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That's sad, on the other hand, it showed you that they weren't worth your time. If you're comfortable to tell, go ahead, if not, it's no one else's business anyway. Good luck and best wishes :-) Sent from my SM-G900FD using BariatricPal mobile app

To be honest, I never listened to the Drs about this and had fruit pretty much immediately (freshly squeezed juice of 1 orange) on a daily basis. When I was allowed solids I ate 1 portion of fruit every day. I think that's why I rarely had issues with constipation. Sent from my SM-G900FD using BariatricPal mobile app

It really is a strange world, obese people are basically invisible as far as society is concerned. Strangers are so much nicer when you are thinner and work opportunities to advance suddenly pop up. It's the only form of descrimination whose victims are not even allowed to speak up as people feel entitled to mistreat you as it's "all your fault no one takes you seriously" and "if you don't like it, show a little will power and change!". Even doctors, when you visit them, no matter the ailment it's ALWAYS because of your weight and you're even told that if you need surgery, they won't touch you until you lose weight....The amount of self righteousness that gives complete strangers the ability to tell you to your face that you are not worth their time till you lose weight.... people can be nasty. Sent from my SM-G900FD using BariatricPal mobile app

Sorry to hear it, good luck with everything, hope you find a good job soon. Throw away any snack food in the house, leave only healthy snacks. Keep a sandwich bag with dried fruit and raw nuts in your handbag so if you are outside and feeling peckish you can snack on them. You know your triggers best and can figure out how to counter them, you know the empty snacking won't take away the panic or fill up the emptiness inside. Good luck and I wish you all the best. Sent from my SM-G900FD using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi dear, the first 6 weeks or so are very difficult, we've all been there, just hang in there it will get better I promise. Isn't a few weeks of suffering worth improving the rest of your life? Regarding having your favourite food again, eventually you will be able to, but instead of eating large quatities of it, you will be perfectly happy with a small bowl. It's worth it to be able to enjoy your food again (even though it's in smaller quantities) than the constant guilt you feel now everytime you eat something you know you shouldn't. The health benefits alone from the weight loss are so worth the early suffering. Within 1 month I no longer had sleep apnea, didn't have to wake up multiple times at night to go to the bathroom, no longer needed heatburn medication and was able to walk without pain. It's so worth it, but like any operation , it takes time for your body to recover. Sent from my SM-G900FD using BariatricPal mobile app

Take your measurements dear every month so you can see your progression. Slow loser or not I bet you've never lost weight this quickly before, you cannot compare your journey to someone else's. That being said the measurements help because even if your weight hasn't changed you will have lost inches. I went through 3 months from month 6 post op to month 9 with no change in weight but I was down 2 inches all over. Finally, make sure you hit your protein and water goals and eat less carbs in comparison, it makes a huge difference. Good luck :-) Sent from my SM-G900FD using BariatricPal mobile app

Sorry to hear this, hopefully you will feel better soon. Good luck and all the best. Sent from my SM-G900FD using BariatricPal mobile app

This makes my blood boil, it is your health and life that is at stake, that is your priority and if he doesn't understand that it's on him, not you. We should start a new thread showing how many of us have verbally abusive partners when it come to our weight. Good luck and may you have the clarity to decide on the best path for you. Sent from my SM-G900FD using BariatricPal mobile app

Not sure about intermittent fasting, however I am fasting now for Ramadan and am on day 27. Had been going through a stall for the last 3 months before Ramadan, since the fasting started I am down 3 kg. No food or water from 3:30 am till 6:30 pm. I have 2 small meals between 6:30 and 11 pm. I am not stopping myself from eating anything I want but I try to focus on protein first and getting enough water in during those hours. I used to exercise in the hour before breaking my fast in previous years but have not had the energy to do so this year. Not sure if that helps but good luck and all the best :-) Sent from my SM-G900FD using BariatricPal mobile app

Wow... Just wow... I'm sorry but you're married to an abusive @$$hole Sent from my SM-G900FD using BariatricPal mobile app

For fasting, you really need to listen to your body, God is merciful and grants us mercy if we physically cannot do what we are supposed to. Your body is not in a regular state and you need to listen to what it needs. I had the VSG op around 10 months ago and there's no way I could have fasted during the liquid stage. Alhamdulillah I am fasting now, it is difficult but doable and I try my best to get my protein and water in. Allah ghafooron ra7eem and fasting is supposed to help us and not starve us. Listen to your body and if you cannot fast, there's no shame in it. Sent from my SM-G900FD using BariatricPal mobile app

Your BMI provably isn't that high. I didn't do any liquid diet pre-op. They request it to shrink the size of your liver so it's easier to do the operation. Sent from my SM-G900FD using BariatricPal mobile app

