Congratulations, 10 years post. What three things have you done to contribute to your success?
Type: Posts; User: mellowjoy
Congratulations, 10 years post. What three things have you done to contribute to your success?
I had chest acne and even as a teen I had never experienced acne. I got myself to the dermatologist who said I had adult acne from a hormonal imbalance. He said weight loss and age (I was 59) could...
I'm one of those people who dropped off of this site. I'm not sure why other than I got into maintenance and didn't need as much support. What I did and still do like about this site is everyone was...
Your first sentence says it all "I have been considering WLS for 2 years". WLS isn't a decision to make over night and if you've been considering it for two years you've revisited all the pros and...
This is probably the most honest post I've read in a long time regarding weight gain after surgery. Your post indicates you've spent a lot of time thinking things through and analyzing what caused...
I enjoyed your video and I appreciate your honesty and just telling it like it is. You've done well and I wish you continued success.
You're doing just fine with your weight loss. Hell we all wanted to go into surgery and wake up completely done with the weight loss, wearing new skinny jeans, hair and makeup perfect, but we...
After your consultation how long until your surgery with insurance? - I have BCBS and I was approved within 30 days of my paperwork being submitted. IIt was fall and I elected to wait until the...
Coveymonste, Welcome to the forum. As they say the surgery is on your stomach and not on the brain. What that means is that your stomach/tool is still there and just waiting for you to use it. My...
Hi LillyKat, Welcome to the forum. I didn't have any problems with swallowing after surgery. I can't explain it but my preference after surgery was room temperature drinks and that included coffee....
Themyranian, it's always nice to hear about a wonderful experience. Congratulations on finding a center that truly understands what it is to take care of a patient. Sorry to here about the...
I have friends in New Bern, Willimgton, and along the Outer Banks. I'm praying for everyones safety.
Be safe!
I don't have any experience with smoking but I do have experience with craving something when you want it, don't need it but want it anyway. The only thing that works for me is to exercise my way...
I don't fully agree with the whole honeymoon phase, however I do know there is a certain period where the weight seems to magically fall off with minimum effort. To believe that after the honemoon...
I'm 3.7 years post op and don't have problems with meat, however I know other people who do. A friend started off by having only a tablespoon of chicken or beef, cut up about the size of a pencil...
The pressure to not regain weight is real for everyone who has weight loss surgery. So many of us have lost, gained, lost, and gained again that we know the reality of what happens when we lose...
jessiejess, Eating is not 'one size fits all' just like in clothing it just isn't true. Everyone has their opinion and I'll never understand why we just can't let people eat according to what they...
Good luck and I'll be looking for you on the sleeved or bypass side.
deftonephila, we've all taken a bite of the 'oh no I didn't just eat that food'. There is no value of beating yourself up over a simple mistake. We're human and stuff just happens. I don't aim for...
You are certainly capable of losing weight, however it may be slower than you would like. You are doing nothing wrong.
Weight fluctuations are normal and I understand the deal with the scales....
Cindyj, you're in that place where my doctor told me people start to relax and gain can occur. The first thing to do is make a eating and exercise plan. The goal is lose 1/2 to 1 pound per week. ...
Cheesecake is my kryptonite food. It's the one which makes me sick if I eat more than 6 or 7 bites. I didn't go as far as you did to say I'm never going to have it again but I now know my limit is...
The amount depends on what I'm eating. If I have a salad I usually have 5-6 ounces of lettuce/cucumber/tomato etc. and 3 ounces of protein. With lettuce you can get away with a little more because...
I'm not sure how to say this but don't eat to feel 'full'. Eat according to food scales and measuring utensils. If your doctor said have 2T of food have that and quit don't try to see how much you...
This may sound crazy but the best way to unwind is to exercise. Come home put on some music dance like no one is watching, do some running in place, lift weights anything as long as you get some...