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HI all! I am in the DFW area, more specifically, Arlington area. I desperately need a support group to attend; I had my surgery at Barker and was thinking of calling them to see if they have a monthly support group. I am 10 months out from surgery and have noticed a pattern of being OK for a few months, then not OK, being OK again, and now I'm in a down swing again. All I can think of is mental blockage/problems relating to surgery; dealing with image and such. Can anyone help?

Got on the scale today and I am up 4 pounds from last week!!! CRAP!!!! Is this normal, does this happen, how can I not freak out about this?? ???? My brain is going crazy with a million thoughts. Did I stretch my pouch, can I eat more than I should, is this my fault from eating something a little too calorie high? Did I not exercise enough? I feel like I want to cry

Thanks! I weigh weekly because daily is too much! At least I am still at a weight I have mot been at in years, so thats still something!!

Hi all, I am one month post op from bypass and all of a sudden I don't even care about eating anymore. I am to the point where I am making myself take tuna or yogurt for lunch, and between 2 protein drinks and lunch, if I am eating the right thing, I am getting 90 grams of protein. Do I have to eat food? I will definitely be bringing this up at my one month checkup Tuesday. Also I still feel as fat as I was before surgery, I feel like my face is bigger and I am always afraid of putting weight back on. Any suggestions? Is this normal? I mean of course I am still big; even though I have lost 30 pounds, I am still 239, which is big! Anyone else experience similar?

Hi everyone! I found this awesome list of Protein foods on a vegan website. Of course the old adage of "if you are vegan, you cannot get enough protein in your diet" seems dashed now. I am not a vegan, but this site does give a lot of good info. Personally I love edamame (soybeans) and they have 29 grams of protein in one cup!!! Hope this helps some of you http://www.vegparadise.com/protein.html

Thanks! I'm sure you're right; once I can increase capacity to 8oz at a time after 6 weeks post op, there will be a little more wiggle room for adding fruits/veggies. Yes, I am on vitamins; calcium 3x a day, multi vitamin 2x a day, B12 weekly, acid blocker daily, vitamin D daily, iron daily. I have been doing fantastic on the protein though, my highest day this past week was 109 grams!

I am 3 weeks post op and all I am tracking is protein. I know there is no possible way right now that I could get that many calories in, so I don't worry about that. I do have an idea of what I am taking in calorie wise, and for giggles, I added it up the other day and it barely hit 600. The problem I am having is I have not eaten anything else (applesauce, pureed veggies, mashed potatoes, etc) because the mindset I am stuck in is if there isn't a high protein count, why fill up by eating something that is not benefiting my body? Right now my days consist of a rotation between tuna, tofu, cottage cheese and of course my protein drinks. Any ideas how I can break this? I know fruits and veggies are just as important for my overall health, but I just can't bring myself to eat them when I see 1 or 0 grams of protein

Today I had my first NSV ???????? I have a pair of pajamas with boxer style shorts that have stiff scalloped edging on the legs. They were always tight and I put them on this morning and the legs were loose!!!! I am discovering the bulk is coming off my legs, upper thighs and butt area first. I actually had butt sag in a pair of my jeans the other day too, LOL!! Thank you all for the support over Christmas. I got through just fine like you all said I would. I am concentrating on getting my protein, water and walking in everyday and putting my focus on that. ????

Good luck LMFM!!! I was so ready for mine too. I don't think I have seen anything less than a 200 number on the scale since jr high!! I had my bypass Dec 16th. Keep us posted!!

I originally wanted the duo switch, but the weight I lost put me below the BMI for ins to cover it. I decided to go with sleeve but then on my last consult, they wanted to at least tell me about the bypass and its benefits. The highlights were: Better hunger control vs. sleeve Reduction of certain cancers by about 70% Less chance of reflux issues The ability to still lose weight 12-18 months post op Less stalling of weight loss and plateaus About 75% loss of excess body weight The only WLS that is 100% reversible I have dropped 20 pounds in 2 weeks and am honestly shocked. They told me to expect 1-3 pounds per week and about 12 pounds a month.

Hi y'all I am Connie and I had bypass @ Forest Park Dallas 2 weeks ago. Always looking for new friends to meet up with. If there are enough of us in Arlington/Mansfield/Burleson/Ft. Worth/Kennedale area, maybe we could start a local (non Dallas area) support group??

Hey y'all!! I am in Arlington, TX and I had bypass with Barker Bariatric @ Forest Park Dallas on 12/16/13. I am already down 20 pounds!!!! Looking for some new friends to meet up with and a clothing exchange would be most helpful

Hey all!! I am quickly growing out of my size 24 jeans and am in desperate need of size 22s. Can anyone help?!?!

My mom felt the same way. I had surgery Dec 16th, so I was on full liquids when Christmas rolled around. I told her not to worry about and it was the first of many times I would have to control my food lust; mainly because I didn't have a choice anymore! It was rough, and I did have to get out of the house for a while, but my family and the people on here were very supportive ???? best of luck to him!!! I have dropped 20 pounds in 2 weeks and I am still in disbelief, lol!!!

Hello all, I am a week post op from my gastric bypass surgery at Forest Park Dallas. I have lost 10 pounds so far and I am now pain free. I am amazed at the progression I have made in such a short time. I could not be happier, and I am ready for this journey to begin. I have been heavy all my life, and was the kind of girl who was always told, "You have such a pretty face, if you could just lose some weight." I was always thankful that if I had to be fat, at least I was pretty!! I am the "healthy fat" person; no diabetes, BP, cholesterol, heart issues at all. Most of the reason I chose to have the surgery was pure vanity. I have never been able to shop in a normal store, wear teal summer clothes, a bathing suit, fit in a bathtub, not have my thighs touch, and a whole miriad of other things that I want to do before I die, lol! I am tired of being hot all the time, sweating while I am getting ready for work, and always being the fat friend. However, I do have a family history of all the things mentioned, and I do have a 3 year old son to raise, so here we are!! I am now at the lowest weight I can remember which was in 2005. I have no idea what I am going to look like when this is all over, but I am ready for the ride!!!

This sucks SO bad. Why the hell did I choose this time for surgery??? My family came home with chicken express and I about lost my shit. It is all I can do not to go out to the kitchen and start just chewing up and spitting out the food. Funny how this surgery is pretty much medically induced anorexia. Luckily I have ED friends who know what its like. I need to break this food addiction and soon. I know it will take time though.

Dr Hodges did my surgery and I and my husband absolutely loved her!! I knew from the first meeting at Barker for my consult I wanted her as my surgeon!!

I would LOVE to join a local support group. I am out of Dallas though, I am in S. Arlington. Anything out this way? Then again, if its a once a month deal, driving to Dallas area is not an issue ????

Congrats!! I am a week out and I am always learning new things!! I have seen 5 of my coworkers go on this journey and I cannot believe the same thing is going to happen to me! After seeing 10 pounds disappear in a week, I am starting to get excited!!!

Thanks for the advice all. I will ask Dr when I go tomorrow

Thanks teacher ???? that is my concern too; I feel just fine, but I don't know what is going on internally.

Evening everyone! I am a week post op. I have felt good enough to try eating some soft solid foods, ie; noodles, thinned mashed potatoes, hummus, things of that nature. My husband is very uneasy of this and I think if my body wasn't ready for it, there would have been serious repercussions after eating. Is this going to harm me or interfere with healing? I promised him I would ask the Dr when I get my staples removed. Was curious on y'alls thoughts. Thanks!!