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I still eat at restaurants..Mexican mainly..I order chicken and eat it and beans. .my protein levels were surprisingly great eating this way..I get a go box and eat it 2 more times at home

I never had them before..my stress is not related to my surgery..all my blood work was normal..

I have them..wondered..thought it was lack of sleep and stress

I'll have to remember this...i know i don't drink enough...

My surgeon and diet doc both said you don't actually stretch it..the swelling goes down and you can eat more...also i was told those who graze all day gain.. 5 small meals and not constantly eating wrong choices

I have to take a lot of meds at night. i have one big blood pressure pill, One small one, a blood thinner, a sleeping pill,pepcid..I'm supposed to take several more but i don't..i hate and dread taking them..its like a meal and i always choke on at least one...another else have this problem

I still have the same problem..i was sleeved 9/23... i envy those who can drink all their fluids..i was never a big drinker even before the surgery

I belong to several weight loss groups on Facebook and other types of media. I have noticed that there are several people that just need to lose a few pounds and are already slim. They are having weight loss surgery to lose may be 50 pounds or so. They already look like they are at a good weight. Do you feel that some of these people are having weight loss surgery and they really do not need it they are just thinking this is an easy way out. What do you think about the doctors that are doing this?

I was just going on what the head of that department told me since She was in on all decisions..she said the insurance company dropped them due to the huge amt of gastric surgeries. .at upwards to 25000 each the ins company lost money..

They change insurance periodically.. blue cross blue shield..and they would not accept resigning the company. .they stated it was due to the surgeries. . It is a Indian Casino.. massive revenue. ..

I actually do several of these things within my community. .i did not expect such an outcry on this post..i should had never posted..

Why do people care about anything others do ? I worry about everyone. its a fault of mine.. also so many people got wls at my daughter's job that they canceled the company insurance... it was insane how many people got the surgery because so and so got it.. most were not prepared and have lost little weight and are miserable with their decision... i am not saying people who need to lose 50 lbs don't need or deserve the surgery but how many people use it as a quick fix...this is a life change and not to be taken lightly... so many jump in without consideration in my area.. off the top of my head i know personally 14 people that had the surgery..of those 8 did it because others did and eat whatever whenever with no regards for their plan.. They do not take the surgery seriously... it requires discipline and dedication..if people see this as a quick fix or a easy way out they will fail..i applaud those who take it seriously and fear for those who did this on a whim..

Once again i was asking opinions ..i didn't not wish to get everyone on the defensive..these days people look for a quick Fix and i personally know people who never dieted a day in their lives bit opted for weight loss surgery.. it steamed Me since i used it as a last resort... my doctor had turned people like this away only to find they went elsewhere,usually Mexico..many gained weight back since they possessed no dieting skills...

I was told by my surgeon that after surgery as our stomach heals can eat more..i contribute that ability to healing

K i see i pissed some off sorry i should had been more clear..the people i am referring to had a starting weight of 50lbs over..most had surgery out of the country..some docs will do anything if you pay them...i am not saying they did not struggle but i see surgery as a final resort..

I eat the top only..straight protein.. when we make pizza as home i use wonton wrappers for my crust

Lol i eat out quite a bit and have ordered without..like I'll Grainger a taco and tell them no shell or chicken sand no bun etc..they're not surprised tons of people have had the surgery in my area

I'll have to weigh Monday..doc office is closed

i can eat all the foods you can't lol I've lost 50 pounds this is my 3 month anniversary .. I'm kind of upset because I actually gained last week about 4 pounds but everyone I spoke to that had the surgery says that's normal because I'm eating more Protein... I couldn't eat anything when I first came home from the hospital or drink anything so now that I'm adding small amounts it seems like my body is holding on tight... my surgery was September 23rd and thus far as of this morning I had lost 50 pounds... a week ago I had lost 54 so I'll take it but I'm going to have to work harder... it looks like my body is trying to save everything that goes in my mouth

I can't stand to be restricted..girdles hurt. . What options do i have? The belly is hanging and in my lap..i bought a couple of girdle type things and they roll... what is everyone using?v something comfortable....if there is such a thing!!

I'm sure looking for some of these online tomorrow...i know when i was wearing the surgical band things were shaping better

luckily i had mine out before surgery

Weight gain ! Really !! Made it under 300 to 299 two weeks ago and weighed yesterday up to 304.. i am not eating any different except I'm eating better!! I was living on mashed potatoes and crackers now I've switched to good protein.. this makes no sense!!! What the heck!!! I want to cry.

I never could eat that much but gained weight... now what sucks is I'm eating properly after sleeve and gained weight this week.. I'm doomed damn it doomed

Just entered the 200's !!!! 299.8oz !!!! Starting weight 355 Sept 23... challenge starting weight 319... goal 299...gonna set a new goal 285