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Yes. Take your omeprazole- completely changed the game for me Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Lift weights. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congratulations!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I hope so too. I'm in this phase now Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm glad you're talking to a therapist. There's nothing wrong with you, but I generally think every person should see a therapist- especially those of us undergoing such drastic life changes. We can't unpack all the body image baggage you (or any of us) have in one post, too, so it's imperative to seek consistent and in-depth help. That being said, I do think it's normal to be afraid to "mess things up" with so much riding on this. You've had surgery, you've accomplished a lot in the past few months. But you can only do the best you can, and life if full of trial and error. When I had the lap band put in I was 21. It was much needed but also I wasn't emotionally ready for the change so I over ate a lot, ended up vomiting a lot, etc. if you've only had that happen once- that's just u figuring out the limits of your new body, not you failing at this. You've lost 32 lbs in 2 months- that's nothing to sneeze at. Failure isn't possible unless when you fall you don't get back up. As long as you get back up and keep going, you're not failing. And I don't see you staying down. Success is not linear- keep pushing and even if you gain weight, stumble, fall, you're still better than where you were. As far as body image issues- I think u have to do positive affirmations. Look at side-by-side pictures of yourself. Track ur progress by weight, pant size, and measurements. When u start seeing all the different ways your body is changing, it'll start to become apparent to you that things are actually different now. With such rapid weight loss, it takes a time for your mind to catch up. It'll get there though! You got this. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I feel you- I had such a hard time on it. Honestly, I ended up eating cucumbers or lettuce with lemon and a tiny bit of feta once a day. I needed the crunch and it helped with my fluctuating blood sugar. The point of the diet is to put u into a ketogenic state (less than 20 net carbs a day), limit your calories as much as possible, and get u used to drinking instead of eating. I'm not gonna condone you cheating, but just sharing what I did to get through it. I lost 18 lbs and had surgery Wednesday, so I think it was fine. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Wow @@tlg6 that's amazing- you will be such supports to each other! I pray you both have textbook surgeries and easy and swift recoveries! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

No that's not normal. They probably gave u too much heparin Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Oh wow!! Such bad timing hope you feel better!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Oh man. I was sleeved on the same day. So sorry ur having a tough time! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

GENEPRO tasteless Protein powder has no texture- try that! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Fever? You should go to the ER. The chills and stuff are worrisome n could be an infection Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hmm well I'm glad it's normal. I'll call my doc in the morning n let u guys know what he says Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey friends, I am 4 days post op, and I've been experiencing these wave-like pains in my stomach. I dunno if it's spasming or gas or hunger pains. Anyone have any guidance on this? Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

There will always be reasons not to do things- but in the end, are the outweighed by the reasons to do them? That's what matters. I hope you get your clearance soon!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App