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Thank you again @MIZ60 for showing me how to implement use the strike through button! It's given me and will continue to give me hours upon hours minutes/seconds of joy and amusement. Merry Christmas, dollface!!!! ((hugs)) ?

Ha! You're welcome!

I'm interested to hear from people who have changed up their date nights/get-togethers with pals/whatever away from food-based socializing: what do you do to hang out, now? I'm a boring person, and so is my spouse--or, to be kinder to both of us, he's a homebody, and I've been in enough pain, the past few years, that I've leaned that way, too. We used to enjoy ordering pizza (or sometimes healthier things) and watching Netflix to wind down from the week on Friday nights. I really looked forward to it! Obviously, that tradition has got to change. It's a silly thing for me to latch on to, but I find myself really, really sad about letting it go.* So I really want to ha…

What is some good music to get excited why waiting for surgery? Inspirational? motivating? etc. I found this song today from the album coming out October 5th by For King and Country called Burn The Ships. The song Burn The Ships- the lyrics really hit home. Here is the lyric that hit me. The albuim is based upon sailers who were so comfortable in their boats and didn't explore- that when on land for awhile, the captain ordered them on to shore and said "BURN THE SHIPS" taking away the comfort zone and forcing new exploration. I think some of use getting WL surgery have often times either been afraid of trying new things for our health, or g…

I’m considering leaving behind my long standing Fitbit tradition in favor of an Apple Watch. I tried the Fitbit versa but had to return it after it kept glitching and malfunctioning, even after I got a replacement. I’ve been wanting an Apple Watch for a long time and am leaning toward going for it, and I’d love to hear from others who have one! Do you have an Apple Watch? Are you glad you purchased it? What are your favorite features/functions? Are there ways it helps you with your WLS process? Is it worth springing for the GPS+cellular option, or is the more basic one enough?

A coach on my staff had his 40th birthday party at a Vegas (never been) style pool. This was the first adult pool party I have ever been invited to. NO way I would have done this prior to WLS. I had a blast and felt normal with my body. Trying to blonde out my graying hair may have been a mistake (mid life crisis) but still had a lot of fun. Even enjoyed a few Shiners. Just kept track of my calories to not over do it. This was back in July. Have lost another 8-9 lbs from this picture. Never thought this would be possible. You can do this too! Hang in there.

What are you watching right now? Or waiting to see at the theaters? What do you normally snack on at the movies, or drink after surgery?

Thought it might be fun to share photos of our hounds and see what pets people have. We have a bit of a greyhound obsession. Adopted our first one about 6-7 years ago and been hooked ever since. These are a couple of our hooligans (yes there's more than these 4...lol). We started fostering with the group we adopted from a few months after we got our first hound and been doing that ever since. We've had about 50 fosters go through our house. Been a lot of fun and seen a lot of awesome dogs get adopted. Let's see your pups!

I've tried taking someone but simply putting the "@" in front of their username but it didn't seem to work. It doesn't turn blue like I've seen on others' posts.

Hubby and I are going to see the Scorpions in September! Flashback to my wasted youth!

I described the one week liquid-only diet to my spouse (my team's version: 3 shakes or soups per day, plus unlimited clear, sugar-free things like broth and Mios). He looked kind of nervous and said "I think maybe I should go somewhere else that week and just come back to take you to the surgery." ? (I mean, he isn't wrong. I'm going to spend the entire week hangry.)

Why does this emoji make me feel like I'm being perved on? (It's like hey, whydoncha come up and see me sometime? )

Has anyone gottan the surgery and road your motorcyle after you lost all the weight how big of a diffence is it ? Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi Rob from CT here. Looking for some fellow sleeve pals who are scheduled for next week surgery. Mine is Sept. 5th. Last preop appt on Wed. Of this week went well, no issues. Getting pretty sick of starvation diet, but I am down 34 lbs since May and 15 since the liquid diet began. I won’t lie I haven’t been perfect but I hope good enough. Getting really nervous in this time leading up to surgery. Last day at work before adventure begins... here’s to a new life !!!

