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I am booked for the 4th January

Ugh I know what you mean! Getting to 100lbs down was a big deal for me but getting under 200 is going to be MAJOR and I feel like I've been waiting forever for it! Let's hope we both get there soon!

Thank you so much, since I've gotten the procedure I have been on these forums and it makes me happy to know that other people going through similar journeys are so supportive of newbies like me.

Finally did it! I'm in pain, but waiting on pain relief. So happy that I'm finally here, on the other side of this process! Turning 0 in just over an hour, too [emoji16] Goodnight and good luck to you all Sent from my M2101K9G using BariatricPal mobile app

I don't know how much of this is due to weight loss vs just getting older, but according to the marks on the wall at my Mom's house, I'm almost 3/4 of an inch shorter now than in 2007. Guessing I had pretty fat feet! ... or fat on the top of my head, Lol!

Hello Everyone! I was just approved for January 23, 2023. I'm soooooooooooooooo excited!

I am! January 3rd. I’m going to Pompeii Surgical in Tijuana. So ready!!

I’m scheduled for the 20th January, add me to the WhatsApp group if available?

Most surgeons and dietitians agree that "pouch resets" are just crash diets. They don't actually reset your pouch (and nothing will, its an organ, its doing what its supposed to and doesn't need to be "reset") or do anything for long term weight loss. What WILL help, is tracking what you eat and staying in a calorie deficit, hitting your protein goal, ensuring you are getting in plenty of water and staying hydrated, and moving your body regularly. Go back to the habits that helped you lose the weight to begin with. Additionally, some amount of regain is completely normal. Most WLS patients find that their lowest weight isn't their healthiest weight long term. If possible, maybe check in with your surgeon's office and get their insight as well.

Hi! I am a nurse, in the hospital I work I did care for surgical Sleeve and RNY patients. I would say the most common description of the pain I have been told is “gas pain” which is alleviated by walking and with pain medicine. Of all the surgical patients I’ve cared for I’ve found Bariatric patients to be the most motivated to move after surgery and the pain is uncomfortable but not intolerable (I’ve not had a bariatric patient in tears from their pain if that helps you feel less anxious!). I used to be one of those people who saw bariatric surgery as “the easy way” until I cared for bariatric patients. Then I learned it is so much more than a surgery and it leads to life changes that improve quality of life.