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they let me keep my body jewelry in--they put this weird tape over it, i think to reduce conductivity?? it was super sticky and left residue everywhere. but i was able to keep my jewelry in.

bought a "standard" size Halloween costume--last year I could barely fit in the plus size versions (only 2 of the 6 I tried on were even passable), this year I grabbed all plus size versions to try on and every single one was too big Still in an x-large, just shy of 3 months post-op, but seeing "standard" on the packaging is a good feeling!

I went all out lol. I got absolutely wasted and ordered a BBQ bacon cheeseburger and loaded cheese fries. Alcohol alone must have been at least 1000 calories. I know a lot of people say not to do food funerals but it was worth it lol.

I just started seeing someone new... first date was about a month post op, we decided to become "official" last week (a bit over 2 months). I told him I had a surgery and that I've lost a large amount of weight, but I didn't tell him it was WLS and I feel a bit guilty about it. I told him I had laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery instead, which isn't necessarily untrue, because that was part of what my surgeon did while I was cut open... it just wasn't the main surgery I got haha. It works for now because the dietary restrictions are believable and the scars are the same but I'm worried what will happen down the road when I still have dietary restrictions and weigh like 60lbs less and am covered in saggy skin Is it weird I'm more concerned about the skin than the fat? He doesn't seem to mind the fat but who knows about the skin. Anyways, I wish I had been 100% honest about it, I wasn't expecting it to go anywhere when I initially told him about it. I know it's a bit different, since for me it's still very obvious I am/was fat--but I'd probably tell him if I were you if only for your own peace of mind. The uncertainty is the worst. If he's worth anything he won't mind.

hi all! had a really great day yesterday and wanted to share it with you all I LOVE theme parks. one of the things I used to look forward to most each year was going to six flags. I haven't gone in years though because when I was 18, one of the most humiliating things of my fat life happened--I got kicked off 3 different coasters because I was too big for the harnesses. talk about a reality check. so I've been too scared to go back until now. I went yesterday (with my new boyfriend, which is also a cool thing that happened the day before we went) and was so nervous it would happen again, especially in front of him on our first date being "official" without him being super aware of my weight history yet, that I almost canceled at the last minute. I'm proud to say that not only did I fit on every single coaster we rode (including all 3 I was kicked off of last time!), but I comfortably fit without the embarrassing thigh spillover or being practically on top of the person next to me it sounds like such a normal thing but I'm so proud of the progress I've made. ^ also, dug out an old t-shirt I bought at my previous lowest adult weight which at the time was a perfect fit. now its a bit loose and I can wear this hoodie I bought when I was 13 with it

Thank you and good luck!!! The approval process was so nerve wracking but so worth it!

I know the editing out is ridiculous on this but I wanted to remove all identifying things in case anyone recognized me... hard when your before and after shots are in your bedroom haha. Sorry for the editing and the undies. July 16th (2 weeks pre-op) to today (9 weeks post-op) I think I was about 285 in the pre-op picture, hovering between 243-245 for the past few days. I don't see the progress on myself until I put it side by side like this.

Only a handful of people in my life know I had surgery and some of them aren't the happiest for me so I need to share my celebrations somewhere haha I posted about a stall 3 weeks ago... I feel so silly for worrying now because not only has the scale has begun moving again (-15lbs since the post!), but as I'm nearing 2 months out I've officially passed 50lbs lost (22 pre, 35 post) and moved into a lower BMI class!! I'm going to see if my doctor will send me my past weight information from my medical records but I think this might be the lowest weight I've been since I hit my teens. I'm still in the "obese" range but obesity class 1 sure feels a lot better than morbid obesity. I feel in control for the first time in a long time. I've been able to go out with friends and make smart choices, and even still being fat I've definitely been getting more positive "attention"--I went out with someone from tinder yesterday without chickening out because "what if he doesn't realize I'm fat???" and it was without a doubt the best date of my life and I'm so excited to go out with him again and so glad I didn't let my weight hold me back. 8 more pounds and I'll be halfway to goal Though I'm wondering... my dream is to hit goal by my birthday. That's 73lbs in 6 months (3/28). I know weight loss slows down after the first couple of months, but is that too unrealistic? I won't be too upset if I don't manage it but I'd like a time goal just to keep me on track. (eta: my first appointment and highest weight ever was the day after my birthday, but I spent a lot of time between then and surgery having "food funerals" and eating all the crap I can't even imagine eating today so my pre-op weight loss was a lot slower than it could have been--I basically lost enough for insurance approval and then ate terribly until I had to stop for the pre-op liquid diet, so 73lbs is more than I've lost in the past 6 months but I think it would be more accurate to say it's been like 3.5 to 4 months of active dieting.)

