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Today is one week since my surgery date and I am happy to report I am 10lbs down!!! I am beyond thrilled and although I know I won't be losing 10lbs every week it is a great start because it hasn't been easy and has been very painful but it all is definitely worth it!!!

I’m sure I’m not alone in this as I’ve watched so many YouTube videos of people this happens to. Sadly after surgery , people in my life seemed to disappear. Maybe it’s all in my head and they are just busy? I realize that food is a huge part of life and most social events, but my friends have seemed to ignore me after surgery. Not in the beginning but I haven’t seen any of them 1 month post op.. it seems like everyone wants that “ token fat friend” in their life to make them feel better... I’ve lost about 40lbs, but I’m still the same down to earth girl. Yes, I can’t eat much, but damn... where did everyone go? Hoping it’s all in my head.. I’m never insecure or paranoid.. and if they wanna leave- their loss. I realize nobody secretly wants their friend thinner and more beautiful than them.. oh well. I’m not like that.

Hi, I made it to the other side. This nausea is serious. The best way to describe the sensation is I feel like I have a stomach flu. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk

Don't worry about it. If they have moved on, well, it is their loss. You just need to take care of you right now. It would be nice to have their support, but you don't need it. People grow apart and move on. It happens to the best of friends. If you were the "token" fat friend, as you stated, you always deserved better anyway. You are going to do amazing, but stay the same on the inside. You will definitely meet new people that will be a healthy addition to your new lifestyle if you put yourself out there. As other posters stated, support groups are great for meeting people that are experiencing things that you have, are or will experience in the future. Good luck, and keep up the hard work!

Hi dengle, It seems that insurance companies have standard pre-reqs that you will need to meet, all of which cost $$. Here's the list I had to address: lab work 6 monthly of dietician appts upper endoscopy cardiac eval (if you are over 50) -- stress + echo psychological consult radiology exams (chest xray, ab ultrasound, upper GI) sleep study Its an intimidating list, no doubt people on the surgery fence won't go the distance. And you find stuff thats wrong with you in the process, which isn't fun, LOL. For instance, now I know I have a hietal hernia, GERD and sleep apnea! I got coverage information in writing from insurance company upfront. Edited to add -- we have tons of men in the group nutrition classes, so maybe the one you did was an anomaly?

Hi Danai, Yay you made it! Congrats! Yes it does feel like the flu. That nausea is tough. I got Zofran as well. It melted under my tongue. It was a life saver.

I take two Bariatric Advantage calcium chews a day. It's wonderful to chew something and they taste great! Lol

"If you're not hungry, don't eat" ?? No... it doesn't work that way. One of the effects of surgery is to take away appetite. When we don't eat, we don't want to.. and because we don't want to, then we don't.. and when we don't, we don't want to... It's a vicious cycle. Without nourishment, you can't heal. Now.. you can drink your nourishment, no one said it must be solid. But it does need to be consumed.

Congratulations! On being able to lose the required amount and on your surgery. 1 week from tomorrow, I will be sitting on the loser's bench with you.

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