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Generally there are two phases to weight loss surgery: the weight loss phase and the maintenance phase. The maintenance phase can sometimes be the hardest nut to crack. It is common for some people to gain a little weight after they bottom out. It is called the 20 pound bounce. But it should level out there. Some individuals gain almost all the weight back. I asked my nutritionist about this. She said a couple things. First, the tool is still there. Stretching the pouch is just a common myth. The tool is still there. Second, it takes the same amount of time that you were out of balance to return to balance. So if you gained weight for a couple years in maintenance, it will take a couple years to get back to the ideal weight. It will not happen overnight. There was a man in my small town who had weight loss surgery. He lost a tremendous amount of weight and was happy for several years. But then the pounds started adding back on and he gained all the weight back. He then realized he had a problem and put all his energy into reducing his weight. He lost it all again. One of the components of the surgery is the psychological component. If you have an overeating disorder and are contemplating suicide, that means that you have a problem in this area. And the psychological component can make it more difficult for you to achieve your goals. It must be addressed and addressed soon. So seek the help of professionals in this speciality and let them help you get back on the straight and narrow.

Ever since I can remember, I have been the "fat guy". That is what I was known for. I never took my shirt off at a pool or a beach, ever! That is something I want to change though. So, my best friend who I graduated high school together has always been much slimmer, popular, girls flocked to him; I sure you get the drift. Although we have been friends for over two decades I feel he never took me seriously because of my weight. At parties, clubs, bars, social situations I was always the one who was ignored and not payed attention too. Well, he moved out of state and we see each other about twice a year. He has a very stressful job and as a result has been emotionally eating and gained a significant amount of weight. He is one of the few that know that I had my surgery and he is very supportive. We saw each other for the first time in over a year last week and guess what...drum roll.....I weigh less than him. He even made a comment on how I was flirting with the waitress at the restaurant we met at. It felt like I was in his shoes for once. It felt truly that the tables have turned.

I am a nurse, and I have heard urologists say to drink lemon juice in your water to help prevent renal stones.♡ Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-J727A using BariatricPal mobile app

I'll take hair loss on my head, over a gain of body hair... any day. Thank you Matt for putting things into perspective.

I have finally shared my journey and here is the link for anyone who is interested.

You are so welcome! And hey, welcome to the loser’s bench! Second best decision I ever made! Are you on instagram?

That's another potential! Reductions in estrogen from fat loss will cause the ratio of estrogen to testosterone to change.

That's funny I was just telling my wife the other night "I think I am getting more hair all over" she laughed and said I was crazy!!! But you thoughts very well could be true Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

I wish you well. This seems to be a normal situation but I haven't heard much about it from men. Also never once did my team mention it throughout my whole process. This concerns me. It seems it would be an important topic.

I'm only 5 days post op and I know how you feel about the sweet. I'm so over broth and preimer shakes. I am an avid Pinterest user. I have already pinned so many recipe ideas for all the stages. They do give some good ideas. I suggest that if you haven't already.