Knitchic

I made this mistake Spring Break while sitting on the beach. I ate almost an entire little packet of raw carrots. I honestly didn't know if I was going to make it up to my room to go to the bathroom. It was so painful. I haven't ate a carrot since. I'm scared lol. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Comparing yourself with others can be playing head games. I started out at about 215 (the surgery was the best method to fix my extreme and I do mean extreme reflux) at 5 months I was down to 170. I'm now just past 6 months and at 164. The doctor says I will lose about another 10-15 and then after a year gain about 5-10 back. I have been a slow loser and it would blow my mind to see how quickly some people lose. I try to tell my focus that everyone is on their own journey but that doesn't always help haha. Good luck. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I wish I had never tested the sugar issue either. I can say I am about 7 months out and I can safely eat 1 pop tart or 1 cookie. Sugary drinks give me a horrible headache but as a rule the only thing I notice with sugar is a bit of gas. I will admit I still don't eat anything sweet out in public. I think the amount and type of sugar can play a big roll so I don't chance it when I am out and about. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hangry is a huge issue for me. It's like I reach the point of no return. Sometimes I don't realize I'm hungry until it's too late. I try to keep a snack in my purse for times like this. As for the hormone dump it's a real thing. I feel like it has improved (I'm now 4 month out) or maybe I am just getting used to it.

Staph infection contracted from hospital.... Equaled 2 bad weeks of pain and a month dealing with an open wound. Nothing my surgeon did wrong just issues at the local hospital. I'm now 4 months out and would do it all over again. Yes the infection sucked BUT the results are worth it all.

I'm almost 5 months out and still have "cold" days. I sleep with 3 blankets, long sleeve shirt and pajama pants and STILL turn on the electric blanket. Some days are worse then other but I have found if I let my self get really cold it's almost impossible to warm back up.

My hair loss started at 3 months and at 5 months it's still coming out like crazy. I hope it slows up soon. For now I opted for a shorted hair cut with a wavy style to hide it as much as possible.

Make sure you don't have any puffiness around any incisions. I had a similar experience and come to find out I had contracted a staph infection in the hospital. I don't want to scare you! Just keep an eye on the incision sites.

???? I tried them and was really wanting to like them but the after taste is horrible.

I have lost about 45 pounds and I am only down one size as well. I expected to be able to wear smaller pants but they are so tight around my stomach. I have lost in my face, legs and butt. I'm sure the rest well come.

I only told my husband, my sister and 2 close friends. I didn't want my parents to worry and I also didn't want their opinion. The reasons surrounding my surgery were something I had to work through on my own and I didn't need to here others opinions. Someone I know from the bariatric support group at my doctors office came into my work and announced to his friend that I had surgery and how great I looked. I was devastated. I gave him the look of death. I'm sure over time people will find out but until I am ready to deal with it I feel it's my story to tell. The surgery puts you on an emotional roller coaster. Don't give yourself added stress.

Wow you are doing great!

Sounds like you are doing great! I had surgery 10/22 and I am down 34 total including pre op diet weight loss. My doctor doesn't advance people from the broth/cream of wheat type stuff until 6 weeks. I am so ready for some veggies and meat.

I can't stomach isopure but this stuff isn't bad, and it's half the cost of isopure!

I would read people's posts about how hard it was to get their fluids in and think to myself they were crazy. Well here I am 3 weeks out and got a talking to by you doctor for not drinking enough. Lol. I feel like I drink ALL the time. I have timers set in my phone, apps the send me alerts and I always have a drink with me, yet I am still behind every day.