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I'd try a different brand. unjury was the only one I could stand. Sent from my Moto G (4) using the BariatricPal App

Check with your bariatric doctors office!!! Sent from my Moto G (4) using the BariatricPal App

Don't stress it. Be honest with the person. They are just wanting to help you be emotionally ready for this journey. I have depression as well.... I would guess most people needing this surgery have it. That's not going to be a problem. Remember...Just relax and be honest. ???? Sent from my Moto G (4) using the BariatricPal App

Super helpful. Thank you! Sent from my Moto G (4) using the BariatricPal App

I am thinking about having a full tummy tuck since losing weight but concerned about the risk. Has anyone out there gone through this and what were your results. Were you glad you did it? Sent from my Moto G (4) using the BariatricPal App

Taylor..... I had surgery 2 1/2 years ago. It seems like I have to reset every year right after Christmas. Ugh....What I have done is take 1-2 days of liquid diet....Then get serious about exercise and try to keep calories between 1000-1100. That usually does it for me. I'd be more than happy to be your buddy through this. Hang in there and let me know if you need an ear. Sent from my Moto G (4) using the BariatricPal App

I think I waited 2 weeks Sent from my Moto G (4) using the BariatricPal App

Don't want to discourage you but it can take up to 18 months for hormones to level out. Hang in there. Sent from my Moto G (4) using the BariatricPal App

I'm from Sturgis. Right on the Indiana border. 2 1/2 years post op. Sent from my Moto G (4) using the BariatricPal App

Well....I visited my primary care physician this morning. He is thrilled with my progress. That was encouraging because it feels like it is going slowly. Slight infection from where the drain was but otherwise everything is looking good. I am thankful for that. I am feeling depressed still, but as the doc said, anyone who gets to drink protein 6 times a day and call it food is bound to feel depressed, so know that even that is going to get better. So, am feeling more hopeful today than yesterday. One day at a time....one right decision at a time....one pound at a time. I've got this!

Today is the first day that I can add something to my diet (beside protein shakes). I made drinkable oatmeal this morning. My tummy didn't love that, but maybe 1/2 cup is too much. Then for dinner I just had 1/4 cup of pudding. That wasn't so bad. Still feel pretty full though. Isn't it weird that 1/4 cup of ANYTHING makes me feel full. CRAZY! Oh well..... I have been sitting here thinking about what it will be like to buy clothes in a small size. I am really looking forward to that.

I woke up this morning thinking of all the things that I can't have. Not the greatest, most positive thinking, but that is where I was. So I decided to go off a thread here and focus today on what I will gain. 1. freedom from food 2. smaller clothes 3. the ability to buy cute clothes anywhere for MUCH LESS MONEY 4. more room in my suit case (fat clothes take a lot of space!) 5. getting in and out of the bathtub without getting stuck. 6. sitting at a booth in a restaurant without getting stuck or feeling my gut hang over the table 7. more comfortable in movie theatre seating 8. better sex 9. look better 10. feel better I will have to continue adding to this list in the days ahead to keep my mind on the positive things rather than the negative. YOU CAN DO THIS, SHARI!!!! REMEMBER YOU ARE STUBBORN - LET THAT WORK FOR YOU!

It took me 10 years and many, many, many failed attempts of dieting on my own before I was finally willing to have the surgery, but I am glad I did. Could I do this on my own? Maybe. Would it last? No. My deciding factors were simple for me (when I finally go there!) - two people lose the same amount of weight - one with surgery, one on their own - both are seemingly healthy. However, the person who DIDN'T have the surgery is still at a much higher risk of weight related diseases than the one who had the surgery. That was pointed out to me by a physician and the decision was made for me. I am just a week post-op, but no regret whatsoever!!!

Congrats! Good job!

I love your candor. I too am a Christian deal with the same feelings.