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“Most obese patients who qualify for weight loss surgery don’t seek it out, and that may be due at least partly to stigma, a U.S. survey suggests.” “Nearly half of randomly-chosen survey participants said they believe the procedure is usually done for cosmetic rather than health reasons, and about 40 percent thought people who choose the surgery have taken “the easy way out,” …” “This is actually a problem with physicians, too. Often they give patients advice to lose weight, but they don’t refer the patient to a weight loss specialist.” Stigma May Keep People From Getting Weight Loss Surgery https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-obesity-surgery-attitudes/stigma-may-keep-people-from-getting-weight-loss-surgery-idUSKBN1OC2JF Weight Loss Surgery Carries 'Easy Way Out' Stigma https://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/news/20181212/weight-loss-surgery-carries-easy-way-out-stigma#1

Hi, I'm not an advanced member but why are you going back to eat again after 1 hour? Try drinking water or taking a walk...the surgery is only a tool and we have to do our part...we are all here because we have a problem with FOOD either overeating/binge eating, stress eating, emotional eating or whatever the case may be. Of course eventually if you keep overeating and then throwing up and going back for more food you will indeed ruin your tool...I suggest getting help from a therapist because it seems like you are slipping back into bad habits...We HAVE to learn to "Eat to live and not Live to eat" We all want you to succeed but you have to do your part like you did in the beginning. You lost weight before so you can do it again. Get some help and take care of yourself. I wish you all the best and we are here for you. ((Hugs))

Hello everyone, I'm new to this group. But I just had my gastric sleeve last Tuesday (the 18th), and while I'm still on liquid stages, my hunger level has definitely rose to an uncomfortable level. Anyone else had/have this experience? Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

I got my final approval and surgery date today!! January 9th!!

About 130 pounds lost. I am surprised at how much my neck isnt drooping. And I am almost 51 years old. I was expecting alot of sagging skin. But didnt happen Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app

That is so awesome!!!!! Congrats 🎈 I’m only 6 days post op and find your post to be so inspirational.

Wow 60lbs! 💃💃💪. You rock !

To all those on Liquids.. Get some Almond Milk Nog (Egg Nog) and mix 4ounces with 4 ounces of water with your Vanilla Whey Protein! The Perfect Christmas Protein Shake!!! YUM!! I am enjoying some as I type

@amy6152 your smile says it all😊 you are doing great keep up the good job for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life!! kathy congrats