DaleCruse

I have burped more in the two-ish years since surgery than ever before!

It's tough. Especially at first. If it helps, I can't think of a bariatric surgery patient (including me) who hasn't felt overwhelmed at some point. Stick to it! Good luck!

If you're dying for something, have a sip. See how it goes. If it goes well, have another sip. If it doesn't go well, you're not ready. Be careful and good luck.

I can't think of a bariatric surgery patient who hasn't experienced this.

I use Isopure with Coffee flavor first thing in the morning and love it. Edit: To be clear, I don't mix Isopure with coffee. I drink coffee-flavored Isopure with water. Two scoops in a large shaker bottle.

You're not alone. Post surgery we lose weight so fast that it becomes an addicting game. After a time it slows down or maybe stops. For some it even goes back up a little. IMO, you need to figure out your core problem (stress? shame? something else?) and identify it. If you can identify and eliminate it, you'll be back on track. Good luck!

IMO (and my surgical team) it's up to you. If you feel ready, go for it. I'd start light and progress from there. I was on the treadmill the second day I was home from the hospital. Good luck!

I'm curious how consuming 600 calories per day didn't work. I'm also curious how someone who has lots of willpower isn't able to lose weight. I'm not judging; I'm just curious.

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Let's stay motivated together! I'm dale dot cruse at gmail dot com if you want to connect.

Let's stay motivated together! I'm dale dot cruse at gmail dot com if you want to connect.

Yep! I felt like I was drowning from hunger and very irritable. It's cold comfort to read this now, but it'll pass. Good luck!

I've swallowed mine whole since surgery with no problems at all. Good luck!

I was told to start slow and not push it. I didn't experience much pain after surgery so I was back in the gym three days later. Consider other ways to relieve stress and anxiety. Sex, with someone or alone, works for many people. Also consider "laughter therapy". By that I mean watch a funny movie and truly laugh every day for an extended period of time. It's fun!

Yes, but barely.

I'll bet you're experiencing more mental anguish right now than you'll experience physical pain then. Good luck!

So much of this process isn't just getting physically prepared, it's getting mentally prepared. Consider your nutrition class part of getting you mentally prepared. Listen carefully, take notes, and don't be afraid to ask questions. Good luck!

IMO, if you don't feel ready for pureed foods, don't eat them yet. I never did that whole don't drink water just before or just after thing. Surgery was 2.5 years ago. Good luck!

I'm sorry this is happening to you. Good luck!

One thing that might help is sleeping more. Not enough sleep can cause inflammation, stress, and anxiety. I know it's easier said than done, but give it a shot! Good luck.

According to some, not all.

Some people end up with saggy skin, others don't. I was lucky enough not to. You said, "I have serious self image issues being so heavy. My fear is it will just switch over to being self conscious of the saggy skin." If you were driving a race car and noticed you were about to crash into a wall, would you keep driving into it? Of course not! You'd change direction. Please consider finding ways to prevent your self consciousness from causing you more pain. Good luck!

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