Christina.Rose

Heres mine: HW: 285 CW: 215 Had my lapband at 265 ish....in 2009. Went down 40ish lbs. Went UP to 285 by 2017 and was that on the DAY of surgery for my revision to sleeve. Lost 70 so far post op Sent from my SM-J327P using BariatricPal mobile app

Ok, I do have PCOS... HOWEVER, I have been pregnant 3 times.....2 before surgery, one after lapband, and I got sleeved in March 2017.....thats my "disclosure" statement. I had 12 years between my last 2 pregnancies so, it may have been PCOS, but I don't know. Now, what I want to let you know is that my symptoms since my sleeve in March 2017 have dropped dramatically. My hair....face, body, yuck etc. and acne have radically decreased. My periods are monthly now......Yay...... [emoji55]......and I have dropped 70lbs so far. I definitely feel like my surgery has had a dramatic impact on my PCOS. My last Dr visit, my blood pressure was 100 over 60.....I usually run kind of low, but have noticed a drop since the surgery. I know my weight loss has been a factor. I hope in some way this may help you out! Sent from my SM-J327P using BariatricPal mobile app

Circuit training i.e. Curves etc. and water aerobics/ classes. Low impact and refreshing [emoji6] Sent from my SM-J327P using BariatricPal mobile app

Has anyone used Keranique with any success? My hair is SOOOO thin now and I am freaking out. 6 mo out VGS Sent from my SM-J327P using BariatricPal mobile app

I never had reflux with the band but now have it with the sleeve. Mildly most of the time. I am about 6mo out Sent from my SM-J327P using BariatricPal mobile app

Miracle noodles (carb and calorie free I believe) look it up online Sent from my SM-J327P using BariatricPal mobile app

I haven't posted in a while but if I cant share here, where else? I just hit my 3 month-aversary and my weight is down 55 pounds!!!! Soooo happy! In 30 more lbs I will be in Onederland! Albeit I am still 70 lbs away from my goal, but I am still happy! I am also excited that I can eat salads now officially lol. Sent from my SM-J327P using BariatricPal mobile app

Leftovers definitely. Try to order it as if you were packing it for lunch at work. All the sauces/ veggies on side so you can avoid soggy or wilty food. Sent from my SM-J327P using BariatricPal mobile app

Bariatric Fusion chews berry flavor. Pretty tasty Sent from my SM-J327P using BariatricPal mobile app

Sorry about your discomfort and concerns, but I just wanted to say that pic is PERFECT for reflux! Hilarious Sent from my SM-J327P using BariatricPal mobile app

Sample some first. Some are HORRIBLE . All tastebuds are different too. I like Bariatric Fusion chews berry flavor, but I know people who gagged when trying them. I got mine on Amazon after sampling them at my NUT appointment. Sent from my SM-J327P using BariatricPal mobile app

I had painful spasms in the back of the roof of my mouth after being sleeved. But it didn't hurt until days after the surgery. Freaked me out because it did not feel like something had rubbed or irritated my throat. It just went away on its own though. Sent from my SM-J327P using BariatricPal mobile app

Im in California but have BCBS and am lactating. It didn't affect my surgery and I am still currently nursing.....trying to wean! Sent from my SM-J327P using BariatricPal mobile app

When is it safe to eat popcorn? I'm not asking what calories or fat etc. Just when can a sleeved stomach safely digest popcorn. Because of the hard parts etc.

Do we eat 4oz of food as in fill 1/2 cup with food and eat or as in weigh 4oz on food scale? I'm sleeved btw

I was at a GNC looking for protein shakes and the store worker just randomly recommended that a lot of bariatric patients use these shakes/vitamins.....I didn't say sh*t to her except where are the protein shakes. Embarrassing! Sent from my SM-J327P using BariatricPal mobile app

My vote is for the Guatemala bug.....caramels could cause dumping syndrome if you eat a lot but I don't think it applies when you are so far out from your surgery. Sent from my SM-J327P using BariatricPal mobile app

Love almost all cooking shows/ competitions....I love to cook! Hells Kitchen and Good Eats are my all time favorites [emoji7] Sent from my SM-J327P using BariatricPal mobile app

Why is there a drain for the sleeve? I thought it was only used for plastic surgery type operations. Sent from my SM-J327P using BariatricPal mobile app

I was told by my NUT to double the amount if you take gummies. No explanation though. Sent from my SM-J327P using BariatricPal mobile app

This is the worst part. Creamy strained soups with protein powders were life savers for me. But be sure to strain it. I couldn't trust putting a piece of chewable food in my mouth and not eating it. Sent from my SM-J327P using BariatricPal mobile app

Lately BP has intermittently not let me login. It also doesn't send me an email to change my password......I KNOW my password and dont need to change it, but I don't know what else to do at that point. I am magically logged in now again but its annoying to have to uninstall the app and reinstall it multiple times just to login.

Just remember the IV will be in your arm so short sleeved. Also robes cant go on IV arm so maybe a poncho style or something that you can drape. I used the hospital gown and brought a comfy robe to cover my back but only had one sleeve on and one side hanging on my shoulder. Annoying

I was told by my "tailor???" for my wedding dress that they can take in 2 sizes without seriously altering the appearance. Obviously different materials/necklines/ styles might vary this but thats what I was told by the....wedding dress people. Lol. Probably the only dress Ive worn in 15 years. Sorry if my lingo is off.

Congratulations to you too! It does cheer you up when your stuck on the liquid or mushy phase to see numbers going the right direction for a change lol.