happyaslarry

Wow- you poor bugga. I say all of the above comments are good. As your waiting to see your doc try the elimination thing. Other than above comments - are you using a different moisteriser or changed any product? Um um um... Maybe medication or because you body has gone through a major change- could have affected hormones? Hahahaha I sound stupid now hahaha Get to your doctor buddy Sent from my SM-G925I using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi I had my first appointment in August of last yr and was sleeved the next month. I would start asking questions to be honest. State that you have met all requirements and was just wondering what the delay is as you need a time frame to organise work/family commitments? Hehehe! Say anything! I'm not too sure how it all works over your way as I'm from Australia. Hope you get your answers soon and let us know how you go Xxx Sent from my SM-G925I using BariatricPal mobile app

Love sent your way. Rant away! Its good to get it out in any form. Sent from my SM-G925I using the BariatricPal App

Hi all I had a BMI of 32. 20 weeks post surgery and have lost all the weight and hit goal today. I weighed in at 87kilos and now 55kilos. First time I've let anyone know that! I had prior health issues and now I don't. Dont regret a thing. Its a process and now I need to maintain and not lose anymore - shit, didn't think I'd ever say that! Sent from my SM-G925I using the BariatricPal App

Hey sweet My sister looked into this to. Her surgeon adviced her that she would be under him to monitor her throughout her pregnancy. Healthy eating, Fluid intake, Vitamins will all help darlz. Your 1 yr post op which is fantastic so you are able to eat. 9 months of dedication and you will be rewarded. Please dont worry about weight gain - this is absolutely normal. All I can say is do it right. Even if you eat small portions regularly and those portions are healthy. Get regular blood tests to check your Iron and other levels. Always check with your doctor about vitamins and what is best and safe for you and bub. Even before you fall pregnant get your levels checked. Being fully prepared body wise will be all the better for you and bubby. My surgeon told me that he had patients who fell pregnant and had 8 pound babies but he made them go under him for monitoring as well as their baby doctor. Sorry I havent been through this myself to offer you personal experiences but I wish you all the best and cant wait to aee how you go. Xx Sent from my SM-G925I using the BariatricPal App

Go find your dress sweetheart. The bridal shop lady will help and advise if a dress can be altered. You will put that dress on and BANG you will look and feel amazing! Please dont stress! Let us know how you go xx Sent from my SM-G925I using the BariatricPal App

Hi All above comments sound great. Vitamins can do this aswell. More Fluid if possible. Sent from my SM-G925I using the BariatricPal App

Whooooo go for it! All the best! Sent from my SM-G925I using the BariatricPal App

Awesome, I'm excited for you. Sent from my SM-G925I using the BariatricPal App

Stay off the scales darlz! Early days. It will happen. Youve been gassed up and all sorts. Let us know how you go! Sent from my SM-G925I using the BariatricPal App

Oh Congrats! Dont worry too much about the walking- you doing it by moving around the home. Well done! Its early days so take it easy and yes once you poo you'll feel heaps better hahahha! Gas should go soon darlz. All the best! Sent from my SM-G925I using the BariatricPal App

Thank you my friend!!! I appreciate all of your kind words, and I LAUGHED when I read the donut comnent!!! Sent from my SM-G930T using the BariatricPal App Hahahaha! Sent from my SM-G925I using the BariatricPal App

Yep, very true White Scale! Nerves are all a part of it to. Everyones journey is different and I take my hat off to anyone who has tried all means to lose weight and become healthier, then feel bariatric surgery is their last option. No judgements here! I wish you all the best but please know its a process after. I did so much research, did everything I was told but it didnt prepare me to what a process it truly was after the fact. I guess you have to do it to let it totally sink in. In saying that, I dont regret it. Hey we are all different just go for health first because the weight WILL come off! Sent from my SM-G925I using the BariatricPal App

Oh and never say sorry - thats what we are here for! Go for it! Sent from my SM-G925I using the BariatricPal App

