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This is probably the weirdest post given we all have a goal. To lose weight. I am post gastric sleeve. I have proudly lost 25lbs (and counting) in three weeks. I am doing this for my family and for my health. I was having a lot of health issues due to being obese, and I wanted to enjoy life again. That said, I didn't have body issues prior to the gastric sleeve. I had a "Don't like it don't look" attitude. Proud of my bought and paid for body. 6 years of infertility medications, PCOS, hormonal issues, two pregnancies, the first being with twins. My body was almost like a medal. Now, I'm finding I'm fixated on what will I look like when I reach my goal weight. I'm waking up from 'nightmares' that I will look like a melted barbie. Even my waking hours are spent worrying. "Will I be able to look at my naked body without regrets?" "Will I be able to feel sexy again? Even if my boobs hang to my belly button?" "Will spanks help? Or will it just make me look lumpy?" "Was this a mistake?" "Will my partner still find me sexy?" (Please note, my husband is very supportive and assures me daily that I have nothing to worry about, but the voice in my head has a hard time believing this. How can someone really know for sure until the finished product is in front of you?) After spending so much out of pocket for the procedure, I can't see being able to afford cosmetic surgery once I've reached my goal weight. That scares me. Even if I can save up the money... Can I justify spending more on myself instead of my family? Frankly, I'd be scared of surgery and what the recovery would be like. Has anyone else felt like this? I'm determined to lose the weight. I want to run around the park with my kids, walk my dogs, go on hikes again. Just need to know that I'm not alone. Maybe make a friend whose on the same journey that I can talk to. Regardless, thanks for reading. Kinda helped just typing out all my fears.

Hey ladies!!! So my update, I have lost 52lbs! None of my clothes fit and yes I have noticed a belly hang. Trying to find my new sizes through online shopping due to the pandemic (everything’s still closed here in Ontario) has been a nightmare!!! All my new pants were showing this weird pudgy lump that I was feeling really self conscious about. So went on to look for spanks. Never wore spanks before... They suck, massively. Not sure but I got three different sizes and all of them suck. They constantly roll and shift. Waste of my money. For those of you ladies who feel the same way a friend of mine introduced me to Zyia. They are a bit too pricey for my liking, but they are compressive leggings that don’t show my naughty bits when I bend over! They also don’t roll down so I’m not constantly trying to pull them up. They are super stretchy too, so I won’t have to continuously buy new pants during my journey. They are considers active wear but they have styles that look like regular leggings that I can wear them to work. I’ve invested in 5 pairs already! You do have to find a rep to buy them, but my friend said they have reps in the states. Try googling “Zyia Active” For the ladies that are in Canada here is a link to the rep I buy from. She has events that you can buy from and get entered into a draw for 50%off an item! I’ve won! They ship all over Canada. mycanadazyia.com/zyia-kw-Kitchener I just wanted to share, because these bad boys actually made me feel sexy in my body!! I know that can be an issues for some of us who were worried about the weight loss. My bulge is sucked right in and I looking fine AF. Anyways, how are you ladies doing? I’m in that weird sizing where not really plus size but not really normal sizes... anyone got tips on tops and bras? I work in an office so def in need of professional looking tops.

I’m so glad it worked out for you!!!

MSW Thanks for sharing! It’s nice to know that I am/wasn’t alone. I am trying to come to terms on a healthy way.

I cannot answer your questions personally, however I worked in a Fertility Clinic. I've seen patients who would come in after WLS and seen patients where the doctor recommends WLS to help with fertility. Regardless of age, number of previous pregnancies, known difficulties, or treatment needed. The doctor would not start treatment with patients until they were 12 months post op. Not sure if that helps or not.

I am planning a similar weekend trip with my family, I don't have many ideas, so interested in what others might come up with. My list consists of: Canned tuna Vienna sausages Canned soups Apple sauces Jello Soft protein bars

Thank you, catwoman7. That helped. You looked great, and your right you can't tell that you had any loose skin. Kind of eases my mind a little.

Glad I could help! Some flavours are a bit strong. So, I drink them with a bit more water. Otherwise, I only have good things to say. :) I really hope it works out for you!

I can't do the protein shakes. The texture makes my instantly gag. I found a Protein Drink that is more like a juice than a shake. IsolateSplash by Revolution Nutritian. They have "candy" flavor drinks with 0 sugar. My dietitian looked at them and said they would be great. They even have liquid vitamins for anyone newly post-op https://www.revolution-nutrition.com/product/isolate-splash/?utm_campaign=S_-_WS_-_TF_-_Brand_(Exact)_-_CA_-_EN&utm_adgroup=revolution_-_protein_-_splash&utm_medium=cpc&&utm_term=isolate splash&gclid=Cj0KCQjw9_mDBhCGARIsAN3PaFN0dgdR7c28192VIDDtQlYM0HJsiNzCZa6-Qb_tmKP79p1RZ7NR_JQaAu7jEALw_wcB

Thank you both. That helped ease my mind! I think tomorrow I might just try some apple sauce! Hahaha, I NEVER would have thought I would be excited for apple sauce.

Coming up to my 3 wk post-gastric sleeve While making tuna salad for my little kiddos, I absently tasted it a few times. (Make sure not didn't need more salt or pepper or more relish.) It was only when my new stomach rumbled that I realised what I did. That was 5 hours ago. No, side effects, no gas or pain, or signs of dumping syndrome. Clearly, I know not to press my luck with solids like that again, but has anyone tried blended foods a little bit early? I'm a bit embarrassed to e-mail my dietitian and admit that I ate even though it wasn't deliberate. I can hold out if I have to but, apple sauce would be so nice. This is 100% harder than quitting smoking! But I will admit not eating is making long ago cigarette cravings come back! Any input would be nice. I may e-mail my dietitian.