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Omg that's amazing!! Congrats!! Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I think they said $10k. So I paid $5k

I am 4 years post op. I only told a hand full of friends and family. I have no regrets! I've seen a few of my friends that have been open about it and the judgement that comes with it is too much for me. People are always saying that they took the easy way out. Or they cheated. And that is so far from the truth. I worked out 2x a day and worked very hard to stay on track. Lots of sweat and tears. So I'm not giving them the power to take away my hard earned accomplishments. I've worked very hard to lose and maintain my weightloss. Its non off their business anyway!

I've read it's normal to gain weight a few years after surgery. I was very aware of that and always kept it in mind so I wouldn't do it. I'd maintained and done great until this past year. I've gained about 15lbs. Because I was very anemic. Family and friends pressured me to eat more. Now i feel like my stomach has stretched. I crave more food and feel hungry faster. I can't seem to get back on track. So I read in a blog somewhere about a 10 day pouch reset diet. (Very similar to post- op surgery diet.) Hope it helps me get back on track and lose what I've gained. I'm on day 3... praying it works!!

My insurance has wls specifically excluded in the policy. I my doctors office billed for a hernia repair (which was needed) to cover half the cost. I financed the rest. They said most overweight people have that kind of hernia.

Seriously can't believe so many people had the same craving. I had the same craving. I couldnt eat the pickle but I did drink about 2oz of the juice. It was like heaven. Once I did it I felt so much better!!! Lol

I am 5 weeks post op and am already feeling defeated. I just need to vent. So excuse the rant. I lost 18lbs in 3 weeks and have lost only 5 lbs in the last two. Then I get on the scale today and notice that I have gained 2lbs this week. I don't feel really restricted when I eat. I am almost jealous of the people that say they can't eat anything. I can eat a 3oz chicken breast very easily. I feel like I am also retaining a lot of water. My feet are swollen and I have no idea why. The psychological part of this whole process is the hardest. I feel like its a constant battle with my brain telling me i need too eat something and my body not really feeling hunger. Then there are days that I feel this crazy head hunger and I want to eat everything in sight even when I take anti-acid meds. This process has really tough and now I have learned that I am fat solely my fault. Breaking these mind games is so hard!!

I am 14days post op. I have no appetite. I have rumblings, gas and feelings that resemble hunger but if I take an anti-acid it reduces that feeling. It is a lot easier after surgery. I think that the hardest is the mental part. I want to eat just because I know that its delicious and my mind is telling me I want it. Its not physical at all! I actually drink water and protein shakes but its hard to get them down. Taste buds change too. Nothing to me tastes the same.

I was sleeved on 6/3. I can't say that I'm craving any foods. I haven't had anything but Water and Isopure. Even though the isopure has 40g of Protein per bottle, it takes me 3 days to finish one. I've lost 12lbs post-op. Haven't had much pain but definitely low on energy.

I'm 4 days post op. And I can see why you would think that those pains are hunger pains. But I took some gas-x and an anti-acid more regularly and the pains subsided. I also drink Water or Isopure 1oz every 15 min. It helps a lot. Just my experience, hope it helps!

I was sleeved on June 3rd. And tried drinking some broth today. It was so salty. And my isopure which I didn't like prior to surgery tastes much better! I can already feel changes and I'm loving it. I hope it lasts!

Mine is monday too! I'm on an emotional roller-coaster! This is what I've wanted for so long but I'm scared that this will all be for nothing and I will lose a few pounds and gain it all back! I can't help but have the negative thoughts come back and haunt me. I think its normal for us to have fears.

I dont recommended to start early but I do recommend to find the protein shakes and any other liquids your going to drink ahead of time. Another tip that helped me was always keep your hunger under control. If I start feeling hungry I drink a protein shake right away and lots of water after. Im on day 5 and so far its been easy. Day 1 was the hardest!! Good luck!

EGD all done! Can't wait 4more days till my new life. Can't wait!!!

So inspiring! Definitely something to look foward too! You look AMAZING! Can't wait to have a story like you!!!

Today is day 2 of the pre-op diet. Yesterday was not fun. But today was so much better. Just keep a positive attitude!! It makes a world of a difference!

Yes today was kinda bad for me too. But lets stay positive. Keep you eye on the prize!!! As for doing anything wrong. I don't think we are. I just think that our bodies are not use to this. But I've read here that it gets easier after the 3rd day. Looking foward to that!

Mine is June 3 too! Its been hard today. Specially when i have to cook for my kids. But I'm determined to get through this. We can do this!

I love this site because so many of the fears I have other people have too. Its like someone is in my head. On that note I ask myself the same thing. I have been on a excercise schedule before. So why do I feel this way? Probably because of my history with diets... always start off strong and then I fizz out. The difference now is that we are going to have this extra tool to keep the weight off. So your motivation will always be there! Once we see the results being more permanent we are not going to want to go back to the lazy days!

I start my liquid diet today too. I have had the same fears as you! But someone here said to me that my attitude on how I approach this pre op diet had a lot to do with how I did this week. So my mind set changed. I now see this as a challenge to prep me for what is coming post op. Dont think of everything you can't have... think of your goal (which is to loose all the excess weight). It's definitely going to be hard and a test. But we can do this!!! Good luck!