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@@Aggiemae thank you for that!!! My friend pointed out that the one person that was the harshest towards me was more than likely pissed because she's still not at her goal. But that doesn't mean you won't get there down the road. Plus if i see something online that doesn't work for me, i just ignore it. I don't need to attack anyone. Positive vibes only. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App @@4MRB4PHOTO you're funny. I'm glad you're entertained. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@TXJess i hope so too, because i truly love helping people through their journey, because i've had people help me through mine. Maybe i'll just stick to diet classes and not actually post online. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Omg that literally just happened to me. I feel your pain. I think those people need additional psych evals. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm starting to eat foods again. chicken and tofu are fine. But i tried a thin slice of 97% fat free deli ham and it doesn't matter how i ate it, my stomach wasn't feeling it. But i've never had issues with pork before surgery. Is that normal, will that go away with time? So far besides that, everything else has been fine. I can even drink Water normally. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So now i have a new question for everyone. Are there any foods that you used to love and you can eat them now, but you just don't want to? Has your appetite changed at all? Like for me, i can eat eggs with no problem and i used to like them but now i don't want to see or smell an egg for as long as i live lol. Has that happend to you guys too with other foods? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I just cook most of my meat myself and it's usually fine. Anything that i can be harder Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Oh i definitely will let it go. That won't be difficult. I just thought it was so strange because nothing has changed for me except the obvious no starches and small portions. I can even drink Water like i used to which i didn't expect. It's only been a week since my surgery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Omg that you guys! @@ShelterDog64 @@KindaFamiliar i thought i was going crazy because i used to eat ham and bacon all the time. Now i just know that's one of the foods i'll avoid. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

How can i expect to feel? Can i start eating food during week 2? What do you suggest for the pain? Literally any and all advice is welcome!!!! I'm still excited, but i'm starting to get nervous. Sent from my iPhone using the scale etc? I feel like i'm missing something. Thanks in advance!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm so excited i finally got approved. My surgery date is next week, December 20th (my birthday) Is anyone else getting sleeved this month? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you guys!!! Congrats to all of you, wishing you a speedy recovery. And to those of you who have already had it, wishing you all continued success!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Wonder WomanNJ how do i add people to my friends list? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Wonder WomanNJ I have started my pre-op diet. I've been using a brand of Protein powders that i found online called protein milkshake bar. I love them. I've also been drinking tons of Water so that i don't feel as hungry. Good luck to you on your journey. Let's keep in touch and support each others progress. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Malin congrats to you!!! Keep in touch, i know you'll reach your goal weight sooner than you think. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@msjessy323 thank you!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App @@KaryneL congrats!!! Hopefully you have a smooth recovery. Don't be nervous, this is such an exciting change. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I need a buddy (or several) in the area that can keep me in check and on track both with diet and making sure i hit the gym regularly. I need to kick all of my old habits. Feel free to send me a private message too. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Silver spring, right near DC. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

If you're into social media, look on instagram. They're are tons of food bloggers that post all kinds of recipes. Just modify them to your needs. So for example, if a recipe calls for chicken, sub that with fish or seafood. And limit your carb intake. There are also tons of recipe books on amazon for post wls diets. I hope that helps. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

How did your friends and family react to your decision to have your surgery? I've told a few of my friends and they are supportive but they just can't relate to me, especially my other overweight friends. Did you experience this too? How did you deal with it? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Vinasu what surgery did you have, the sleeve or the bypass?I'm thinking i might try to do something like that. My surgery will be sometime in december. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Tracyann1983 definitely time to find a new girl group. Are those friends heavier also? I've noticed that some of my chubby friends are the ones with the smart remarks. Best of luck to you. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You owe your family nothing, it's none of their business. And if they give you crap, you need to ask yourself why you consider wasting your time with these toxic people. "When all is said and done, usually more has been said than done. " I haven't told my dad yet either due to fear of his opinions. But if you know for sure that you want the surgery, go for it! It will be a positive change for you in the end. Plus you can always let him know after the fact. But i would still tell someone like a close friend just so they are aware of what's going on, in case you do have complications. Best of luck to you though. I know how stressful this can be. I'm still in my pre-op phase as well. If you or anyone else would like to talk privately, feel free to send me a message. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Malin i'm glad the thread is helping you, just like it's helping me! I tried Vitamins and shakes like herbalife. It didn't work for me. Some people were really successful with it, but i felt like i was starving myself, and they weight didn't really come off. I'm also a very short person so i can relate to you feeling like your weight is to much for your frame. That's exactly how i've been feeling. I will say so far i've found this support group to be by far the most helpful and encouraging so hopefully talking to others will put you at ease, since you aren't getting that from your mom. ***ps to everyone else...thank you all so much for sharing. It's so incredibly helpful. It's taking me forever to reply to everyone so i apologize, but i am reading everyone's post. We're all on this journey together. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Honestly this has been the one question that i've been dying to ask everyone who has had wls. Everyone is different, so what was the biggest change for you? Was it realizing that you can no longer eat certain foods? Or is it exercise? Or was it emotional changes like depression? Or anything else you can think of. I'm just trying to get myself mentally prepared for all of the many changes about to come. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Alex Brecher thank you!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App