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I have lost slowly but I'm still losing. No major stalls. I figure I will have this stomach for the rest of my life. So as long as I keep losing I'm okay, no matter how slow it is.

I was a huge food addict. Food was one of the few things that made me happy. Now I don't really get as excited as I was did. I honestly don't miss binging or eating "bad" foods.

Just wanted to add I am another slower loser. I had hoped I would lose all my weight in a year.The only time I lost 10lbs or more in a month was my first month. But I am still losing slowly but surely. It has always been between 1lb and 3lbs a week. Mostly 1lb. Thankfully I haven't had any stalls. And I realize it may take at least another 10-12 months to lose this last 50lbs. (1lb a week).

You look fantastic. Can't wait to get down to that size.

You will be fine. I could barely finish the pre-op diet. And I really messed up because two days before my surgery I had a whopper jr and large fries. I was totally out of control but it all worked out in the end.

I know this is late. But I was Dr. Jossart's patient. I came to him from out of state so I didn't really do much follow up care with him. I think he is an excellent surgeon. I have had no issues. And my sleeve is still pretty tight 13 months out.

More and more I realize Lane Bryant clothes are just going to be too big for me. Last time I was in there was about a month ago. Its the only store credit card I have too. I wonder if any regular sized stores are in their credit card network?

Everyone is different. food used to be one of the only things I enjoyed in life. I ate because I was bored most days. Now I've found I enjoy things much better than eating my favorite foods. I never thought that would happen because I was a major food addict. And you can still have your favorite foods from time to time. You just won't be able to overeat on them. Other of your favorite foods you probably will lose a desire to eat it all together. Like before surgery I was always eating snack cakes/little debbies and french fries. After surgery, I have not had any snack cakes period. I have actually no desire. Super sweet foods are sort of a turn off for me now. And I have had french fries but not every week or even every month, and when I did it was a small portion, not the super sized. But other things that I enjoy now are walking outdoors/hiking/writing/photography etc. I've joined several meet up groups and am always exploring new things to do. So yes the surgery is worth it. My only regret is not having it sooner.

This may or may not be a complication from WLS. Like someone else said it could be a sign of something else such as a neurological disorder, or lumbar issues. I would try to get a second opinion to be on the safe side.

I'm more than 6 months out. I don't regret anything. I never regretted it at any point. Some people have issues some people don't. Fortunately, I never had any issues. But I think topic headings like this are more likely to bring out the people with issues than not. I know its a concern of anyone's before they have surgery, but try to put everything into perspective.

I could take in way more liquids, soups, and liquified foods than was recommended at my first two weeks. I felt no restriction. It was good because I didn't have to worry about dehydration. When I started eating solid foods I felt restriction. So I wouldn't worry too much about that. I think they should tell newbies that you may not feel restriction on liquids or mushy foods. Plus your stomach in that point has been severely injured/cut so the nerves are still healing. You may not feel the fullness feeling due to the fact that these nerves have to reconnect and heal but it doesn't mean you are not full.

I think when you are obese there is too much emphasis on the pleasure and enjoyment that food brings you. I was the same way. I thought I would be devastated because food was one of the few things that actually brought me joy. But several months after surgery, I just find the enjoyment from food diminished and now find pleasure in doing other things like writing and photography and that sort of thing. BTW I can eat a salad. I just had one last weekend. I do eat balanced meals just smaller. I still go out to eat with my mom on occasion even though I can't eat much.

I was the worst food addict and binger before surgery. I'm a lil over 6 months out. No I don't enjoy eating like I used to. But I still eat. I actually don't miss it. I find enjoyment in other things now.