Ok, so I'm pretty much a vampire. I haven't appeared in a single family photo or event pic in the last 20-30 years or so. I CAN NOT STAND having my piccy taken. (Am I yelling? Cuz I feel like I am?) You know what I'm tawkin' 'bout? So yesterday I got as dolled up as I ever get, which ahem, means I bathed, brushed my teeth, dried and scrunched up my hair--but I went out on a limb and put on a tiny bit of makeup. I swear to the sweet baby Jesus of the golden fleece diapers, I looked hot. I felt hot. I felt like this! I swear! You shoulda seen me struttin' my hot stuff through the lemon jello section. Mama June, give. it. up. Cuz I was smokin'. You get the picture? In c…

I suffered anorexia a longggggg time if anyone has suffered with it or bulimia (or both or anything else) please share! I feel so alone and trapped sometimes with my thoughts it drives me crazy and I feel like NO ONE understands me at all ugh I just need a good support system I'm so drained

Looking for more weight loss surgery friends on social media. Feel free to add: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/wrgjr32 Instagram: firefighter3159 Snapchat: fireman3159

You carried a child in your womb for 9 months. You experienced extreme nausea, had a painful labor and ended up with a c-section. You gained a lot of weight and wasn't able to go back to your old size. You tried to diet, did a little exercise but wasn't able to lose even a single pound. You are very eager and willing to go back to work but your boss told you that you need to lose more weight first before you can proceed and face your clients. How would you feel about all these?! It's so frustrating, depressing, sad...name it! How will you overcome all these?

I'll be 46 this week, and my bestie got me my first tattoo for my birthday. I couldn't begin to tell you the real meaning behind this tattoo...and it would rob some of the magic if I did, so I won't. BUT....symbolically, lily of the valley is associated with "a return to happiness, humility and luck".....which is pretty neato all by itself. PS...in case you can't figure out what body part that is...lol...it's my right ankle:)

I keep hearing and seeing stories of people who had major complications or either died after surgery. I am so unsure now if I truly wanna go forward with this. I'm so scared. I am up in arms about this. I will pray and ask God to please guide me and help me to make the right decision. Sent from my LG-TP450 using BariatricPal mobile app

I saw a re-run of an episode from Season 2 of My 600lb Life...(yes, I secretly watch this show...) Even though I know I will never experience the kinds of monthly losses that most people experience on that show, it really did inspire me in May to start my own salvation journey with weight loss--again--for about the millionth time. I watched the Penny Saeger episode with almost the same fixated attention one would give to a speeding train about to crash. And I wondered if anyone else saw this episode and had any thoughts about it? Season 2 Penny Saeger - My 600lb Life - Has She Lost Weight? Season 2 Penny Saeger - My 600lb Life Penny Saeger Update

I have only found these forums about two days ago.I haven’t really had a chance to get to know people yet.I just wanted to say thank you to the people that have talked to me.This seems like a really uplifting place,and I really hope to get to know you better.

I never thought of my self as having an eating disorder. I know I do....thats why I needed the band. I now have my eating under control, but I notice everytime my husband leaves to go somewhere and I'm home by myself the first thing that pops in my head is.....what can I eat. I still have the urge to eat but I don't only because I can't. I'm really tight with my fill.

Which worked better for post WLS and why? Just looking things over I can see good and bad but would I do better on healthy moderation well all is said and done? Veterans please weigh in. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

One of the bad times about living this long is living,this longm Th3 food thing is memories of these holiday ocassions. As well,as many July 4th memories I was in Canada for the Centennial of Confederation. So I am asking Americans, Canadians, Filipino and French to share their memories of these summer holidays. And I will be giving a " shout out" to someone special. I would like thank the ?? UK. For you see once we were their colony, and when we got rebellious, we said " Mum I want to live on my own" and after a couple of wars, they have perpetually,been our closest and deepest ally. So thank you, Mum England, like any child we gave you some pain and worry, made yo…

Today is Father's,Day and l am sure we all have MEMORIES,of when we were small. As we hand them a card, a gift, hug them and smile. Or like me , you can cherish them in your heart for they are no longer alive, even though you can no longer see them you Still feel their influence in your daily life. What,thought is precious to each of you? Please share and before this day,is through I promise to share mine.???????

Is there any way to turn off email notifications and keep in app notifications?

