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I'm having trouble with the link. What's the name of the app so I can Google it?

Vodka based cocktails such as vodka and cranberry.

I'm too late to comment before your event tonight but wanted to share anyway. I've had drinks periodically since month one post surgery. And I've had no issues. I enjoy imbibing every once in awhile.

Welcome! Best wishes on your upcoming surgery and the rest of your journey!

When I visited a friend I hadn't seen in awhile she gasped and asked what happened, then went on to exclaim "I want the old (rs) back!" Her comment totally caught me off guard. I spent the evening proving to her that I was the same person as before. Things are fine between us. I hadn't told her beforehand that I'd lost weight so her reaction was understandably from pure shock.

Congratulations! Thank you for sharing!

Congratulations! You look fantastic!!!

I'll hit one year on August 15. Positive status update: Down 105 pre surgery diet, 90 post surgery. Ideal goal is probably another 5-10 lbs but honestly I'm very happy where I'm at now. I'm 5'7", size 10, and I think if I lose much more I might start to look gaunt. I log my food every day. Negative status update: I haven't embraced exercise into my routine. And worse than that, I've started to indulge in the crap food! Clearly I haven't yet mastered my mind issues with food. I know I shouldn't have unhealthy junk in the house but my husband and teenage kids want it... as do I, obviously. But even if it isn't in the house, if I really want something I'll find a way to get it. I truly do get comfort from eating those slider, junk foods. I've always known that wls wouldn't magically fix it all, so I'm not surprised by my continued struggle. I'm not giving up though! I'm still working to overcome this but I just wanted to be transparent in my sharing here that I'm still on a challenging journey.

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I absolutely agree with @ms.sss - this is about how much exercise is generally recommended to be healthy. So I say, keep on keepin' on! Good for you for embracing exercise, and mixing in a variety of formats.

I still feel frustrated at times for the same reasons, and I'm nearly one year post surgery. This is certainly a continuous journey, that's for sure. Hang in there.

Congratulations!!

While I tried to buy things on sale as I was moving down in sizes, I also treated myself to some full price clothing as a reward to myself. It felt good.

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I recommend working with your psychiatrist for the depression and leave the bariatric stuff to the surgeon. Adding to what others have said, if the depression is a true clinical depression it is a chemical imbalance which likely wouldn't be affected by weight loss. Now if the depression is more behavioral related weight loss could possible positively make a difference. Best wishes to you.

I've lost nearly all my excess weight in a year pretty much through diet alone. I absolutely positively realize that I need to be exercising to retain and build muscle but I'm sharing just so you know it can still be done with minimal physical activity.

I've been tucking a lot more lately. And that's when I get the most comments about how I've lost weight and look good.

Good analogy about the pimple