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I made this mistake Spring Break while sitting on the beach. I ate almost an entire little packet of raw carrots. I honestly didn't know if I was going to make it up to my room to go to the bathroom. It was so painful. I haven't ate a carrot since. I'm scared lol. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Comparing yourself with others can be playing head games. I started out at about 215 (the surgery was the best method to fix my extreme and I do mean extreme reflux) at 5 months I was down to 170. I'm now just past 6 months and at 164. The doctor says I will lose about another 10-15 and then after a year gain about 5-10 back. I have been a slow loser and it would blow my mind to see how quickly some people lose. I try to tell my focus that everyone is on their own journey but that doesn't always help haha. Good luck. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I wish I had never tested the sugar issue either. I can say I am about 7 months out and I can safely eat 1 pop tart or 1 cookie. Sugary drinks give me a horrible headache but as a rule the only thing I notice with sugar is a bit of gas. I will admit I still don't eat anything sweet out in public. I think the amount and type of sugar can play a big roll so I don't chance it when I am out and about. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hangry is a huge issue for me. It's like I reach the point of no return. Sometimes I don't realize I'm hungry until it's too late. I try to keep a snack in my purse for times like this. As for the hormone dump it's a real thing. I feel like it has improved (I'm now 4 month out) or maybe I am just getting used to it.

Staph infection contracted from hospital.... Equaled 2 bad weeks of pain and a month dealing with an open wound. Nothing my surgeon did wrong just issues at the local hospital. I'm now 4 months out and would do it all over again. Yes the infection sucked BUT the results are worth it all.

I'm almost 5 months out and still have "cold" days. I sleep with 3 blankets, long sleeve shirt and pajama pants and STILL turn on the electric blanket. Some days are worse then other but I have found if I let my self get really cold it's almost impossible to warm back up.

My hair loss started at 3 months and at 5 months it's still coming out like crazy. I hope it slows up soon. For now I opted for a shorted hair cut with a wavy style to hide it as much as possible.

Make sure you don't have any puffiness around any incisions. I had a similar experience and come to find out I had contracted a staph infection in the hospital. I don't want to scare you! Just keep an eye on the incision sites.

Good evening everyone. I recently had my bypass and now my best friend is trying to get approval. She received a letter in the mail today from Anthem BCBS stating she was denied stating she didn't meet the criteria. She has 12 months Doctor supervised weight loss psych eval and nutritionist approval. I would love any tips to help get her approved.

???? I tried them and was really wanting to like them but the after taste is horrible.

I have lost about 45 pounds and I am only down one size as well. I expected to be able to wear smaller pants but they are so tight around my stomach. I have lost in my face, legs and butt. I'm sure the rest well come.

I only told my husband, my sister and 2 close friends. I didn't want my parents to worry and I also didn't want their opinion. The reasons surrounding my surgery were something I had to work through on my own and I didn't need to here others opinions. Someone I know from the bariatric support group at my doctors office came into my work and announced to his friend that I had surgery and how great I looked. I was devastated. I gave him the look of death. I'm sure over time people will find out but until I am ready to deal with it I feel it's my story to tell. The surgery puts you on an emotional roller coaster. Don't give yourself added stress.

Wow you are doing great!

Sounds like you are doing great! I had surgery 10/22 and I am down 34 total including pre op diet weight loss. My doctor doesn't advance people from the broth/cream of wheat type stuff until 6 weeks. I am so ready for some veggies and meat.

I can't stomach isopure but this stuff isn't bad, and it's half the cost of isopure!

I would read people's posts about how hard it was to get their fluids in and think to myself they were crazy. Well here I am 3 weeks out and got a talking to by you doctor for not drinking enough. Lol. I feel like I drink ALL the time. I have timers set in my phone, apps the send me alerts and I always have a drink with me, yet I am still behind every day.

I'm 3 1/2 weeks out and I do pretty good until around 4:00 then I seem to crash. I think I could honestly go to bed at 6:30 some nights. The protein really does help but I agree I am looking forward to the months ahead.

Hi everyone. I know there is some debate over Pro Yo frozen yogurt with Protein and if it is the right source of protein for us however I am struggling to get my protein in. It seems like some protein is better then none at all. Does anyone know of a place I can order this and have it shipped? I checked the website for a list of places that carry it and can't find anything in Indiana. Thanks!

Good morning Dub. Congrats on surgery! Believe it or not I came home weighing 8 pounds more. I was so sad. It took about a week for me to level out from all the IV Fluid. I am a slow loser with a daily average somewhere around 1/2 pound a day. It's slow but I will take every half pound I can get. Hang in there. The first week is pretty crazy.

@@beachgal2935 my sister made me some of these today and they are AMAZING!!!!! Thank you so much ????

Hi there. We had surgery a day apart and our before weight and current weight are really close too. Some days are worse for me and other days I feel like I've got this under control. I try to look at its not that I can never eat these things again. At some point I hope to be able to eat small bites of lots of my favorite things. With a stomach our size we can't eat much anyway. My surgeon doesn't allow any "food" until 6 weeks out so I am still on cream of wheat, Protein shakes, eggs and instant mashed potatoes. I think once I can have some things that have more taste and texture it won't be so bad. Hang in there

I'm 3 weeks out and losing slowly as well. Sometimes I get frustrated when I see the other numbers people post but I try to remind myself that I am losing and that what's it's all about. Everyone's journey is different. I guess mine is just a slow Sunday drive on a single lane gravel road.

I would have done the same thing! Good luck!!!

I'm 2 weeks out rny and can eat 4oz easily.

I can't wait to try this!