mercedes620

Yes! I'm so obsessed with watching Mukbangs and My 600 pound life...it's so weird!

Sugar Free fudge pops!! They are delicious!

I had my surgery on June 27th (RNY) and I feel great! I have even been introducing new foods and exercising, getting Protein as well as getting my Water in as directed. For the past 2 and half weeks I have lost and gain the same 2 pounds and it's driving me nuts!!! I don't know if I'm not getting in enough calories or what I'm doing wrong. Please help!!! I have lost a total of 33 pounds since surgery but I have my 6 week appt with my surgeon next week and I would like to have made more progress since my 1 week appointment.

You mention calories (without specifics) but not protein. The most important numbers are fluids and protein. What is your protein target? Are you consuming at least that amount of protein every day? Are you getting AT LEAST 64 oz of Fluid every day? Stalls are a normal, natural, and necessary part of the process of losing weight. We all experience stalls. If you intend to lose a significant amount of weight then you need to be prepared to experience stalls. Embrace the Stall http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall Thank you surfer girl, I am getting in between 60-80 grams of protein and at least 64-70 oz of water/fluids I exercise at least 3 times a week...

Thank you so much, @@summerset I am so down on myself because the scale will not move that that much a week does sound so bad!

I'm not a vegetarian but GENEPRO Protein powder is flavorless and you can put it in anything! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I didn't feel like a bra right after surgery but the next day when I was released I did put on my cozy bra from Walmart. I think it was around $7 or $8 bucks. I also have an incision under my left breast it's nothing like a sports bra super super soft and for me just enough to not feel like my breast are just everywhere. I had gastric bypass on June 27th. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey guys. I had Surgery yesterday morning and everything went extremely well. I wasn't nauseous so that was a plus. I didn't get discharged around 4pm today. I had an hour ride home and my friend drove me home. The car ride home sucked. I'm still really sore but other than that I'm doing great!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I started my journey less than 2 months ago. April 26th to be exact. I am newly insured because of my new job so I immediately jumped on the opportunity to see if having gastric bypass was an option and would my insurance (BCBSNC) approve. So, yes they approve it but their is a deductible. My journey is very time sensitive because I work for my local health department and the county commissioners are changing the insurance July 1. The new insurance doesn't cover. So with that being said, I need put my ass in gear and attend required nutrition classes, psych evaluation, support group meeting, so low carb, loose the amount of weight suggested and pray for my insurance to approve my surgery before July 1. All of this greatest has happened and yesterday (Friday) I get hit with the worse news ever. My surgeon's office calls to confirm everything for Monday and collect my balance from not meeting the deductible yet before surgery. I have to pay $2307.18!!!! I was completely devastated!!! I am single and I don't have any savings. I have a widow mom who is disabled. I don't have any family that could help and my friends just don't have it. After I got through my crying and panic attack I tried to get a loan but my credit is crappy because of student loans I got denied every time. I heard. I so much yesterday it felt broken and really low. So I had till 5 to pay this or my surgery was going to be cancelled. I didn't come up with it and that's what happened. I guess the good news is I can call back in Monday and reschedule for the following Monday (June 27). But I don't have the money so I feel like what's the point. Thanks to anyone that reads this...I could use some support Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks @@TheNewSusie and @pluck999 I was able to get surgery on Monday June 27th. Doing great! Thanks. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Everything went well and I am feeling good. Thank you so much. First post of appointment tomorrow morning. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am! Thank you so much. Just ready for soft foods! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello. I also had surgery on 6/27. I had a lot of pain as well but walking around was literally the best! I'm so so over liquids and I'm ready and hoping that my surgeon clears me to start soft foods on my first follow up appointment on Tuesday. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks @gingerbelle! I'm so glad I could motivate someone! It was so incredibly stressful going through the whole process and it's so crazy just know that the actual surgery is finally over! Now, it's all up to me! Exciting! But scary! I'm ready for this journey. I've almost survived week 1. My first post-op appointment is Tuesday. Don't give up! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks, everyone!!! I wanna try really hard to meet my 64 ounces goal today. I'm not as sore today as I was yesterday. I feel better when I lay down... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Beautiful! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Eye mask!!! It was perfect! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I check in at 5:30!! So excited but anxious...say a prayer for me!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey guys! I'm still really sore but doing well. My surgeon said that I did excellent during surgery. I walked twice yesterday. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Thank you all for your good vibes and prayers!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congrats!! I'm scheduled for June 27th!!! Bypass!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

June 27th!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you to everyone that shared ideas and that shared your concerns. I am so grateful. This week has been so emotional, crazy, and just hard. After last Friday when I found out that surgery wasn't going to happen to for me on Monday which was my surgery date. I was crushed. I was just broken. I cheated all weekend and had pizza, burger and fries, and of course chocolate!!! Monday morning I showered before work and said to myself the money to pay down my deductible wasn't going to pay itself. I called to see if I could get back on the calendar for surgery on the last possible date Monday, June 27th. I did!!!! Then, I gathered a plan and spoke with friends, family and coworkers to see if I could get donations and/or loans. I sold some clothes and home goods that I haven't ever used. Long story short by mid week I knew that $2000 wasn't going to happen so I called my surgeon's office on Friday morning to see if I could pay half and work a payment plan for the other half later. The receptionist stated that she couldn't authorize it and there was no on in the office that could and that her supervisor was in NY. She said she would call and let me know but couldn't make any promises. I was a nervous wreck waiting...so she finally called around 1:30 and said yes!! They accepted!!!! My surgery will be Monday June 27th. I literally started shaking I was so happy. I had a friend drive me because I had to pay at the office because I had cash and it's about an hour away. I made it! I paid it! I'm so happy and excited!! It was meant to be!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App