Sorry to hear about your troubles, is it possible to change the medicines you are on? (as your weight gain over the last 2 yrs could be a reaction to the medication ) to see if that will help you lose the initial weight? You might also want to consider contacting a Dr in Mexico to discuss your case (a lot of people on the forum have had their op in Mexico and have named their Drs if you would like to check it out). Their requirements might be different and you may be able to do your op there. Good luck and wish you all the best. Sent from my SM-G900FD using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm pretty open about my surgery, don't feel a need to hide as most people don't understand hiding things that are private and just take it as you being embarrassed or trying to pretend that you lost all the weight "naturally". Cannot be bothered to try to figure out what they think so I'm usually honest and matter of fact about it. Most people are then accepting, and if they aren't, don't particularly care anyway. That being said, I'll order whatever I feel like and if its a regular sized dish then I'll have the leftovers for 2 meals [emoji39] Sent from my SM-G900FD using BariatricPal mobile app

You need to make sure you are getting enough protein and water. Also, a 20 pound loss in two weeks is a lot, it could be your body adjusting. I would still say that protein intake is really important :-) Sent from my SM-G900FD using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi dear, believe me, we are all in the same boat. I'm 8 months out of surgery and only half way to goal. I've been stuck at the same weight for 2 months and feeling depressed about it. I remind myself how much healthier I am and how much happier and more energetic compared to before. I remind myself that everyone goes through periods where the weight doesn't shift and that can last for months, but as long as you are getting your protein and exercise in, you will start losing again. Finally, I remind myself that without this operation, I could never gave seen the same results in the same time period. You aren't alone, you will be fine :-) if you have specific questions regarding the operation and it's aftereffects, people here are really helpful Sent from my SM-G900FD using BariatricPal mobile app

Wow!!! Amazing job! Looking gorgeous :-) Sent from my SM-G900FD using BariatricPal mobile app

My daughter was 7 at the time of my surgery, she knew I was going to the hospital for an operation but I did not give her details, only told her sometimes things go wrong and the Dr decides you need an operation to put things right. I had so many issues growing up due to people (family friends and complete strangers) commenting on my body. I wasn't overweight as a child but I developed early and needed a bra by 9 yrs old. Grownups and other children began commenting on my body constantly, it got worse when I started to put on weight. I decided not to share specifics with my daughter because I am paranoid about making her conscious in a negative way about her body at such a young age. When we discuss food choices etc and lifestyle it's always in terms of health, not looks. It might be just my paranoia due to my own past and she could be perfectly fine with knowing exactly what happened, but I just wasn't comfortable sharing that I had bariatric surgery with her while she's still so small. I was worried that she would make a connection in her mind that if she doesn't like something about her body, she could just have an operation. When she's older I will tell her the truth. Sent from my SM-G900FD using BariatricPal mobile app

Don't forget with the weight loss comes the mood swings as the hormones that were in the fat get dumped back into your body. Think the emotional roller coaster is typical, certainly was for me. Also dehydration does really affect you and after the surgery it's so easy to forget about drinking water. Sent from my SM-G900FD using BariatricPal mobile app

If there is a Levant/ Middle Eastern/ Arabic grocery they will have, used to get it even when I lived in Canada [emoji4] Sent from my SM-G900FD using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi dear, they pick orange tree blossoms and distill them till they get a concentrated liquid (consistency of water) it's delicious in lemonade, water, made as a "tea" with hot water and slices of lemon zest, we also make most of our sweets with it in the Middle East [emoji4] it's also known to aid in digestion. Sent from my SM-G900FD using BariatricPal mobile app

I find it easier to drink cold water. I also add orange blossom water to it, love the taste and it's great for digestion Sent from my SM-G900FD using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi dear, no personal experience with what you are going through, but it sounds horrible. You seem to have given this decision a lot of thought and discussed it with more than one doctor before deciding that this is the right step for you. It is a very difficult decision and you are very brave to have decided on it. I wish you good health and a speedy recovery.

Hi dear, expect mood swings, I understand it's very normal, although I wouldn't really call them mood swings, more like severe PMS. It's due to the hormone dump as the fat melts the hormones stored in the fat get dumped suddenly into your body and will affect you. I can go from a regular calm mood to rage or depression in seconds, after 6 months it's a lot better but I remember the first few months were pretty bad. Good luck and hang in there, it does get better.

Wasn't an issue for me as I consider the surgery saved my life emotionally (depression, self hatred etc) and physically (no more sleep apnea, blood sugar now normal, cholesterol much better, no longer in pain physically ). In my case, I'm looking forward to meeting the person that's been buried under all the baggage for the last 11 yrs.