Newme17

Congrats! Most likely I'll be, won't know anything until my insurance actually approves and it won't be submitted till the 19th of April.

Understood and I wouldn't either. Sometimes we just have to shake the dust off and move on, right? I'm glad all is well. Congrats on your progress so far!!! You've done an amazing job.

I love to eat grilled shrimp. 19g protein for 3oz.

I've been reading your posts too. You're for sure ready. Don't you wish you can just sleep till Monday? Lol

You're strong; you didn't go out to lunch. Just remember--it's only 2 weeks out of your WHOLE LIFE for this pre-op diet. You'll do well. Congrats too!!! Have fun in Mexico!

I hope you're feeling better. Did you get any relief?

Why did I just bust out laughing with this comment? I agree it's pointless too.

S Maybe he had a rough day? His behavior isn't excusable but forgivable. I'm sorry you had that experience too. But all is well now, right?

I agree with this! Not too concerned about if they should have the surgery. For them to be qualified to cut a body and work on the insides, is enough for me.

Congrats! Many blessings on your post op journey!

Anyone taking bariatric supplements/vitamins pre-op? If so, how has it been working out for you? I'm running out of my regular stuff that was recommended by my surgeon (Vit D (1x/wk), ALIVE Multivitamins, and calcium) and am thinking to just purchase bariatric Vitamins. Not sure yet. I'm wondering about the overload of vitamins and minerals a pre-op body doesn't require.

That was a blessing to read! Thanks for sharing. I especially like the analogy about the haircut. Wow. I think this good for us all. Thanks again!

Should be nearly there or there already! Blessings to you!

Welcome and congrats!!

I'm pretty sure you'll need the tuck, unfortunately. I will too. So I'm going to start saving for it.

Cause it has chemicals in it---flame retardant in some. Sugars, artificial sweeteners, .Not healthy....that's for everyone. But for WLS folks, the effects could be worse. I wouldn't chance it.

Awe! That was awesome! I had just finish posting something about not dwelling in shame, forget it, move on, forgive yourself. And when you forgive yourself, you're truly loving yourself! Thank you for sharing!

First thing I thought is to reward the kids with a healthy alternative. Something you'd eat yourself. Don't be so hard on yourself. Those three servings of cheetos isn't going to make a dent in your progress; only if you were to keep it up. Please don't dwell on it for long. The action is done, its past. You don't deserve shaming or anything. Just forgive yourself and move on. Be blessed too. You'll do great. Lesson learned. 😊

I will be one of those cases, higher weight but look smaller. I like to lift weights. Even now I've got muscle (thanks Dad!). So I'd be very surprised if my body composition changes from what it used to be. My goal weight is 145, but if I continue to lift (once my injury is healed) I could probably get away with being 160ish even, provided it's muscle. But even shedding 50 lbs off of my 253 lb body will make a big difference. Can't wait 😊

Some have the wait and aren't successful. Some don't have the wait and still are successful. So, in my opinion, whether or not there is a wait; it's ultimately up to the individual to implement the changes for success post-op. But overall, I do believe combatting those issues that have gotten all of us to the point of WLS being confronted with and making changes beforehand, will lead to long success post-op.

that was a nice long thread to read. I agree with everyone here, I have empathy too. Just because someone may not be attracted to someone obese, doesn't mean it's shallow; it's just his/her preference. I've been mostly thin/fit for my life, besides the last 9 years or so when I started gaining. Even at thin/fit and single, I was attracted to certain kinds of guys, some huskies, some muscular, some average, but I have never looked at anyone obese with disgust; they were just not my type. I was also very athletic and outgoing, so I gravitated towards those kind of guys too. I married a slightly slim man who was just 15lbs more than I at the time. He's still slim (God's blessed him with high metabolism) but gained a few pounds and is very happy about it. LOL. When he's pumping the iron...ooh baby! My kind. LOL Okay, enough of my hubby....people will usually always gravitate towards others with the same interests in mind. And if there was a problem and it has been dealt with/fixed, then they shouldn't go down that path with others who are dealing with what was an issue for them. Unless they're called to be an advocate or something for others to get their lives back on track; much like someone who overcame drugs/alcohol and is now a counselor for others in that boat. But it takes a very dedicated, healed, and motivated individual to carry on and not fall back in to old habits too. But back to dating; it's all based on character and personality attraction; physical is the bonus and there's no right or wrong attraction either. It's how you deal with it.

I couldn't find the one from years back but this one is pretty good info about genepro.

I've been skeptical of this brand. Someone in a thread a long time ago, like years, actually posted some very detailed info about it. That made a lot of sense. I'd have to find it.