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Four words..get a therapist now Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good job! You look great Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm having severe constipation issues myself. My surgical team recommended a product called Calm. You take it as a shot at bedtime..it seems to be helping.. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Mine was..last year, I lost 30 lbs on a medically monitored diet, exercise plan. It was hard..it took almost a year to get that 30 lbs off. After I stopped taking the pill..I quickly regained that weight back and was worried I would regain even more..then my diabetes seemed harder to control. My once 1 pill a day went to 3. My Dad has had diabetes for 30 years. He is not overweight..eats right AND goes to the gym everyday..but yet he's had kidney failure issues, heart issues and all it is tied to his diabetes. He ask me to please get mine under control now before it was too late. I knew it was time to take control once and for all. I have 20 of those 30 lbs back off and I'm off my diabetes medicines. My biggest yay me moment. I am determined to get the other 10 off before my birthday Jan 17th and then I'll set another goal. SW 232 CW 211.8 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I think we all feel this way..people always tend to want things to happen overnight. I'm a month out and down 20..but have people I know who have dropped 40..well we are all different..we lose weight differently our starting weight, age, hormones, activity level etc can also play a part in how much you lose. I am trying to be patient with it myself..I think that's the key. I feel like I'm doing everything right. I'm following my diet..walking 10,000 steps at least 5 times a week, getting my fluids in, taking my Vitamins, weight training 3 times a week..so I'm trying to remind myself..I didn't gain this weight overnight..I'm not going to lose it overnight either. SW 232 CW 211.8 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Oh I had the same concerns before I had mine. I read..I researched..I think I watched every VSG journey videos on utube..the good and bad. It's major surgery..things can and do go wrong for people..but I knew in my heart it was the right decision for me. I had the surgery..no complications..no food intolerances..no nausea issues..nothing. I would do it again even not knowing what my outcome would be..why? Because I am only a month out of surgery..I'm down 20 lbs..I'm off my diabetes medicine and I feel pretty great. The best part is I have a tool that keeps me honest in my food portions, which I had a real issue with. Fear is normal..but don't let fear keep you from living the best you possible. Happy Holidays! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Mine itched horribly when I still had my staples in ..it about drove me crazy..I would gently scrub them with a washcloth and antibacterial soap..it helped. We weren't allowed to put anything on them other than that while it was healing. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm only 4 weeks out but I've not had any issues with it restarting either. Can you all tell me if your weight loss seems much slower being post menopausal? I'm trying not to compare my weight loss to others..but it seems so much slower and I wonder how much is due to low hormone level. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I did my surgery right before Thanksgiving..if I can get through that holiday..Christmas won't be hard.. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Vaping..I went from nicotine vaping to now vaping on 0mg which my surgeon was good with. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

OMG..I'm not on liquids anymore just Protein..but I have craved salad so much the last couple of months. I miss my veggies..we just have to push past it..it'll get better ???? ???? ???? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good luck..you got this! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So my 17 year old daughter and I were talking last night and she said I'm obsessed with my weight..that it's all I think about that I'm suppose to be the person she looks up to..guess that means she doesn't at the moment..lol I told her I'm human..not perfect..and that weight has always been a sensitive issue for me. I've never been very big but over 200 lbs for the last 20 years or so. I was raised that men don't like big girls, even though I've been married twice and dated fairly easily over the years. The last two years I haven't. Something has changed in me mentally and I think about my weight a lot. I saw on FB a guy from back home that has asked me out on and off for a couple of years and I've always said no because I was sensitive about my weight and meeting him after all these years..so I just saw he is now dating another girl I went to high school with..she said he's a keeper..although I am very happy for them, I'm starting to think my daughter is right..letting my weight get in my way of happiness for years..she said even when I get to the weight I want..she thinks it won't be enough..she might be right..idk..when I get to goal weight, will I still see the chunky gal in the mirror? I've been this way for so long I am not sure how to change..gain that confidence back..feel comfortable in my skin now..not 'when' I get smaller. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You look fabulous! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Walking immediately but I was cleared for weight training and elliptical, etc on my 1 month follow up..started back to the gym last night Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You look fabulous..do you mind me asking if you had to have skin surgery at all? I am looking at losing between 50-75 to be in my teams goal range and I wonder if I'll deal with excess skin that I'll need to have removed. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congrats Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am officially down 20 lbs and so excited because it's so hard for me to lose anything! I can't wait to get under 200 lbs..my Birthday is Jan 17th and I'm going to work real hard to be 199 on that day. My birthday will be the starts of adding fruits and veggies back into my diet..so there will be lots of reasons for celebration! SW 232 CW 212 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm off my diabetic meds too..no issues..no food intolerances(so far)..I can't tolerate Protein shakes but hear that may just be temporary. I started weights today..I'm walking 10,000 steps a day at least 5 days a week..this surgery was the best decision and investment I've ever made in 'ME.' Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congratulations!! You can do it! I'll be in surgery on your birthday. So happy early birthday!! Sent from my Y538 using the BariatricPal App Good luck!! Keep in touch and let us know how you are doing. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm so sorry to hear that..hope it's not a stricture but if it is they say it's fairly easy to fix. Hugs and prayers to you. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App 20161213_073237.jpg You go girl!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Where I live we have a grocery chain Krogers that carries one of their brands called Carbmaster..it's the only one I've seen I eat.. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am currently walking 10,000 steps a day and got the clearance yesterday to start weight training..WT is suppose to be the best to prevent loose skin they say. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My surgical team recommended a product called Calm..I take a shot at night before bed and it's helping me, but I also just bought squatty potty and take Miralax and skinny gut(fiber supplement) everyday as well. I have IBS and this Protein only diet right now has been awful for it.. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App