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I will say I had this 2 month period of being dizzy to the point of falling sometimes, but it wasn't as soon post-op as you are. I agree with the hydration comment, however I'll throw in my experience: my surgeon ran labwork, all came back normal, and he said, "well sometimes this just happens" and that's all the explanation I got! So maybe if you have a follow up soon involving blood work that can help provide some reassurance if things all come back normal.

I was 27 when I had surgery. I don't regret it for a minute.

I'm guessing we've all found a new appreciation for life after surgery and are just simply too busy to come back

I mean, I did, but I still come back and hound y'all. 2 pounds from a new goal. I realized 125 may be slightly unrealistic thinking of coming maintenance so 127 it is. My weekend weigh in said 129.5, but my nutrition wasn't great so I'm planning on checking that again next week. Otherwise, just living the Protein, fluids, and exercise life.

I rewarded myself with 3 helix piercings last week for losing 95lbs. I have no idea what I'm going to do when I hit 100

Well I know I sure hit that pain medicine button as much as it would let me--my incisions probably hurt worse than my stomach. I was released the morning after my surgery at 5am, went home and slept. And slept. And then sipped. I had a relatively "normal" immediate recovery I think.

This is blowing my mind too because I'm 11 months post op and still can only eat a few bites of salad. I kept trying to eat a salad for lunch at work and I finally just accepted my stomach prefers straight Protein instead. So I'm the goofball in the salad bar line filling a bowl with chicken breast chunks, diced ham, hardboiled egg, and a pinch of dressing

I was 27 when I had surgery. I don't regret it for a minute.

I was 27 when I had surgery. I don't regret it for a minute.

This is blowing my mind too because I'm 11 months post op and still can only eat a few bites of salad. I kept trying to eat a salad for lunch at work and I finally just accepted my stomach prefers straight Protein instead. So I'm the goofball in the salad bar line filling a bowl with chicken breast chunks, diced ham, hardboiled egg, and a pinch of dressing

This is blowing my mind too because I'm 11 months post op and still can only eat a few bites of salad. I kept trying to eat a salad for lunch at work and I finally just accepted my stomach prefers straight Protein instead. So I'm the goofball in the salad bar line filling a bowl with chicken breast chunks, diced ham, hardboiled egg, and a pinch of dressing

I will say I had this 2 month period of being dizzy to the point of falling sometimes, but it wasn't as soon post-op as you are. I agree with the hydration comment, however I'll throw in my experience: my surgeon ran labwork, all came back normal, and he said, "well sometimes this just happens" and that's all the explanation I got! So maybe if you have a follow up soon involving blood work that can help provide some reassurance if things all come back normal.

I rewarded myself with 3 helix piercings last week for losing 95lbs. I have no idea what I'm going to do when I hit 100

I think the “is it because I’m visually appealing” question is tough, but I totally get it. Someone else mentioned we all have types, and this is true, I’m sure many of us have noticed being treated differently the closer we get to physically looking “socially acceptable” and it is a bit of a mindf$&@! for sure!

Keep in mind- the physical side is only part of the equation when it comes to dating. Sure- your appearance may have been the cause of their initial interest, but it’s the inner stuff, the personality, that keeps interest. I mean, I think flowers are beautiful, but I can’t hold a conversation with one. 😂

I picked 127 because I haven't been that weight since I was probably 14 years old--and I think with proper diet and exercise I can easily get there (3lbs away). But 125 is my "HOLY CRUD YOU GOT SKINNY" goal. But for some reason the two pounds between those two goals are daunting!
I just kind of laugh because my doctor told me to aim for 160. xD No thank you.

I've been going on random dates for a little while and I told one person since the date unexpectedly led to food and I haven't seen that person since

I've told the others recently that I am living a healthier lifestyle and I steer the date setting to things that don't revolve around food! One of my pictures on my dating profile is a "progress" selfie so fitness inevitably comes up.

I *think* I'm going to be sittin' pretty at a 32DD. Haven't had to go out and buy new ones again yet! Woot woot!

I've been going on random dates for a little while and I told one person since the date unexpectedly led to food and I haven't seen that person since

I've told the others recently that I am living a healthier lifestyle and I steer the date setting to things that don't revolve around food! One of my pictures on my dating profile is a "progress" selfie so fitness inevitably comes up.

I still have an aversion to shopping and I'm 3 lbs away from goal. I was fine going to Goodwill a few times earlier on in my journey, but for some reason now that I'm essentially at goal it's like I can't believe it, so I don't go get the new clothes that fit. I don't know how to shop for this smaller body. My co-worker/best friend had to pull me aside a week ago and tell me people were commenting on how baggy my pants were and noticing me pull them up often. I bought a few new pairs and discovered I'm a size 6, maybe close to a 4 at this point. Now that these are the clothes I'll likely be wearing for awhile...I want to buy higher quality items...but replacing a wardrobe is expensive! Hopefully I can get over the mental block at the same time I get over the "spend money" fact

I'm 11 months out now so things I didn't like post op I like again, but I remember early on I really LOVED spicy things and put hot salsa on anything I could. Previously I didn't like spicy food very much.

It hasn't worked for me (yet) but I'm not giving up-- DOG PARKS. That's where the 20-30somethings are hanging out

I did it y’all! I finally started upgrading my wardrobe. Like for clothes just about at goal! Found out I’m a 6 or medium in bottoms and a small or medium in tops 😳 who ever would have thought?! I’m so pleased with how this journey is going and I hope you all are having great success too!

I ate Taco Bell today and I’m not beating myself up about it. Because I’m almost a year post op and gosh darn it if I want a quesadilla, I’m gonna eat one 😈

Update: I've reached my first milestone - 218 today (or 99 kg!!)! Pedicure time this Friday!!

I highly recommend the piercing route 😂