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You need to call your surgeon. There could be an obstruction or kink. I had similar issues with nausea and not being able to eat or drink and I was admitted to the hospital while they figured it out. They will most likely tell you to go to ER, so be prepared for that. But you definitely need to call your surgeon ASAP Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have severe sleep apnea. I use bipap settings of 16/22. When you go in for the surgery they put a breathing tube in to assist you in your breathing. When I had my surgery they took the breathing tube out when they finished surgery but put it right back in because I wasn't breathing well on my own. I woke up in recovery with a breathing tube in which was a little scary. I tell you that just to assure you that they won't let anything happen to you because of breathing. They will do what they think is best to make sure you are breathing properly. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Candygyrl no problem!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I work and take classes at a university and many people either know me or have seen me. I was getting some yogurt because I forgot to eat before class and one of the guys who work in the cafeteria just stared at me and was like "wow wow wow, I'm single!" Haha and when he rang me up he said "I'm going to make this last as long as I can, I'm speechless" and he gave me my bills one at a time all the people who worked in the cafeteria were telling me how fabulous I looked Then I was in the elevator going back up to the classroom and one of the guys who works here ran to the elevator because the doors were still open and he just kinda kept looking at me and he said "are you the same girl that used to work over at the information center?" And I was like yeah and he was like "you've slimmed down, you look great! Doing an amazing job!" He even got out of the elevator even though he was going to a different floor to watch me walk away Hahahaha I've never even met him before This has really been made me feel so good and is such a confidence booster! I haven't had guys flirt with me in a very very long time haha and I'm 29 (30 on Saturday!!) and am very single haha it feels really nice It made my day! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So great! Congrats to you!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Oh my god!!! You dont know how much this made my day!!! You are fabulous and such an inspiration!! I am so unbelievably happy for you I wish I could give you a hug!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So I work and take classes at a university and many people have seen me around. Today I was getting some yogurt because I forgot to eat before class and one of the guys who work in the cafeteria just stared at me and was like "wow wow wow, I'm single!" Haha and when he rang me up he said "I'm going to make this last as long as I can, I'm speechless" and he gave me my bills one at a time all the people who worked in the cafeteria were telling me how fabulous I looked Then I was in the elevator going back up to the classroom and one of the guys who works here ran to the elevator because the doors were still open and he just kinda kept looking at me and he said "are you the same girl that used to work over at the information center?" And I was like yeah and he was like "you've slimmed down, you look great! Doing an amazing job!" He even got off the elevator and Ben though he was going up another floor to watch me walk away Hahahaha I've never even met him before It is really a confidence booster! This is the first time in a really really long time that guys have kinda flirted with me and it feels amazing because I'm 29 (30 on Saturday!!) and very single haha This made my day Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You really shouldn't! It will just make you question your progress and you are doing great!! Everyone is different because they started at different weights, have different accompanying health issues, male or female, it all makes a difference!! Be happy for others but don't let their successes make you doubt your success. You are a brave champion and you are changing your life for the better! You are doing AMAZING!! Don't ever doubt that!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Thank you for this reminder! I really appreciate that! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Anytime ❤️ Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You really shouldn't! It will just make you question your progress and you are doing great!! Everyone is different because they started at different weights, have different accompanying health issues, male or female, it all makes a difference!! Be happy for others but don't let their successes make you doubt your success. You are a brave champion and you are changing your life for the better! You are doing AMAZING!! Don't ever doubt that!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You'll do great! I'm losing about 10 lbs a week so my goal is almost 53 pounds *nervous* haha We will do it!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@billpride good luck at your appointments! You'll know pretty soon! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App @ peaches11 that's so exciting! I know you will reach your goal!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@billpride you've done so well already! Do you know when you are having surgery? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@billpride I started up there too, at 540 last October. I'm now 352! You are going to do so well! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks for posting it on here @@dede0314 I forgot about this one! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@ that's awesome! I hope you can get there!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'll put mine on here too Current weight: 352.8 Goal weight: 299.9 I want to be out of the 300's!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I hope you reach your goal! I am almost at 200 pounds lost too! I'm at 190 down! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Remember this is 2 months! So make your goal accordingly! You can also update your goal if you reach the goal you set too quickly! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Okay everyone!! I started the Challenge!! http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/382429-happy-healthy-holidays-challenge/

Okay everyone!! I have started the Holiday Challenge!! http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/382429-happy-healthy-holidays-challenge/

This challenge will run from 11-14-2016 through 1-2-2017. This will give us a total of 8 weigh ins. I will do my best to post to the spreadsheet within 1 - 2 day of receiving your weight. Please note that I will recalculate the figures as soon as I can following the Monday weigh in - so your weight percentages may be a little off... This challenge is for everyone. If you are pre op, post op, in maintenance or looking for some accountability; this challenge is for you! The rules and link to the spreadsheet are below! Procedures: Please Post Your Starting Weight (Weight on or around 11/14) and your Goal Weight (what you would like to weigh at the end of the challenge) at the start of the challenge on 11/14 or before. If no goal weight is posted I will put down 10 pound loss as the goal. You can cut/paste this below and fill it in on your post - Goal Weight: Current Weight: Today's Date: Rules: 1. I will be awarding a prize to 2 lucky participants! The winners will be selected at random an the only thing you need to do to be eligible for the drawing is log your weight each week! 2.Post your weight on this thread every Monday. Specifically 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/05, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 01/02 3. If you change your screen name please let me know. 4. If you miss 2 or more weigh ins, I will assume you no longer want to participate and your name will be removed from the spreadsheet. 5. If you miss a weigh in on Monday, no problem. Just post it asap. 6. We are all here to support each other, if you post a question anyone can answer. 7. You will know your weight is updated on the spreadsheet once I've liked your post! The link to the spreadsheet is below! Have fun, and good luck with this challenge!!! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18mFrEfxi-VOlFkoSgiJzWVGclHea0cNUHJG6pqOkCVE/edit?usp=sharing

@@SitkaChic74 Thank you!! @@addmay aww I can't wait to read your story! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you! Don't say "if" it's just a matter of when! you'll get there! Maine is one of my favorite places to be! Ive gone every year since I was 4 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Yes, when!!!! What town do you visit and is there any interesting places I should see while there? Sent from my iPod touch using the BariatricPal App The places we usually stop at in Maine is Freeport (lots of outlet shopping!) but we spend the majority of time in Bar Harbor! It is AMAZING!!! Go to Acadia National Park, there are little islands you can visit for the day, there is even one you can walk to at low tide!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App That sounds amazing!!!!! I'm so checking that out!!!! Thanks so much! Sent from my iPod touch using the BariatricPal App No problem!! If there's one thing I'm passionate about, it's Maine! I dream of moving there all the time! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you! Don't say "if" it's just a matter of when! you'll get there! Maine is one of my favorite places to be! Ive gone every year since I was 4 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Yes, when!!!! What town do you visit and is there any interesting places I should see while there? Sent from my iPod touch using the BariatricPal App The places we usually stop at in Maine is Freeport (lots of outlet shopping!) but we spend the majority of time in Bar Harbor! It is AMAZING!!! Go to Acadia National Park, there are little islands you can visit for the day, there is even one you can walk to at low tide!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congratulations!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App