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WLS has a lot of benefits, but it comes with a lot of responsibilities. You have to think about every bite you take, how you’ll be sure to get in enough Protein, and when you’ll manage to get your fluids in around your meals. There may be workouts to schedule, social events to prepare for, and – if you’re a lap-band patient – fills and adjustments to worry about.

What are the one or two things you find most inconvenient or difficult to manage about WLS? That is, what’s weighing you down after WLS?

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Getting used to eating out and being able to find something appropriate and Protein high on the menu and not paying out the butt for it!

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The loud gurgling noises my stomach makes after a meal, especially when in company, and the burps I never had when pre op, but now are frequent companion.

I am almost 6 months post op and hoping this will settle down ......

Funny though, after yoghurt Breakfast I don't have all these noises, only after a heavier Protein meal, like chicken, turkey or veal for dinner, even fish ..... I eat slowly, chew well, don't drink with meals (30 and 30 min rule) and it doesn't help.

Don't like sounding like a burping, gurgling bath tub!

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eating out. I used to be able to order anything on the menu, now I'm often limited to a couple of choices. Although at least I can (usually....) get by..

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the only thing that comes to mind is not having carbonated beverages - they are everywhere and tempting and while I believe I could handle a little without problem, I don't want to use the artificial sweeteners typically used in them. so I have Water instead. :D

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Going into it I hated to give up cokes and sweets. I know it was for the best, but man that was hard to cope with

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Remembering to eat more slowly.

Waiting 30 mins afterwards before drinking.

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Getting in enough Water and I miss soda.

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Walking through a grocery store and seeing all the stuff I used to be able to eat. Waiting 45 minutes after eating to drink is a real challenge some times.

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...drinking Water or tea with my meal.

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Getting used to eating out and being able to find something appropriate and Protein high on the menu and not paying out the butt for it!

I got screwed on a piece of halibut. I literally had nothing but a 6oz piece of fish and it was $22! Talk about getting the shaft!

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Getting used to eating out and being able to find something appropriate and Protein high on the menu and not paying out the butt for it!

I got screwed on a piece of halibut. I literally had nothing but a 6oz piece of fish and it was $22! Talk about getting the shaft!

I know, it's ridiculous!! Especially when you know there's no way you're going to eat it all. Now when I got out I either pick of everyone else's plate, depending who I'm with or add a side of something to another meal and eat that!

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Getting full after a few bites if I eat too fast, stomach says no even 3.5 years out to fast eating and then I'll be hungry again in 2 hours. WLS is like Chinese food. :P

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I'm still trying to adjust not being happier with my life post WLS.

Am I healthier? sure am

Am I able to buy beautiful "regular size" clothes? sure can

Am I six sizes smaller than pre-op? yep

Did I just endure a lengthy skin removal surgery to rid my back of added stress? Still recovering, but yes, I did.

So, Alex, to answer your question, "what about WLS weighs me down?"

--Having accomplished all of the above and NOT having John to share it all with.

Was I happier with my life before WLS? Honestly? yes I was.

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