I have a lot of comical Star Wars T-shirts. All sized 4xl and 5xl. I want to keep wearing them because they are funny and some stranger will always comment on it, like a sunset image of Chewbacca with a skateboard, Darth Vader swinging a lightsaber at a pinata, and a casual Friday of a storm strooper at a desk with a wall calendar with princess Leia on it. I have like 15 of them I collected. Is there a place I can have them "professionally" resized smaller? Sent from my XT1609 using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi there, I'm looking to speak to some women who have undergone bariatric surgery for an article in New York Magazine to learn about their experiences. Quotes could be under pseudonyms if people aren't comfortable sharing their real names. Would anyone from your group be interested in speaking with me briefly on the phone next week? Thanks so much! Anna Silman, senior culture writer at The Cut/New York Magazine You can reach me at anna.silman@nymag.com

Hey everyone! Hope you guys are all doing well with your weight loss journeys! So I began mine this February, July will be the last of my 6 months of doctor visits, then I’ll FINALLY be able to schedule surgery. I CAN’T WAIT! I’m also turning 29 this October and have decided that I would like to put myself back on the dating market after taking a break from all that. I’m obviously going to be meeting guys that are going to be attracted to the way I look now, but what happens when my look changes? My question is, how do you guys approach telling someone about your surgery? Do I tell everyone I go on more than 1 date with? Do I wait until after surgery to tell someone? I…

Sooooo I made a decision to start a blog about not just my VSG surgery, but mental health and the experiences that have shaped who I am today. I would really appreciate all the love and support I could get on this project, as this is a very big step for me! I am very anxious by nature but I wanted to do this if I could help even just one person. If you would like to visit and subscribe to my blog, I just started it today. Here is the link: https://becomingmy2point0.wixsite.com/blog Thanks in advance. ♡♡ I can't wait to see where this journey goes!

My husband and I both had the RNY - me, 2 1/2 years ago and him 10 months ago. We love each other desparately, but we're feeling sexy and playful. Any other couples out there post gastric bypass who have experience in swinging? No judging, please ?

This story is messed up! I loved it though, I wish it had been longer!!

May 14th is D-Day! Can’t wait to get this journey started, and better myself. It’s great reading everyone’s experiences, and has helped a lot. I’m also getting nervous too, praying I don’t have any complications and it all goes smoothly! Any surgery buddies out there in May 14th?

I am a little over 4 years post-op Had the RNY. Was 600 pounds now about 205. Surgery was great and everything has been a lot better since except my sex drive. I have been married for 22 years and our sex life has always been great. But ever since surgery I have had a total lack of interest in sex. It concerns both my wife and I. We went from 4-5 times a week before surgery (yes even when I weighed that much) to now maybe 1-2 times a month. Wife is a willing partner anytime but I am NEVER in the mood anymore. Anyone else experienced this? I know it will decrease with age but I am 48 and she is 43 so it shouldn’t be gone in me just yet. PS Just has testosterone tested…

Hi!! I am pre-op, considering either bypass or sleeve. I am wondering how strict the rules are about lifting over 10 lbs after surgery? I have sons who are 1, 3, and 5 yrs old. I baby wear a lot because that's how life happens at our house. How quickly after surgery could I conceivably lift my 1 yr old? All of my babes were c-section, and I was lifting a 28lb 2 yr old within days after the last 2. How quickly were mommas or daddies able to baby wear post-op? We have several Tulas, and I worry about how my son would sit on my stomach if I wore him in front or where the straps would sit if I wear him on back. TIA!!

Hello Everyone, My name is Carolina Lopez, 25 year old from Brooklyn, NY. I got my Gastric Bypass on 06/23/2017 at HW: 249lbs. I am currently 115lbs and working on maintenance. I know how difficult everything surrounding this life change is and I want to help others going in or through the process. I am looking to creating a webcam support group in which we will discuss/overcome our struggles and praise our improvements. Let's create a judgement free support system! Anyone who will like to be part of this idea please reach out. I am hoping for diverse group of different stages of this journey. Please comment below and include your email address if in…

Went to a reggae show last night [full disclosure : did have an edible] and neglected the hydration. Didn't realize I was only at about 15ozs for the day til it was too late. Was feelin alright (irie, if you will) and next thing you know... I'm lookin at feet. Fainted at the front of the crowd of 2000 people luckily with my wife guiding me to the floor. She got me up and we started heading for the outside... to the floor again. 4 times total I woke up looking up to concerned faces. This hasn't happened to me before although I do get dizzy daily when going from a squatting to standing position (as part of my job). I've had to stop and lean to clear out the webs, but never …

