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Hi Everyone!
So glad to see everyone doing so well
I have lost a total of 101lbs since the day of surgery (Dec 16th) and a total of 123lbs total!
Here are five things that I'm so happy to be able to do since losing the weight:
I can shop at normal stores like H&M and Victoria Secret
I can cross my legs
I can out-workout very in shape men in their mid 20s next to me on the elliptical at the same (or slightly lower) resistance
I have been feeling so much self-love and self-reflection in the past few months
I look forward to working out

Hi Everyone!
So glad to see everyone doing so well
I have lost a total of 101lbs since the day of surgery (Dec 16th) and a total of 123lbs total!
Here are five things that I'm so happy to be able to do since losing the weight:
I can shop at normal stores like H&M and Victoria Secret
I can cross my legs
I can out-workout very in shape men in their mid 20s next to me on the elliptical at the same (or slightly lower) resistance
I have been feeling so much self-love and self-reflection in the past few months
I look forward to working out

light string cheese or those baybel light cheese in that red wax! a glass of milk is great too (although can't really put that in a bag lol)
greek yogurt
beef Jerky
i always keep Protein bars and shakes in my work desk just in case as well.

light string cheese or those baybel light cheese in that red wax! a glass of milk is great too (although can't really put that in a bag lol)
greek yogurt
beef Jerky
i always keep Protein bars and shakes in my work desk just in case as well.

light string cheese or those baybel light cheese in that red wax! a glass of milk is great too (although can't really put that in a bag lol)
greek yogurt
beef Jerky
i always keep Protein bars and shakes in my work desk just in case as well.

I struggle with this too! I have a hard time looking at myself and really getting a sense of how big I am. I am 6 1/2 months out and have lost 89 lbs. I went from an 18/20 to an 8, but still sometimes look at clothes and think, "there is no way I will fit in those". Yet I do.

hey! i'm 22 and had mine in dec 2014!

hey! i'm 22 and had mine in dec 2014!

everything in moderation really. i had a three french fries off a friend's plate and it was enough

12/16! 47 pounds down

Hi All!
I'm almost 2 months out and I'm having a hard time making sure I'm eating enough calories. My job is incredibly stressful/time consuming so I'd like to have a couple of Snacks in my drawer so I can make sure I'm eating a little something every few hours.
I'd love any recommendations! So far I've been having 1/2 an oatmeal packet in the morning, a ham/cheese roll up for lunch, and then a string cheese. Then I go home and have a piece of chicken or fish. It only totals to about 500 calories.
So yes - any recommendations are appreciated! I seem to be able to tolerate most things but I'd love advice.
Also, I have only lost 3 pounds in the last month. I lost very quickly the first three weeks after surgery, and nothing since! Could it be because I'm not eating or drinking enough?

I'm getting really disheartened. I haven't lost any weight in the past 10 days despite the incredibly limited diet.
Has this happened to anyone? I'm starting to worry that something's wrong or that this surgery isn't going to work for me.
I'd appreciate hearing anyone's experiences or advice

hey there lenora!
I'm in the same boat. I'm 4 weeks out, and i completely stopped losing weight. I actually gained 2 pounds.
but i'm still barely eating. i'm probably getting in 600 calories, 45 ish grams of Protein and yet the scale is stuck!
i'm hoping at my appt in 2 weeks i can start the gym again and maybe that will help --- but i'm not sure if i even have enough energy for that

girl, you're gonna do great.
just think in a month where you'll be!

I'm 22 and got the bypass on the 16th of December.
I had the same mentality thinking I could do it on my own because I was still young. But I ended up realizing that the amount of weight I needed to lose to be healthy was something I couldn't do on my own.

I chose the bypass for two major reasons:
The dumping syndrome would hold me accountable to make better eating choices anytime I put something in my body.
The bypass has a longer history and more years of data to back up scientific claims. The sleeve may work just as well, or better, but the bypass has results of patients dating more than 10 years back.

I chose the bypass for two major reasons:
The dumping syndrome would hold me accountable to make better eating choices anytime I put something in my body.
The bypass has a longer history and more years of data to back up scientific claims. The sleeve may work just as well, or better, but the bypass has results of patients dating more than 10 years back.

I chose the bypass for two major reasons:
The dumping syndrome would hold me accountable to make better eating choices anytime I put something in my body.
The bypass has a longer history and more years of data to back up scientific claims. The sleeve may work just as well, or better, but the bypass has results of patients dating more than 10 years back.

I had a lot of pain for two weeks after surgery. It takes time... hang in there!!

Hi All!
Merry Christmas
I'm having issues with the liquid diet.< /p>
I'm not really eating much, probably getting in less than ten grams of Protein a day. I'm starting to feel tired and dizzy from lack of eating. I'm trying my bed to drink Water all the time but it's just been so tough!
Any one else struggling with this? It seems impossible
Two big questions:
1. When did you start scrambled eggs. I think I'd get in way more protein if I could scramble up some egg whites.
2. Fruits! I know that fruits are high in sugar so having too much is a no no. But I was thinking of making a smoothie with strawberries and apples. Thoughts?

@@krisstep I totally feel what you're feeling. Last night I straight up sobbed because I was in pain and so uncomfortable I couldn't find a decent sleeping position. I'm anxious about when I'll finally feel normal. I am barely eating/drinking so I'm exhausted too. Let alone I keep having to get up (which HURTS) to walk around every now and then.
I just keep remember this is all for a bigger reason. I am 6 Days post op and I have lost 10 pounds since the day of my surgery already.
Feel free to reach out to me if you want to rant! I understand how you feel and am kind of embarrassed how of often I'm crying. But I think it's also a lot of pent up stress that is now releasing itself because the surgery already happened.

I'm scheduled for the bypass on 12/16!
I'm worried my recovery is gonna be tough because I moved away from all my family and friends when I graduated college this spring to start a new job.
I'm pretty excited though. I've tried getting the surgery twice but because of insurance or timing it didn't work out. Third times the charm

I say you are absolutly doing the right thing. remember in life we are going to have good days as well as bad days its how we approch it. Remember you have spent a lot of time money and energy to get to this point dont lose courage. Look forward to the better part of your life to begin Dec. 15. Waking up to the New and Improved YOU!! You deserve a better healthier life.

I'm scheduled for the bypass on 12/16!



I'm worried my recovery is gonna be tough because I moved away from all my family and friends when I graduated college this spring to start a new job.



I'm pretty excited though. I've tried getting the surgery twice but because of insurance or timing it didn't work out. Third times the charm

You're going to be fine. Weight fluctuates over only a few days. Just stick to your plan, sounds like your doing great. And a hint for after surgery, stay off the scale. At least no more than once a week. If you are doing the work the scale will take care of itself. Keep up the good work