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Hi all sooooo I have had WLS and have been on this forum since then. I am also on Instagram and there is someone I've been following for a while for weight loss inspiration. Well one day while on this forum i come across this person and see they were approved for surgery and had it done not to long ago. Now they are bragging about how they are losing weight on their own and doing this and that to lose this weight....this person is deceiving their followers!!!! This person also wants to organize a weigt loss program for people to pay them to instruct them how to lose weight like this person. They show off how much weight they are losing on their IG page and I dont think it's right!!!! If you had surgery to lose weight say so don't front like you did it on your own. You had assistance!! What gets me is the deceitfulness and how they are scheming people for money!!!!!
Would you expose that person or just leave it alone?
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Hi all sooooo I have had WLS and have been on this forum since then. I am also on Instagram and there is someone I've been following for a while for weight loss inspiration. Well one day while on this forum i come across this person and see they were approved for surgery and had it done not to long ago. Now they are bragging about how they are losing weight on their own and doing this and that to lose this weight....this person is deceiving their followers!!!! This person also wants to organize a weigt loss program for people to pay them to instruct them how to lose weight like this person. They show off how much weight they are losing on their IG page and I dont think it's right!!!! If you had surgery to lose weight say so don't front like you did it on your own. You had assistance!! What gets me is the deceitfulness and how they are scheming people for money!!!!!
Would you expose that person or just leave it alone?
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Rant: I had gastric sleeve surgery 12/2/2015. My highest weight was 307 pounds and my current weight is roughly 194 pounds. I moved to Florida late last year after my divorce and I have received the most attention I have ever gotten in my life. Guys would stare, give me a compliment or speak but never ask me out. A friend suggested I try online dating. I tried eHarmony, Plenty of Fish, Ok Cupid and Black People Meet. I made sure to have friends look at my profile so they could tell me if my online profile was decent or not. I do not talk provocative and my pictures are appropriate.
I have gotten rid of every profile except eHarmony, but as soon as my subscription ends, I will cancel that too. I have gone on a few dates and the men who ask me out are nothing but freaking liars! They are either conceited, selfish, demanding or downright just looking for sex. My profile clearly states I am looking for a relationship, yet guys would ask to exchange pictures without even asking me for my name. And the guys who say they want a relationship on their profile eventually show their true colors and in the end you find out that they're just looking for someone to jump in bed with. Matter of fact, men would ask me to come visit them or if they could visit me, and that's just after communicating on the first day. WTF??? Are you not concerned about diseases??? The last guy who sent me a message on POF (Plenty of Fish) asked to meet him for drinks and was incapable of holding an decent conversation. I told him it was obvious he was looking for a hook-up and that's not me, and I wished him the best.
I have gotten to the point where I am no longer interested in dating. Some people has found the love of their life online but I don't think it's for me. I have accepted the fact that being single is the way to go, that way I won't have to bother with being disappointed.
Ok, rant over. LOL.
With that being said, I am looking for friends, just people to hang out with. Anyone want to just have coffee? I am a sucker for a good coffee, Cappuccino or latte. If you're in South Florida, let's grab a cup, as a friend

Two months out and I find that eating slow is still my biggest challenge.


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Its been a while since I have been on here. Its been 16 months since my surgery. I went from 270 to 135. I am almost to goal. Its true what they say about the honeymoon period enjoy it while it lasts. Hunger comes back again. Some good days and some bad days but a good support group can help you get through that. Take what you learned in nutrition and utilize it to the fullest. I have NO regrets. This surgery helped me get to to a weight that I can feel motivated to STAY AT! Gives you reason to fight to stay there! I have been lucky and SO FAR no issues at all post op. Here is an updated photo. Until next time... yours truly, Melissa.

