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I totally agree with the hormone thing. Guys at the gym and at work who never spoke before are always trying to get my attention now. I also think it is the newfound confidence that I have. I really appreciate the advice you've given me. I'm just gonna do me for a while. The men will be there when I'm ready.

I thought about doing this. I really should because I'll be starting nursing school in September. Thank you for the advice.

OMG!!!! Thank you soooo much for your reply!

To clarify the things I find the most awkward/frustrating about dating post op are: *gaining attention *receiving compliments *general dating etiquette( figuring out how to be open but not reveal much too soon, etc) *working through emotional/psychological issues while dating (i.e. "Does this guy really want ME?")

The only awkward thing about eating on dates is, guys don't know why I'm full after 2-3 bites. They assume I'm trying to not look like a pig and they encourage me to eat. What they don't realize is that I probably should've stopped after the first bite and now I'm hoping I don't start burping for the rest of the night.

Hello! I'm currently 80 pounds down from my HW. I had surgery 10/10/16. Lately I've been getting a lot of attention from men. I just turned 24 and unfortunately I don't have much dating experience. Growing up I used my weight as crutch and refused to put myself out there . How the hell am I supposed to navigate the dating scene? Should I date bariatric surgery guys only, because it is implied they understand this journey? What am I to do?

OMG nooooooo!!!!

I'm just about 3 months post op and every once in a while I feel a "pulling" sensation around my belly button. It eventually goes away but I just would like to know the cause of it. Because I'm scared of being a failure with this surgery I have been going to the gym 6-7 days a week and I enjoy using the ab machines. I've noticed that after using the machines or picking up something heavy that the "pulling" comes back. I thought after 6 weeks we could go back to functioning as normal i.e. lifting and exercising. Has anyone experienced this feeling before? I have my 100 day post op appointment coming up soon so I will mention it. I'm just scared that I'd have to be opened up again.

This is SOO me. Especially the self esteem thing.

I was sleeved 10/10/ 16 I just don't feel like I'm losing enough weight. Compared to the people I see on my Instagram my progress is disappointing. I know I shouldn't compare myself but it is hard not to when people are posting there updates. I try to be positive and congratulate them but deep down I'm frustrated and envious. I was thinking of deleting my app until I got into a more secure place in my journey. In the meantime I've reached out to people who are several months out to see if they remember a slow start at the beginning. Some did experience the same but I still feel like an isolated case. A lady also sent me a picture of the average weight loss depending on pre op weight. While I was deciding on getting surgery I watched a lot of YouTube videos of people who accredited the sleeve for giving them their life back. I guess I'm just nervous that I won't be able to say the same. Attached is the picture the woman sent me.

Currently going through this now. I had surgery 10/10 and I honestly don't feel the weight is falling off like I hoped. I'm a part of the Bariatric surgery community on Instagram so I get a lot of progress updates from people who have similar surgery dates. I feel like I'm behind the rest of the class. People keep telling me not give up and keep my working hard. Honestly at times I have "buyer's remorse" and feel having surgery was a waste. It is extremely difficult to see the light at end of the tunnel.

I'll tell you what's been working for my gas after my bypass surgery in May I have been using some baby has drops and it helps. Sent from my SM-J100VPP using the BariatricPal App Wow. Really? Never heard of those. Where did you buy them?

I ran laps around my nurses while in the hospital. They couldn't keep up with me. Lol. So far premier Protein Shakes make me extremely nauseous. I mix unflavored whey protein with zero calorie Powerade. And no bm on my end either.

Okay so this sounds normal. Walking is the major key to get through this. I will continue to push myself more. Thanks! [emoji4]