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Have you found a way to visually account for all of the lbs lost? For example I buy myself a pretty fake flower for every 10 lbs lost. As the bouquet grows I can visually recognize that I'm making changes. You need to be proud of what you've done so far, it will push you to continue to stay focused! Are you using myfitnesspal or anything? Gotta stay on it!

Have you found a way to visually account for all of the lbs lost? For example I buy myself a pretty fake flower for every 10 lbs lost. As the bouquet grows I can visually recognize that I'm making changes. You need to be proud of what you've done so far, it will push you to continue to stay focused! Are you using myfitnesspal or anything? Gotta stay on it!

Though just fyi, I don't dump whatsoever, and you may not either!

I'm sorry but you sound like a spoiled brat. This post brings absolutely no value to this page.

I'm sorry but you sound like a spoiled brat. This post brings absolutely no value to this page.

I took a bath yesterday and shaved (everything), it was soooo much easier! No lost stray hairs missed in the process either!

Curious why you're going from the sleeve to bypass within 2 years? If you don't mind

I took a bath yesterday and shaved (everything), it was soooo much easier! No lost stray hairs missed in the process either!

I took a bath yesterday and shaved (everything), it was soooo much easier! No lost stray hairs missed in the process either!

Hey there. I looked on the forums for twenty something's and it was a ghost town! I just had my bypass 3/31 and I'm healing well. I'm looking for someone my age who would like to text updates and keep each other positive. I'd prefer someone in a similar stage of the surgery but I am open and truly just would love to make a connection with someone who is looking for something similar. Please respond or pm me.

Hey there. I looked on the forums for twenty something's and it was a ghost town! I just had my bypass 3/31 and I'm healing well. I'm looking for someone my age who would like to text updates and keep each other positive. I'd prefer someone in a similar stage of the surgery but I am open and truly just would love to make a connection with someone who is looking for something similar. Please respond or pm me.

Please also remember that he is NOT a bariatric doctor. There is a reason insurance companies cover these surgeries, it is not as cut and dry as he is making it out to be. And comparing you to other fat women is hardly a healthy standard. If you are eligible for the surgery via requirements then you are eligible for all of the health risks associated with it, that in itself is at least reason enough to speak to a bariatric counselor who can give you an unbiased opinion.

Hey there. I looked on the forums for twenty something's and it was a ghost town! I just had my bypass 3/31 and I'm healing well. I'm looking for someone my age who would like to text updates and keep each other positive. I'd prefer someone in a similar stage of the surgery but I am open and truly just would love to make a connection with someone who is looking for something similar. Please respond or pm me.

Hey there. I looked on the forums for twenty something's and it was a ghost town! I just had my bypass 3/31 and I'm healing well. I'm looking for someone my age who would like to text updates and keep each other positive. I'd prefer someone in a similar stage of the surgery but I am open and truly just would love to make a connection with someone who is looking for something similar. Please respond or pm me.

Hey there. I looked on the forums for twenty something's and it was a ghost town! I just had my bypass 3/31 and I'm healing well. I'm looking for someone my age who would like to text updates and keep each other positive. I'd prefer someone in a similar stage of the surgery but I am open and truly just would love to make a connection with someone who is looking for something similar. Please respond or pm me.

I'm sure this is normal but I'd love tp hear I'm not the only one. On my upper left side it feels really weird. No pain, just like the organs aren't where they are supposed to be. Obviously I know they move things around a lot, I just didn't know if anyone felt the same. Otherwise I'm doing ok, tolerating all foods and drinks at my stage and I pooped! Yippee!

It read several places that the Flinstones Vitamins are NOT sufficient for pat bariatric nutrient maintenance.

The real question is if the dress is black and red or white and gold.

You should be HAPPY! The weight IS going to come off, but it's better that your body is given a chance for it to catch up... Less sagging. This is a good thing.

Congrats! I received my authorization today! :D They aren't expecting to get me in until Early-mid April though

I understand that WLS is different for everyone, and no matter HOW it really ends up- you're way happier and way healthier. But is it unrealistic to hope to be in a bikini at the end of this? I'm not saying without hard work, eating healthy and working out-- and i'm not saying immediately... but is it totally unreasonable to hope for it?

This post just made my day. Can you be my mentor?!?!!

What the hell. We're all gonna die. I just want to die later. And have a lot more fun in the meantime.
I don't think I have even once worried that I won't "make it" this time.
Protip: You've got to get your head in a positive space to have a good shot at being in the 50% who are successful long-term.
So buck up.

Use red/orange lipstick underneath your concealer! Yes, I know it sounds crazy, but it's rooted in color theory. Give it a try!

I know it may not be a HUGE deal- but in 19 days I will have my first appointment necessary for surgery.
There, we will discuss what my best option is and ...
THIS IS THE BEST PART!
Because I have been a good girl and really proactive, I have already:
-taken the workshops
-completed packet
-blood work done
-psych eval done
-sent letter of recommendation from physician
-every other little damn thing!
Sooo, ideally- I will meet with everyone 2/5, and because they don't have to wait on anything, send off my information to my insurance co for pre-auth!
That means by this time next month, I could be told YES-- even better, scheduled ASAP.
Ahhh I'm so excited, but so so nervous all of this work will mean nothing if my insurance says no.
I'll keep y'all updated!