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So, HI! My life has been flipped upside down and inside out. I have lost 122lbs and now have so many things to figure out. I have had to analyze why my weight ballooned, and I have found that I was in a very bad job that brought me back to my childhood dysfunctional family. I was also in a relationship that wasn't working. I am now realizing that being a young attractive woman that I have no more "guard" from bad people. I also trust everyone when I am happy, which is bad, very bad. I use to hate everyone, and everything because of the world treated me, but now it is easier. I am having a VERY hard time dating because a lot of the guys bring out my old qualities as an obese woman, like when I had to beg for attention and such. I don't want to have to work overtime to be noticed anymore. I have no need to be obnoxious because I am not longer a "joke". Is anyone else having a hard time with dating, or dealing with life in general?

I get very dizzy and lightheaded to and the room either goes white or black and I almost pass out. I just had labs down last month and my Iron and D were low, so I have been supplementing them. I keep carbs around 30grams per day so I am sure I am in ketosis, but is that what is causing this dizzy spells?

I don't have a fever, and I have started walking and doing cardio but nothing heavy duty. Where do you think you read about the 7th week having weird symptoms?

So number one I am dumb, like seriously dumb. I have been called a blonde like multiple times in the past week. I started to write what I did then erased it because it was so dumb.

#2 I have a very weird tingling sensation on my upper left back below my shoulder blade..

#3 muscle pain everywhere

#4 Lightheaded

I have keep up with the Protein and Vitamins (multi w Iron, B12, cal cit, vit d)

I will plan to call my doc on Monday, but I was just wondering if anyone else has had this crazy stuff go on?

I would never in a million years believe that I could lose 40lbs in a month and a half! It has been amazing seeing my body transform and the amount of joy it has brought to my life. I am so grateful to myself and my doctor who recommended this surgery. I can now can start living my life instead of hiding like I did all throughout my 20's. I started my pre op weight loss at 309lbs and now weigh 250lbs!!!

The top is my before picture

Sure the right thing is to go to an ent so they can run a million tests and say yup.. that's fat loss or they won't even get it... but I'm not going to do this yet. I am just hoping it goes away once I stop with the dramatic weight loss

Hi,

Since about a week after surgery until now (5 weeks out) I have a weird audio thing going on in my right ear. I can ear my voice VERY loudly and my breathing very loudly but can't ear what people across the table are saying. I self diagnosed myself via google like I always do and I have determined it to be Patulous Eustachian tube problems http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patulous_Eustachian_tube. Has this happened to any of you guys, does it go away?

I just had this conversation with myself today. I ate a cheese stick felt uncomfortably full and couldn't believe it. I have never felt this way ever!

I think I would live in regret if I didn't have a food funeral, I would recommend you eat what ever your little heart desires but in moderation.

you so not alone! I am almost 4 weeks post op and it is getting a ever so slightly better. I love that your NUT called it food porn, hahaha.

Today was my first day back to work too! I took a shake to work, and it took me 3 hours to drink it and I couldn't even think of putting anything else into my mouth. I am trying to make up for my Protein now, but yikes it was hard today.

My doctor didn't even mention leak, maybe because I originally wanted the band?? Is a leak something I need to be afraid of for the rest of my life? I am so scared when I ate something I am going to cause a leak. Like I just ate egg salad and it isn't sitting well with me and I am going into a panic attack that I am going to cause a leak.. Any insight on this?

10 days after my surgery my belly was COVERED with a rash and hives. I took benadryl orally, applied benadryl cream alternating with hydocortisone cream. I was so miserable, it lasted about 5-7 days.

Is the reaction right on the injection site?

I am

http://www.youtube.com/user/ditsdish?feature=mhee

When I go on Pinterest I just peruse the boards I want to see. Don't go to the main board. Just go to the Fitness board, DIY crafts and hair and Beauty. lol Then you won't be bombarded with all of the crappy food.< /p>

Already loving pinterest <3 but I hate seeing pictures of yummy food!

Never trust a fart after WLS

I do a lot of reading and sewing now to keep my hands busy and away from food.

See if there is an in-person support group for bariatric patients in your area that you could join. Time to build a new support system of like-minded people around you to keep you going on this journey.

I have looking EVERYWHERE for a support group, it seems that the hospitals here in Boston only do it for their patients OR new patients. My program only has them during work hours... and since I just took a month off from work I am sure they won't be so keen on me leaving for that. I have also looked into just like a put together home group and have had no luck there either... If you or anyone else has any ideas on how to find these groups I would greatly appreciate it!

I like doing that type of stuff, I will check out pinterest! Thank you! And I have always wanted to get into photography, so I will look into that as well. Thank you both for your ideas!

So I have found out something about myself, I am SO boring! Since I have taken away smoking, drinking coffee, drinking booze, eating and cooking I HAVE NO LIFE!!! I know it doesn't help that I have been out of work for the past 3 weeks, but I have no hobbies to fill my time. I have also been depressed since the surgery so I am in no mood to create some fun. I can't go to the gym yet because I severely hurt my muscle that they cut threw and I have stabbing pain which exercise makes so much worse. My friends aren't inviting me out because I am "recovering". I am sick of doing nothing except looking at my cats all day. Does anyone have any suggestions of hobbies or activities that a former foodie may enjoy?

I'm 3 weeks out and have gone down at least a full cup size, if not more. I have a feeling I am going to be very flat chested once I am thin, which maybe nice I would like to improve my posture.

I ate a piece of KFC popcorn chicken, a bite of Mac and cheese, and a bite of mashed potatoes and gravy!

And it was sooooooooo good! I have never salivated so much in my entire life.

I am salivating just from reading this!

I ate a cracker last night, and in my mushies phase you can't have crackers : ( I also smothered it with Peanut Butter.< /p>

I just added you! http://www.myfitnesspal.com/dootdado