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# 1 has always been my biggest problem, I have definitely learned to say NO since the surgery, at first I felt guilt now It feels friggin great!! I also have a problem with # 24 , when someone compliments me I say thank you then give them a list of things I still need to change. I'm getting better thou everyday. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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No regrets at all, I'm loving my new life and feel so much more confident then ever before. I'm 52 years old and really wish I did it sooner, but I am very happy and very happy for my future ! I have some food issues and constipation issues and can never seem to get enough Water in the day, but the way I look and feel definitely out way those issues . I'm 8 months post op and still learning, I'm not perfect, but I definitely wasn't perfect before WLS. I'm still learning what I can and cannot eat and I try like heck to get to the 64oz of water a day. Sometimes I do sometimes I don't . Most importantly I follow my Drs orders and get my Protein in and workout each and every day. The rest will fall into place. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I love my patches!! I'm eight months post opp and have used them since day one. So nice not to have to swallow or taste several Vitamins a day. All my labs have come back within perfect range. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Dub Thank you [emoji5]

@@GeekyChicLa Are you getting the sleeve also? Monday-Friday I have my food pretty much prepared and on hand while I'm at work, I'm pretty much routine during the week. On the weekends there has been times when I forget to eat or have to remember to eat because I'm running around like a crazy person. I've learned to carry a Protein bar with me for those times. The only food that gave me trouble was beef and broccoli from a Chinese restaurant, I will never eat it again. I believe it was just too tuff and I didn't chew it well enough. I was in pain for a few hours even after it came back up. I have had no problem with spicy foods, I don't eat a lot of it but when I have there where no issues. My advice on alcohol is to make that one drink last the evening. Just taking sips here and there it goes right to my head. I woke with one hangover since my surgery and it was not fun at all. That was on 2 and half glasses of wine. I remember one of my first posts on this site was me asking how to get enough Water in each day when all I can do is sip sip sip. Someone told me to take a gulp , go ahead it won't hurt me. Sure enough it didn't hurt me lol and I was able to get my water in for the day (I even drink throu a straw ) So a lot is trial and error, take a taste and see how you do. You will find what works and what doesn't. Also things are just very different now, things that I thought I were really going to miss or that I couldn't have anymore are really not a big deal, Food just doesn't excite me anymore, I much rather fix a huge meal for a lot of people and watch them enjoy it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Wow! I wanted to see mine after surgery but forgot about asking. Now I have a visual of much of my stomach remained Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Marisolhl Determination! Keeping busy, joined all sorts of classes at the gym and join all sorts of walks. As far as diet , I still drink shakes and probably always will . And I track everything that goes into my mouth . Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@GeekyChicLa Thank you. Did you have surgery yet? You will get there !! Its really nice to be out socially now but now I have to be aware of temptation. One glass of wine and I'm looped , also have to walk away from the picking. It's very scary for me to think I can slip back into bad habits so easily . Good luck to you and hope you are back auditioning real soon ! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Ah yes, I do remember that feeling well. Forever to onederland in reality only took a week , that 200 mark just lingered for what seemed a lifetime. But then it happens and what a wonderful feeling !! Now I'm patiently waiting to get to goal , and waiting and waiting and waiting Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

The first time EVER wearing white pants!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I miss eating Pasta. Even though I don't crave it anymore, I miss eating my homemade pasta with my family at gatherings. I usually just eat a meatball and little salad and call it a day Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@ I'm 8 months out and do one Protein shake a day 2 meals and 2 Snacks. I'm about 700 -900 calories a day and 60-90 grams protein a day. I still take the patch even thou I am able to swallow pills because it's just so easy Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Former smoker here! I tried quitting several times with different aids and each time failed, the day before my surgery I quit cold turkey mostly due to fear. I didn't want any complications I don't handle sick well. I didn't miss it in the beginning due to the healing part it kept me busy just thinking about my Protein and Water intake each day . I'm now 8 months post op and less then 20 pounds to goal. I miss it a lot and think about that inhale a lot. But my life has completely changed, I'm not as social any more so I'm not around smokers anymore, I'm so busy with my home, grandkids, and my workouts that my mind stays off the urge for the most part. Also I was able to buy all new clothes with all the money I save now ($280 a month) !! Good luck to you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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7 months post op and my loss of hair has slowed way down , yay. Can anyone recommend a shampoo or conditioner they use to put the moisture and/or shine back in my hair ? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you everyone! I've been taking the Biotin for 7 months now , the hair loss has slowed down but now it's just thin and dry. I get about 60-70 g of Protein so I'm going to try and up that. @@higher thank you I will try this !! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

52 when I was sleeved. A week or 2 after surgery I went through the "what the hell did I do !" Phase. Now 7 months post op and 79 pounds gone , I'm loving my new life and so are my grandchildren!! Good luck on your journey we are here if you need us. It's never to late to get healthy Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have many but always remember this one as a teenager "We receive all we venture to give" Follow you, follow me by genesis Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Wow wow wow!! You were beautiful before but now you are hot hot hot !! Thank you for posting your story , yours like others are similar to my story, you are an inspiration. I'm 7 months post op now and have 23 pounds to go for my goal of 150.. This journey has been so worth it!!

Ask your dr . I walked for the first month then was able to do any cardio. I had to wait 2 months to start lifting weights Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Definitely the "how much weight have you lost?" Annoying!! just tell someone they look good and move on. I would never ask that question . Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I use Patches for 7 months now, my blood work is perfect Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App