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Just to note that the original poster said 01/05/17 in his/her post, but his/her info on the side says 01/05/18, which I suspect is the real date.
And for that poster, I'll tell you what my doctor told me originally--don't even think about your weight loss. Just concentrate on getting your Water, your Protein, your Vitamins, and your exercise. I thought that was a bit silly--after all, I had the surgery to lose weight--but I will say that I've had a number of quite long stalls along the way. But I've still lost 71 pounds so far. As someone pointed out, we didn't put the weight on at the rate of a pound every day, so don't expect to lose like that. It takes time and happens in fits and starts, but if you follow the plan, it WILL happen.

Bought a new bathing suit today. The one I'd been using was falling off even with the strings drawn as tight as they'd go. Its a size large -- not 3X or 4X -- no Xs at all. I'm psyched about this as I haven't worn anything that didn't have at least one X since the early 80s.

Do you snack in between meals? Do you have 4-5 small meals throughout the day? Or, do you just have 3 meals a day?

Recovery was not bad . Pain/uncomfortable for first day or two then just tired . Pubic area wasn't that bad but it looks better now with the skin tightening during Tummy Tuck. Very happy with results. Had Lipo of flanks/love handles as well.

What should you do ? No one can tell you that. But I wanted to say I'm so sorry for what your dealing with. Emotional abuse can happen to men as well as women so I want you to know this is serious and unacceptable. And I'm not sure why she's treating you this way only she knows. And I also don't want to guess or find reasons to excuse her behaviour. Does she know the impact of her behaviour has on you ? Being so soon post op it is an emotional rollercoaster without the added insults from someone it's terrible. Your not alone here we are all hear to listen. Xx

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I never stopped getting hungry. But it hasn’t been a problem for me because I feel full very quickly. Just make sure you’re eating the right things and weighing/portioning your food and you’ll be fine. I WAS disappointed though, that I never totally lost my appetite, I have to admit. No hunger seems like a great tool.

I've been looking to make more friends. Been separated for a long time, down 101 pounds with 39 to go...have my self confidence back, and want to meet women or a nice woman to spend time with. It's been 18 years since I've been in this "game" and am getting discouraged.
Wanting to meet for things like walking/hiking, meet for coffee, maybe go to movies, etc.
Here's my dilemma. What's with this sexting crap? I mean if I were in a committed relationship and we wanted to flirt with some pictures maybe that's one thing. But just meeting someone over the internet and never in person yet, and the next thing you know you've gone from getting regular face pics to naked pictures on your phone?!?
I know some of you would not mind this but that's not me or what I'm looking for. I genuinely want to become friends with someone by spending time together.
Are there still people out there like me or is everyone just looking for a hookup?
VSG 10/11/17 HW = 360 SW = 292 CW = 259 GW = 220 (6'5")

I had sleeve done April 17th.. surgery weight 270.. I hit onederland today!! So excited!!! (don’t look at my toes lol I know I need pedicure lol)

Posting these is hard for me- But if they help someone- I’m all about being real. This is where I came from. Before wls I was at rock bottom in my life. I was overweight, in so much pain, addicted to opiates, in a miserable abusive marriage, terribly unhappy, i could barely work, so hard to walk, so hard to just live. I’d been on or off of a diet since I was eleven. I was constantly binging or starving myself. I’d tried every weight loss plan under the sun and I was totally burnt out. I’d tried therapy, you make it. Perhaps if I’d stuck to therapy that would have worked, but at the point I had surgery I was so exhausted I just needed something sure.
I was totally committed to the surgery although i didn’t follow the rules very well, I’ve never been good at self care. I couldn’t take care of myself well before surgery and i struggled to do that afterwards. It has taken a lot of work to get better at that.
I went in knowing what could happen and that i wouldn’t be able to eat normally again. It was worth it to me at the time.
My surgery had complications but the weight loss was easy due to a severe stricture that I had, plus i was just determined to lose the weight- nothing was gonna stop me. I did really well eating very little for a long time, I was so burnt out on food i was able to break my codependent behavior towards it. Maintenance was really really hard for me, I had issues with wanting to keep losing weight and not being able to stop. I rejected food so hard it was a real struggle to begin eating again and I had to seek therapy for that.
I’m doing well now and so much has changed. I have a very different outlook with food. I’ve also gone through plastic surgery 2x and I’m finished with that. I’m at my 3 year surgery anniversary on dec 4. My start weight was 240 and my current weight is between 130-135. I’m 5’6.
I went from 240 to 120 in about 10 months. My lowest weight was 115- scary. I’ve since gained to a healthy 130 ish. I try not to slide back into the 120s because I look sick at that weight. I don’t try and maintain my weight through dieting anymore, I practice “Intuitive Eating”. While being thin is nice and my weight is something I care about, these days I try not to weigh myself and I focus on overall health and well being. My next goal is to get more active with weight training and exercise.
Surgery is no walk in the park. I had a rough time and I still struggle. But it was worth it for me, as you can see. My weightloss did stall a week or two here and there. I never let that get to me, I just kept my calories low knowing eventually it would start again. During the weightloss phase I tried to focus on my life and stay busy rather than focus on every pound. I definitely ate very very little. I suffered from malnutrition and health problems because of this so I would not recommend it- take your Vitamins and get in your Protein.
Don’t ever let anyone make you feel bad for choosing surgery. And don’t feel bad if weight loss takes you longer than others. My biggest regret is that I didn’t give myself more love before my surgery. But at least I gave myself enough to try and change my life for the better.
 

