Gagsy

Hi there! Big dog lover here (literally and figuratively). I have a border collie and a Romanian rescue of mixed orgin. They bring me so much joy and love. I look forward to getting fitter so I can give them more

Whar you're doing right now is honestly to me the hardest part. Everything hurts, you can't sleep cause the nurses wake you all the time, you can't eat, toy can hardly drink. It's awful. Get through this and you can do anything. good luck Sent from my HTC 10 using BariatricPal mobile app

Dating is the thing I'm most nervous and yet most excited about at the same time. I'm my own worst enemy because I always think "why should I like someone ago wouldn't like me when I was fat?" But I know that is the wrong approach to have. I'm sure once you meet a guy who gives you the eye and you return it, all your worries will be forgotten. Sure, he could be a scumbag but then so can anybody. Don't be afraid to love. Sent from my HTC 10 using BariatricPal mobile app

I don't know about everyone else but the whole not being hungry thing is a massive incentive. I still crave pizza and fizzy drinks like anything but I know one slice of pizza would fill me and a fizzy drink would bloat me so what's the point? I've had a tiny sliver of cake at work and today I tries a few crisps that my brother was raving about but those tiny bits were enough. They will be for you as well, you got to just stick with yourself. Sent from my HTC 10 using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm only 2 months out myself so can't speak from experience, but I want to throw the "it could be muscle gain" hat into the ring. You said yourself that you are doing a lot more walking and so maybe your calves are building up. Also I know you said you weigh yourself daily but I cannot stress enough how bad that is to do. Once a week is plenty, just make it the same time of day (should be first thing before you consume breakfast), and same clothing ideally. There will be single days in anyone's life no matter the circumstances where they weigh a little bit more than the day before, you need to not focus on it. It'll drive you crazy otherwise, I'm sure it's nothing. Sent from my HTC 10 using BariatricPal mobile app

If you want to join the gym please join the gym. I know how hard it is to get the confidence to go but I promise you that no one will look down on you if that is your worry. Prior to surgery a few years ago I got the courage to join a gym and after a few sessions I stopped caring altogether. I got lost in the exercise. People there know WHY you're at the gym and most of those people would only look at you with admiration for seeking to acheive those goals. And the ones who don't? Not worth your time.

I can't tell you how much my wounds worried me. One of them looked like a bit of skin was made as a flap to cover up the hole. It was gross the first few days in the hospital, then thankfully it got better but it took ages. Didn't help that it got infected slightly as well. There wasn't pain, it was more just annoying. I'm 2 months out of surgery and only now am I happy with the healing. I will scar but so what? The fact that the lumpy wound is gone and the one between my boobs which was open for ages because of its position and how I move a lot in my sleep. It really did feel like I would always have a gaping hole between my boobs and a dent on my stomach wound. They will heal! Please be assured.

I think I hear it working more which is really interesting I think since it has shrunk. I kinda like that though, makes me feel more in touch with my body.

I'm 2 months post surgery (sleeve by the way) and I have no regrets whatsoever. Before I knew that sleeve was an option I was kinda against surgery too. I didn't like the idea of having a band in me and I hated more the idea of my digestive system being rerouted so the sleeve was perfect. I do think I've had an easy time of the recovery. The wait for surgery was about 4 years for me so my mind was more than ready for the challenge. So I think if you do go for it just study, learn everything. The worst time is being in the hospital just post surgery, but you know that. Once you are home everything gets about 10 times easier. If you can deal with 4-7 days of discomfort (and I really think its worth it) then go for it. Once I got home the only times I have felt nausea were three times I overate and even then it wasn't actually nausea, I just felt bloated more than I ever had before. But that feeling goes within 2 hours and from that you learn your new limits. I had two weeks off work (desk job) but really I could have returned sooner. Mentally I was ready so my body caught up quick too, that is the key I promise. Drinking your fluids is important but its no difference to what we SHOULD be drinking without surgery which many people do not do. The first food stage post surgery is clear liquids for a few days and then onto puree food when you're ready. You will not want to eat much at this stage as you'll still be recovering so it really won't affect you too much. Before you know it you'll be on soft food which is easier to work into your daily life. One last thing I will say is, I was doing this 12 week group therapy program with some others who struggle with their weight. I was the youngest person (28) by a mile. The rest of the group were all in their 50's plus. One the last week before the group was in session I was chatting to one of the older men just casually and he mentioned surgery to me (It was something we spoke about in group and the plan after the 12 weeks was to see if people wanted to go on to surgery or if they perferred to keep trying to lose weight through eating and exercise alone). Anyway, I asked this older man if he would go for surgery and he looked and me and said "If I was your age I would do it in a heatbeat". I pretty much made my decision there and then. I don't know your age at all but whether you're 30 or 300 I would say go for it, because life is full of enough regrets and I knew I didn't want to be looking back in my golden years still trying to lose weight that would never stay off. I was given a helping hand and I took it gladly and I'm doing everything now I can to help myself. Good luck with your decision.

