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You are right. I have one free personal trainer appointment. Maybe I will use it and also be introduced to the machines so that I don't feel so intimidated by everything. I made a beeline for the treadmill when I got there because it's all I knew how to work. Lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I definitely need a gym buddy. I will feel less exposed and vulnerable Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I know. I need to keep reminding myself that I don't even know these people so why do I give a crap what they think. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yes nothing in particular happened. I just assume. I hope I continue to gain confidence and it has been in the dirt the last several years. At one point a group of fit/built men were standing in a circle and I could see them in the mirror. They all started laughing at the same time and I had all but convinced myself that they were laughing at me. Ridiculous I know. I hope tomorrow is warmer so I can walk the lake where I can be alone and in my comfort zone. Lol My husband things I look incredible of course and thinks I'm being dramatic. I know he is right but I can't help how my insecurities make me feel. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You are probably right. I was in my emotions after I left there because of my own insecurities. I automatically feel judged because I'm judging myself. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Definitely! I always have been. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Thank you Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Wow I literally just posted almost the same concerns. Lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Ok no questions, just venting and since my surgery is a secret, this is the only place I can do that. Today was the first day I went to my local gym. It was too cold to walk outside so I went to do my 2 miles on the treadmill. All of the treadmills are against the wall where your backside is facing the entire gym. Then any machine anyone else uses they have their face pointed right at my rear end. I don't know if it was just me being self conscious or if people really were staring. I could feel it. Everyone in there was super fit except me and one older gentleman that was on the bicycle. As I was leaving a group of 4 ladies, varying in size but around my size showed up and by then, they were the only ones in the gym. Everyone else had left. If I hadn't already been humiliated, I would have introduced myself in hopes of "gym buddies". I went at 6:30 and left around 8 so maybe I just need to start going later. Or maybe, I'm being my old obsessive self again and nobody was really judging me. I felt like I could feel my ass jiggling with every step. I felt like I was sweating more than I should and they all noticed. I felt like I was breathing more rapid that I should have been and they noticed that too. I tried to turn my iPod on full blast to drown out the thoughts but it didn't work. I know I'm too hard on myself. I planned to stay and do some more after the treadmill but my spirit was broken. I did however finish my 2 miles on a steep elevation. I was determined to do that. But just kinda left after that. It took a lot for me to even walk in there. So, I'm discouraged.......again Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yay! Not long at all! How exciting for you. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Huge difference! Great progress. It's amazing how much younger someone looks when a little weight falls off. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Aww thanks. I guess it's harder to notice on yourself. I'm my own worst critic. Lol. I notice a little bit. Like, I see that the love handles are smaller and the extra chin has shrunk a bit. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Awesome job!! You look amazing. I am exactly a month behind you Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

In 5 days I will be 2 months post op. There isn't much difference appearance wise but it's enough to keep me motivated. Let's motivate each other and let's see some 2 months before and now pics. See how much progress we have made thus far. Can't wait to do my before and after at 6 months, 8 Months, etc. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

One hundred percent id do it again! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Love gene pro! Doctor recommend it. One tablespoon of Protein and you get 30g?? I'm in. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I agree. Well at least we can fix our weight and ARE fixing it. Can't fix those character flaws those people have. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I set a couple short goals at a time. Easier to stay focused and attain them. For instance, by oct 25th I want to have lost 40 lbs total (3 more lbs to reach this one!). By Nov 15 I want to be below 200. (I have 10 lbs to go!) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Absolutely! Every time I'm in any kind of verbal altercation it seems that people resort to "you fat _____". It bothered me. I'm very sensitive about my size. I have not always been this size. I gained ALL my weight after my dad passed and while I was in nursing school doing nothing but studying and eating. Before that I was was 120 lbs soaking wet, all my life. It seems as if you let someone know it pisses you off or bothers you, they will use it again and again. Recently, this girl attacked me on a Facebook selling site because I decided I'd pass on something I'd planned to buy after reviewing close up pictures and seeing many flaws. So my halfway joking response to her was "I wouldn't give you a half eaten snickers bar for that dresser, it's badly damaged" so, she came back with "by the looks of your profile pic, you have not ever left a half a snicker bar" (good come back, I know) I was hurt and embarrassed by her post and got defensive. Typed out a long ignorant response. Reread it before I sent it and then said "no, I'm not going to continue this and give people something to read" so I just said "whoa, hey there, the camera adds 10 pounds. Haven't you heard?" So even though that told her that I was Unphased by her comment I desperately wanted her to delete the whole thread before anyone seen it. She ended up deleting it. Thank god. Realizing that me dismissing her meanness made her look stupid. Words hurt. I use to be that mean girl calling people names like that. I feel like I got my karma by gaining so much weight. I will never be like that again. I teach my kids the same everyday. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yes absolutely Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks. I'm totally fine with not drinking. I very seldom drink anyway. I just wasn't given direction on drinking post op so I was asking for everyone's input or experience with it. Searched the topic and got many different answers so decided to start my own thread. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Great ideas! Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I honestly cannot take in more than 600-700. Some days maybe a bit more. I've heard I should be getting 700-800 but I have no appetite other than meal periods and can never finish my plate. I don't track like I should at all Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good luck! I'll bet you will do great! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you! Upon multiple searches via google and many others resources I could not find anything to reassure me that I was on track and not slowwwww. This chart helped a lot. Saving for future reference and to help other doubtfuls. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So, my surgery was nearly 2 months ago but I've had major itching on my abdomen and lower breasts. (Breasts being the most intense) I will scratch until they are raw. Incisions are healed. Skin isn't dry. Anyone else experience this? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App