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I'm reading everyone's food enjoyment, even the Jimmy John's unwich that sounds amazing, but I am the 1% who can't eat anything. I'm 5 months post-op and to date I'm down 97lbs. I don't exercise because I'm a full time working corporate mom who is also in college full time. I don't know if this is the right place to post, but I had a break down 2 nights ago. I've been faking that I'm happy to hubby, and became a girly girl with new clothes and makeup to try and make me happy. I only threw up once early post-op. I literally cannot eat any real food. My stomach doesn't tolerate anything. I have to eat mild and bland food if I want solids. Liquid has become my life, and I swore I would never have to live off of protein shakes, but it's all I can tolerate. There's a handful of real food, but it has to be fresh. No sauce from a store bottle/restaurant like BBQ, spaghetti sauce, and anything Asian. I get really ill. I tolerate Hershey's chocolate tho, to a degree. But a *bite* of my kids pizza has me sick. And when I get really hungry it physically hurts in my stomach and back. I'm so miserable and regret the bypass. I can't see my bariatric doctor because they are only open when I work. If this is my life now...... I can't. I'm so tired of the "but Sis, it was worth it, right?" F that. I crave everything even more probably because I can't have it. I keep trying. It fails. Hubby is very frustrated and hates every night when discussing dinner plans I tell him to pretend I'm not here. He feels guilty, like he's not being considerate. Oh and alcohol... Any more than 6oz of wine causes me to black out and not remember anything just as if I was plastered. It wasn't supposed to be this way. I'm not sure of the purpose of this post. I just need someone to talk to that is relatable. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

I found some shakes to be too sweet after surgery. I love Unjury vanilla with 2% Fairlife. I mix it in a Shaker, let the bubbles settle while I get ready for work and split the liquid into 2 5oz baby bottles with caps. (Walmart) I can't find any other small drink bottles. Nectar is delicious if you do like sweet and flavor. I like the chocolate truffle and vanilla bean torte. They also have water mix flavors. I don't like those, but they have a huge variety. I bought a massive sampler for $35 from Amazon. I am looking for a strawberry banana if anyone knows of any that aren't too sweet. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

I have been on a CPAP machine since 2012. To be perfectly honest, I love my machine. I cannot sleep without it and I do not even try to. My doctor keeps going on and on about how so many months post-op I will likely be able to come off the machine. But what if I don't want to? Has anybody had thoughts like this as they were post op? It's not 100% the case that just because you are overweight you need to have a CPAP machine. I believe that I have had sleep apnea probably for most of my life. Just based on how my mother described me sleeping indicates that I was at least predisposition for it. I'm a little apprehensive and a little more reluctant to think about giving it up. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

OMG I couldn't. I can barely look at the drain coming out of me. Hubby just tucked me back in bed. I had a nice long walk, my liquid Percocet, and I peed on my own lol. I do believe I've earned a nap time. I cannot wait to be comfy in my own bed. I'm also having issues with eating anything other than water and ice chips. Hope that's goes away because the orange jello is my fave. How are you feeling? Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

I think it's different for everyone. I asked if this was like my c-sections and was told no, but I think those surgeries were much easier. I feel my clinic in under played this by a lot. I am strong and have great support so I'll be ok. If you have sort in place then you'll be fine as well! It's ok to be nervous. I was even to the last minute. They encouraged me to take Xanax the morning of to help with nerves. (It's perscribed to me)Good luck! Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Day 1 post op, finally sitting in another chair. Day 0 I was in and out of consciousness all day. Surgery was 0745, spent 2 hours in recovery before being moved to my room. I remember waking up in recovery moaning loudly. The nurse was there and administered 1st round of pain meds. The pain was unbelievable. Nothing hurt worse than just laying in the same position in bed for 24 hours. I'm hoping today is better. I'm supposed to walk and I'm feeling so sleepy. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Mine is tomorrow at 0745 too! I'm nervous but excited. I'm nearly packed (need CPAP packed in morning) and my laptop then I'm ready. Been off work a few days and I'm already bored lol. I'm taking the full month so I can enjoy holidays with my family. How do you feel physically? My anxiety keeps triggering headaches. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Let's make a group to talk to and support as we near our time! I'm so excited! My last official day off work is next Thursday.. omgosh that's a week from today! Gonna be here before we know it. Who's prepared cuz I'm not and I need advice. That's my cat, Princess, capitalizing on taking me away from homework. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Thanks for the reassurance! I agree with both you guys. I will see what my body tells me and also do another study down the road. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Family of 4. We got the 6qt and it was perfect! It is a lifesaver for quick yet quality meals for full-time busy families. My husband and I both work full time and I go to college full time and our children are ages 10 and 7, both boys. So I have plenty of appetites to fill and the instant pot makes me like the perfect 1960s mom with a roast hot on the table by dinner time when she got off work at 3 in the afternoon. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

My hubby says he's with me, but in the same breath he's telling me he doesn't like it and doesn't support me. Bypass scheduled for December 10th. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Me too! I just had my pre-op appt today. I'm scheduled for December 10th. Hubby not on board but willing to care for me. I'm so down tonight because he ruined my excitement. I'm 318 bmi 52. I'm down from my initial weight of 336 without dieting. I'm scared but happy because I too should have done this a long time ago. I'm 32, working full time while in college. I need group support like you ladies! Keep up the positive posts! Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

