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Just remember to eat your protein first, I have shakes on hand and six star unflavored protein powder always on hand even liquid protein I can add to sf jello, I'm two months SW 238 PREOP 209 CW 180 Doctor says I should be loosing more and I strayed for awhile when I was able to eat more foods but started getting back to protein and shakes and my weight is going back down slowly. We didn't gain it overnight so I don't expect to lose it overnight, I'm active about 3 or 4 days a week, exercising at the gym or alot of yard work at least 3 hours or more Sent from my N9519 using BariatricPal mobile app

I use premier protein shakes and six star unflavored protein powder and I'm going to continue to use them. I have heard that unjury is good also. Sent from my N9519 using BariatricPal mobile app

If you think that prescribed medications cause your body harm and marijuana doesn't you're only fooling yourself, marijuana is far worse on the lungs than cigarettes anyone who is feeling like they are defending their use of drugs is in need of some rehab and meetings. Sent from my N9519 using BariatricPal mobile app

I have my weed smoking under control, or I don't smoke it everyday sounds like the motto of many addicts hope you get help. Sent from my N9519 using BariatricPal mobile app

Yes my HW 238 SW 209 CW 180, it seems like I'm not losing enough weight either, my Dr said the same thing to me anyone have any suggestions? Sent from my N9519 using BariatricPal mobile app

I was sleeved on June 21st, HW 238 SW 209 CW 180 I'm worried because I'm not loosing enough weight has anyone else had this problem? Sent from my N9519 using BariatricPal mobile app

I agree this is a serious surgery and if you can't stop smoking pot they should disqualify you from surgery, my Dr wouldn't even do it on people that smoke cigarettes. Just like alcohol it is not recommended anywhere you read. DaleCruse you aren't the Bariatric police I can comment any way I feel. Sent from my N9519 using BariatricPal mobile app

Quit smoking weed, duh Sent from my N9519 using BariatricPal mobile app

I was scared to part with my fat clothes they were like my security blanket for when I over ate which was always after a little more than a month out I can finally part with my fat clothes. It's a great feeling to know I won't need to wear them or save them anymore. Sent from my N9519 using BariatricPal mobile app

Awesome job you look awesome happy for you! Sent from my N9519 using BariatricPal mobile app

After reading all of your comments I felt like I had to tell you. Italian families are the worst to do things you want do without them saying you're not having surgery and I don't like it. However, I told my mom that I was thinking about it and heard it was really not such a big deal as it used to be. So I let that fact sink in, then I told her I was going to a dietician to see if they could help me learn how to eat right. After about three meetings with the dietician I started to tell her what the dietician told me, that it was more hormonal than it was about dieting. After I let all this sink in to her she started asking me questions about all of this. She never approved me and my idea of having the surgery and every day she came home from work she would tell me horror stories to try to get me to change my mind. I kept telling her that I hadn't made up my mind and I would let her know later if I decide to do it. I have to tell you I live with my parents because my dad has ahlzeimers and dementia so I stay home and care for him on a daily basis. However over the years my mom and I are very close so I have learned how to handle her. I let it all sink in and I eventually told her that I had decided to go ahead with the surgery and I told her I'm also 56 years old and I was so depressed because of my appearance that I hated looking in a mirror or my reflection in a store front window. I finally broke down and let her know how much I hate myself and my body. They also told me that I didn't need it and all I had to do was diet and portion control. My binge eating was so bad I would always feel hungry and could never eat enough to feel full After all that about one month to go til surgery I told her I was definitely having the surgery. I was sleeved on June 21st, this year and a few times I wondered if I did the right thing because for the first month I was miserable. Once I learned how to eat my stomach feels better, I only eat what I need and I feel great! My mom is starting to see my weight loss and I have finally started to part with some of my fat clothes, it was hard because they were my. security blanket when I over ate. However after all this I am so happy I did it and since I started my HW 238 SW 203 CW 180 I have never been happier and the more weight I lose the more confidence I achieve and even my mom has to admit I'm in much better spirits. Sent from my N9519 using BariatricPal mobile app

I was sleeved on June 21st and in this short amount of time I've gone from an 18W to a 16, I just had to share this news with one's who understand thanks for listening!! Sent from my N9519 using BariatricPal mobile app

I haven't heard a bunch of babies complain about a surgery since I had to have my stomach completely opened up to remove my uterus which is a major surgery. I hardly had any pain I had my leak test done by my Dr. during surgery. You have gotten the wls that we all wanted so badly and everyone's complaining like they didn't know what to expect. I know a bunch of people will think this is negative but if you read these statements you will see what I mean. Get up and exercise and start working it guys or you just wasted your time and your drs time. Sorry but I had to say it no one else was gonna. Quit being a bunch of whiney babies and become the warriors you are meant to be. Sent from my N9519 using BariatricPal mobile app

I feel the same way sometimes I wonder what I got myself into but I keep looking forward I'm also one month out Sent from my N9519 using BariatricPal mobile app

We'll tell him you no longer look like a bobble head and he better be careful because if you still look like a bobble head to him he needs glasses you look beautiful now. Great job! This is not an immediate cure, we didn't gain it overnight and it can't be lost overnight. We have to really get active and work hard to lose it's not an instant weight loss! Sent from my N9519 using BariatricPal mobile app

Yes, it's just like speed but it's an appetite suppressant, you don't need it every day and the effects aren't very good if you take them every day. Since I've had surgery on June 21st I haven't taken them at all. Appetite is under control pretty good since surgery. I used it to help me keep loosing before surgery so it could help me get the surgery. Sent from my N9519 using BariatricPal mobile app

Yes it helped me lose some pre op weight but I really don't think I'll need it after because the surgery is taking care of hunger and cravings. This surgery is awesome. Sent from my N9519 using BariatricPal mobile app

You're doing awesome ignore nay sayers they are jealous and acting petty is their relief to make someone else feel bad misery loves company. Awesome job!!! Sent from my N9519 using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm wondering how many of you just felt weak, I would think after three weeks I'd begin to feel like my old self at some time in the near future. Anyone else having this problem? I don't have pain but I have no appetite or anything, and I am always tired. Is this normal? Sent from my N9519 using BariatricPal mobile app

You're lucky, most of us had to live on protein shakes and water for our pre-op. Sent from my N9519 using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm 4'11" and yes I can totally relate, they don't realize how hard it is to carry around 220 lbs. They keep saying that I can do it by myself. My SW 238 PREOP 209 CW 190 I was just sleeved on June 21 St and at times I'm wondering if I did the right thing I'm sick of being so tired, is this normal? Sent from my N9519 using BariatricPal mobile app

They won't do the procedure if you don't lose the weight because it tells them that you aren't following the food guidelines that are in the book. Sent from my N9519 using BariatricPal mobile app

If you live in the bariatric life style there's no reason to get back to your old life style and gain your weight back. You would really disappoint your doctors. Sent from my N9519 using BariatricPal mobile app

They usually say you can drink up to two hours before the surgery but check with your doctor, at least take some cool showers and chew ice cubes at least let your doc know that it's 115 degrees there I'm sure he won't want him dehydrated either. Sent from my N9519 using BariatricPal mobile app

Starting weight 238 Current weight 192 I feel awesome and still losing. Sent from my N9519 using BariatricPal mobile app