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Thanks for the info on where to get the bone broth! Sent from my LG-H740 using BariatricPal mobile app

When I was going through my pre-op classes, one of the things they discussed over and over, was the regret you may feel after having the surgery. I went through this for over a month! I'm 14 months out and I know that this was the best decision of my life now! I couldn't have said it better than Torri, you can pretty much eat whatever you want, but now I'm very diligent about limiting those cheat days as she mentioned. You've been given another chance, take advantage of it, you'll be fine, you got this girl! Sent from my LG-H740 using BariatricPal mobile app

You have to get out at some point, and so glad you ended up meeting your friends at Applebee's! No matter where you go, there has to be some choice of food on the menu that you can have. Thankfully, so many places let you substitute! Sent from my LG-H740 using BariatricPal mobile app

I too was told, no carbonation drinks of any kind, forever! After reaching my four-month mark, after my sleeve, I had a sip of diet soda. It wasn't too bad, it's been a year, I will just take a few sips here and there just for that damn carbonation feel! Sometimes I just swish it around, and spit it out. Sent from my LG-H740 using BariatricPal mobile app

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I totally get what you mean, but some of us, like me, have a hard time sharing their personal information when it comes to the surgery. A lot of people judge. I do understand and agree that he is not being honest. But what can you do about this? What should you do about this? Probably nothing. If you have a real problem, I would send them a little note if it really bothers you, but please don't let it get into your skin. Good luck on your journey! Sent from my LG-H740 using BariatricPal mobile app

I began my journey about the same time you did in October 2015 with my classes, and then 6-7-16 with my sleep. Started at 361 and as of June 2017, 230. I've been stuck for a month and I have had the same exact thoughts as you, about being afraid of reaching my goal, and the self-sabotaging started. I actually have gained about 5 pounds. After reading your story, you have been a total inspiration, getting back on track today. Thank you for your honesty and thank you for the inspiration! I'm wishing you well on the next part of your journey and thank you again from the bottom of my heart[emoji172] Sent from my LG-H740 using BariatricPal mobile app

Thankfully, I have not heard any smart ass remarks. That's the reason I chose not to share my journey with very many people outside those that I truly, truly trust. Sad that I felt I had to keep this from people because of that reason, to protect myself from those who feel the need to judge me. It's been a year, and thankfully, I'm more comfortable and can share it a little more as time goes by. Sent from my LG-H740 using BariatricPal mobile app

Sleeved 8 months ago, it will definitely get better. Welcome to your new Journey! Sent from my LG-H740 using the BariatricPal App

I didn't have much problem before the surgery but it's funny that Army gal Bonnie mentioned Crystal Light, that's what started making it worse. I guess because I didn't realize Crystal Light had so much caffeine in it. I haven't been drinking it and it's a little better. I take famotidine but I'm now down to only taking it once a week maybe once every two weeks, I'm eight months out from the sleeve. Sent from my LG-H740 using the BariatricPal App

I started eating lettuce at about month 5 just have to chew it really well I've done fine so far Sent from my LG-H740 using the BariatricPal App

I'm now down about a hundred and fourteen pounds and I still don't see it for some reason. Other people do and I did see a picture that does show a big difference, but my brain still needs to get it! Sent from my LG-H740 using the BariatricPal App

Wow! thank you so much for that reset chart, I'm only out 7 months but every once in a while I question what will happen when that time comes. This is really good to have, thank you and good luck everybody who's going to try it. I'll be doing this soon enough!! Sent from my LG-H740 using the BariatricPal App

Patience. All you need do is type in the word "stall" on here and you will see what we have all gone through. OK, maybe there are a tiny handful of those that did not stall as most of us have, but trust me, it gets SO much better! Give your body time to figure out what's going on, it's still reeling and trying not to let go of anything, it's also still swollen and trying to heal! I was there, exactly where you are now, I cried and cried and when I was done crying, I read and read and spoke to many on here. Many here helped me through and the stall and subsequent stalls were so much easier to deal with. I am now 7 months out and down by 110 and extremely grateful, not only for the surgery, but for those on here that give great advice and are here to support and help us through each and every step. Patience. Strength. Perseverance!

I was covered for one year after my surgery for my doctor visits as well Sent from my LG-H740 using the BariatricPal App

So sorry you're going through this hope you feel better soon Sent from my LG-H740 using the BariatricPal App

My hair loss started at about month 5, I'm at month 7 now and it's not as bad. Thankfully I've always had a lot of hair to begin with. I did up my Protein and it's not so bad now. I'm also noticing a lot of new hair growth finally! Sent from my LG-H740 using the BariatricPal App

Everytime I see a post like this, regarding very little weight loss in the beginning, it takes me back to my post op week 2. Once I got on here and started reading all the posts about people stalling, it really helped me through! Give yourself some time, it truly truly is worth it! Please don't get frustrated, just stick to it and you'll do a great job. This was definitely the best decision of my life, though I didn't feel that way the first month. I'm post-op 7 months and I've lost 110 pounds and have truly had a lot of my questions answered on these posts!!! If you have any other questions, remember to ask your doctor or nutritionist but sometimes getting on here and reading from people who went through it will really help! The stall is real, get rid of the scale and you'll be fine. Sent from my LG-H740 using the BariatricPal App

There are plenty of threads on stalling, it happens after the surgery. Please don't despair! Read through some of them, it's what helped me get through when I started feeling depressed and questioning if I made the right decision I am now seven months out and I know I made the right decision I've now lost a hundred and six pounds! Sent from my LG-H740 using the BariatricPal App

Speedy recovery! And good luck on your new Journey Sent from my LG-H740 using the BariatricPal App

It should have said, I've gone through years of losing weight and at the age of 50 I lost 50 to 75 pounds???? Sent from my LG-H740 using the BariatricPal App

I couldn't have said it better than a lot of these people who've already gone through the surgery. I was three weeks away from turning 60 when I had mine, I think that if I had had the option sooner I might have been able to go for it but had never had Insurance until about two years ago. The sagging skin, well I'll have to deal with that but it's better than having to deal with the old way of unhealthy eating! I've never had any health problems, thankfully, but the comfort of knowing that I'm doing something about my weight loss after so many years has been the most rewarding part of it all. I too have not told a lot of people about it because I really just don't want to hear their opinions, so I keep it to my immediate family and three very close friends, that's it. I went three years of losing weight 20 year 35 they are even at the age of 50 I lost 50 to 75 pounds, but it's the keeping it off that's the hardest part, as you already know. You will make your choice and you will be the best person to make that choice but it's fantastic you're on here talking to other people about it and just getting more information before you make that huge life-changing choice! Good luck on your journey, you're one smart, beautiful lady and happy New Year everyone! Sent from my LG-H740 using the BariatricPal App

Kaiser and I stayed 2 nights Sent from my LG-H740 using the BariatricPal App

Definitely a binder! Sent from my LG-H740 using the BariatricPal App