Wow I am shocked that anyone would try to eat things that we were told we should not eat again. Well maybe it was just me. I was told this sleeve surgery is a new lifestyle change and I would never and I repeat never be able to eat the following:
1. popcorn
2. oatmeal
3. Grits
4. Potatoe
5. Pasta
6. Rice
7. Cookies
8. chips
9. Sodas
10. Sweet Snacks.
Was I the only one told this? I am following the instructions to the letter because I hate discomfort and I am not interested in finding out what could happen if I went against Doctor's order.
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I did too that's why I made a follow-up with the surgeon then today everything was fine all the swelling went down. I was getting worried.. it does get better!!!!
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Well, that's it. I deem you a complete failure at 2.5 weeks out. I say you go to the surgeon and demand your stomach back!
Look, I get it. It took me 12 months to lose 85 pounds. Then it took me another 3 to lose 7 more before my weight loss stopped. If it makes you feel any better, I've also seen people who lose more months 2 or 3 than the first month. Doesn't make it any less frustrating.
Us 'slower' losers are a special breed. I think we have an advantage because we learn patience and above all, persistence. Makes us appreciate how hard we worked for our losses, and makes us want to work harder at keeping it off. You'll get there. If you follow your program 95% of the time, the next thing you know, you'll be at goal. Once you're in maintenence, it won't matter one bit how long it took

you're what we in the bariatric community call a "lightweight" (I don't know what the actual weight requirements are to be considered a "lightweight", but I'd say under 250 lbs). Lightweights lose slower than us heavier folks because they have a lot less to lose. I know you read about people losing 30 lbs the first month, but those folks are few and far between and usually weigh over 300 lbs.
Your body's going to lose at the rate it wants to lose. The only control you have is to stick to your program. I was a "slow loser", and I have lost 227 lbs. It'll come off, whether fast or slow, if you stick to your program.

I'm 8 days post op & my weight has stayed the same for 3 days. Anyone have this happen?
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Don't be too jealous. LOL Men always lose faster than us woman!! You will get there for sure!! Just be sure to follow all of your Surgeon's guidelines. Good Luck

Have a sugar-free popsicle instead.
"When all is said and done, usually more has been said than done. "

I'm super nervous, excited, ready....so many emotions! Pray for me guys for a safe surgery!
Thank you.
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You will be fine depends on the dose are you used to taking it before surgery? I had .5 mg as needed and was fine to take my mommys little helper as needed lol

So sorry to hear you had a complication. Hopefully things will go smoothly from here on out.
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I will keep you in my prayers.
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Oh no!...Glad they were right there to assist u..immediately!...See, those prayers working in your favor...Get it God!...show up and show out..Get some much needed rest....Joy comes in the morning...There still will be pain & discomfort...but YOU DID IT!..Amen!
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Awe poor babe. You will heal nicely. Praying for you.
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Glad they caught that
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Hi all. I just wanted to tell me story as I was just sleeved and found the app.
I am 28 yrs old. Been overweight my entire life. I started dieting and exercising my senior year in height school, fluctuated up and down but trended down all throughout college. My max weight at the time was 300lbs after having my first child. My min weight was 220 before and after her. I got to that number by counting calories, and exercising 1.5+ hours a day.
I got pregnant with my second child (2015) and started gaining massive weight. I topped out at 320 at delivery. I knew that I wasn't in a position to spend so much time to get the weight off without the surgery. I know all the do's & dont's But I am a wife mom full time student and I work too
So I waited until the semester was almost over and started the process. Crazy thing is it took less than a month!
I went the hernia repair route, never had a hiccup.
Now, 2 days post op I'm feeling ok. Sipping on Water mostly. Walking a lot to keep the gas down. Taking pain meds gas x and nausea meds.
I do feel like "what the F did you do that for?!" A few times a day but then I think about the anxiety getting dressed and facing the world at 320 caused me and move on.
I just did not feel like myself at that weight and took action as quickly as I could.
I hope each of you are successful in your journeys. Be happy healthy and whole
Tess
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Good luck. Breathe through the gas pain!
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Prayers from texas! You will be healthy and strong, hope that there are no complications and minimal pain. God Bless.????
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Good luck and congratulations!

Good Luck! A new you will be emerging. Summer '17 is gonna be on fire for u.... Enjoy! Heal swiftly!
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Oh good luck sweetie!!! BTW u look skinny now lol
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