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I don’t see why not. You’re not going to feel like taking care of those things for a week or two post-surgery. Good luck!

I have several underwire camisoles that I wear instead of a bra because they create a smoother line and jeans/pants look better. I tuck them into regular panties with jeans and into a pair of shapewear bike shorts with dress pants. I think it helps a lot. I have the most luck finding them at a good price on eBay or stores like Ross Dress For Less and Marshalls. Target and Kohls also carry a line from Sara Blakely (originator of Spanx) called Assets which have a bit better price point.

Welcome to the site! This is a very supportive and friendly community!

For those VGSers who have had little or no hair loss and are at least 6 months post-op....... 1. How was your protein intake and hydration during your 1-month post-op period? Did you reach or surpass protein and water intake goals? 2. Did you take bariatric vitamins and supplements? Which supplements? Thanks!

Welcome and Congrats!!!! Good place you found here.

A Georgia Peach from Hotlanta, very happy to meet you!👋😛

Don't let the lack of weight loss discourage you. It'll happen. You just have to be patient, give it time and let it happen. Keep on with your pre op and things will go as expected.

I have a call on Monday with the bariatric nurse to confirm my medications. I think I need to discuss this with them. Because I've been on other diets before and lost more than this in a shorter time. So something isn't right... unless my body is in starvation mode and it's going to drop a TON all at once. It's really hard not to get discouraged, though, when you actually do what you're supposed to. =( I lost more weight in September when I was eating Taco Bell once a day. lol. Not kidding. Sent from my SM-G930R4 using BariatricPal mobile app

I say send it. Unless you are getting a lawyer, it's going to fall on def ears anyway. I think your unedited anger will come across as intended. Make sure you add that you also put a copy of this on a few social media sites. These days, anybody that offers a service of any type is more afraid of bad press from social media than any other source. They will make changes just based on the possibility of getting a bad rep. GO GET EM TIGER! (oh, and move on afterwards)

@erinlyle if you had the traditional DS, I don't really know anyone who fasts. What we do is eat. More protein and more liquid. I agree with lowering the carbs. That will definitely help with the weight loss. But having the DS was a way to stay away from things like fasting and dieting. Also, you need to keep the protein going for energy and to keep your gastric system eliminating waste.