Ok, I'm old, cheap, and broke. No way can I afford to pay to have my hair colored--especially when I would need touch-ups every 4-6 weeks! Eeek! Do any of you color your own hair? If so, which brands of color do you like the best? Which look the most natural? I have a significant amount of grey. I know grey is in, but my grey just looks kinda drab. So the question is, do I emphasize it's pop and bleach it lighter then do that grey toner thing? And really make it pop? Or do I try to cover it? I'm maybe 25-40% grey? Hard for me to be objective and estimate it. (I know I don't want to look like I just poured a bottle of jet black over my head and look like Roy Orbi…

Looking to chat with anyone who had revision surgery from lapband to gastric sleeve surgery? I had my band removed two years ago. June 14 is sleeve surgery. Wondering about the difference. With the band I was always getting stuck, couldn’t eat bread or anything doughy. My stomach gurgled on occasion. How will it be with the sleeve? What is the difference?

Good evening, I am currently waiting to hear from the surgeon’s office to see if I have been approved. I am 37 years old, 5’7” and starting weight 234.9 (BMI 36.8) currently 228.4 (BMI 35.8). I started the 90-day Aetna multi-disciplinary program in January. The surgeon is using my back as a co-morbidity (degenerative disc disease, lumbago, SI joint tenderness, severe spondylosis, annular tears, neural foraminal narrowing, facet arthropathy, muscle spasms, sciatica and chronic pain) as I am a healthy fat person. I met with my pcp and nutritionist every month, personal trainer every 2 weeks and weight loss counselor every week. My family has been so patient with myself an…

I know I'm a day late on this, but I haven't come up with what I am giving up for Lent this year. We had a sermon a few years ago about how Lent is not a diet plan, it's not meant to be a second chance at re-starting a New Year's resolution. That sort of kicked me right in the guilt-button, because I had given up sugar before and the whole focus ended up being how great I felt and how much weight I had lost. Not the point of Lent. So all you Anglicans/Catholics, tell me what you chose and why!

Anyone else has the impression that the actual size of clothes changed over the time of years? I can remember when about 20 years ago I wore a size M - about 40 or 42 EU size. Well, I now wear that size again since a whole while, even though I still weigh about 7 kg more than I was back then. I have the impression that the same size now means a bigger dress. Anyone else?

So way back last September I started the process of getting gastric sleeve. My starting weight was 469 and needed to lose 130 pounds before the doctor would okay going through with the surgery. I had lost 60 pounds eating right and exercising. I was doing so well I went and got a new job which is working in a factory for 10 hours. I didn’t see how to maintain the eating schedule and the needed water that I cancelled my appointment and that took me out of the program. My old job I was able to take days off to make appointments which is an hour away. There was no way to continue my appointments. Now i quit something I had worked on months for for a job I totally HATE. Could…

Hello all, I have been compiling my favorite workout music, but sometimes you just forget how many great songs there are out there. So let me ask what is your favorite workout song or songs that move you during a workout? Being an Ex-DJ I have about 50 thousand songs left in my database, maybe we could put together an official BP Workout Song playlist even. Oh also if anyone ever wants to have a favorite song made into a workout song, that is adding a beat behind it etc so you have that great thump thump, i can do that. free of course. I did a whole bunch of Metallica and the like, songs for my old Physical therapist who also runs those boot camps everyone is involv…

Time for the Double Jeopardy round! Answer: Today I'm doing laundry, cleaning house, and therefore hanging out on these boards WAY too much! Question: What are ALL the things I hate doing and how do I procrastinate, Alex for $500! Ok, going to power dust the dining room now... How do you like to waste time?

Hey girl! LOVE your new avitar photo!! @jenn1

So I'm the Manager of Medical Microbiology in a region of the UK. I am interested in moving over to the USA. Can anyone give advice about the governing bodies there? In the UK i'm HCPC and IBMS accredited. I have my MSc and additional Specialist and Managerial qualifications so I'm sure I have plenty transferable skills. Is there a central site to search for jobs or do I have to look state by state or even hospital by hospital? Is there anywhere you think Scottish people would be welcome or better staying away from?Thanks in advance for your advice. X

Question: How do you get to post in the WLS Veteran's Forum? I know you need to at least be 18 months out (which I am). I messaged Alex but he never replied.