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My year has been great. Miracles do happen. I am getting my mobility and my life back.

The moment when you decided that you would have WLS?
My moment was when my doctor told me my BP was no longer being controlled by meds and he wanted to hospitalize me. He told me that if I didn't lose weight my heart would give out. I left there and cried because I realized that it was a very real possibility that i would not live to see my youngest graduate high school.
Now I plan to be around for grandkids!
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Hi all I am six weeks post op and looking for friends and motivation. I use the app and I'm looking for buddies to partner with and keep each other motivated on this journey. Add me @HooDooDiva

I am only two months out and have never had any of these symptoms. But I have read on another board that sometimes the weird feelings in your feet and legs is from a lack of copper or B 12, are you getting your Water in? That may be why your eyes feel hot maybe they are dry. I know my eyes are really dry at night. Even though I bought a humidifier. But that is more about Chicago Winters than anything else. Good luck please please make sure you check in with your doctor.

Congratulations! I know that feels good! The day of my 2 week pre-op diet I weighed 312 and I remember how thrilled I was after surgery when I fell below 300! It was awesome!
Keep up the fantastic work!

Yeah! I want to get my highest weight tattooed, in Roman numerals
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Is there really any other way to eat it? I mean, why ruin a good steak by over cooking it???? Sent from my KFTBWI using the BariatricPal App

My hunger now presents as lower back pain. At first it is a bit of an ache and gets stronger if I don't eat. If I can't eat it then turns in to drooling, dizziness, nausea, and headaches (it is very attractive.)

Awesome answer ????

Awesome answer ????

Thankfully, no one has had the gall to say that (at least to my face). But if they did, I would probably go into a laundry list of everything I have to do and monitor daily, and remind them that, surgery or not, losing 160 pounds (and counting) is a remarkable and rare feat. Then I would tell them to bite me and fiercely walk away! :-)

I had wine about 7 weeks it was fine. I doubt I will do it again. I don't think it's a good idea for me to drink. I don't need the calories and there is risk of alcoholism. Just my opinion.

I had wine about 7 weeks it was fine. I doubt I will do it again. I don't think it's a good idea for me to drink. I don't need the calories and there is risk of alcoholism. Just my opinion.

I definitely eat more than three bites of everything at 2 years out. A "bite" isn't a unit of measurement, so it's pretty hard to accurately guess what someone means when they say that. I can usually eat about 4-5 oz. of meat like chicken breast or a hamburger patty with some cheese or sauce or whatever. I can eat probably closer to 6-8 oz. of something liquidy, like chili. I can eat probably half a bag of chips... so I don't eat chips!

food addiction is Something... But I think my shoe addiction should help. I'm trying to grip the thought of being smaller
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Hi I'm 51 3/4
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I had clothes from 10-22, and it is so much fun to ditch them! It's getting expensive replacing the pajamas and underwear/bras -- those I didn't have all the sizes of, but so much fun to replace my lingerie with pretty things! I actually organized my drawers a bit last night to have it be a lovely experience picking out which frilly bra and panty set I want to wear. Love it!
I have pants organized by size in one side, and I rotate the new sizes down to another section so I'm not overwhelmed or discouraged looking at the skinnier stuff. My tops are on another side, and those I will be replacing come spring/summer since I don't have anything smaller to wear.
I'm using my old gym pants, but my foot is down half a size. Not buying new shoes until I'm at goal and know where I will end up.

Appreciate having this advice! Thank you!

Surgeons and nutritionists argue about this topic often. I mostly agree with you. Flintstones Vitamins don't include everything "suggested" by the ASMBS. Flintstones *MIGHT* be ok for certain Gastric Sleeve or Lap-Band patients but they're definitely not adequate for patients that have undergone malabsorptive procedures like Gastric Bypass or Duodenal Switch who require at least 200% RDA.
I know many Gastric Sleeve patients that don't use any Vitamins or supplementation whatsoever. They just eat an extremely healthy diet and get their vitamins and minerals from their diet. This is easily accomplished but one must make sure to take their blood work on a regular basis.
Keep doing whatever you're doing, as long as your blood work keeps coming back good.

