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Seven months I was still eating about 2/3 of a cup of food every 6 hours. Now im up to about a cup, cup and a half at 2.5 years out.

I got an IUD and I'm very happy.

When I got a DS I was almost 300lbs - and that was considered to be on the lighter side to get something so hard core. I don't think you should do this. I think if you just do a "reset" (talk to a Bariatric nutritionist about this) you will be fine.

I actually saw a therapist during my "transition" time. Your body is going through a major change. Don't be afraid to reach out for help. Good luck to you.

Yes, be confident. You will be just fine. I've reached my goal weight recently, and let me tell you... you won't give a damn about the gas because being healthy is much better than bad gas. Just stay on plan - AND EXERCISE.

Honestly it isn't bad unless you eat something that you aren't supposed to. So any carbs = stinky poo. I take Devrom and use poo pouri and it's not so bad.

I also heard that might happen. So I started taking Hair Anew vitamins (Biotin) right after surgery.

Congrats to you!!!

Yay!! Congrats!!!

I can relate so well to this. I too had a "final straw" moment. And I too was well prepped before surgery. I talked to a large team of people and went to a lot of support groups to make sure I knew what was getting into. Success with weight loss surgery is what you make of it. I decided I was going to be successful. So I have been. End of story. So again, for anyone who tells you that you can't do something or tries to down talk you for having the surgery, sounds like they have their own issues to work out.

Well, at the end of the day all I can say is it's my body and I can do what I want. I chose to be healthy. No one else is paying my bills but me. And these would be the very same people chastising you if you had a health crisis because of your weight. I think a lot of it comes down to jealousy as well. My sister once said "Losing weight is like winning the lottery. No one knows how to handle you after the fact." And she is right. So basically screw all of them. Your happiness makes them uncomfortable. And that's not your fault.

I've noticed it usually comes from people who have never had a weight problem. I always tell people it's a tool and not a fix.

Haha! Mine too!! And I had to take a gambling test.

See I'm a DS patient, so the fat thing doesn't scare me at all. But yes, thank you kindly for the advice. I shall follow it immediately. I know I'm supposed to do small meals but damn... The hunger has been craaaaaazy. And thanks! It's been hard because my body fat is down quite a bit but the pounds have remained the same. I know this is due to muscle build... But it's still frustrating. On the upside, I can run for an extended period of time and that is new for me.

So I do a hard core workout 3 times a week. Of course now I am super super hungry after. I've been told this is normal of course, but how do you handle it when your belly can only tolerate so much?

Honestly I've been seeing a psychologist AFTER surgery as well. I recommend it. Sometimes a lot of weight loss can be a little bit of a mind f**k (pardon my French) as EVERYTHING changes.

I have also gone from a 9 to 8.5! I had to buy tennis shoes before a 5k I just participated in. Lol

This is hard. He has to want to lose weight on his own. You can't make him do it. On the other hand, maybe you need to express to him that what he is doing isn't fair to you either. Yes, you agreed to "in sickness and in health" but what happens when he is too big for you to care for him? I agree with the other commenters suggesting marriage counseling.

This. All of this. I am treated differently but I think it's because I feel different about myself. I always had a lot of confidence when I was larger, but now I feel more comfortable in my own skin - and it's noticeable.

I would find a nutritionist that specializes in bariatric surgery. And also start using MyFitnessPal to write everything down. I personally monitor my portions and eat every 3 hours. I keep it to 2/3-1 cup of food. You can get back on it

Yeah.. I was warned though when I got a DS that this is one of the side effects. I just watch what I eat and write everything down so I know what the culprits are quickly. One problem I'm still having sometimes (rarely though) is vomiting - also food related.

Hi, DS patient here. If you're feeling hungry my suggestion is drink more water. Sometimes you aren't hungry, you're dehydrated.

Also Dub is right. Keep the Febreeze handy. I also use PooPouri (spelling). Groupon has a deal on it right now. I've actually gotten my family on it too. Lol

I would move to egg whites and try eggs again later. I know people sometimes have problems with eggs. Also, try using myfitnesspal or lose it to keep track of your food. I didn't read the 4 months out part (sorry, sometimes I can't read LOL). But at 4 months, you're still pretty new so I would take it easy on certain foods. Take it easy. I'm a year out, and I'm finding I can eat more, but I still stick with Lactaid if I do any milk. I still stay away from Brussels sprouts, black Beans, etc. But I keep Beano pills handy just in case as well. Hopefully this will help with certain foods to avoid. http://www.everydayhealth.com/digestive-health/foods-that-cause-excessive-gas.aspx