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3 hours ago, amazingmimi said:

I am actually going in today! I did end up going with Dr. Raheb. He made me feel very comfortable.

Good luck!!

I had Dr. Raheb for my surgery in May 2021. He was great and the follow up from the dietician for the past year was super helpful. St. Joes was nice too. They are very encouraging while there to get up and move. The sooner you can, the sooner you can discharge

35. Bypass in May 2021, 120 lbs lost. One of the best decisions ever. Best of luck to everyone!

Hi all! I just hit my one year post-op at the end of May. I’ve made it to my goal weight and then some which feels great. However, over the past few weeks I have begun feeling extremely bloated in the afternoons and evenings. The bloating is causing some pain above my belly button and gas (sorry tmi). Has anyone else experienced this? I have a meeting with my dietitian tomorrow and am planning on asking about it too. I haven’t changed my diet in any way for several months now and am feeling full/satisfied after eating so I know it’s not hunger pangs. Thoughts? Thanks everyone and keep up the amazing work!

I’m down 110 lbs and feeling pretty good. Starting to notice some sagging skin in some areas 👎 and not sure what to do about that. I’m down to my initial goal weight and not sure what is next in terms of goals. I definitely gotten my appetite back over the past few months and feeling a bit nervous about that, but so far have been able to stay on track. Congrats to everyone for their amazing work!!!

34 minutes ago, MistySkye said:

I’ll be 5 months post Surgery tomorrow. .8 shy of 60lbs lost…which when I first talked to my surgeon I said I’d be happy just losing 60lbs. I am comfortable in my body again, but the weight loss will continue. New goal - get to a “healthy” BMI.

I made it thru a 2 week vacation at Walt Disney World …where I didn’t lose, came home up a measly 0.6lbs. Lost 8.2 in the 3 weeks since I got home. So that’s a positive. The trip did not derail my progress.

I am headed to Disney World in April and a little nervous about food options. Any thing you t recommend or don’t recommend?

4 hours ago, pgordon112648 said:

I just had surgery October 20, 2021 I’m looking for groups here in Tampa bay area do you know any

I don’t know any groups in the Tampa area, but congratulations on your recent surgery!

1 hour ago, AFrijoles said:

I’m actually feeling pretty great. Tolerating food well and sticking to the plan. High Protein, low carb, low fat. Avoiding all the bad stuff. I still find myself relying a lot on Protein Shakes to hit my Protein goals. My weight loss slowed in July and my dietician told me I was pushing too hard with working out and not getting enough protein. Go figure 🤷🏽‍♀️ I started pushing for 70-90 grams of protein a day and just walking and went back to 3-4lbs weight loss per week. I’m officially down 65lbs and have a lot more energy. I hope everyone else is doing well. This journey has had its ups and downs, but it’s been worth it.

Awesome job! It looks like we had the same surgeon

4 months post-op! How is everyone doing?

Hi there! I would be interested in being your buddy. I had gastric bypass in May 2021. I have been doing well, but would love some accountability from others going through the same thing

I just started taking Bariatric Choice once daily Vitamins. I take it at night and have been feeling sick to my stomach all day today. Has anyone else experienced this?

I had Heparin shots while at the hospital and just noticed significant bruising from it. I wonder if that is what yours is?