Oct517

My family came for a visit on Saturday, we went to some festive event and my mom bought cheesecake. I had a spoonful of it. Tasted gross and I don't know whether it was because of my surgery or because the women who made it did a bad job? Hmm. Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Not enough water but I've been working on it. Unfortunately, only hot beverages seem to go down nicely and I hate tea. I've been stuck drinking the bariatric hot chocolate and warmed up water. Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Yeah, I've been doing cardio at the gym and meeting with the personal trainer and it's been wiping me out but I even find myself tired on day I don't go to the gym?? Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you for your kind words! Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Yeah, I forget about the whole major surgery part because it feels like a distant memory in my mind already. It's weird to think that my body could still be feeling the effects from the surgery itself. On a "good day", I can make it up to 700 calories but I probably stay closer to 550 on most days. Food no longer has any appeal to me. I'm pushing to stay on track with protein though. I normally get summertime depression so this whole having depression in the winter is a major bummer. I feel like I had maybe 3 good mental health weeks in September and that was it. Thank you for your thoughts! Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Awesome job! You look a lot younger also! Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Only 2 months out but have not had any regret. I did tons of research beforehand though so I knew what I was getting myself into. I think it's unlikely you'll find people on these forums that regret the surgery (some have initial regret but get over it), I don't believe they stick around the forums long. Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

I've been using the couch25k app but get winded if I'm jogging for an extended period of time. I can walk 3 miles no problem, it's the jogging and running that gets me. I wondering if I'll be able to jog a 5k by spring. Although this is all on a treadmill and I know that running on pavement is more difficult. Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

I always thought it stood for original poster but I dont think that is the way that proud Grammy is using it Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

I know how you feel! At my highest I was 250 (back in 2013), I worked my ass off and got down to 140 in 2015, yo-yoed up and down but by Aug 2018 I was back up to 238. I got surgery in October and now I'm down to 197. Losing weight is the easy part, maintaining is the struggle. I have hope for myself and for you too that with the help of our surgeries, we will be able to keep it off this time. It's all a learning process. And although sometimes I'm disappointed with myself about regaining after I had initially lost, I truly believe that I needed to experience it all in order to become the person I have. Sappy but true, the first time I lost weight I lost it because I hated myself and wanted to be different, this time I'm losing it because i love myself and want to be better. Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Do you mind if I ask how far out you are from surgery? I'm hoping to do my first 5k in the spring but I'm wondering if thats too lofty of a goal. Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Awesome job! Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

All the flavors Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Yes, they have a ton of flavors! Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

I was able to swap out some protein shakes for the quest protein bars. The quest bars have protein and most have lots of fiber also. Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

A friend of mine recommended it for getting rid of unwanted facial hair and counteracting the negative effects of PCOS. I was wondering if anyone here takes it after surgery? I'm afraid that it might interact with the other vitamins I am taking or that it may speed up hair loss (head hair). Just curious if anyone has had any experience with it. Thanks in advance!

I've been mixing the unflavored protein with the fairlife milk and a little bit of sugar free chocolate syrup. Not as thick as the premade shakes they sell Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Been following your story from afar. Very interesting turn of events. I hope you are both okay! Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

I obviously can't speak for everyone but I'm pretty much thirsty all the time now. I used to drink 100 oz easily before surgery, now I struggle to get my required 64 oz. My mouth/head craves ice cold water but my stomach says nope. It always cramps when I drink cold water. The lukewarm water and hot beverages go down easier but my mouth is not satisfied with that. Who wants to drink lukewarm water after a work out? I'm almost 2 months out and am still experiencing this. Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

I have it on my android. Its definitely in the Google play store. Try just searching "bariatric app". Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

What do people bring to work for lunch? I'm trying to find some bariatric friendly ideas. I have microwave and fridge in the office. Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Thanksgiving went well for me. I ate two bites of turkey, two bites of mashed potatoes, two bites of stuffing and then I was done. Later on I had a bite of pie for dessert. This is the least I have eaten on Thanksgiving. I didnt feel bad though. I'm starting to get the hang of it. At this point I feel like I may be far enough out that I don't feel like I'm missing out on food anymore. Sent from my SM-G960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi! I posted this is the gal's room but didn't get many responses so I'm hoping it gets more attention here! So, I'm afraid that my hair is thinning (probably all in my mind) and want to take Biotin to try to counteract that. However, I'm afraid that taking biotin will cause my facial hair and other unwanted body hair to grow more also. Had anyone experienced this or have knowledge about it? Thank you in advance!

Hi! I would like to leave a review on this website for my surgeon. However, when I go to his page I do not see any option to leave a review? Can someone steer me in the right direction? Thank you!

Yes, I figured it out now with your help! Thank you!