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Can't eat scones, ice cream, anything acidic like lemon, oranges, lime etc anything fatty like fried chicken etc. 8 months out and still get intolerances. I'm glad.

I walked the first 6 months post op and dropped weight quickly. Re: the dreaded saggy skin. I started working out with a PT and although I haven't dropped in lbs the inches and fat % are melting away. My arms and legs are getting toned and love the feeling of working out with a PT as purely walking for me was getting boring fast. Like others said it depends a lot on body chemistry but I'd rather build the muscle that I have from PT. Btw at the moment I work out 4x a week at about 1hr 20-30minutes.

I've looked back on my sleeve journey since October. I have had some bad days as of late but I'm trying to look at how far I've come.

I started at 311lbs I am currently 229lbs. 82lbs loss is not where I thought I would be at this point - I thought it would be more but it is what it is.

The positives I have lost 20 yes 20% percent of my body fat when I started. I have lost 38 inches all over. 10 from the waist and chest and 8 from the hips and I am down 14 BMI. I started working out with a Personal trainer and couldn't do 1 squat now I'm doing a May squat challenge.

The negatives are I'm not drinking as much Water as I would like and I have picked up some of my bad habits that I am trying to rid of which has been hard but this whole journey is what it says a journey. It's been 'fun' figuring out the things that I cannot eat anymore.... NOT lol but it's part of the process.

Would I have the weight loss surgery again.....I'm still hmmmm and ahhhh about this. Would I have liked to tried a little harder than going to the extreme of cutting out 75% of my stomach?? oh yeah BUT on the other hand I'm glad I did it because my portions are restricted. Sometimes I forget to eat because I'm not hungry and I have to force myself to eat.

It's been a process and having the surgery has changed my outlook on life. I've definitely become a fitter me and I am looking forward to where the rest of my will take me.

I hope everyone is having great success after their surgery and look forward to hearing from you all about your experiences.

Haha I'm 8 months out and stomach noises are normal now.

Congratulations!! I'm about 8 months post op and 8 dress sizes down. I've donated about 6-7 bin bags full of clothes so I understand the empty closet. I'm slowly building a wardrobe again but slowly as clothes are expensive haha

I am about 3 months or so post op and I'm wondering how many calories everyone is eating at this point. I'm still losing an average of 2 pds a week which is fine with me but I'm hungrier than i was before and I want to make sure I don't go overboard.

I didn't have a psych evaluation here in the UK and I wish they did. Because of hormonal changes my depression and moods have been all over the place. I'm constantly having to readjust my meds but hopefully this will balance out in the long run.

Cinpep this has been an issue for me too but I've really had to be disciplined with myself to break this habit. You can always try this is small steps. Say if you eat up to 10pm try to stop at 9.30. Do it 30mins at a time. It will be hard but will be worth the effort.

You are still new to this. There are ways to to gain weight. Carbs are very easy to get down compared to chicken etc. Believe me it can be done.

I think you need to see your NUT because this doesn't sound right. You may have a stricture if you can't eat that much. I'd seek help fast especially at 6months out.

I am 7.5 months out and have gone from a 46H to a 38G. Boobs look like saddle bags lol

And for me it wasn't for pain it helped with the trapped gas.

I disagree. I had a pillow and it was only helpful when sitting. I couldn't walk until the nurse wrapped gauze around my belly, and that slipped off easily. I wish I had brought a binder. It would have been a huge help. I'm 6 days post-op, it would still be great to have one. Where can I get one now???

Never thought it was a 'waste' for me. It helped me when I went walking.

I wasn't sent home with an ab binder but I bought one and thank God I did. Was a god send the first few weeks.

Awesome!!

I've tried ice cream twice and the same issue but everyone's body is different. I can't tolerate acidic foods either so I don't eat them.

Wait how did I miss this one. Don't know if I should join though as I am in a stall and yo-yoing at the moment [emoji22][emoji22]

Hi Guys,

I live in the U.K. and finding that I need compression garments when I train mainly my legs,stomach and arms. Can anyone recommend a few good ones. When I exercise my stomach jiggles and hurts. Weird hurt I can't explain. I'd really appreciate your help.

I had ice cream at 6-7 months out and NEVER again. Only had it as I was in Italy. My god I think I emptied my stomach out for the whole year and I only ate a little bit. Couldn't dream of eating it at 18 dpo.

I had Hair loss and it definitely help but I take maximum strength which is I think 10k. Hasn't done anything to my nails but my skin looks good as well

Month 7 and wait loss is becoming so difficult now. Not dropping like it was. I started training with a Personal trainer and she said the first few weeks I'd probably gain and now this is freaking my head out. I haven't gained since surgery and now I am!! Very frustrating as I am so close to 84lbs lost but it keep fluctuating between 80 and 82lbs ugh. I need to stop putting pressure on myself but really wanted to be 100lbs loss by the end of May. Have nutritionist appointment today. She wasn't any help when I started so don't know what she's going to do today. On the positive the inches are slowly going if the weight isn't.

Had that done. It's not sleep apnea

The first few weeks for me smells were horrendous. I could tell from far away when someone had garlic ewwww. It does get better or it did for me.

I've been using Palmers Cocoa Butter and my scars have healed very well. Scars are flat and really fading. Had surgery Oct 2016