Perhaps you need to deal with the foid addiction with a combo of counseling and Overeaters anonymous.
I didn’t do that and I got addicted to marijuana after my surgery. I am now going to Alcoholics...

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I gained the weight from junk food when smoking pot. Good idea to get my blood checked. It is time for a physical anyways. No new medications.
Thanks for the reply.
Good for you for stopping...

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I am 4 1/2 years out and cannot even remember the basics of WLS, Can someone please help?
I don't know if I ever did the basics as I have had a difficult time eating meat since surgery.
Thanks.

I have gained 16lbs in the last 4 1/2 years. I switched from binge eating prior to surgery to smoking pot after surgery, which gave me the munchies (See my thread "Cross addictions beware") I got 10...

I never told anyone at work and still haven't. It is none of their business. I said I just did a 1200 calorie diet, which I did.

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When I started coming to this forum 5 years ago when contemplating surgery I read in several places the warning about picking up other addictions when you can no longer turn to food for emotions....

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I am now four and a half years out and just wanted to drop in as when I was just starting I wondered if I would gain the weight back.
Well for the first 2 1/2 years I stayed at 130lbs which was...

I never lost a hair,,,not even a grey one :)

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I had mine done in Mexico. I have never regretted it .
The coordinator is now working with another doctor. She and her husband moved from Florida to Tijuana to work with this doctor and...

What exactly are you scared of?

Thanks,,you too! Amazing job on your part!!!

Thanks Ann2. Back at you! I thought you were a slow loser somehow but I see you lost fast at first but then slowed down.
Keep up the great work.
Terrie

Thanks so much and for reminding me about the shakes. Up until now I have had trouble tolerating sweets but it is getting better. They tasted too sweet immediately post op (As did everything) I need...

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I had Ambien in the US but when I moved back to Canada there is another sleeping pill called Zopiclone. It does the same thing. Post sleeve when on it you don't get full as easily so you can eat...

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Tomorrow will be the 2nd anniversary of my sleeve surgery!! Wow, it has really flown by fast!

I received a lot of negative response when a few people found...

It sounds like the weight wasn't the reason for the pain. Maybe you have arthritis??
I don't know how tall you are but my friend was 5'5" and 165lbs. It wasn't until she got to about 135-140 she...

I used to think " what if. what if what if". Then I had to make the decision to keep it off.
You DECIDE you are going to keep it off at all costs and you will.
I didn't come to that place until I...

I keep a very tight control over my weight. When I go past a certain number I really put the brakes on. I found the Five day pouch test helps you get back on track.
Good luck. You are still way...

I am 54, started at 199. Now 128. Very little loose skin on my belly and my boobs are a bit more saggy, but I have never had kids so still pretty good for losing 71lbs.
I had a face lift 2 years ago...

I am 54, started at 199. Now 128. Very little loose skin on my belly and my boobs are a bit more saggy, but I have never had kids so still pretty good for losing 71lbs.
I ate 1200 calories a day as...

Thanks for all the nice compliments

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Maintaining average 132-134
So glad I did it- didn't always feel that way


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For a man 1200! Is starvation :) that is what I kept at too. What I learned early on was my journey is different then anyone else's. My doc cut out 75% of my stomach. I could eat more than my friend...

Lol yourself,,what the hell are you doing at 115lbs? OMG,,gain some weight girl. Is this on purpose? YOu were very thin at 125lbs
We are going to have to talk!

I am very fortunate to only have a little loose skin on my stomach and my boobs. I cant really see it until I bend over. May be headed south for a bit of surgical tightening some day??