My pre-surgery work up is Tuesday and I'm super nervous. A liquid diet scares me because I hate the taste and texture of protein shakes. Hubby is not on board so I feel I'm in an uphill battle for support. I work full time and go to college full time getting my bachelor's. On top of that I have a 10 year old boy and 7 yo boy with autism. I'm doing this for me to be healthy to be there for my family. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

I began my journey in March, and I had two insurances at the time. I qualified for the secondary insurance to skip the 6 months diet weight period Because of existing comorbidities. I was approved with the second one and denied for the first one, and I lost my second insurance 6 days after I was approved and I could not schedule the surgery before I lost the insurance. So I had to go back to the beginning and do everything that was required for the first insurance. Then in June when I was ready to meet their requirements, the doctor's office submitted a new authorization request, and it was automatically denied because I was in some sort of 90-day appeal time frame. So we sent the appeal with the updated information, and they told us it could take up to 60 days for another decision, and it took almost 5 weeks and it received a second denial. We went back to square one because the 90 day was over and submitted a new authorization again. Then I was asked to give additional information, which was better than a denial. I had to get a new letter from my doctor that specifically stated the different diet programs that I have tried. I faxed it to the insurance and two days later I got the phone call that I was approved. It was really important for me to get approved and have the surgery in 2018 because of how this insurance can charge me up to 3000 dollars per year. At this point I can not be billed more than $800 because of the other medical processes that we had for our family. So getting in December was critical. I have my pre surgery appointment scheduled for the 27th where my best friend will meet me at the clinic and be there with me. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Me too the 10th! Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

I am! Started my journey in March. Insurance finally approved! Set for December 10th! Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi, I am also beginning my journey to a new me. I have struggled all my life with obesity. My mom taught weight watchers for most of my childhood and I know all the rules, tips, and tricks. Didn't matter. I have poor self esteem and low confidence. Bullied heavily in school. Now I just turned 32 last week and I'm 336lbs. I can't play with my 9 and 6 yo boys. Hubby is disabled veteran that is 380lbs. Life is rough for us and traditional diets are not working. I am scheduled for my first class where I get my binder. I may be able to skip the dieting wait period due to my sleep apnea. I'm just waiting to get my sleep study record from 2012. Hubby isn't totally on board so I need support. Found you guys! More to come as I progress! Sent from my SM-T377V using BariatricPal mobile app

If you guys look at my first post I am new to this community and beginning my journey. I am 5'6" 336lbs. I'm going for a bypass. I know there is going to be loose extra skin from my real life fat suit. How do you feel about it? Are you embarrassed? Proud because it shows your commitment? How do you deal with it on a daily basis for cleanliness? What about intimacy with your partner? I am very self conscious as it is and I've seen people with loose skin and I didn't know why and I thought it looked creepy. So I know people who don't know my think that of me and it bothers me some. Sent from my SM-T377V using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you all for making me feel so welcomed! I loved reading everyone's responses! I haven't yet gone to the clinic, but I took their online seminar and quiz and am working with a (so far) wonderful person at the clinic. I know my hubby will come around eventually. See the biggest hang up for him is the quantity of food. I was fully aware of the portion change, have been for about 2 years since I started researching this. My insurance wasn't cut and dry so it was confusing and I was too chicken to talk to someone about it. But now that I am at my biggest and it hurts to basically do anything it was finally time to make a change. Anyhow, portions. My husband is one of those guys who used to be the skinny guy who could pack away an entire pizza and not gain an ounce. He had a stroke at 23 while in the air force and after that everything changed except his appetite. Because he cannot exercise he gained up to a highest of 425lbs. He was a stay at home dad for the last 8 years and only because we were on the verge of losing our house did he get a job at our international airport. I work a high stress job as a security company emergency dispatcher. For the last year I worked 12 hour overnight shifts. I ate my stress and gained 30 more pounds. I keep getting away from the portions point lol! So him being a big eater it actually creeps him out when I tell him about the different phases pre and post operation and life time eating thereafter. I am willing to make that sacrafice for the sake of my health because I have seen first hand how quickly life can be taken away. I am scared to death that he is eating himself into an early grave and there's nothing I can do but be supportive and try to encourage healthy eating. I have since switch to 8 hour daylight shifts so I am home with my kids by 3:30 and we have family time and I make fairly decent meals...at least better than what they were. My favorite is going to my grocer and getting good quality produce and picking 3 new combinations every night of what I am sauteing. I also bought an Instant Pot and omg, ladies, let me tell you how this is saving my life right now LOL! I also suffer from bipolar with anxiety and frequent bouts of manic depression. I was stuck in a depression rut for almost 2 years. Lost the desire to do everything I love. I am in the process of officially getting my ADHD diagnosed so I can be treated for that too. It's starting to interfere with me getting a promotion of leadership. I have taken care of everyone else the last 11 years. It's time. For. Me. These photos are from my brother's wedding October 2017. Green shirt is hubby if it isn't obvious. (grey shirt is my brother, cowboy hat is my dad)