Joann454

Wow! Quit smoking and losing weight. That's a dream come true! Huge congrats!

Lol! I appreciate the feedback. I was wondering if they really worked. I'll replace the filter for sure. Have you had your surgery yet?

I don't know what type of test they're going to administer on me. Two months quit is so awesome. I have a vape. I'm going to clean it out and use zero nic juice. That's a good idea. I also bought cotinine strips on amazon so I'll know. I can't wait to be where you are.

To the folks who have experienced regain, did you go into this hoping it would no longer be a struggle? I am pre op and just wondering what you guys mindset was. The comment about it screwing with your metabolic rate scares the crap out of me! If it changes so drastically and I fall off the wagon I'll be worse off than I am now. There doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason to it. I don't want to face this feeling like its a crap shoot, but it seems that's what it is. I'm all for being realistic and knowing as much as I can beforehand. My heart goes out to all of you. I can only imagine how discouraging it all is. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm finding conflicting info all over the Internet. I'm not trying to cheat the system, I truly want to quit and stay quit. I hate smoking and am so looking forward to trying to live as healthy as possible. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Mine was long because I had to fill out a 500 question survey. Afterwards he analyzed it. He said I was a risk taker and a non conformist. I was freaked out he would say I was unstable or something but he just said it wasn't a bad thing. But yeah, it was long. I like my shrink! He's a kind man. I hope you like yours too. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Just came across this post and am wondering how you're doing. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My friend who had a gastric bypass swears by this stuff. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Teacup! That's exactly how I feel! I guess we would have done it by now if we could. When I "go off a diet" I go OFF! Like a bag of dove chocolate a day off! Right. I feel like I'm sitting on all this potential and to not take this opportunity would be so dumb. I did Atkins in 2001 and got down to 148 and actually maintained it for a couple of years then my thyroid died and I lost my job and two years later I had gained nearly 100 lbs. wtf? When is your surgery? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Shaynastuff, how long ago did you quit? Impressive! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Big difference! Love it! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hope you're feeling good! Can't wait to hear about your journey. I'll be getting sleeved sometime between April and June. I'll find out soon! WLS has become so common I haven't found many people too judgmental. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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