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Gastric Bypass Very excited about the future as I had my surgery this past Wednesday the 24th of May. I was duped into believing I would be back to work next week and after 4 days that's not gonna happen. I haven't any issues as of yet, liquids and broth all going down fine and the pop cycles are special. I look forward to a better me as I love playing with the grands. HW: 338 on February 27th SW: 289 on May 23rd GW: 190 or anywhere that I can play with the babies in the park

Everyone is shocked when the scale first jumps up by a pound or three. It's a normal part of the weight loss adventure. It is not fat weight. And there is nothing you have done wrong or could do to prevent it. Watching the scale for me is like watching the ball in a basketball game (except each basket scored is a pound lost)... there is a lot more dribbling and passing that occurs than successful baskets! (And that breathless pause as the ball circles the rim is spot on too!)

I'm in the same boat as you! And 3 weeks post op to the day and weigh 2 pounds more than I did a few days ago. We have to remember that gains at this stage are most likely hormonal/water weight. It's highly unlikely that we're consuming enough calories to gain fat (1 pound of fat=3500 Calories). If you're easily anxious like me and also following a low carb diet, you could choose to buy some ketone strips. A bottle of them is inexpensive. You just pee on one and it'll tell you if your body is releasing ketones or not (ketones are one sign that your body has turned to burning fat for energy) Good luck! Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm silently freaking out , anxious and my stomach hurts haha, maybe it knows something's up. I can't believe it's finally here. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app

I felt the same way at first but then when I started chewing food I knew for sure my sleeve was working.

O and I am three months out and live by myself am was feeling depressed and not sure but I want to thank you Sent from my LGLS665 using BariatricPal mobile app

Food isn't your best friend. It wasn't mine either. I love your list. You know that last one? "Love myself"? That's one you can start on right now. I remember looking in the mirror & hating my reflection. And that energy did nothing but make me feel worse. Don't beat yourself up. Please understand that food isn't your best friend - you are.

I live in Airway Heights, Washington. Distance should not matter too much in this day and age though. I would be willing to eventually relocate for the right person. I can understand that people have their personal preferences. I just wish people were more understanding and open minded. I am a pretty open minded, laid back, honest person with a good sense of humor. I can listen to all different types of music. I like different types of movies too. I am a hopeless romantic. I struggle with anxiety, but I am working on bettering myself and my life. I am also working on losing weight and getting into shape. I had the sleeve gastrectomy 10/27/2017. I am the type of person that can go out or stay in to have a nice time. It is the company that matters. I have not really been camping, hiking, fishing. I am not much of an outdoorsy person, but I think I would like to start being more outdoorsy. I do love nature. I would not mind trying outdoorsy things at least a couple of times, to make sure if I like it or not. Especially as the weather gets nicer and as I lose more weight too. I would love to go scuba and skydiving someday! I would also like to go horseback riding and ride a motorcycle too. I have not really been bowling before either, so I would like to go bowling. I don't know how to play pool, so that would be cool to learn. I am looking to make friends first and see where it goes. I am not looking for friends with benefits or a one night stand. I am not interested in being played. I would eventually like to have a long term serious monogamous relationship. I am looking for somebody who can challenge me and help me explore the world.

Omg yes I felt like this. I literally almost walked out surgery Day because it got delayed. I'm now six days post op and have zero regrets. Even if you manage to lose the weight can you keep it off? I told myself to either accept being fat or do the surgery but if I chose not to do the surgery I wasn't allowed to whine about my weight any more. Invest in therapy to get at the root of your overeating before surgery. Then you'll be ready.

I'm officially down 60 pounds. Today is my 4 month sleeve anniversary. I can't believe i did it. 35 more until i hit my goal. I found out on this journey that i really love weight lifting and boxing. I also found out that healthy eating isn't as bad as i thought it would be. I'm loving my new lifestyle. I don't know why i didn't do this sooner.