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Hi. My progress has been going well. Still focusing on reaching daily Protein and fluid goals. I live with chronic pain & fatigue I take naps which decreases the amount of time available to get protein & Fluid in.
SW: 287 lbs
CW: 231
GW: 130-140

Hi. My progress has been going well. Still focusing on reaching daily Protein and fluid goals. I live with chronic pain & fatigue I take naps which decreases the amount of time available to get protein & Fluid in.
SW: 287 lbs
CW: 231
GW: 130-140

Hi. I take the PatchMD gastric sleeve Multivitamin plus patch. It’s sold on this website when you click on store. I supplement B-12 and Biotin (for hair). Just had my bloodwork done. I’ve been in the Patches since October and my bloodwork was perfect, including Iron. Hope this helps. 🌻

That’s horrible! That is a major mistake. I cannot begin to imagine how you feel. I’m so sorry this happened to you. And, what a suggestion...to show up and hope the new authorization comes through. That’s anxiety-producing. Be kind to yourself (warm baths, nice music, candle/diffuser, and positive self-talk). Sending prayers...[emoji259]

That’s horrible! That is a major mistake. I cannot begin to imagine how you feel. I’m so sorry this happened to you. And, what a suggestion...to show up and hope the new authorization comes through. That’s anxiety-producing. Be kind to yourself (warm baths, nice music, candle/diffuser, and positive self-talk). Sending prayers...[emoji259]

That’s horrible! That is a major mistake. I cannot begin to imagine how you feel. I’m so sorry this happened to you. And, what a suggestion...to show up and hope the new authorization comes through. That’s anxiety-producing. Be kind to yourself (warm baths, nice music, candle/diffuser, and positive self-talk). Sending prayers...[emoji259]

"The easy way," yes, that's the road I'd like to go down. When someone finds it, please let me know.

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First one around 4/2/18. 292.9
Surgery day 4/17/18
SW: 282
Second picture 5/2/18 -15 days post op
CW: 268

First pic is years before surgery approx 23 stone! 2nd pic is last month nearly 8 stone down

Picture on the left is the morning of surgery- 256.4 lbs- picture on the right is from a few minutes ago- 166.6 lbs



HW: 282.2 lbs
SW: 256.4 lbs
CW: 166.6 lbs

Thank you, Alex. I really appreciate it. 😀

I agree, Alex. Why do we need to know who from where bought whatever? Many of us are well aware of the store’s offerings which are great. Please...that pop-up box is super annoying. 🤯

I agree, Alex. Why do we need to know who from where bought whatever? Many of us are well aware of the store’s offerings which are great. Please...that pop-up box is super annoying. 🤯

Thank you, Alex. I really appreciate it. 😀

The Popsicle brand uses Splenda

@Alex Brecher
it's a pain having to stop what we're writing or reading to push that X
kathy

got it, thanks, Alex. Hitting the x helped. Still annoying as hell.

Your group will likely have a list of therapist who work with not only food issues, but stresses brought on by weight loss surgery.

"The easy way," yes, that's the road I'd like to go down. When someone finds it, please let me know.

Why have no men responded yet?
Not sure if these will help but my husband wears Duluth ballroom boxer briefs. He says they give him support & freedom. They are pricey for underwear but I think they’re on sale now. Fabric is nice too, especially those made for cooling the nether regions.
Now I’m wondering how many balls have rested on my chairs (at waiting rooms, etc.) before I sat in them. lol

Why have no men responded yet?
Not sure if these will help but my husband wears Duluth ballroom boxer briefs. He says they give him support & freedom. They are pricey for underwear but I think they’re on sale now. Fabric is nice too, especially those made for cooling the nether regions.
Now I’m wondering how many balls have rested on my chairs (at waiting rooms, etc.) before I sat in them. lol

Hi@Walter.Sobchak. Count me in too as a person whose stomach appears just as it did before surgery and weight loss. So frustrating. It’s good to hear there’s a crowd of us. I started measurements a couple of weeks ago. I swear my husband is not taking them correctly. I had a blouse with billowy sleeves on and he wraps around the sleeve around my bicep but I can feel that it’s not actually touching my skin. I told him that and he was angry. Well, sure enough some of my measurements were gains and I’m not even sure they’re correct. I’m going to have to take my own. He seriously leaves room instead of placing against skin. Then he tells me that I want him to pull tight against my skin. lol
So wrong. I just want an accurate measurement. smh

Your stomach looks great. In fact, you overall look is beautiful. 🌺

Hi. I can’t answer what is best for you medically but I can answer with my experience. I had gastric sleeve on 12/28/2017. My starting weight at consultation was 299 lbs. Before liquid pre-op diet, I was 286 lbs. Before surgery I was 277 lbs. I’m now 241 lbs. So, I’ve lost an average of 10-11 lbs. per month. I’m happy with that; although every now and then, a surge of weight loss would be nice. lol
I’m very happy with the surgery and where I am so far. It must be difficult to be where you are right now. Ultimately, you need to do what is right for you for whatever the reason. If you feel pushed in the direction of duodenal switch and you don’t feel that’s right for you, please call your surgeon and tell him.
Self-care is truly important and the best gift you can give yourself is being true to you. Prayers and best wishes. 🌻