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Thank you. I completely agree. I had this app when I get my surgery and then I erased it once I lost the weight. But I realize I need it now more then ever.

Thank you. I completely agree. I had this app when I get my surgery and then I erased it once I lost the weight. But I realize I need it now more then ever.

I like rice paper Snacks, yogurt w/granola, tea.
CONGRATS on getting back on track before you have any issues that cannot be corrected easily.
Also group accountability efforts help, considered staying active in a support group either in person or online.
Also you can make it fun...
Safe Journey 🎈

Hell Everyone,

I had my surgery in October 2016. I have lost over 100 pounds. My starting weight was 349 pounds. I currently weight around 246 pounds, so I still have a lot to go. These last two years have been tough. I got through college during my surgery. Everything was going great. As college got challenging I started to eat like before my surgery. I ate fried foods, dessert and drank soda. All the habits that they told us to kick, I started them again. I’ve been eating normally again, and bigger portions, but I’ve managed to stay active and keep my weight down. I graduated college and transferred to another school with an all you can eat buffet style dining. I ate weirdly. Some days I’ll have salad and Water, other days I’ll have chicken wings and cake. I just picked and choose, but always felt bad about my eating. But still would remain active. The semester has come to an end and I’m back at home.
I have officially promised myself that I would give up all those foods and bad habits. I will be starting to go to the gym on a schedule, and I have made an appointment to see my surgeon, and will be starting my Vitamins again.
This has been a last tough few years and caused me to lose track. Now I’m ready to get my journey back on track! I am starting LPN school next month and I’m super excited. So I want to get my life in order AGAIN.
FYI- I’m 24 Now.

What are your favorite healthy Snacks? drinks?
What exercise do you do? My target areas are my stomach, thighs, back and arms.

Hell Everyone,

I had my surgery in October 2016. I have lost over 100 pounds. My starting weight was 349 pounds. I currently weight around 246 pounds, so I still have a lot to go. These last two years have been tough. I got through college during my surgery. Everything was going great. As college got challenging I started to eat like before my surgery. I ate fried foods, dessert and drank soda. All the habits that they told us to kick, I started them again. I’ve been eating normally again, and bigger portions, but I’ve managed to stay active and keep my weight down. I graduated college and transferred to another school with an all you can eat buffet style dining. I ate weirdly. Some days I’ll have salad and Water, other days I’ll have chicken wings and cake. I just picked and choose, but always felt bad about my eating. But still would remain active. The semester has come to an end and I’m back at home.
I have officially promised myself that I would give up all those foods and bad habits. I will be starting to go to the gym on a schedule, and I have made an appointment to see my surgeon, and will be starting my Vitamins again.
This has been a last tough few years and caused me to lose track. Now I’m ready to get my journey back on track! I am starting LPN school next month and I’m super excited. So I want to get my life in order AGAIN.
FYI- I’m 24 Now.

What are your favorite healthy Snacks? drinks?
What exercise do you do? My target areas are my stomach, thighs, back and arms.

Hell Everyone,

I had my surgery in October 2016. I have lost over 100 pounds. My starting weight was 349 pounds. I currently weight around 246 pounds, so I still have a lot to go. These last two years have been tough. I got through college during my surgery. Everything was going great. As college got challenging I started to eat like before my surgery. I ate fried foods, dessert and drank soda. All the habits that they told us to kick, I started them again. I’ve been eating normally again, and bigger portions, but I’ve managed to stay active and keep my weight down. I graduated college and transferred to another school with an all you can eat buffet style dining. I ate weirdly. Some days I’ll have salad and Water, other days I’ll have chicken wings and cake. I just picked and choose, but always felt bad about my eating. But still would remain active. The semester has come to an end and I’m back at home.
I have officially promised myself that I would give up all those foods and bad habits. I will be starting to go to the gym on a schedule, and I have made an appointment to see my surgeon, and will be starting my Vitamins again.
This has been a last tough few years and caused me to lose track. Now I’m ready to get my journey back on track! I am starting LPN school next month and I’m super excited. So I want to get my life in order AGAIN.
FYI- I’m 24 Now.

What are your favorite healthy Snacks? drinks?
What exercise do you do? My target areas are my stomach, thighs, back and arms.

That's my birthday!!! Congrats
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I have finished another step in this journey. My endoscopy went perfect... now waiting to see what's next
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That sounds like a great idea, I'm going to call tomorrow morning. I just left my EKG appointment, so I want to give them time before I call.
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Well that's not to bad
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Hello everyone,
Today I had my temporary last appointment & today my paper work goes to insurance for approval. I'm so nervous. How long does this process usually take?
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Hello everyone,
Today I had my temporary last appointment & today my paper work goes to insurance for approval. I'm so nervous. How long does this process usually take?
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My endoscopy is Monday and my surgery date is 9/14.. I am nervous, but my husband had the surgery last October and has lost 115 pounds!

I have finished another step in this journey. My endoscopy went perfect... now waiting to see what's next
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Lip balm, an extra long charger cord for my phone, and a comfortable, cotton sports bra (no underwire) that fastens in front.
Everything else I needed, the hospital provided. IMO don't worry about stuff like pajamas or slippers -- the hospital will provide gowns and no-skid socks for you. The hospital gowns are designed to accommodate things like IV poles and drains, which your own clothes are not. Plus, let the hospital deal with any laundry issues if you happen to bleed or puke or dribble IV Fluid or wound drainage all over whatever you are wearing. Just be sure to put an extra one on, facing backwards, when you go out walking.
Have whoever is picking you up to drive you home bring a pillow to tuck between your abdomen and the seat belt.
Wear loose fitting, comfy clothes (empire waist dress or similar) to the hospital and plan to wear the same clothes home.
If you wear glasses, bring a case for them.
Good luck!

I started taking a Turmeric Curcumin supplement 500 mg daily at least a year ago. Haven't had a flare up since. I feel for you, it's an awful condition

Congrats! I know how embarrassing and self conscious this can make you feel.
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I began having these on my groin area after my last child. A year ago I went gluten free (my child has pretty bad gluten intolerance)....thought I would try it. I did not have a aingle breakout until I started eating gluten again (gained my weight back as well. Maybe the absence of carbohydrates, especially those loaded with gluten is the reason wls seems to help. Just a thought. Good luck with your journey!
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I haven't really ditched anyone post-op, but people have distanced themselves from me, and that is cool. Like my lifestyle is really different now than it was a year ago. Everyone isn't active and into the things I am. I don't mind, people grow apart.

I have milder issues with HS (typically in the underarm area). I had a fairly active one on my side (bra line) at the time of surgery. It has cleared to completely and no other issues since *knock wood*.

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There are studies that indicate Bariatric Surgery resolves HS.

I was wondering the same thing. I suffer from HS also, surgery date is August 9th.
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I also find myself doing this and I feel good about it.. Coming from the person who always wants friends. But now I can care less. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm not dependent on it, I just use it when the pain is unbearable. It's quite fascinating to read. Thank you for tagging me in this!!! Tell your SO- I can so relate!
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