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As someone who just watched her mother die from smoking, I beg you to please try to find a way to quit! I understand that you like it but it seriously took over my mom's life. Please try! Wellbutrin isn't an anti-smoking drug; it is an antidepressant that apparently has the side benefit of helping you quit smoking. So ask your doctor! I promise that you will never regret giving it up...but as you get older and your body shuts down from the smoke, you may have regrets when it is too late to help yourself! Hang in there!

I switched to vaping, which isn't for everyone, so if your not ready to quit .. because we all know you can't quit something OR lose weight if your not ready to quit, vaping is so much better than smoking.

I was an almost 20 year smoker. I got really sick 5 years ago at Christmas. By New Years I was down for the count. I didn't recover until 2nd week in January. I went outside and lit-up a smoke. And in that fraction of a second my mind had an entire conversation with me. My brain, and I'm not kidding - it kind of talked to me as if it wasn't a part of me. lol!, my brain said "you are a f**king idiot! You just detoxed from Nicotine and are now free of the chemical addiction!" In that fraction of a second that my brain b***h-slapped me I never even inhaled the smoke, I pushed it out of my mouth with my tongue and the air in my lungs, crushed the cigarette and was done.
But I wasn't planning on quitting, in fact, I quite liked smoking still. But let me tell you all the ways life is better now!!
Money, money, money!! Saved thousands in my first year alone. 1 pack of smokes is almost 10 bucks over here lungs - I stopped using any "asthma" meds...fyi, it's not asthma Less sickness!! I stopped being sick so much during the year. And that annual winter cold?? Haven't seen it since Time - I have SOO much more time to do things I love Friends - my friends no longer have to sacrifice their time so I can go have a smoke break. Don't have to constantly stop on road trips, my friends no longer have to pay the time-price of my addiction Smell and Taste - OMG the things you can smell and taste again!! Cigarettes overwhelm the senses so food and fragrances are fantastic post smoking Cleaner - my life is SOOO much cleaner. I don't have ashes to clean up, overflowing ashtrays, my clothes don't smell...and all I have to do is spend 15 minutes in a casino and I realize just how smelly I must of have been I loved smoking, I loved the calm, the peace, the me time, the control, the freedom it gives you to leave something you don't enjoy, there are so many self-soothing things about smoking that are probably very difficult to give up right now, but if you can I hope you do. I hope you give yourself this one last gift.

Im sorry to hear that, please remember that Everything happens for a reason, my friend, everything going to be okay soon. God bless

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I have been approved and scheduled for 12/19 and start my diet tomorrow.

I take my journey seriously... I was in the Navy so I know about physical training and I took everything I know with eating things I enjoy....so I don't have to lie for likes.... I'm good regardless

Are you persian Gita?

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I have a Ninja and I love it

I have a Ninja I bought at costco. I bought extra cups from Ninja directly. The cups are easy to take to work. It's loud, but does an amazing job with fresh fruit.

I had RNY on March 8, 2017. This was the best day of my life. The photos are of me at my highest weight of 330 and my current weight of 231. Every day has been a struggle but I'm doing it. I have my eye on the prize. Onederland here I come. I haven't been there since the 90's. 
HW 330
SW 292
CW 231
GW- under 200 lbs. I'll let you know when I get there.
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Hello my BP fam..... I haven't been on in a minute but that's because my life has been super hectic. For those of you that have been following me, you know that I am going thru a divorce. Yes , I mustered up the strength to leave his lowdown butt. But , honestly, that has been the best thing that could have happened to me. I am happier with me, I love and embrace my flaws as well as accomplishments. I smile more , I laugh more. I am truly blessed to have so many friends and my brother and sister in law who have really held me down.
Okay, weight update is as follows...started off at 242 lbs... I now weigh 156 lbs ( 6 lbs from goal weight), I wear a size 4-6 in women clothing, 5'7 ( almost), my waist is a 27 and I am loving life. I included a lot of pics to show my progress. I love you all for your support and kind words through my hard spots ... kisses and hugs to you all.
P.s. I look really small in first pic but it must be that camera because I don't think I'm that little, lol.

144LBS+ lost!

It's been 9 months since my RNY bypass... I have lost a total of 105lbs but have been stuck in a stall for a long while!
Starting weight: 280lbs
Surgery Weight: 267lbs
Current weight: 175lbs
I'm just taking it day by day and focusing on my food, Water and exercise. I feel great and I know the stall will pass! I'm not done with this journey yet!
  

You seem obsessed with complications.
It is that old stomach stapling. She had the surgery back in 1984. She died 27 years later...
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19498.htm



This looks like a terrible idea. I don't know who thought this was clever.

I got the surgery about 4 weeks ago, and Yes, you do feel hungry. Your mind plays tricks on you, telling you you want food but once you eat broth or a yogurt your hunger goes away plus you get full so quick. I have been doing well so far, but I do get hungry Ill snack on a cracker, or drink more Water and I'm full. You will do fine, it's what we all want, to eat less now we have a tool that helps us do that.

Get a cute wig!
Pre-op, 61 YRS, 5'5"
HW 247, CW 223, BMI 37

Adding a powdered marine collagen supplement to my Water everyday cut my Hair loss way down. I also added a cup of bamboo tea everyday which is high in silica and this helped with the dryness, breakage, and brittleness I was experiencing.

I have an appointment to get my hair cut and bleached to look fuller, I take a huge amount of Biotin and I use the Biotin Shampoo but my hair is starting to fall out. Sometimes lighter hair colors and shorter hair can help to hide the loss.
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By the way, this is the first time that I'm writing in forums, I was always scared too leave a comment because English is my second language and I never had confidence to write something. I'm glad that I dare to write in here and express my feelings, because I want to change my view about everything not just food after surgery. xx

I say this with utmost respect for nicotine addiction. I smoked for 15 years and tried to quit multiple times. You never smoke again after weight loss surgery because the risk to your new stomach is terrifying. Don't be an idiot and ever smoke again. Just don't.

Interesting struggle. I've had friends who were "social smokers" - really only smoked socially because they liked it. I wonder, since you mentioned that's the reason for your struggle, if getting a 0 nicotine vape or ecig would help. It should at least keep you healthier after surgery while still providing the actions one does while smoking.
At some point after surgery you might not like smoking so much. Especially if you don't do it for a period of time. For me, I've been a high stress smoker (only smoking under severe stress) and occasional social smoker. I had a month long bout of severe stress last year where I smoked the most in one period of time than I've ever done in my life combined. When the stress went away, I stopped smoking and after 6 months, I had a high stress day and picked up a smoke and immediately got very ill after the second puff. Just thinking about it makes me feel sick. I haven't picked up a cigarette or vape since. Maybe dropping it for a time and changing your life around with surgery will be your change with liking smoking.


HW: 328 (02/22/17)
SW: TBD
CW: 288

Pounds disowned to date: 40

I totally understand the struggle. I was a smoker for 20 years. I was prescribed Wellbutrin and honestly quit in a couple weeks. I wasn't even trying; smoking just didn't sound good anymore. It still doesn't. I've quit multiple times in my life but this was HANDS DOWN the easiest. I would recommend anyone to try it and see if the same holds true for them.

Wellbutrin worked for me too, like a charm. It was prescribed for depression and the quitting smoking was just a side effect.