GreenTealael

I understand your frustration. I also understand being on the other side of a person or a friend with a new "obsession" (not to say its a bad thing at all ) Sometimes it's just tiring to always discuss the same thing over and over especially when you are not really interested. Sad but honest. I suggest discussing with people who are more empathetic such a support groups so that peace reigns supreme in your personal relationship I could be totally wrong and they could just be jealous or insecure...

I would first see if your insurance will cover the procedure and what the specific are (preferably in writing ) Then find surgeons that accept your insurance. Next go to a few seminars and narrow down your choices. Talk to your PCP and have them on board and follow the steps they will give you from there

It appears that you can only edit posts it in a short window of time after creating them. If you are in the app on an Android at the top near a checked circle are three vertical dots which this a menu bar. I can't figure out how to delete anything yet.

I would suggest waiting until the 7 month old can walk and no longer wants to be picked up constantly because surgeons would not recommend carrying anything more than 10 lbs for a while. However if you start the process now that may be the case anyway since your insurance may dictate a 3-6 month waiting period. Having a strong support system is key when you have young children because you will have to focus on yourself for a bit. Go at the pace you are completely comfortable with. TBH life will become more enjoyable (barring complications ) and you will be glad you didn't wait forever.

I only told two people (in case of emergency) Everyone else appeared too judgemental to me so I decided not telling them was best Other than that when people ask I tell them I eat a lot less and low carb/keto

Do what works!

64 minimum to build up your hydration level and understand that it will also be your goal after surgery. Also it doesn't have to be plain Water, it could be flavored, tea, sugar free Popsicles, just not caffeinated or carbonated

Oh OK Well you're not missing anything anyway, I could drink them pre op but now they seem too thick and sweet

Your surgical plan only allows one type of protein shake?

My local Sam's club had both flavors available today. I want to try them both so bad but I can't handle protein shakes post op unless its the caramel one in coffee

Sam's club accepts returns, you could exchange boxes of the old flavors for the new ones

So I was in whole foods and got a sweet and mellow smoothie which has raw spinach, I totally forgot I can't have raw veggies yet. Anyone know if it's a big deal since its pulverized so finely?

I will be 4 months out in March

finally reached 199 after a two week stall Giving up legumes for a while they ate slowing down my progress (the carbs rich food I eat) Took too long to get here Celebrating with a Mani Pedi and maybe a vacation

Party when you get there!

My team clears me at 4-6 months depending on the progress of the person But... I was not ready My stomach has been churning since I had it

Oh man I can't even imagine vomiting And is it just me but sometimes I have to wait longer than 30 mins in between eating and drinking. Depending totally on how I feel

Last night I dreamed that I ate and then drank too soon after because my phone timer malfunctioned ... I was flipping out then awoke to realize that it was a dream I may have some underlying issues and fears creeping up in my subconscious that I need to address immediately Anyone else worried about making that type of mistake in real life too?

I just cleared the rest of the stuff I can't fit anymore, and it's hard giving away stuff I genuinely LOVE

Where can I wire the money to?

I've been on this thread from the beginning, but I chose not to post. I have been trolled also. I know exactly when the "tides turned " and how. So im super clear on all of it. But a person complaining about people trolling her account and a few exchanges that were not kind (on both ends) very quickly turned into a witch hunt And this forum has become Salem

Indeed but lately I've been getting hella notifications (which I am disabling shortly) about posts I participated in and im excited to see the helpful and encouraging words ... Instead everyone seems to be looking for a fight , and on another post someone was literally trying to bait me into an argument "conversation" ? I'm just baffled as this forum felt like a safe zone and it has quickly turned into a battle ground

Argh I'm still Still a G cup At almost 4 months post op Don't you wish you could choose where the weight loss comes from

Hi there, Any news?