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I don't weigh myself much and have stayed away from it for the sake of my mind. Numbers shouldn't define us. Sure, if it shows some high numbers, then we need to make a decision to do something...but when we're all different body types and heights, all have different body masses, muscles, etc....the numbers shouldn't (in my personal opinion) be the thing we follow. You lost weight, you feel and look fabulous, and that's what counts. Congratulations!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I don't drink soda but I do love kombucha. Because it's a fizzy drink, best to stay away with the sleeve??? Anyone further out in the journey who drink them with no problems? Or shall I say bye already?

I'm a woman and I love lifting heavy. I am doing it now to build more muscle before my surgery. Intermittent fasting also helps. Not sure it works with WLS, but I think I read someone doing IF and weights too. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App The only way to build muscle requires the intake of carbohydrates with the Protein. And also try carb cycling. One day higher one day lower. it plays with the insulin levels on your blood and helps promote muscle growth. Agreed

Blessings on your journey @@Detroit_25! Here's to bras that fit! Cheers!!

I often see/think of products that make no sense at all. WHY? and then it was actually made? No one around that person ever thought to ask questions/try it out before it gets done? LOL My biggest question for my current house is the monstrosity in the middle of my kitchen (walls were made, it seems, around this thing). Who in the heck builds a house with a Water heater in the middle? My husband is tired of hearing my question/complaint; been here a year now. I guess that means some more remodeling will be done soon. But first, my moolah goes to my vsg. The monstrosity will have to wait.

Thanks for all of you who chimed in with advise and instructions. Even though I read many posts about tacos, surprisingly I'm not craving any now. LOL I'll learn to ignore and just get out of a thread. I do my best to not post/ask anything that seems it would start something up, because there are a lot of mean people and they like to hide behind a computer. Bet they wouldn't be so forth coming in our faces! I was just upset by someone who wanted to vent and shared her experience only to get attacked about it. It was her experience--nothing that none of us should have said anything BUT encouragements towards or constructive criticism in the nicest way. "Holding on to anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die" mean folks are only hurting themselves.

I like that very much.... I like it too.

I absolutely agree. When I was at my lowest (normal) weight, I lifted; and didn't concentrate so hard on the Protein without the carbs. So I totally can relate and know it works. Besides, our brains need those healthy carbs coming in. The brain functions off of 80% of carbohydrates we put in to our bodies. I need to find that stat somewhere before someone jumps in saying it's not true. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you. I don't see it on the mobile app though. I'll log on the pc then. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm a woman and I love lifting heavy. I am doing it now to build more muscle before my surgery. Intermittent fasting also helps. Not sure it works with WLS, but I think I read someone doing IF and weights too. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

All I found was to report someone. But I don't know if reporting really works. Would like to find out. And it wasn't even geared towards me! I was reading someone else's story and the attacks flew. It was so sad! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I haven't been on here long but I can count the three people I have seen, since I joined not too long ago, who troll these forums with no niceties whatsoever. They quickly judge and shoot down someone with no thoughts to feelings. It's like they were mean fat people that got skinny and didn't bother to leave the mean part of themselves behind. Anyway, how can I block them??? Is there any way? I'd prefer to read encouraging remarks. Sure you don't have to agree, but you can do constructive criticism without the attacks! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm glad then it worked out for future reference. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yes, mine was simple. An online survey then an hour call from a psychologist or psychiatrist and a pleasant conversation. $50. The rest my insurance paid for. Also had to go to a nutritionist. sonkat5355 I like the online survey part...seems more likely to get to get as much info about the patient beforehand. (If I were a doc). Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You get your surgery!!! ...if it were as simple as that, eh? I go in about two weeks for my first consult. How was your visit with the doc? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App It was great. I liked him a lot. And I was so surprised he spent so much time with me answering my questions. As to what comes next, you're right! People seem to be all over the place between what the surgeons require and what the insurance companies require that I have no idea what happens next for me specifically. Had I been reading this site well beforehand, I would have had better questions... I agree. There's not one script to go by. I try to get my info as best as I can but ultimately, it'll be my walk. At least I'll have some information to go by. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You get your surgery!!! ...if it were as simple as that, eh? I go in about two weeks for my first consult. How was your visit with the doc? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

3 times? I wonder if you went with a staff doc it would have been just once??? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So I'm assuming most centers would have someone on staff then?

Did anyone go see a mental health provider to get cleared BEFORE starting their process with a bariatric center? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you for sharing! That's exactly what I think would happen anyway. I love to workout so I don't have the problem of not doing it (besides the current pain in my hip--but I still did weights on the upper body last night) and I don't want to bother with a bunch of numbers either. So much hope!!! Yeah! Thanks again. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Maybe it's the chemicals that don't set right with your stomach. Be careful and many blessings on your journey. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I've just learned many sodas carry a flame retardant chemical in them. ???? That was enough for me to not touch a single one again. coffee, tea, and Water for me. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I hate the idea of counting calories. I will count Protein, sugar, and fat grams for the pre and post op diets, but calories, nah. Personally it's just added work that I don't want to live my life by. I like the idea of eating to contentment and only when it's stomach hunger. Anyone with success doing it this way? Besides, when my tummy is able to tolerate a plant based diet, I don't think I'll need to count. Any thoughts? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It's time!!! Many blessings! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You asked what I was thinking? I'm both black and white. I don't identify with any one race. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App