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How is it going so far??? I'm finding this whole thing bizarre. sent from my rotary phone surgery date: 11/2/2016

This is such a great topic. I've struggled with dating all my life. There is/was a particular guy I've been interested in for years. We have "met up for dinner" a few times. I know he likes me, but he couldn't get past the fat. I haven't told him about the surgery mostly because it's none of his business. What I struggle with is the fact that maybe now I will get attention from guys when I didn't before - and I am the same person as I was a week ago. With the guy that I currently like, I don't want be disappointed should actually decide to want to date me. My thing is if you didn't see me when I was fat, you don't deserve me. it's a huge struggle. I know this is not related to your question, so I apologize if I've taken it off track. But the whole dating thing - I hadn't considered it until I read this post!

All I have is a beef bone broth/beef broth mix. I am going to find ways to make this clear liquid diet more exciting sent from my rotary phone surgery date: 11/2/2016

The straw that broke my back was sitting around a fire with my brothers and dad listening to them try to guess my weight (out of the blue), and giving me all kinds of weight loss advice, including "Don't do the surgery stuff....that's the easy way out". Mind you, they could all benefit from the adivce they gave me as well as from bariatric surgery. That was my straw. And seeing my weight as close to 400 as I ever ever ever wanted to see it (392).

I am 6 days post op and have similar issues. My dr told my to make sure I'm not lying flat. So I've been sleeping on the couch making sure I'm well propped up. She also has me on prilosec for Gerd. Talk to your doc. I'm sure he/she can prescribe something. Sent from my VS990 using the BariatricPal App

I had the sleeve done almost a week ago. I chose it because I have significant scarring and lesions from endometriosis. The Dr said, for me, the sleeve would have less potential complications since I have fewer lesions in my stomach. Sent from my VS990 using the BariatricPal App

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Don't be disappointed if recovery is more difficult than expected. It's not easy....but it will be worth it! I'm 6 days post op. It's been a little rough some days and easier other days. The day after surgery was the most difficult for me. Don't be afraid to accept or ask for help. Good luck!!! Sent from my VS990 using the BariatricPal App

You can do this! Don't panic and don't beat yourself up. People say "tomorrow is a new day to start over" they're wrong. Every single minute is a new start. Drink tons of Water. Replace meals with Protein shakes. Walk 30 minutes a day, even it's in smaller intervals. You can do this! Sent from my VS990 using the BariatricPal App

Thank you for your replies. Sent from my VS990 using the BariatricPal App

That's fantastic! Congrats Sent from my VS990 using the BariatricPal App

"That's the easy way out!" yes...so easy to have someone cut me open and remove 85% of my stomach. Recovery is a breeze and now I sit and watch tv while the weight falls off. (hope you all read the sarcasm there!) Sent from my VS990 using the BariatricPal App

You got this! Sending good vibes! Sent from my VS990 using the BariatricPal App

I'm new! I had surgery Nov 2. I'm having a really hard day. But.....I come and look at everyone's before and after pictures for inspiration, even before surgery. I look forward to sharing my pics once I have an "after" to show