My surgeon suggested I go with bypass... I knew it wasn't for me when he said I might "end up running out of an interview to use the bathroom but learn not to eat the food that does that". I'm 22, there are too many milestones coming in my life for me to potentially get sick off of a bite of wedding cake or something like that. Also, the less invasive aspect of the sleeve appealed to me and its a such a small percentage difference in expected weight loss that I figured I'd rather feel safer going into surgery than potentially lose those last 10lbs--either way, I'm (hopefully) losing so much of this weight I've carried for nearly all my life. I do think if I started at a higher BMI I would have chosen bypass, though.

Seconding MFP, Baritastic is a good option too Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congrats!! My surgery was the day before yours and I'm down about the same amount overall--only about 26 from surgery though. Keep up the good work! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Tried on jeans I bought at my lowest adult weight, which happens to be the same weight I am now. I haven't worn jeans at all since the last time I was this weight. Not only did they fit, but I didn't have to do the whole jump-shimmy thing to get them on! Too bad they're from when I was too self-conscious to buy cute clothes haha Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

woo! congratulations!!!!! when did you have surgery?

Happens with surgery sometimes, nothing to worry about. I have a numb area about the size of my palm in the same spot from surgery.

Hi all, I was sleeved 8/1 and as I'm moving into more "normal" foods I'm having a hard time figuring out what my meals are supposed to look like. I have my Protein and Fluid goals, and I know to stick to healthier foods, but I'd really like to have a better idea of what my fats and carbs should look like, or how much sodium I can have. I've asked my doctors and each time I've been told that if I focus on protein, everything else will fall into place... which I know is true to an extent but I like being able to understand whats going in my body and what I need to add/remove from my diet for the healthiest weight loss. MFP and the Internet both have guidelines for nutrients/macros but how do I translate that to a bariatric diet? I would assume less of everything since we have so little stomach space but I have no idea what my dietary goals should be other than protein and fluids. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I've been avoiding those too, I've been eating exclusively foods on my post-op instructions list (no veggies yet) but I've noticed my macros and nutrients vary greatly day by day so I'd like to have at least a rough guideline of what they should be looking like so I know whether to watch it or not, you know? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

congratulations!! you're looking great! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I know... there's a million threads about it... but I've been having a tough time with the stall I'm having. HW 300, SW 278.4, sleeved 8/1. I was losing pretty consistently until 8/20 (260.8lbs), but that same day I went to the beach and got what must be the worst sunburn I've ever had. Next day I was back up 5lbs, which google told me was probably Water retention from the burn. The 5lbs dropped back off but otherwise I've been in a stall since then--been hovering between 258.8 and 261.2 for about 2 weeks now. Now I know this is normal from all the other threads about it, but my concern is that usually I see replies in those threads about how you should still see loss in inches during stalls. My measurements have stayed exactly the same, absolutely nothing has changed over the past 2 weeks. My Protein intake is fine, carbs and fat are low, I've been doing my walking (still waiting to be cleared for further exercise), the only thing I'm struggling with is Fluid intake but I'm trying my best with it. Maybe I'm just worrying too much, I know we're supposed to "embrace the stall" but the complete lack of any change is scaring me. I get anywhere from 500-800 calories a day depending on what I eat and am eating mostly moistened meats, like tuna salad with low fat mayo and shredded chicken in fat free gravy. Am I doing something wrong? Is there anything I should be doing to restart my weight loss (apart from increasing fluids)? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Your calories seem really low. What is your Protein target? Are you getting at least that much protein every day? Are you getting in at least 64 oz of Fluid a day? My NUT said 64g protein minimum, and to gradually increase to 100g by 3 months. I'm almost 6 weeks and currently around 75g protein a day. I hit 64oz of fluids maybe 1 out of 3 days. Usually I end up around 40-50oz. Strangely, it's a lot harder for me to drink than it is to eat... still working on it. I think you're right about the calories being low. Yesterday was the most calories I've eaten since the stall started (~900cals, 85g protein, 42oz water) and weighed in at 257.0 today, as opposed to yesterday's 259.8. Could just be Water weight/day-to-day fluctuation but I'm hoping it's good news haha

Thanks for the encouraging words. I need to learn how to read sugar/sodium labels now that I've had surgery--I have no what a "normal levels" are anymore haha. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

i'm 22 and almost 2 weeks out... i only told a few people. at first just my mom and my 3 roommates, as i figured if i didn't explain they might think i had developed an eating disorder. i told my dad the night before surgery because my mom decided if i didn't tell him she would, which was frustrating. i think 2 other people know as one of my roommates didn't realize i intended to keep it private, but they all now know to not tell anyone. anyone else who needed to know i was having surgery, i told them i was having laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery as it's a similar procedure, and technically not false seeing as my reflux issues were fixed during surgery. even with just those people knowing, it's been difficult. my one roommate in particular is almost identical to me in body type pre-op--same height and she only had about 15lbs on me--and while she's trying to be supporting, she's lashed out at me a few times over it. makes me glad i didn't tell anyone else.