“Which bariatric Vitamins do I need before and after surgery?” or “Do I need Vitamins if I am losing weight without surgery?”
These are some of the most common questions for dieters and weight loss surgery patients before and after surgery. There are so many choices, so how do you know which ones to take?
The answer is: it depends!
As always, you should check with your own doctor and healthcare team before taking any supplements.
Here is a cheat sheet I posted on the BariatricPal Store for the Vitamin and other nutritional supplements you may need before and after weight loss surgery. When applicable, these guidelines are consistent with the latest guidelines from the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).
As always, you should check with your own doctor and healthcare team before taking any supplements.
Bariatric Vitamins Before Surgery
Before surgery, your goal is to make sure you are completely nourished. This will make surgery safer and promote healthy metabolism. Choose from Patches, pills, or chewableforms – whatever is easiest for you.
You may need:
A Multivitamin and mineral supplement with folic acid and Vitamin B12.< /li> An additional Iron supplement (women especially). A Calcium and Vitamin D supplement. Bariatric Vitamins for Gastric Sleeve Patients
Gastric sleeve (or vertical sleeve gastrectomy) can cause nutrient deficiencies because of your restricted food intake. These are the nutrient supplements you are likely to need.
A high-dose multivitamin and mineral supplement (or take two daily doses of regular Multivitamins and minerals. A B vitamin supplement with vitamin B12, folic acid and other B vitamins. A calcium supplement with Vitamin D.< /li> You might also want to test your blood levels of thiamin, iron, Vitamin A, vitamins D, E, and K, and the minerals copper, zinc, and selenium. You may need liquids, chewable supplements or soft chews, or patches immediately post-op because swallowing can be difficult. You may be able to tolerate swallowing capsules or soft gels a few weeks after your surgery.
Bariatric Vitamins for Gastric Bypass Patients
Gastric bypass (or roux-en-Y gastric bypass) increases nutrient deficiency risk because it interferes with nutrient absorption AND because of your restricted food intake. These are the likely supplements you may need.
A high-dose multivitamin and mineral supplement (or take two daily doses of regular Multivitamins and minerals. A B vitamin supplement with vitamin B12, folic acid and other B vitamins.A calcium supplement with vitamin D. An iron supplement (with Vitamin C to increase absorption). A Biotin supplement. You might also want to test your blood levels of thiamin, iron, vitamin A, vitamins D, E, and K, and the minerals copper, zinc, and selenium. You may need liquids, chewable supplements or soft chews, or patches immediately post-op because swallowing can be difficult. You may be able to tolerate swallowing capsules or soft gels a few weeks after your surgery.
Bariatric Vitamins for Gastric Band (Lap-Band) Patients
Gastric band (or Lap-Band) does not interfere with nutrient absorption, but your nutrient intake from food can be inadequate because of your restricted diet. These are the likely supplements you may need.
A high-dose multivitamin and mineral supplement (or take two daily doses of regular multivitamins and minerals. A calcium supplement with vitamin D. You might also want to test your blood levels of thiamin, vitamin B12, and other B vitamins. You may need liquids, chewable supplements or soft chews, or patches immediately post-op because swallowing can be difficult. You may be able to tolerate swallowing capsules or soft gels.
Bariatric Vitamins for Duodenal Switch Patients
Duodenal switch increases nutrient deficiency risk because it interferes with nutrient absorption AND because of your restricted food intake. These are the likely supplements you may need.
A high-dose multivitamin and mineral supplement (or take two daily doses of regular multivitamins and minerals. A B vitamin supplement with vitamin B12, folic acid and other B vitamins.A calcium supplement with vitamin D. An iron supplement (with Vitamin C to increase absorption). A biotin supplement. You might also want to test your blood levels of thiamin, iron, vitamin A, vitamins D, E, and K, and the minerals copper, zinc, and selenium. You may need liquids, chewable supplements or soft chews, or patches immediately post-op because swallowing can be difficult. You may be able to tolerate swallowing capsules or soft gels a few weeks after your surgery.
Bariatric Vitamins for Mini Gastric Bypass Patients
Mini Gastric Bypass increases nutrient deficiency risk because it interferes with nutrient absorption AND because of your restricted food intake – similarly to gastric bypass. These are the likely supplements you may need.
A high-dose multivitamin and mineral supplement (or take two daily doses of regular multivitamins and minerals. A B vitamin supplement with vitamin B12, folic acid and other B vitamins.A calcium supplement with vitamin D. An iron supplement (with vitamin C to increase absorption). A biotin supplement. You might also want to test your blood levels of thiamin, iron, vitamin A, vitamins D, E, and K, and the minerals copper, zinc, and selenium.. You may need liquids, chewable supplementsor soft chews, or patches immediately post-op because swallowing can be difficult. You may be able to tolerate swallowing capsules or soft gels a few weeks after your surgery.
What Vitamins Do I Need If I Didn’t Get Weight Loss Surgery?
Your nutrient absorption does not change if you do not get weight loss surgery. Still, you may need vitamin and mineral supplements because you are taking in much less food than you were before you started losing weight.
A multivitamin and mineral supplement with folic acid and vitamin B12 is a good idea for almost everyone! You might also want to ask your doctor to test your levels of iron, calcium and vitamin D, and vitamin B12 and folic acid.

Thanks very much for this, it is much needed. I agree, it will be a great help.

You look younger in your recent pic! Go you!
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Congratulations! You can really see the weight loss in your face... you look younger now!
Keep up the awesome work!

Looking good, pretty eyes, good job!
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Hi White sale. Thanks. Yea I spend more time on my hair now because I feel better about self but also because it is as really thinned out more. Hoping I stop losing hair more soon. I had a lot of really thick hair to start but has thinned so do spend more time on that. Dont normally wear makeup still that much but I have been if go out with friends more (plus cause single now). I don't have any on in my pics. I think it is all about making yourself feel good about new you inside (how healthy feel) & out (appearance). I find myself too spending more time picking out clothes to wear too because it is more fun now. Sent from my SM-S902L using the BariatricPal App