All of us have truly been at some stage in our lives where you are today. Great support here and good on you for reaching out! See you have confidence by doing just that but I know what you mean and I hear you. Good on ya for not wanting to be a mean person, your better than me! I would of flung a donut at them hahahahaha! Hope you smiled then! Go for it and research the shit out of your surgeon. Keep us updated on your journey and feelings as we get it! Time for a new beginning and there is one person in Australia who backs you! Xxxx Sent from my SM-G925I using the BariatricPal App

First and foremost, I had the sleeve to aid me in maintaining a healthy weight and most of all my health. All obvious reasons. Im at goal weight now only three months after surgery so Im being monitored by my surgeon so I dont go the other way!???? Confidence - Im quietly humbled... I feel friggin awesome! Being overweight fir such a long time creates all sorts of emotional demons. Does this go after surgery and a new beginning in the weight loss journey - for me, YES YES YES! But some things do change. People you thought would support you dont. Only for me though. Everyones journey is different. The ones you think wouldnt do! I have a theory - those that dont, probably want the surgery. Otheres mock simply because they have never been overweight, thus, dont get it! I say - eat shit! Dont tell anyone what your doing untill you feel comfortable and then you still dont need to tell anyone. This is your life and the most important relationship you can have is one with yourself. Im married and that has had its bonuses. My husband has been a great support. Im doing things I never ever did before and was all due to my weight holding me back. Do your research, weigh up the risks and trust me, the work begins for the rest of your life. This is permanent. As for those work colleagues- if you dont have the confidence, tell them from me to go look in the mirror! Stand tall mate, look up and be proud of who you are today and in the future! I say GO FOR IT! Sent from my SM-G925I using the BariatricPal App

Whooooooo! Good on ya! Great attitude.... It only gets better darlz. Its a process and I remember the first few weeks were interesting haha! Then BANG! Ya feel fantastic and off you go on an awesome adventure with yourself!hahaha! Alls I ask is that you watch for temps this early on and any worries contact your doc straight away. Anything big or small. All the best darlz Sent from my SM-G925I using the BariatricPal App

You'll be fine mate. Dont stress! A friend of mine only quit 24hrs prior surgery. Dont beat yourself up. Xx Sent from my SM-G925I using the BariatricPal App

Oh your so welcome. I have heard the stent is uncomfortable and painful. I wish I wasnt on the other side of the world (Australia) and I would take the kids to help out or cook meals or clean house or something! Im a complete stranger but I have her in my thoughts every day and you. May everyones prayers and well wishes bind together with great medical attentiveness get her over the worst. It will happen! Love sent Rebecca Sent from my SM-G925I using the BariatricPal App

Checking in to see how your daughter is going. Xxxxx Sent from my SM-G925I using the BariatricPal App

FattyGirl14 Please stay in hospital. May be sign of infection. I say this because I was the same. I am no doctor but had post op complication. Sooner its treated, the better. Take care Sent from my SM-G925I using the BariatricPal App

I think we have all felt all the feelings and thoughts you have pre-surgery. Very normal. Maybe look at this as a process, journey whatever resinates with you. Do your checklist again - why Im having surgery - surgeon credentials - well informed of risks - after care - support - possitive gains Then go for it! Your still going to probably be nervous on the day - but thats good. Others arent - we are all different and so is the journey. As for pain - everyone is different again. Thats what meds are for! Just remember it all goes. Have faith in your surgical team, they have done this before. All the very best mate. Heres to a new you! PS- just follow your pre op diet. Its important. Its also disgusting hahaha but everyone is different! Hahaha! Its all for the greater! Sent from my SM-G925I using the BariatricPal App

Oh I so feel for ya and I'm glad I never have to do it AGAIN! HAHAHAHAHA! I thought of eating my kids hahahahahahhahaha! All the best - you can do this! Sent from my SM-G925I using the BariatricPal App

Hello, I'm here! Feel free to unleash hahahaha! Sent from my SM-G925I using the BariatricPal App

Send her my love. I thank you are for sharing your daughters story. We hear so many great stories of people's journeys but there is another side. Some people are scared to open up, especially, on social media BUT I have found your story informative and it has really upset me the struggle your daughter is continuing to face. Ive been there to a degree and I'm sending all my strength to her. I hope the kids are ok to. I had little ones when I had complications so I know how Mum must be feeling. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent from my SM-G925I using the BariatricPal App