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Almost every day for the past week I've been getting really weak and light headed like I'm going to pass out. The only thing that helps me is to eat something which leads me to believe that my blood sugar levels are low. I'm not sure what is causing this. Has anyone experienced this before? I'm 4 months post op by the way. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Hi I'm four months post op and I've lost 50 lbs. 4 days before my surgery, my wife of 12 years decided that she wanted a separation. As you can imagine, I was floored by this, it was a total surprise to me. Anyways, I've started dating and trying to move on from this. I've been seeing a woman that I like very much but I have not told her about my surgery. I'm starting to feel like I'm hiding something from her. When and how should I tell her about this. I'm afraid that she might see me in a different light. Thanks for any input! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you everyone for your replies! I guess I'm in a unique situation where I find myself a newly single father of two boys this quickly after my surgery. It sucks, I won't lie but I am going on dates and I'm really only drinking in moderation on the weekends, mostly only either Friday or Saturday, usually not both nights. I'm just nervous about derailing my weight loss abilities. My doctor said that I've lost about half of what I'm ultimately going to lose which is around 100 pounds. I feel like I'm kind of at a plateau right now. Not gaining but not losing as fast as I was early on. Is this normal? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am 4 months post op and 3 days before my surgery, my wife of 12 years decided that it was time for a separation. Great timing. Anyways that was 4 months ago and now I'm on the dating scene. I've been on a few dates and most of the dates revolve around going out to restaurants or bars. The food isn't an issue but the drinking part is what I'm curious about. Will having a few drinks on the weekends impede my ability to lose the maximum amount of weight during my rapid weight loss phase? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I exercise regularly and I'm really watching what I eat so I think I'll just keep going on the pace that I'm on as far as the alcohol. I don't drink during the week and I'm not getting ****faced on the weekends. I need some type of outlet with all of the stress I'm dealing with now lol! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks for the response! I stick with vodka and cranberry or something of that nature. I'm not drinking 8 or 9 beers. I'll have 2 maybe 3 drinks. I've already lost 50 lbs so I want to keep it going strong but I still have to sort of live my life too. By the way, I haven't told any of the girls I've dated that I had the surgery. I don't think they need to know that yet. If I get serious enough with one of them then I will tell them Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Please don't judge me but I enjoy my beer and marijuana and occasionally cocaine in very small doses. I'm a very social person and I have a lot of friends and we like to have a good time. I know that my alcohol intake will change dramatically but if I do a little Coke or smoke some weed, how will this effect my new stomach and my tolerance. This is a very serious question so please be understanding. Thank you everyone Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Fatush if you bothered to read any of my comments than you would know that I haven't done it in years and don't plan to. Thanks for your wonderful insight into my issues pal Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@AvaFern thank you very much for a concise and truthful answer to my question. Just to clarify to everyone, I do not plan to do cocaine or smoke pot because I have random drug tests at work, but everybody has their moments of weakness due to peer pressure or what have you. I'm making a huge decision to have this surgery and I am doing it to live healthier and better my life. I'm 40 years old now but in my 20's up until around the age of 33, I lived a life of excessive partying and drinking. I have two children now and I no longer partake in the drug aspect of that life but I do drink quite a lot on the weekends with my friends and my brothers. I've gone from a pretty steady 215 pounds to the heaviest I've ever been at 290 lbs. my joints hurt, clothes don't fit me anymore, my confidence is all but gone. All I see now is a fat lazy slob that I am ashamed of. I have depression and I'm on medication for it and looking back, I believe I used drugs and alcohol as a means of self medicating. I appreciate all of the posts and well wishes from all of you on this thread. It means a lot. Thank you for listening to my issues and letting me vent. I cannot wait to get this surgery and start to live my life the way it was meant to be lived. It will force me to do the things that I did not have the ability to say no to. I am excited for the future. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks everyone! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have not done cocaine in over 3 years and don't plan to. I do drink and smoke pot from time to time though. It's more of a general question. I appreciate any and all comments Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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I hope some people associate with this issue. I tried googling it but it didn't give many answers. I don't really feel comfortable asking my doctor about this issue so that is why I posted it here, hoping I'd get some feedback. Thanks so much everyone Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Seagull I actually don't enjoy perks or Vicodin or any opiates so thanks Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you very much miss_smiles! It's a serious question. I'm nervous because I've been used to a certain lifestyle and that's all going to change. I love going to concerts and just enjoying myself because I work very hard during the week to unwind on the weekends. I am not an addict by any means but sometimes it's around and I like to have a good time. I want to know what my limitations are. Thank you Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I know that but it's easier said than done, it's been part of my life for over 20 yrs. I know I have to stop but what about those weak times where you cave Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum so bare with me. I am in the process of getting ready for surgery for my weight loss. I'm 5' 9" and I weigh 290 lbs. My BMI is over 40 and I have severe obstructive sleep apnea. I am excited and nervous at the same time for the surgery. For some reason I am hesitant to tell people that I'm having the surgery. I feel embarrassed and I'm scared that people will question me and look at me strange when I lose the weight so quickly. Does anyone else feel this way? I now know that I need to do this for my health and quality of life, I'm just really scared of the changes I have to make in my life after the surgery i.e. eating, drinking alcohol etc... Thank you for any info you can pass along! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Within the last 2-3 years, I've gained close to 60 lbs! I went from comfortably wearing xl tshirts and size 36 waist jeans to now not being able to fit into xxl tshirts and size 42 jeans. My moment of truth came when the only place I could shop where clothes would fit me was the big and tall store. It made me feel sick that I have gotten to this point. I'm embarrassed to go out in public and now that the winter is coming to an end, I can't hide behind bulky sweatshirts and stuff. I have my immersion day on April 6th. Im quite excited to see what happens next! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have my immersion day on April 6th where my wife and I will meet with the surgeon and the team that will help me on my journey. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@kiwijet thank you very much for your input. I actually had diverticulitis surgery a year ago so it's a pretty similar process as far as how they do the surgery i.e. Laparoscopic etc. I missed 2 or 3 months of work so I'm sure the recovery is not that long. I should rephrase my original title of this post. I'm not really nervous about the actual surgery but more so the weeks and months post surgery. It sounds weird but I'm nervous about losing so much weight in a short period of time. I'm scared that I'm going to look "sick" or "unhealthy" I'm worried that I will fail. If I'm going to do this, I'm going all in. No regrets. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So today I told my best friend that I was considering weight loss surgery during lunch. He seemed very surprised but very understanding. By the way, he is bigger than me! He just told me that I have to do what's best for myself and my family. He weighs over 300 lbs and is pre-diabetic. He also has many other health issues. I wish he would look into surgery as well but I didn't say anything to him because I didn't want to push the issue. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Kesha1020 please let us know how everything went. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm sure everyone here has had a battle going in their minds about wether or not this is a good idea. I'm having that battle now. I feel like I am overreacting. I know deep down that I need to do this. I'm having a hard time wrapping my brain around it. I'm not necessarily afraid of the surgery but what it's going to bring after the fact. I've seen people that have had it done and they don't look quite right. I've heard people say "is he sick?" Or "he looks unhealthy, he looked better fat". That type of crap scares me. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@kiwijet great idea! Hahaha Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App