DarleneCh

It is true - it happens. I have jowls which really sucks.I was sad to see my work photo the year after 100 lbs lost - I thought I looked much older than the year before. It is amazing how much weight loss is in the face. I did lose a ton of hair - especially in my bangs - but the hair did come back. Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

I know it is discouraging but know that it is pretty common to hit a plateau. Are you exercising? That seemed to kick my weight loss back in gear. Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

I can 100% relate. I'm two years out and was doing really well- until a few months ago when I started regaining. I've regained 10 lbs and am so frustrated and disgusted with myself. I can also eat candy non-stop. The binge eating disorder hasn't gone away. I KNOW what to do - but doing it is a different story... Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

It totally freaked me out too - just about lost all my bangs. But don't stress - within a year it stopped an I got it all back. Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

I am about 3 months out and I am so frustrated - seems like I can't eat more than a bite or two of anything. I tried one small bite of cantaloupe and was miserable for hours. Anyone else struggle with this?

Same thing for me. everyone notices my face looks a lot thinner which is great but I am sagging too.

I'm only 3 months out - but I don't own a scale. I'm trying really hard not to get caught up on the number. I weigh in about once a month.

Do you try to keep within a certain amount of calories per day?

I absolutely could not do the protein drinks after surgery either. Genepro (you can buy on amazon) has been a lifesaver. Truly tasteless and it dissolves in hot tea well. It is expensive - but worth every penny to me. Good luck - I hope the nausea gets better soon.

I am having a horrible time not eating and drinking together. Any tips? I have Extremely dry mouth so have to drink a tiny bit with food. Anyone have it scheduled out? Quit drinking at 11:30 - set alarm type thing?

I'm so sorry to hear you are struggling so much. Healing energy is coming your way.

So very proud of you! What an amazing accomplishment! I am one month out and have lost 30 lbs and hysterically am excited to actually be the weight my drivers license says I am

Genepro has absolutely saved me. Is it the best option compared to real protein? Probably not.... But I can put it in hot decaf fixated tea and it completely dissolves. I still drink 2 cups a day - each scoop is 30 G protein. Take care and know it gets better.

Hi - I was sleeved on the 19th and have had some of the same thoughts. Try not to let the "nay-Sayers" get you down. It is perfectly normal to be impatient. One thing my sister recommended and I have found has been really helpful is that I do not have a scale. I do - once a week- measure myself, which is helpful. The other positive thought is that if we loose weight slower than our skin will have more of a chance to "snap back" and we won't have quite as much loose skin hopefully.

I'm sorry you were told unfairly that you were being selfish. We all have used food for coping for many, many years and that won't go away overnight. I've eaten the wrong thing or too much of something and my stomach definitely told me NO! And I paid for it for a few hours. It's the best deterent. Please take care and forgive yourself

What absolutely saved me - genepro. I bought it at amazon. It is quite expensive but worth every penny. It is a powder that really is tasteless. You can add it to cold or warm things. Mixes extremely well with potato soup, sugar free hot chocolate. I would not be getting my protein in without it. Good luck!

I'm so excited for you- my surgery is the 19th. See you "on the other side"

Hi- mine is on the 19th- I would love to chat with you and support each other.

My surgery is this week too (19th) and am super nervous too. I hope things go well tomorrow and I'll be sending healing energy your way.

I'm so sorry - that sucks. My insurance doesn't cover anything bariatric surgery related. It is so devastating. My dad loaned me the majority if the money to have it done. It is about half the price - they charge insurance about $23,000 but my cash payment was around $12,000. I am so nervous about going through with it - not only because so much of my stomach will be gone but I will be in major debt so that will add stress. Is paying cash something you could consider. I have payment plan set up for 6 years.

I have surgery in 5 days -- and was doing well on liquid diet but then Friday and Saturday I went out and bought fast food. WTF? It is so hard to give up this overwhelming food addiction and self-sabatoge. Did anyone else struggle with this? I am embarrassed and disappointed in myself. I pray I can keep on the liquid diet from here on out. It will still give me 5 days if I can keep on it from here on out. I also have been drinking diet Pepsi since I was 13 years old -- and a lot of it. So I am majorly struggling with that too. Any suggestions? Thanks for any help.

Hi - I am on three medications that I really should not stop taking. Has anyone else had this situation? Is there a certain time frame I need to stay off them? Will I be able to swallow the pills post surgery? Thanks for any advice

I have been highly addicted to diet Pepsi since high school and have bad migraines so I am terrified to go off caffeine. I start my one week liquid diet on Friday the 12th. I'm going to try to drink smaller amounts of soda each day to help wean myself. Any suggestions? Yes - I know it would have been smarter to start months ago but I just couldn't do it. I have been drinking diet Pepsi in gallons while I can. I am just as worried about fighting the food addiction as the diet Pepsi withdrawal after surgery.

Hi - I have a follow up question on this - has anyone found a place they can buy it in smaller amounts? I keep find the $32 container. Since I haven't tried to yet, I want to make sure I like it before buying so much. Thanks for any suggestions.

I haven't had surgery yet but I understand your question -- basically you are asking if it is so painful you feel like you want to die, right? I've spoken to many people and with pain meds for a few days it seems to be tolerable. Does that help?