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For sure. He is a friend of mine and actually helped me get started on this journey.

It depends. I was at the gym two days after surgery. Others take longer. Take as long as you need. Ease into activities. Good luck and keep checking in!

Good for you, chef! If Graham Elliot can do it, so can you! Good luck!

This question is very broad and I bet if you asked 10 people, you'd get at least 11 answers.
That said, my advice is to understand what you're about to do is not a diet. It's not something you do for a while and then stop. It's a lifestyle change. To be successful, understand - and welcome - that what you're doing is permanent.
Good luck and be sure to check in here often. That's what makes this community so valuable.

There you go! You can do this!

You can do this!

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 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!

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!

First, I suggest you watch this video. This surgeon basically says you can't stretch your sleeve.



Second, you can get back on track. A mistake won't undo a year of losing over ONE HUNDRED POUNDS! That is a ton of weight!!!! You should be so proud!! That is a wonderful achievement!! Now use that pride to get yourself back on track and remind yourself why you did this surgery in the first place. You can do it!!!!!

I loved wine especially red but read several articles on how easy it could be to become an alcoholic after gastric surgery because it hits you blood stream really fast. Also the dopamine crave.I am just a few days post op and really want to try not to until probably 1 year But I do think however soon you choose be careful it's a slippery slope.

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, call the doc.

Call your Doctor, don't wait till the 27th

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.

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!

So today marks a milestone! A friend of mine told me I really shouldn't a pair of my favorite jeans n e more! I was like why? He said " they made my butt look funny & they were too big n saggy! I explaned to him that 6&1/2 weeks ago i had Bariatric surgery & that i had lost like 40lbs since christmas!!! I took it as a compliment & went home & washed the jeans along with a few other items that were absolutely too big & dropped the inthe local charity box!!! ( these are not the jeans in this picture)
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You're gonna be great!

Every one of us has to work on the root cause of our overeating. Surgery is a tool but not a fix.

You're gonna be great!

Your body isn't going to let you binge eat. Its going to be super painful if you eat more than your stomach can handle
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I've been waiting for this conversation! I'm just over two years past surgery and I can certainly eat more. I've also gained some weight back. It's a constant struggle for me.
Protein definitely fills me up fast. Hard boiled eggs especially. Pasta is almost never a good choice for me. I try to eat as little bread as I can.
Hard liquor is off limits for me. Makes me sloppy. But I do notice an increased wine tolerance. :-(
My wife is a food product developer for a healthy snack company. While that sounds cool, there's always Snacks at home. While they're healthy, if they weren't here I wouldn't eat them.
I still have work to do.