I'm a 14. For sure still plus size. When people are on the higher scale of obese everyone looks skinny. As I got bigger everyone was looking smaller ha. Congrats on all the loss !

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I have the same problem. For me, it’s definitely fluids. I have to drink well over the recommended amount each day to keep my bp from dropping when I stand after sitting or bending. I’ve also noticed that it’s not always how much I’ve had to drink as it is when I drink... so, for example, I have dizziness more frequently in the morning before I get significant fluids in after “fasting” all night. Same thing if I go for a few hours mid-day without drinking. Once I figured out the correlation between my dizzy spells and my Fluid intake, I was able to manage it.

I have the same problem. For me, it’s definitely fluids. I have to drink well over the recommended amount each day to keep my bp from dropping when I stand after sitting or bending. I’ve also noticed that it’s not always how much I’ve had to drink as it is when I drink... so, for example, I have dizziness more frequently in the morning before I get significant fluids in after “fasting” all night. Same thing if I go for a few hours mid-day without drinking. Once I figured out the correlation between my dizzy spells and my Fluid intake, I was able to manage it.

When I’ve felt dizzy post-op, it always correlates to dehydration.

I was dizzy and that was due to my BP meds. After adjusting the meds down I was still dizzy. I decided to stop the meds altogether. My BP is fine and I'm no longer dizzy.

Has anyone felt dizzy or fainted after having the surgery. I have fainted twice since my surgery. The first time I went to the hospital and they could not find anything. I am wondering if its related to the surgery.

This is what happens when you lose weight!!! Lol as your BMI drops your libido rises due to the increase in testosterone levels! Plus you probably feel more confident in yourself with your weight loss giving u that extra push! Nothing u can about it. Have u and your wife enjoy it while it lasts!! Lol

It’s been a while since I’ve posted on this app. I just want to say to everyone post wls, you are successful. Take this journey and make it your own. Be selfish. Put yourself and your health first. Hold yourself accountable and trust the process. Surgery doesn’t make the emotional eating goes away. It doesn’t make it bad to eat those things that aren’t healthy. I fell into that trap of thinking I was exempt and could slide by. But I got myself together and I began to focus on healthy living.
I hope this picture inspires you to go forth and become a more healthier you. Take advantage of this new lease on life. Envision how you want your journey to be and make it happen.
HW: 399
SW: 385
CW: 168

They say a picture is worth 1000 words, so here's 4000 words;


Not much else to say. I'm doing well and continuing my journey.

Both my mom and sister have each had WLS. Neither of them made the necessary changes and both lost a very minimal amount of weight. They were the only two people I told besides my husband. They were unsupportive. Both said it was a waste of my time and money and that I should just do it on my own. I figured that if 2 people who have been through it wouldn't support me, I didn't need to waste my time convincing anyone else. I live my life for me, my husband, and our kids: as long as we are in agreement, no other opinions matter. After surgery, when my weight loss is showing, I will proudly tell people.,

I'm one of the people who got angry when others found out. I'm not ashamed of having the procedure at all, but I feel it's a personal matter. I'm a very private person and like to keep things private. I don't announce that I'm having a pap smear or mammogram. I don't think it's anyone's business. Also I don't care to have anyone's opinion on what I do. I know myself. I would have hurt anyone's feelings for giving me advice on what I should have and could have done.

HW 330
SW 292
CW 189.2
GW below 200

Hey, I totally get you! But I find it amusing that you said ALOT...

I have lost 100 lbs.
I am 8 months post op sleeve.
I am so glad I made this decision.
No more meds.!!!!!!
People tell me I need to stop losing weight.
I tell them they don't know me and my struggle with weight and my health.
My health is better than ever before.
Knees feel Great!!
I have reached my goal!!!!
I am now 120 lbs.
Started at 223 lbs.
5' 2"
People say I look like I weigh 110 lbs.
These are people that only knew me for 10 yrs. Met me when I was bigger.


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Great work. I'm down 105 and was at a party recently where I ran into someone I have known for 20 years but hadn't seen in a year. She introduced herself to me - I reminded her of who I was. She was so embarrassed, she excused herself to get another drink.

Congrats on 114 down. Fantastic work.
It's weird to hear people to tell you to stop losing weight ...right? It's hard enough for you to wrap your head around your physical appearance. I think you can understand when people around you struggle with it. Smile and reassure them you are still at a healthy weight/bmi even at your goal.