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I highly recommend BriatricPsychEvaluations.com. They were very friendly and will do a phone interview. The cost for the evaluation was $150 if your insurance doesn't cover it. This was who my Dr. recommended. I did the online questionnaire on a Wednesday and the phone interview two days later on Friday. Hope this helps.

Thank you for your responses. I knew what I have been experiencing since the weight gain was real. I definitely relate to people almost looking through you or being invisible. You guys nailed it. Also I feel like they think because I'm obese that I'm "lower class". It's sad that being obese not only comes with aches and pains but "silent fat shaming" . As far as the sabotaging I've also seen that first hand from some, women mostly, when there friends were trying to diet. They would bring doughnuts, candy, pizza whatever it took and practically beg there "friends" to eat it. It's definitely their insecurities.

I'm so sorry you're going through this. Some people have no boundaries. Keep your chin up and try not to worry about the foolish and what they are saying.

I didn't start gaining a lot of weight until I was about 40. I'm now 49. I was pretty fit until then. Through the years as the weight piled on I realized people started treating me differently. They weren't as friendly as they were when I was thin. It wasn't my friends or family but the public. I was wondering if any of you who have lost a bit of weight can tell a difference in the way people treat you now.

My daughter-in-law has had constipation problems for years. She has even had to go to the emergency room in the past. She is pregnant with her second child and her obstetrician just recommended good old milk of magnesia and she said it works wonders.

You look amazing! I don't know if you realize how much of an inspiration you are to so many people not just with your weight loss but the time you give of yourself to help others. Wether it's a kind comment or advise to somebody who needs it , you always seem to be there for everyone. Congrats on earning that XS!

I know me too! The potato chip bag clip on the back of the neck to hold everything tight is gonna hurt after wearing it all day!

I might try the laser treatments after surgery and weight loss. Hopefully it’ll help with the wrinkles that are sure to come my way too :)

Yes I do have rosacea but it's not too bad. Just a little on my cheeks. I didn't get it until I was about 45 and really started gaining a lot of weight. I wonder if it will get better after I loose some of it? Fingers crossed.

Thanks for helping me mentally prepare for this. If I know what to expect I think I'll do fine. And I think you're right about being a redhead and sedation. I have brownish red hair do to the Irish in me and I woke up in the middle of my colonoscopy too!

That's a relief. Thank you. At least I now know what to expect from someone who's been through it. With my EGD they told me they were going to sedate me then do the procedure but I ended up waking in the middle of the procedure with this huge tube down my throat retching uncontrollably. It hurt so bad I tried to rip it out until one of the nurses told me to breathe through my nose and I finally got myself together and calmed down. I just don't want to go in there expecting it's going to be a breeze then finding out otherwise. I'd rather be prepared for it this time.

I'm afraid to get my manometry done on Feb. 19th. And was wondering if any of you had any complications or was it easier than you thought it would be. You really don't have to sugar coat for me I can handle any graphic details. Be as honest as you can. I don't want to go in there and wake up in the middle of my egd like I did. I want to actually be prepared for this one.

You've done amazing on your weight loss journey and it's obvious that keeping unsuportive people out of your weight loss journey has worked for you. You are truly an inspiration!

Kids, ya gotta love them. I have two of my own so I can relate to the shock you feel when they blurt out something like that...LOL.

Good for you! I'm also a private person. I don't even have a Facebook account. But the stress of worrying about who I've told or not told and who they've told or not told (because they will tell) would be too much. That's great you've started a YouTube channel! Not only are you helping yourself you're helping many others that are going through this process of being our healthiest selves.

You can also politely tell her that you are taking direction from the director and if she has any problems with his directing that she'll have to confront him about it. Then it's between him and her.

I'm telling EVERYBODY about my weight loss surgery. I know everyone has to make their own decision but here's the reasons I came to mine. First off it seems like it will be so much easier to tell the whole truth. Second- I want to help other people in my everyday life understand how much this surgery can help someone instead of having it stigmatized. Third- EVERYONE already knows. Believe me. Any time I was at work, when someone had a weight loss procedure done and didn't tell anyone or claimed they were working out and eating, right, after they left the room people would say, " Why don't he/she just tell the truth?" "It's obvious he/she had surgery ". People are not stupid. Especially ones you've worked with for years. Is it anybody's business? NO! Not at all. That's why I absolutely agree and see why some choose not to tell. It's your own business so you have every right to keep it to yourself. This is just my decision.

I was so nervous about my psych interview also. I overthought and stressed about it because everyone had such different experiences with them that I didn't know what to expect. I can only tell you my experience was great. After doing an online questionnaire I was scheduled for a phone interview which consisted of questions about any history of depression, suicidal thoughts, why I wanted the surgery (for my health and mobility) if I was married or had any children and does my family support my decision for weight loss surgery. It felt like I was talking to one of my friends. Just be yourself and you'll be fine!

Here's a great link about toppers. Hope this helps.

Just googled it and it's definitely something I'll try. I can't believe it's been done for hundreds of years. Thank you!

That’s interesting. That’s probably the only thing I haven’t tried yet. I I’ll look into it. Thanks!

Wow you were very young. I was also told to eat more fiber and watch trigger foods. The horrible part about trigger foods is that it’s the foods that are good for us i.e. fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts etc.

I didn’t get it until I was about 34. It affected me greatly because of my job. I couldn’t just take a bathroom break whenever I needed so I suffered great pains during the shift and like you, I couldn’t eat until I got home which three times a week would be after a 16 hour shift. I ultimately ended up taking an early retirement.

I feel the same! It’s so hard to live with ibs-d. Others can’t imagine how it affects your daily life. I feel the restriction of food alone will help us.

They are a little expensive. The one I got was a 12 inch synthetic topper. The total with tax was $211.62. If you wanted a shorter one I think it would be cheaper. I'm a graying 49 year old and I am constantly having to do root touch ups so with the topper you can hide your gray a lot longer which I figure will save a ton of money and therefore pay for itself. But I'll tell ya the confidence I felt just having it on in the salon was so nice because my scalp can be slightly visible especially in overhead lighting and now I will never have to be embarrassed about that anymore.