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Miracle noodles not impossible. Bought them later in the week I'll try em. Wonder how many days it will take to finish the whole bag.[emoji849] there's all different kinds of these. This just happened to be the one I bumped into first. I bet the plain ones are like the other commenter said and take on the flavor which is great definitely going to try those shiitake mushroom noodles sooner than later. Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Has anyone tried those impossible pasta? Impossible noodles? It's like clear and 15 or so calories no carbs and the reviews are great. Just wondering if anyone here has tried or heard of them. Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Oh yeah and my feet dont hurt anymore when I walk. Plantar arch problems all just gone. Also running to catch the bus doesnt leave me light headed and huffing for an hour after and stairs are no longer dreaded torture devices. Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

I have two that are the same. My son came and gave me a big bear hug and said mommy I can reach all the way around you now!!! I can touch my hands together. My boyfriend has never said much accept being super supportive in all I try to accomplish but after my son said that I noticed how much better I fit in his arms. Cuddling has never felt better as he can easily wrap his arms around me. Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Awww EVERYONE looks amazing! I like looking through inspiring posts like this when I'm feeling down. So happy for everyone and their hard work has definitely paid off. Amazing pics everyone thanks for sharing and for the inspiration. Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Yes. Lots of regrets but most of it is psychological. I found a bariatric therapist that I'll start seeing next week so I'm hoping to learn better coping mechanisms and a better insight on my weight loss blues. 7 months after surgery about 80 pounds lost and I should be ecstatic. My knees dont hurt anymore I can walk without my feet hurting and stairs are no longer a dreaded force of terror. I should mention that I have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder before surgery and I thought it was under control but faced with not being able to have comfort coping foods old symptoms flared up. Going to get over this Bump in the road though and once I do I'll probably have no regrets. Wish you all the best on your journey. Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Sleeved Feb 2021 and still having discomfort eating and drinking. Not able to eat one whole egg yet and too much of a gulp of water hurts. I've developed some unhealthy coping mechanisms just to hide from the hunger. I'm always hungry. Just venting at this point. I'm not sure what's worse the pain from not eating or the pain of trying to get the food down. I feel so anxious thinking about putting anything in my mouth that's not going to numb the pain. I was told that it will get better. I was so excited when I hit that 4 month mark and I was like yay I can try salads. Did not go down well at all and not to be gross but came right out exactly as it went in. Just having a hard time with food. [emoji17] Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

These are so good. Only can eat about half then come back for the rest as snack later. Pair them with anything I'm in the mood for. Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Oh man. I'm so dreading taking down my braids for this reason. [emoji30] Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

A little over 4 months out Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Oh yummy going to look for those tomorrow. I can have soft stuff in there. Thanks for sharing. Lettuce wraps havent been too kind to me. Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Had gastric sleeve 4 months ago in NYC but I live in queens. [emoji2328] Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Strangest thing in the world I just said f* it at a barbecue and took a bite of a rib. Just one. It stayed down was delicious. Hours later had another bite. I was like how that went down easier than an egg or any type of chicken I've tried? Everyone's body is so different. Mine is different from itself from day to day it seems.[emoji2376] Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

I have a dime on the table next to me to.help me gauge my size or bites. I guess I need to wait longer in between bites with my baby utensils. Lol I heard using the tiny silverware would help it has somewhat. I am just so hungry I am pretty sure I'm not being patient enough. I'll do the vomit thing if I finish faster than 30 minutes. Patience was never a virtue I was endowed with. Man am I learning the hard way. Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Last appointment was a month ago. They said just give it time try smaller bites even go back to protien shakes for a day or two if I have to but I cant finish one of those either. Going to call back on monday to see if i can get an earlier appointment than next month. Everyone keeps telling me it gets better. yeah I look great lost about 80 pounds but feel horrible. Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Feb 24th here. Was having a hard time mentally and physically in the beginning but it's been getting better along the way. 20lbs down since surgery day. Moved into soft foods this week and I cant believe how many things I cant eat for another 3 or 4 months. It's hard having the family sitting down to burgers and or pizza and I'm like no thanks I cant eat that yet. Then I get the you should just try a couple of bites. Yeah nope. If I take too big of bites I still have this rock in my stomach feeling. I'm thankful that I can keep things down now and the heartburn has subsided. Still tired more than I'd like to be but I do notice once I do get moving I have more energy longer and can walk further with less joint pain. Everyone keep up the good work! Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Cold water messes with me everytime. I am able to sip room temp water so much easier than cold stuff. Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Same pretty smile in both pics. You look great keep up the good work. Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Wow thanks so much for sharing your story. I had a small hernia that was discovered in preop testing. I wish I would have asked those questions or really ANY questions. I'm one month out of surgery lost about 45 pounds but feel terrible most days. Always tired and always hungry. Only had some wicked heart burn a few nights ago I just chalked it up to me moving from the pureed stage to solids. I so hope it gets better over time. I just figured I'm having a really slow recovery. Been taking famotidine for heart burn. It also happens if I dont eat anything. I will definitely bring more questions to my surgeon next visit. Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Wow congrats on all your hard work. You look fantastic. Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

3 weeks post OP and having a hard time with life. I was never a binge eater but I miss eating without pain. I am hungry all the time and this pureed mush isnt doing anything for me. I detest about 90 percent of the foods I'm allowed. It still hurts to eat them and I just dont eat to avoid the pain and discomfort. I didn't know it was going to be this psychologically draining. I was so not prepared for how to handle this part. I'm whining and ranting maybe I should have posted this there. I would go for walks when everyone else was having dinner. The smell of food drives me crazy. I'm so hungry and so tired. Havent been able to take vitamins. Water is hard to get down. I have a video appointment today. I just feel like giving up. I hear it will get better but right now I'm in a dark place. Sorry for ranting. I don't really have anyone to talk to about this stuff. Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm in such a better place mentally than I was this morning after hearing from everyone. I also spoke with the doctor and tried his recommendation with eating and I feel sooo much better with a bit of food in me. Hunger is a dangerous thing for me I guess it just sets off all my stinking thinking. Ugh. I just figured I would stop eating and I'd be ok. He explained how I need to be eating more because my body will go into starvation mode and pull from wherever if I'm not giving it what it needs. I actually exercised a bit today afterwords and going to clean my room. It's not much but it's a start. Thanks again to everyone who took the time to read and or respond. *big hugs* Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Oh man. This is so what I want to avoid. I posted earlier about how easy it would be to pick up my old self destructive habits. Mainly any of the ones that make you not feel hungry anymore. I havent tried it but the temptation is real. I wouldn't try it because it could turn into a coping mechanism instead of a weekend party time thing and then it's never any fun again as you forget how to function and digest food normally without it. Your tolerance is going to be super super low and just a fraction of what you used to do could possibly be fatal. The risks just dont seem worth it. Be careful with whatever you choose to do or not do. Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Wow you look amazing. Congrats on all that hard work. Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app