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@Alex Brecher

Alex, do you think you'll carry binders for after wls? I understand it can help in the early stages.

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Candy

Wow! I can really see the difference. You look fabulous, fit and trim!!!

Congratulations,

Candy

Stunning. What an inspiration!

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Candy

So it’s now 5 years! Strange! The sleeve was a God send for me. I was an oompa-lumpa and still gaining. I think the fear of where I would be in a few years helped me decide to reverse it then and there! Familiar story, up 10 from my lowest weight. 5 this year. My folks have cancer and dad is now terminal. Easy to eat craving carbs. So for the first time in 4 years, going to really focus weight loss! Amazing to say since it was always the resolution. I have proven I can do it. Time to reprioritize. I refuse to give up the freedom I have gained from the weight loss. Warriors, fight on!

You look stunning. Can really see the difference. Very motivating to set your progress. Congratulations!

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I want to wish everyone Happy New Year. I wish for you all good pre-op, uneventful surgeries, and the best recoveries possible.
Those already on your weight loss journeys, I wish you success, and those who've reached goal, congratulations!
May we all be on the loser's bench this year!
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I want to wish everyone Happy New Year. I wish for you all good pre-op, uneventful surgeries, and the best recoveries possible.
Those already on your weight loss journeys, I wish you success, and those who've reached goal, congratulations!
May we all be on the loser's bench this year!
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candy

How's everyone doing? I've had a bad week at work and I'm really stressed out. Just trying now to hang in there till I get my orientation on 1/9. Feeling very impatient.

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I want to wish everyone Happy New Year. I wish for you all good pre-op, uneventful surgeries, and the best recoveries possible.
Those already on your weight loss journeys, I wish you success, and those who've reached goal, congratulations!
May we all be on the loser's bench this year!
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candy

Thanks, Alex. Best New Year coming up,

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Candy

Thank you, Alex. This is really helpful and I'm going to look for the bariatric dinnerware

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Shedo it's right. You're glowing. Absolutely gorgeous!

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Shedo it's right. You're glowing. Absolutely gorgeous!

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((hugs)) So here's what's happening. You read a lot about changing tastes after surgery. I "think" it's due to ketosis. You are in ketosis as much because of low cals as you are low carb. It gives us a metallic taste, etc.
If it were me, I'd concentrate on getting in my liquids to make sure I stay hydrated. And hydrating will also lessen the ketone concentration. But you just have to drink, cuz you MUST! And you have to force yourself to eat--cuz you have to eat...
You just "do it" cuz you have to -- it's non-negotiable.
BUT (and it's a big but)! You can reframe the way you choose to think about it and to glom onto it!!! Yay!!! You have an icky taste. Embrace it, cuz it's cutting your appetite to hell! It won't always be this way. And soon, you will struggle with recidivism and sliding back into bad habits and dealing with stalls and regains! Embrace the now! Love it! Look forward to only eating cuz you MUST. It will help make this time way more tolerable. I swear it will!
Make sure you drink, drink, drink!!!! Find something--even flavored teas (unsweetened) and diluted help!

Have you tried chewing on a sugar free ice pop? it's not quite the same but it helped me when I was on Protein Drinks only the first two weeks to have something that was just a bit more solid...

I've never actually seen stats on this, but I've been hanging out on bariatric boards for about five years, and I'd say the average weight loss for the first month (not first two weeks - first MONTH) is 15-25 lbs. I know you see people who drop 30 lbs the first month, but unless they're on "My 600 lb Life", they're an outlier. It's just not all that common, but most people seem to have that expectation.
I lost 16 lbs my first month, and I weighed almost 400 lbs. I've also lost 100% of my excess weight. Your body will lose at its own rate. The only control you really have is to stick to your program. So do that. Keep your nose to the grindstone and don't compare yourself to others.

I just discovered a boatload of recipes for all phases and types of surgeries on Pinterest. Just search for Bariatric Recipes.
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candy

That's great news! No nausea? And how'd the pain and gas?

Let us know how it goes. When do you think you'll be released?

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Candy

All right! Let us know how it goes. We'll keep you in our prayers.

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Candy

You look fantastic! Well done!

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Candy

All right! Let us know how it goes. We'll keep you in our prayers.

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Candy

I just ordered the Tespo with the bariatric women's formula. I should get it in early January. I got mine for 50% off at gettespo.com.

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Candy

I just discovered a boatload of recipes for all phases and types of surgeries on Pinterest. Just search for Bariatric Recipes.
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candy

Thank you, Alex. This is really helpful and I'm going to look for the bariatric dinnerware

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What a relief, huh? Congratulations!

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