Vinasu

9 pounds for me. It took eight days to come off. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

Holy cow! I wouldn't have recognized you from one pic to the next! Your face is beautiful! I'm also a bit jealous that you're keeping so much up top. I am.....floppy. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

My doctor said to get 800 calories per day during weight-loss. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

My mom and sister were both vehemently opposed. Mom had a employee who had surgery and ended up anemic. Sister, well, she's a nurse and I think she likes making health-care decisions for everyone. Neither one of them have had to deal with obesity like I have. My sister had always been tall and thin. When we were kids I actually had people ask me, "Don't you wish you looked like your sister?" So they never experienced the mental and physical issues I have dealt with daily as a fat person. My sister didn't speak to me for three months after surgery. She was livid. Eventually, she thawed. She still gets angry if I ever bring up surgery, so I don't. I feel better and more self- confident than ever. This is one of the best things I've ever done for myself. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

I love Emerald nuts 100-calorie snack packs. Their cacao almonds are my go-to dessert. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

I met with one. But I did tons of research beforehand, so my decision was essentially made. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

I also say that I'm eating low carb. No one has ever questioned further. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

I rolled up a little goat cheese in smoked salmon with a couple leaves of fresh tarragon. It was my go-to snack for a while. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

OMG! Thanks! I'm looking for it today. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

I was at 44 BMI at the first visit, but 38 BMI on surgery day. It didn't matter in the least. It's all about maintaining weight loss Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

I had almost no pain. I was unhappy on liquids, but once I made purees, cravings ceased. At work, I was really tired the first week. It didn't affect my performance, but I did go to bed as soon as I got home every day. By the second week, I was pretty energized. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

I had almost no pain. There was a little soreness in the abs, but I never opened the bottle of Oxy the gave me. I was quite tired for the first two weeks, and I was craving food until I hit purees. At about week 4, I was completely normal, physically and mentally. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

Three days. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

Yeah, one I had a friend complain to me because she had a 27" waist. "OMG! I'm huge!" It's a passive-aggressive version of the humble brag. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

I couldn't for the life of me pass gas until about 2am on day 3. It was a torrent that woke me up. I have never felt so good..... ???? Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

Yep. I have Mirena, so I don't usually have periods at all. I bled for almost two months after surgery. It was just spotting, but it seemed like it would never end. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

I took three days off. My doctor said to go back when I wanted to, and I was ready. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

I was a runner until I tore my PCL...it was one of the primary motivations for surgery. However, I was really, really active. I worked with a trainer four tines a week and never missed a day of exercise. After surgery, I had to take six weeks off. During that time, I was only allowed walking (though at any speed and incline! ). After that, I was able to resume normal activities. It was a bit harder at first, mostly because after six weeks I'd gotten soft, but I was very quickly able to get back to where I was. You will too. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

I take regular Centrum chewables. My doc doesn't care, as long as they're not gummies. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

If there is a pho restaurant nearby, you can get delicious broth from them. Also, try miso. Yum! Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

I also had Cigna, but I was approved in less than a week...they only required a three month diet ahead of time. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

The trick with TVP is the sauce. It's great in things with strong flavors and not so great anywhere else. Try it in chili instead of meat, or try it in spaghetti sauce. Also, are you rehydrating it before using it? Pour boiling Water over it and let it sit for ten minutes before draining it and using it. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

Nope. Just nope. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

Nope. No one not living in my house knows. My family has been very judgemental about my weight my entire life. Living with them caused a ton of my weight and self esteem issues, and I don't need their input. I work in a very appearance- oriented industry (media), and everyone at work talks about fay people. I don't have anything to share with them, either. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

Don't worry. That's all absolutely normal. You'll lose weight in fits and starts. Let your body heal. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App