Oh boy where to start.. 1) I want to be able to jog with my dogs. My dogs have been my lifeline and even just 2 months after surgery I already have more energy so am giving them longer walks which they love and I love, but eventually I want to be able to jog with them. They are active dogs and they deserve better so I hope I can give that to them one day. 2) To have the confidence to go swimming again. I used to be a big swimmer, I lost like 70 pounds about 6/7 years ago when I would swim daily. Then stuff happened and I stopped swimming and the weight piled back on. I need to regain the confidence to say who cares to what the world thinks of my fat arse and just get in a pool and swim like Jaws is tailing me. 3) To have body confidence.. To get real personal real quick, I have severely low self esteem and due to that I have been incapable my whole life of forming romantic bonds with people. I've had chances to but have also shot them down because how could anyone love me when I can't love myself? I want to get to a place where I can believe that someone would love me and return those feelings. 4) SKY DIVE 5) Eventually I want to return to further education. I messed up when I was in high school and now I work a job that has no future because that feels like all I'm good for. I want to take up a part time choice in something I care about and hope to change career to something I would feel happier doing. 6) Enjoy my life. Because for 30 years I've bee coasting. I want to live before I regret not.

I like this reply. Honestly that is great work. For me I don't focus much on the weight loss, my favourite personal victory is an item of clothing being much baggier than before. You'll be noticing the inches off your body I'm sure. Sent from my HTC 10 using BariatricPal mobile app

Don't knock it but I think asdas own protein shakes work just fine. For me any chocolate, strawberry or latte shakes just all end up tasting the same as each other. Sent from my HTC 10 using BariatricPal mobile app

I didn't weigh myself until my 3rd week post surgery just to avoid this very problem. You will be losing it, just keep going and next week your scales will make you happier I bet Sent from my HTC 10 using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi there, just curious if anyone else has had this problem. The doctors have checked and they are happy that I'm not having a pulmonary embolism but it still quite frightens me. Any stories would be appreciated, good or bad. Thanks Sent from my HTC 10 using BariatricPal mobile app

Yes I am. They tested my blood last night and have been happy with my breathing. Nothing points to anything else other than inner stomach lining bleeding which they suggested and we're not concerned about Sent from my HTC 10 using BariatricPal mobile app

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I start mine next week so am also keen on any tips and think it will be a challenging two weeks for myself. Good luck to you!! Sent from my HTC 10 using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm too excited to be scared. My only fear right now is me waking up and the doc saying "I'm sorry miss, we couldn't operate because of such and such". I'm pumped, bring on the surgery, bring on the new me. Sent from my HTC 10 using BariatricPal mobile app

Three things for me. Clothes of course! Having the confident to take up swimming again Being able to give my two beloved dogs more enjoyable lengthy walks [emoji190] Sent from my HTC 10 using BariatricPal mobile app

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I'm having my surgery 6th June as well! Can't wait, good luck everyone Sent from my HTC 10 using BariatricPal mobile app