GreenTealael

I will go first: Starting weight: ? (On vacation will check when i return) Goal: lose 5 lbs this month/find maintenance & walk more now that the weather is improving Surgery: VSG 17 months post (maybe in maintenance)

You aren't alone! Sugar (by any if its various names) is highly addictive Try having some sugar free subs in your arsensal because you vant stop living life or beind around family. You will need a long term plan to deal with every holiday. https://www.bariatricpal.com/magazine/621-excuses-101-getting-through-the-holidays-on-your-terms/ 💜 Good luck & you can do it 💜

💜 Get Well Soon & please keep us updated 💜

💜CONGRATULATIONS AND SAFE SURGERY💜

March 39, 30 & 31: A time i quit when i wish i had not was. Not completing a fine arts degree in school. I went on to a different path later but i still want that MFA 😭 3 most valuable things: faith, family and creativity I define personal success by feeling ok about the decision and outcome

How did everything go?

Same. But have a safe fun time everyone who joins!

Whaaaaaaa????? Amazing!

Im 17 months post op and haven't tried any carbonated products. I don't plan on either. But as said by many others : the choice is entirely yours. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

Absolutely welcomed!

You aren't hopeless. Plenty of people felt that way too. Seek the help you deserve, your Surgical team or Primary may have access to therapist or other group programs to help. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

Found this!

I honestly barely eat fruit outside of a few times a month these days if it's not in my yogurt. But i eat all of my hard protein on top of salad or cooked vegetables and go bite for bite...

Likewise!

Maybe wait until the controversy clears up to make a decision but honestly the Mayo Clinic sounds like holistic care. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/national/health-science/they-went-to-mexico-for-surgery-they-came-back-with-a-deadly-superbug/2019/01/23/ac0ca280-1dcb-11e9-9145-3f74070bbdb9_story.html&ved=0ahUKEwjE-LDl7qrhAhWbHDQIHRxdDxcQyM8BCCYwAA&usg=AOvVaw2fCSaHNw_1EHV9eyz11jJo&ampcf=1 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.sltrib.com/news/2019/01/26/after-going-mexico/&ved=0ahUKEwjE-LDl7qrhAhWbHDQIHRxdDxcQxfQBCDUwAw&usg=AOvVaw1p5ap_dRvSuOfJ9yHXGm2y

Release your inner B.

💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 I appreciate you starting this thread @Healthy_life2 17 months post op -94lbs NO COMPLICATIONS FROM SURGERY Love that it gave me a fighting chance against medical issues supremely out of my control 💖 Grateful to my Surgeons and Team perpetually💖 My heart goes out to those who had complications and those stories are important to highlight also but If i was considering WLS & needed reassurance in my decision I would rather gravitate to the positive stories. We absolutely need more stories of happy journeys. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

No regrets at all because life is already short and playing Russian roulette with your health feels wasteful. Obesity and related health problems will shorten it even further. Good luck 💜

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Solidarity ✊

Hi! I also get iron infusions. No worries ! It's like having a saline solution line in for dehydration. It may take long because it may be a slow drip (infusion rate). Relax bring Netflix, music or a book ... even sleep (thats my favorite) It takes a while to feel the effects but you will. Breathing will become easier, walking will feel less burdensome, fatigue will be reduced, etc. Good luck 💜