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Anyone who has had the sleeve surgery have small or school aged children? Did you tell them beforehand? How did they process your weight loss and physical change?

I have to say I'd be careful with a SSRI such as Zoloft they all cause significant weight gain. That said living with panic attacks and depression is no good either so you have to do what's best for your health. A psychiatrist would be best to advise you on it. There are meds that don't have the wt gain side effect if that is even something you are worried about. Deep breaths and Good luck with it.

Congrats! That's amazing! Be proud that was hard work you did!

That's so nice!

Currently in the pre op testing phase. I expect I will get my surgery date soon for late June-early July. I still struggle with staying on track and counting calories. I'm assuming we all have had this issue if we are here so What Changes after the surgery? I assume it's still going to be hard afterwards, but how mentally do you go from struggling to stay on track to having kind of no choice but to stay on track? Because I have failed so many times losing weight and yo yo dieting in my head I feel like I will get this and not lose a pound. Which I'm pretty sure is impossible. Any insight into this from post sleeved peeps would be great! Thanks.

I would have preferred to go to the one at the Perelman center as I find it easier to get to. So maybe I will catch you there at one sometime. Definitely it's easier to have everything through the same place. Good luck with it! I'm sure it's exciting to have come this far!

I definitely didn't catch it. I was distracted by my kids reading it which is prob everyone else reading the post too [emoji23]

LOL what's it say about me when I didn't even notice? I think to edit you highlight the post until a menu bar comes up with an edit option.

I went to my first one this past Saturday at Presbyterian. Maybe I'll catch you at one sometime. Good luck with your upcoming surgery! Are you getting that done at Penn too?

That's awesome. I think they have a great program there. I've been happy so far but also nervous! Do you ever get to any of the support meetings?

Thanks for the reply. I think it's great you are open about it. And that's true that its a lesson for our kids to learn about healthy eating and the consequences of our choices. You are right to not care what others think too because ultimately you're getting healthy and improving your quality of life so what is wrong with that.

It's funny how kids take in the things that we are focused on as I'm sure being 2 months out it's been a major change for you. As for rude chick fil a employees I have no words. Good for you for not letting it get to you! Best of luck to you!!

I know exactly what you mean. I have a 9 year old who I'm debating on telling for that reason.

I'm getting it at Penn too with Dr. Williams

I think it's important to hear both experiences when going into this. Thank you for sharing. Hope things get better for you!

Thanks for the reply. I'm so sorry to hear that and of your experience. I totally agree that counseling is needed through this process. Best of luck.

Thank you! That makes sense what your saying and I never thought of it that way. I'm with a hospital that's a center for excellence in Philadelphia. I'm self pay so I haven't had the insurance guidelines to follow pre op, but I go this week for a nutrition appt. Thanks again for the advice!

I've had the paragard iud for almost 5 years now. The insertion was a little uncomfortable but really didn't hurt and was not bad at all. I honestly could almost completely forget that it's there. The one complaint is that because it doesn't change your hormones I have really really heavy periods. I believe Mirena that does have a hormonal component would control that. Overall though I just deal with the periods and because I'm married and already have 2 kids its nice to have something I don't have to think about at all. Due to have my surgery this summer so I'm not sure if anything will change with it afterwards!

Ah I got it. Thanks! Helps if I review what they gave me [emoji5]

Had my initial visit with surgeon and team. Testing and weight management starts the 19th. Anybody have or going to have it done there?

Totally agree. It's hard! Glad you got your date. That's exciting! Good luck with everything[emoji4]

That's awesome. I'm with Dr. Williams. They have been really great too. Have you done the weight management session? Wondering what that entails.

I think I just replied to a way older post that I didn't see date until now lol. Well hope all went well if it is. [emoji4]

Hey! I have don't have any first hand advice for how it will be post surgery as I'm just starting this whole thing. Had only my initial consultation. One thing though I can tell you is I relate to all of the things you mentioned. And I have to believe that most of us that are seeking this surgery have had some form of this very same history with food and feelings of self hate etc. Even so look at all the people that have succeeded and now have healthy lifestyles with huge weight losses. (There are a lot of post wls people on Instagram and YouTube that give some helpful insight into the day and the life of post op.) None of them started like that they started like us. I do believe it's hard post but the surgery makes it bearable to quit food as we know it or the way that we see it. Obviously can't quit food altogether but you know what I mean . Especially in the beginning. I've heard the hardest part is the pre op diet and then post its much easier because physically we can't eat much and our hormones that trigger our hunger drastically change as well which is partly why the sleeve has so much success. As far as exercise. I would start with something very easy and light. Stretching even for few minutes. Don't stress about it though. Honestly it's our diet that will initiate the weight loss and as we lose exercising will be easier and not as dreadful to do. Which is perfect timing since that's when we'll need it most to maintain the weight loss. Something that is light and bearable for now is good. One other thing that you could look into is that certain medications can help with binge eating. One is Vyvanse which is a stimulant used for ADD, but has also been approved for binge eating. It helps. If that is still an issue for u. That is a totally personal decision though to discuss with your doctor or a psychiatrist. But just advice from personal experience that I wish I knew about way before I did and got to the point I'm at now. Ultimately though if you are approved for surgery by your drs and have come this far don't give up. Like I said we all have/had messed up relationships with food but somehow this surgery has been the key to get past it. Good Luck!