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I agree with everything everyone has said here. WLS is a great tool and I do not regret it one bit, BUT, like any other tool, it only works if you work it. You are the only one who can know whether you need it, and whether you are ready to make the necessary lifestyle changes. Sent from my Nexus 5X using BariatricPal mobile app

I started at 224 pounds, BMI of 40, no comorbidities. I lost maybe 4 pounds pre-op, and 33 pounds in the 3 months since my surgery. It is both amazing to be losing this fast and awful to still be 187 pounds after all of this work and all of this weight loss. There is no way those of us in the 35-40 BMI range can lose as much as fast as those who have BMIs of 50+, but there is also no reason to envy them. It will take them longer to reach their goals in the end. I think the sleeve should available to people with a BMI of 35 and up, regardless of official comorbidities. I know that my sciatica, knee pains, back pains, etc. got started back when I was about the weight I am now. It would have been nice to have the surgery when I first needed it instead of waiting until I could prove that I *really* needed it. If you can afford to pay out of pocket, I would say go for it. You will still feel a significant restriction and be able to lose weight relatively quickly. Sent from my Nexus 5X using BariatricPal mobile app

Completely depends on the insurance company. Make sure you know what your insurance company requires. Sent from my Nexus 5X using BariatricPal mobile app

I bought a bra at Victoria's secret last week! I had to search for the one bra they have that goes up to my current size, but it was awesome compared to having to order all of my bras online. Sent from my Nexus 5X using BariatricPal mobile app

I agree that you should check in with your nutritionist. Go back to logging every bite you eat. Experiment with a little bit of grazing, but keep it focused on proteins, healthy fats & complex carbs. You need to be very mindful to negotiate this challenge. Are you in therapy? If not, consider adding therapy on a weekly basis. You need to figure out how you can balance your physical and psychological needs. Sent from my Nexus 5X using BariatricPal mobile app

So inspiring! Isn't it fun to be able to buy and wear current fashions? I'm in love with cold shoulder tops and dresses right now. Sent from my Nexus 5X using BariatricPal mobile app

Fabulous! Sent from my Nexus 5X using BariatricPal mobile app

I have the same problem. I hate how I feel when I overeat, but I'm also thankful that my sleeve prevents me from eating anywhere near what I used to eat. If it is this hard to stop overeating when it hurts and nauseates me so much, then I know I would never have been able to lose weight (or even stop gaining!) without surgery. I really feel like I would have just eaten myself to death. When I am feeling uncomfortable from overeating, I think about how short the side effects from overeating after WLS are, compared to being fat and out of shape and exhausted all.the.time Good luck! I do agree with working on figuring out the psychological aspects of your food addiction. Sent from my Nexus 5X using BariatricPal mobile app

I was that way for a few weeks, but now I have tons of energy. So awesome to not be carrying around as much extra weight! Sent from my Nexus 5X using BariatricPal mobile app

I lost about 25 pounds in a month before I noticed much difference in size. Now I've lost about 5 pounds in the last 2 months, but I'm down 3 sizes! Bodies are weird, but this surgery works if you give it a chance to work. Keep drinking water, exercising and eating enough protein! Sent from my Nexus 5X using BariatricPal mobile app

Ugh, I spoke too soon. Still haven't had any problems with the solid foods I've tried (added tofu, ground beef & black Beans today), but I made a Protein shake today that left me lightheaded and nauseated. I put in a banana and quite a bit of tahini, so I guess it was just too much sugar and too much fat at once. I was glad I had read this thread, though, so I stopped drinking it when I started to feel funny. I did have a loose stool later, but not any painful or embarrassingly urgent diarrhea. Sent from my Nexus 5X using the BariatricPal App

I worry about this, too. I am 11 days post-op, so not having this issue right now, but I am getting married when I will be 5 months post-op. I'm guessing that will be right in the middle of the hair loss phase. :/ Sent from my Nexus 5X using the BariatricPal App

Oh, and my insurance is Medica, my plan just required 1 visit with dietician at least 30 days before surgery, psychological clearance, plus being either 40 BMI, or 35 if you have specific comorbidities (diabetes, etc) Sent from my Nexus 5X using the BariatricPal App

I am 5' 2.75" High weight was 224 in October, which put me at 40 BMI, to qualify for surgery with no comorbidities. Surgery weight was 221.6 on 1/26/17. 1 week post-op official weigh-in was 213.8 on 2/2/17. Current weight around 211. Days 1&2 were miserable, I could barely swallow a tablespoon of broth and a tablespoon of Gelatin each day. I got up and walked the hospital halls for 10-20 minutes about six times each day. Day 3 was much better and I've been getting my Proteins (60-120 grams) and liquids (64-100 ounces) in every day since day 4. I was doing 5 minute walks around the house at the start of every waking hour until my post-op appointment. Now I'm working out 3x/day, usually two 20-minute walks plus one 40-minute workout with weights. Sent from my Nexus 5X using the BariatricPal App

I did not take any PPIs before surgery and my surgeon never even brought it up. She did prescribe it post-op, so I have been taking it for 11 days now. I would not want to be on it long-term, but my new stomach has been through a lot with surgery, so I don't think it is unreasonable to take it for a couple of months. Sent from my Nexus 5X using the BariatricPal App