. It's freaking me out! FatKellyRN>soontobe<SleeveKellyRN

NSV-- I rode bike with my kids today!!!! I RODE A BICYCLE!!!! Haven't done that in over 20 years(I'm 37) I felt so alive! So grateful, so good! My son (14) is ecstatic that "ma" can do fun stuff with him, and my daughter (9)feels like she can't keep up with me!!! The nice, unexpected "Miami cold front" made for perfect weather to try it. At a bone chilling 61 degrees, I was cruising along, breeze in my hair and a smile from ear to ear. I'm finally an active parent, thank you God, my ultimate goal has been checked off my list. No more watching from the sidelines. Mommy's kicking ass and taking names SW-348 CW-230

Hey what's going on everyone. My name is Romi I'm 34 from NJ and I go for my last nutritional appt next month and have surgery scheduled for 6/3. I'm a little nervous but can't wait to get back into the clothes I used to wear. My weight now is 355. I am an active big guy but just can't seem to drop weight on my own. I'm used to carrying 100 lb ladders and climbing telephone poles but now I have a new job and have a desk job. I see all these success stories and I convinced my wife this is what I need to help me get where I want so we can start a family. It's great to have a place like this to reach out and talk to people that are going thru the same thing as me. Any tip…

Looking to find Rise Protein Bars cheap. Any ideas? I have been doing a lot of comparisons and these are supposed to be high protein yet healthier because of only a few ingredients that you can actually pronounce. Thoughts?

So I had my post op appt today and from 3/10 to 3/24 I lost 11 pounds. Since surgery 3/24 to today I lost an additional 12 pounds. That is a total of 23 POUNDS!!! I beyond excited.... I am now on a purée diet and I have decided to start a weight loss blog called FATionista In the City. I'll let all of you know when I post my first blog post. I have a lot more weight to loose but man am I proud I'm on this journey. Sidebar: I made an amazing friend on this journey who had surgery the same date as I and while concluding my post op appt she was there to start her post op with a small gift for me. "In the end we only regret the chances that we didn't take."

My nut said to get my 64's in with Protein and Water and to be careful with carbs but she doesn't ever say what should be my Cal goal after surgery isn't calories something I will need to watch? In my packet they gave me from the Dr it has alot of Protein shake options to make but most contain fruits so I'm worried I may drank to many calories. Has anyone else wondered this? Sent from my Z812 using the BariatricPal App