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I had to work on body image. It took a while to find a comfort zone with new attention/compliments. The weight loss is rapid and it takes time for your head to wrap itself around the physical changes. You are beautiful inside and out! Own it!

I have no problem with steak as a protein choice. He didn't eat the whole portion and doggie bags are cost effective for bariatric patients. Support groups can get a bit crazy. My top local support group things not to do. A person a week out from surgery ate doritos and ended up in the ER. Bariatric surgeons potluck. We were asked to bring bariatric friendly foods/recipes to share. Someone made a sugar free chocolate cake with real sugar frosting.

Not sure if you have been denied or if this is a financial issue for you. We understand how hard it is to lose weight. Will a super restrictive diet be long term sustainable for you? Bariatric patients eat 800-900 calories in the first months. Can you get a referral to see a dietician to help you find a food plan? A food log app is valuable and eye opening. It will calculate and set a calorie, carb, protein, and fat goals. Hitting these macros will put your body in weight loss mode. Many apps out there: Loseit https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fitnow.loseit&hl=en_US my fitness pal https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.myfitnesspal.android I wish you the best. Jenn

I was Low carb in weight loss mode. Bread. ric, and e pasta were excluded from my diet. As I got close to gaol, whole wheat, brown rice and sweet potato were added by my dietician. This was to slow/stop my weight loss. First year bread would fill me up and I had no room for other foods. Years out, bread is not a big problem for me to eat. I have to keep it in moderation.

You will need to be diagnosed as Bulimic by a mental health professional. It's not in your GI surgeon's field to diagnose an eating disorder. Either way, This is about your health. It wouldn't hurt to get a second opinion to see if there is a medical reason or have a mental health specialist diagnose an eating disorder. Wish you the best in resolving this

Bariatric weight loss is nothing magic. Follow your plan and put the work in. Weight Loss success stories https://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/1298-weight-loss-surgery-success-stories/ Tell your weight loss story https://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/1297-tell-your-weight-loss-surgery-story/ Before and afters https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/297668-i-want-to-see-before-after-pics-contd/

Bulimia Nervosa Bulimia nervosa is a serious disorder that involves a recurring pattern of binge eating followed by dangerous compensatory behaviors in an effort to counteract or “undo” the calories consumed during the binge. People with bulimia often feel trapped in this cycle of dysregulated eating, and there is a risk for major medical consequences associated with bulimic behaviors. Research has provided varying results but conservative estimates regarding bulimia indicate that about 1.5% of women and .5% of men will have bulimia at some point in their lifetime. In certain populations, prevalence rates are much higher, such as on college campuses where up to 20% of college-age females endorse symptoms of bulimia. Diagnostic criteria for Bulimia Nervosa (from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition (DSM-V) Recurrent episodes of binge eating Recurrent inappropriate compensatory behaviors (such as self-induced vomiting, misuse of laxatives, fasting, or excessive exercise) in order to prevent weight gain The binge eating and inappropriate compensatory behaviors both occur, on average, at least 1x/week for 3 months. Self-evaluation is unduly influenced by body shape and weight. The disturbance does not occur exclusively during episodes of anorexia nervosa https://www.eatingdisorder.org/eating-disorder-information/bulimia-nervosa/

Surgery last week you are still healing. Its finding what your stomach can tolerate. How are you doing with the other items you can have? @BigVifferGets to the point of food as fuel. Plain yogurt....You are hard core.

It's not that people can " never" drink plain water again. It's a taste preference. In the scheme of things this is not a big struggle.

Amen! I was able to step away from work and take on the grand kids and a partime job. I'm still adjusting to the life change. (Grand kids are sleeping so here I am on BP) No guarantee on how much time we have to live. I am making peace with my life, resolving relationships and finding my happiness. Honestly, I was not living my best life pre surgery. Pretty amazing to have myself back.

Fantastic and inspirational. Happy first year out.

Hope you heal quickly from your gallbladder surgery. Stalls happen.Hang in there and keep doing what you're doing.😊 Rest up! Get back to us when you can.

beautifully done and not over the top. Congratulations on your gain of 1.5 lbs of implants

Goals for 2019! Talk less listen more Vegas Baby! Seven days celebrating my brother in law's Birthday. Bucket list Revel Mt charleston half marathon. The run is just a perk of spending time with family. Hubby retires on Dec 28th. Time to enjoy life and find new adventures.

Wow, From dating, resolutions to tea laxatives.....

I'm confused. You are 40 days out and thought you would be in maintenance mode by now?

Wear your LBD to your kitchen for breakfast. Just sit, smile at your hubby and wait for his reaction.

You have a great sense of style. You know what is flattering your figure. No frumpiness allowed.😜

My goal gift was a new closet. Painted it and hung a beautiful chandelier. My addiction took over my closet. I donated many things and invested in my capsule wardrobe.

Love this!

Body lift, tummy tuck, neck, arms and legs. Would be wonderful. I'm envious. Companies value healthy and attractive to represent them. I was promoted over very qualified and senior staff. Later I was told the reason why. It was to represent the company but, also to manipulate men that we were doing business with. It was not such a compliment to hear from staff that the only reason I was promoted was because I had big boobs.

So glad you posted this. I was never diagnosed with scoliosis as a child. My back started bothering me after weight loss. I went to see a chiropractor and my xrays shocked me. Scoliosis. Apparently, I have lived with this for many years. All I can do is laugh. I have a hip higher than the other. Spine is an s shape. Left scapula protrudes.

I just love you.