Steph~L~16

I'm pretty similar to others in that I never controlled my portions and I have a HUGE obsession with food. My day used to revolve around it. I would wake up thinking about what I would make for dinner. If I am traveling the first thing I look for is interesting places to eat. I am only 5 weeks out, so changing those habits hasn't happened overnight (except for the portion problem ) but I am working on it. One thing that has changed was how much I worried. It sounds silly but if I was in a group setting I would worry so much about whether I was going to get enough to eat. I would hide food whenever I could just in case I was hungry after lunch or dinner. I used to love going on my lunch break and eating in my car so I could hide everything from others. I don't miss that feeling. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I must add here that not ALL comments bother me. To me it seems like the genuine compliments and questions about how I'm feeling are great. It is more when they look me up and down first and then say something about how skinny I am. Please... I have over 100 lbs more to lose. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Wow!! Those pictures are all so inspiring! Great job to all of you. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Just ordered some thank you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I feel like my face is flaking off! My forehead has big red bumps on it from just being so dry. I have tried Vitamin E oil, lotion, face creams.... I would love any suggestions I could get at this point. I am also struggling to get fluids down and trying REALLY hard to get them all in because I know that will help.

Good point! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I get ready to sit down for dinner and go fill up a huge glass of Water to wash it down. Every night my husband asks me what I'm doing with all of that water.

Yes for me it is kind of annoying. I still have at least 100 more pounds to lose, so I can only imagine the "you are TOO skinny" comments that are on the way. I have a lady at church that doesn't even say hi to me before she asks "how much now?" That is so annoying to me since I am trying to not focus so much on the numbers. I am just going to have to explain that to her.

I had the exact same thing! It took a couple weeks for it to subside and haven't had any pain since then. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you I will try that! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

The ice water is a good idea I will have to try that. My surgeon doesn't like protein shakes after surgery but I have been tempted to try just to get in more. I feel the same way though, it definitely doesn't sound good. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have really been struggling with fluids for the most part. Since Monday I have been really tracking everything and making sure I get it in. I am eating very little so I don't feel like I am getting in near enough protein. How have you been doing with it? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Same here! At first the scale was so rewarding because I was seeing it move every day! And then this week happened.... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am so happy to see that I am not alone! I have been stalled all week and getting discouraged. My head hurts constantly, I feel puffy, & I have not been able to lose in days. Looks like that is somewhat normal maybe? Let's not get discouraged, we can do this! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

When you put that into the perspective that it's just a few months it's even more exciting. You both look great! Very motivating!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello! I have a question for a friend that is wanting to start the surgery process. Her employer offers Aetna. I know there are some here that are through Aetna, could you please tell me which plans cover it? I think the options for her are Choice POS II or HHDP Choice POS II. I also advised her to call them but I figured there would be some who would know here! Thanks in advance! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Any advice on this? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You are very pretty! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Just hit my 3 week mark and started feeling SO much better. Hang in there! It will get better! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You look amazing! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You are welcome! I am hoping to halve results even half that good! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Don't get discouraged! I asked God very early in my journey to show me whether WLS was for me, and He did. But it wasn't overnight. I asked for roadblocks if it was not His will, and the process kept going smoothly. I admire you for asking for guidance in this because I think that is the most important thing. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am looking forward to making this! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You look so pretty! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Wow you look totally different! Beautiful! Congratulations! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App