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I am not trying to convert anyone and FYI I am not even Christian, I'm Muslim. It just seemed insensitive to the OP to disregard other people trying to give support through loving God and themselves. It isn't religion that I'm pushing on anyone it's support through any means. No one asked creekimps her opinion on religion and what a load of crap it is. The op was looking for understanding and support through any means. That is all. We should all work together and have empathy to support eachother and everyones individual situations...instead of using the OP's platform to tell people they are crazy or foolish for believing in something. Any who this is MY opinion and it's okay for you to disagree. Sent from my SM-N910C using BariatricPal mobile app

You totally missed the point of the OP post and the next post after that. Your reply is completely uncalled for and really selfish and uncaring. To each their own..yes..but not completely disregarding what they went through just so that you can put your 2 cents in- that religion has no place in your life. Your reply was not only unhelpful but hurtful to those who are going through deeper things than you can imagine. Please consider the context with which these posts were written and try to be sensitive to those looking for support or simply a word of kindness. Smdh Sent from my SM-N910C using BariatricPal mobile app

I also feel so uncomfortable with the attention. Then it gets so awkward because I don't know what to say or what I say is nonchalantly arrogant. Like I would say oh really thank you and then walk away seemingly stuck up but really I just feel uncomfortable and want to get away. I guess we have to get used to it. I also realize this issue is stunting my weight loss. I feel if I lose any more people will be ruthless with comments. Terrible mindset yet that's what I've discovered about myself. Wls is so hard. I also don't feel pride with my weight loss. Not a sense of accomplishment that I helped myself get better. Whereas if you did it the old fashioned way you feel so proud and accomplished you lost 10 lbs. Here I am 58 pounds less but feel like a cheater. Ugh I hate my analytical mind. I drive myself crazy sometimes. Sent from my SM-N910C using BariatricPal mobile app

I actually currently have strep throat. I had chills and fever for 2-3 days a massive sore throat headaches body aches weakness. You may have strep or you may not. But I agree don't wait go to the ER if your only option is to wait until Monday . It's been a crazy and rough week for me. I just started the antibiotics today so I hope I start to feel better soon. Good luck! Sent from my SM-N910C using BariatricPal mobile app

It will 5 months for me on the 14th. Time has definetly flown by. And I feel like our 1 year post op posts won't be too far either. It's been an amazing journey so far. Had moments of regret, anxiety, oh shi! moments, yesss moments so many moments. I just recently broke a stall I was in for 3 weeks ughh. I lost 6 lbs in 4 days. All it took was strep throat :/.... which really sucked and wasn't enjoyable at ALL. but it's crazy how the body works. I've lost 60.2 pounds since my 1 week preop diet. I was 294 and today I weighed in at 234 yaaaas. Sent from my SM-N910C using BariatricPal mobile app

I have similar stats and my goal weight is 180. I am currently 240 and Started at 294...I am 4.5 months post vsg. Was wondering how long did it take you to get to goal and any tips or advice you can give me? Feel like I will never get to goal but trying to stay positive. I have nuuumerous stalls and it's getting to me. To the OP I have absolutely no regrets. Life is too short to wait for relief. We have to do our best for ourselves and never give up. Sometimes you have to do drastic things in life in order to survive...this is one of them. Sent from my SM-N910C using BariatricPal mobile app

I feel the same way. I feel like I'm done. 4 months post op lost 46 lbs since surgery. Stalled for 3 weeks. Doing everything right just don't know what I'm doing wrong. Sent from my SM-N910C using BariatricPal mobile app

I could have lost weight prior to surgery instead of waiting for surgery to "fix" me. I could have started an exercise regimen prior as well..just to prepare for what's ahead. Also, early on postop I was so scared I was eating too little I would eat sliders just so I could "survive". My mind was telling me that my calorie deficit was too low to follow the diet my nutritionist gave me. I feel like a fool really..just realizung now completely sucks because i probably would have lost more than 46 pounds since surgery. I had read many things that say the sleeve is just a tool. But I didn't even use it like I should have from the beginning. It just makes me sad because now I'm stuck at 240 for the past 3 weeks and I actually need to put more work in to get results whereas in the beginning you lose no matter what. Sent from my SM-N910C using BariatricPal mobile app

I wish I knew someone in my community/social life who went through with vsg before me. I wish he/she told me what kind of mindset is the best to have to achieve the most loss. I'm just learning now at 4 months postop. It makes me sad that I "wasted" the months I could have lost the most weight. Just to be clear I don't feel I wasted anything.. it's just this info came later then I would have liked. It's never too late to change your mindset and I'm grateful I realize it now and not 6-9 months or year down the line. I now know what I absolutely have to do. Conquer my demons and take this journey seriously once and for all. That's definetly one thing I wish I had known. I'm still learning as the days go by...good luck everyone! Sent from my SM-N910C using BariatricPal mobile app

Please, if you don't mind, tell me what you did to speed it up. And also how did you blow them all out of the water? Did you do something different? Were you working out? Did you experience stalls or was it slow and steady? If you did experience stalls, how long did they last? Sent from my SM-N910C using BariatricPal mobile app

Your journey sounds similar to mine. Were you a slow loser? Since you said you were close to 300 lbs and lost only 16 the first month. My starting was 294 and I've only lost 44 since surgery Aug 14. Looking for advice or reasurrance that this isn't the end of it all. I'm feeling like crap and need some help getting my shi! together. Thanks Sent from my SM-N910C using BariatricPal mobile app

I was sleeved Aug 14 and I lost only 46 pounds since surgery and 54 since preop...and my starting weight was 294. Soooo I think you are doing GREAT. I'm just about ready to give up and cry cuz I'm so frustrated..good luck on the rest of your journey! Sent from my SM-N910C using BariatricPal mobile app

When I decided to have sleeve surgery I always knew I would keep it on the dl at least in the beginning; just so I can focus on me and my journey. I wanted to eventually go public in hopes that I will help another individual out, especially in my community where sleeve surgery is unheard of as an option for weight loss. Well I told my best friend and she advised me to never tell anyone. And when I told her I want to help people she INSISTED that I never tell a soul. I know her reasoning and intentions are in good faith. She is being protective over me from people's gossip and whatnot. But personally, I don't really care what people think as that's my personality. I always do me. And I know a few people actually MANY people in my circle who could benefit from knowing my "secret". I just find it extremely awkward when people ask me what did I do to lose the weight...when my replies are almost complete bullshi*. I keep thinking about what my bf said and it stops me from being open. The way she was vehemently advising me to be quiet about my surgery. I don't know I'm just so confused. Are people that evil? And am I being naive in thinking my situation can help others that were like me? ? Sent from my SM-N910C using BariatricPal mobile app

First, I'll clarify what I meant. When I said probably pretty much on point..I used those words because I wasn't sure of the OP's situation because I used the word 'our'. As for me, mine is definetly on point. I track everything on MFP. I do indulge on some carbs like doritos, wheat thins, some pita bread with my meals, etc. No candy or sugar laden snacks. I don't want to live my life on a strict diet so my approach isn't for anyone to follow but myself. HOWEVER, I agree the mind is definetly a lying fat bit** lol. I majored in psych so I analyze myself all the time and ask myself why am I doing this why am I doing that? I admit I have a huge problem, because I self sabotage and I am currently seeking mental help with that because I truly and finally realize I won't succeed if I don't fix my head. I lost only 6 pounds the 4th month post vsg.. with 2 or 3 pound drops and stalls for the remainder of the month. I see what my problem is and it's excerise...something I need to do consistently to reach my goal. I'm so scared the Honeymoon phase will be over and I will regret not doing everything I could have to lose all this excess weight. The anxiety is paralyzing me where I know what I need to do but I dont do it. So, I experimented last week with following the diet to a T... 70-90g protein 30g carb and 64oz of water around 700 calories.... I thought I would at least break the stall but I woke up 1 pound heavier so it's kind of discouraging me... that's why I think it's the exercise. When I eat the "extra" stuff my calories are around 1000-1200... never more than that...so I have a few hypothesis about what's going on with me. Ugh I don't know anymore just feel drained. Sent from my SM-N910C using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm 4 months post op as of yesterday the 14th, and I'm in a similar rut. Weight loss is very slow. I feel like my lack of exercise is contributing to the slow weight loss and the numerous stalls. Our food choices are probably pretty much on point, give or take the small indulgences, I believe. We just need to move! I'm speaking for myself here, but maybe that's your issue too. I have an elliptical at home that I need to utilize more on a daily basis. Sent from my SM-N910C using BariatricPal mobile app

Whoa that's crazy...so how many ounces can you eat exactly now at 4 years postop? I just want a visual so I can comprehend the "ten times as much" part. Sent from my SM-N910C using BariatricPal mobile app

I am the same... it's depressing Sent from my SM-N910C using BariatricPal mobile app

That's exactly how I want to be. I guess I have alot of work to do in figuring out how to get myself out of this mess. Sent from my SM-N910C using BariatricPal mobile app

Wow, thank you for that perspective. I am the one that will deal with it ultimately and not her. Lying is way too much work...and I'm a very honest person originally and I don't like lying. That's why this has been so hard. Sent from my SM-N910C using BariatricPal mobile app

That is so awesome to hear. I would be so happy if a few people can be inspired and take that step and take charge of their health. I also think this secret is not letting me lose weight to my full potential. Today I am 4 months post op and this month only lost 6 pounds.... I feel like if more people knew I can be more talkative about it and help myself in this mental game of struggling all by myself. All this lying is making me stressed out! But I'm afraid my peace will be broken once people know and I won't feel confident in my decision to have the surgery. Having people say I took the "easy" way out and that I lied about how I lost the weight...will make me even more stressed I think. Can you tell how confused and anxious I am:/ Sent from my SM-N910C using BariatricPal mobile app

You know, I'm not sure how tough my skin is. Like, what could they possibly say that would hurt me.... that's what I'm confused about. What kind of things did they say about you? I definetly want to be an advocate of truth and help others know there is a solution to all this physical/mental stress that obesity puts on us. Sent from my SM-N910C using BariatricPal mobile app

Same here my doctors never mentioned surgery... I only seen commercials on TV about "bariatric" clinics and their befire /afters and thought that was something only well off people can do lol ... never even crossed my mind that it could be covered by insurance. Well I changed doctors and the first thing she mentioned was "you would be a great candidate for surgery" and 9 months later I was sleeved. And I agree helping people feels great. Sent from my SM-N910C using BariatricPal mobile app

Hey, hopefully your stall has broken and you're on you way back down. I have a question for you though. You mentioned that you gained most of the weight back after your pregnancy. I'm just curious how much did you gain and how did you gain it? Were you eating not so great foods (carbs,sweets,etc)? I am really concerned about this because although I'm only 3.5 months post op, I want to have 2 more children once I'm in maintainence. Lol you have made me realize my worst fear. No offence to you but I'm so terrified of gaining the weight after pregnancy. Please if you can elaborate on what happened and how did your weight come back and lead you to a revision I would greatly appreciate it. And good luck getting back on track! Sent from my SM-N910C using BariatricPal mobile app

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It seems it's just the two of us who have this fear. Seeing as there is no response from people on this forum :/ Sent from my SM-N910C using BariatricPal mobile app