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I also wanted to post a "flip side". I am about 6 months out and feel hungry again. However, what I find is that now I eat like my "skinny friends"- a small portion and I can push it away when I feel satisfied. Unlike some on here I can eat anything and everything- it's choices that are important for me. Ie you can have a…

Wahoo! Congrats!

I usually keep a water in hand when we ascend/descend as it is the swallowing that alleviates pressure (not really the chewing). For some reason I hate chewing gum, makes me feel like a cow lol

Hi feel free to add me too! I am just about same stats as you :)

Wow! Congrats!!

I concur with those above who have said yoga! I love my workouts and look forward to them every day!!! Biggest thing for me is liking what I do- so my formula is yoga, running, paddleboarding, weights, and a bit of biking and hiking. It's fun to be so active! Also- you look beautiful! Congrats and wishing you continued…

I am by no means a "vet" but I'm going with the body needing more cals to heal answer - luckily protein is just what your body needs during recovery! I think sticking to plants and protein (with a smattering of other "stuff" if that's what works for you) and you should be fine!

Awesome!

Woahhh you look fantastic! Awesome job!

TN tinker- me and you are in the same boat sister! I too was hungry from day one. Not acid, not head hunger. My surgeon and I talked and I now split my meals in two and eat 6x a day. Definitely helps keep hunger at bay and I can sustain a decent amount of activity.

To echo others- I don't regret it for a second! I had it about 5 months ago and in total I'm down 76 lbs (pre and post op included). Not only have I lost a lot of weight but it had opened so many doors to things I truly never thought I would do. I am biking, running, hiking, doing inversions in yoga, paddle boarding and…

I feel for you- I always had bad acid reflux pre op and it certainly hasn't improved. At this point nexium is my spirit animal lol. I take it at night before bed and I am have no reflux. I noticed when the reflux gets bad I can't eat and feel miserable 24/7. Be careful with the naproxen. I ended up with nasty gastritis…

I'm with duffslove and do the Victoria's Secret bra myself- I LOVE it. The one I have has a hook in the front with a zip over it so I feel secure in it and it solves the DIDTHISGETSMALLERWHENIGOTSWEATYLETMEDISLOCATEMYSHOULDERTOGETITOFF issue lol However it is a bit pricey so when I get my new one soon I will get it a bit…

Hi! This is a question I had preop myself. Right after surgery I had a hard time with water (especially plain) so it was sip sip sip all day. Now I can drink a 16 oz water bottle in about 10 minutes depending on meal timing (if I'm already empty it doesn't stay in my tummy-if full it takes a little bit). I don't feel…

Size 14 first time since college! Also I can run a 5k now :) wahoo!

I agree with all above! I think it's smart to do your research but please don't be discouraged by random bad experiences on the Internet. My surgeon was wonderful and I had ZERO complications. I do get some acid reflux now but take a nexium once a day and limit coffee and it doesn't bother me at all. I am hoping getting to…

Yes! MFP (and all my awesome buddies!)- forgot that one

Qbaimee- I am so totally in your shoes on the stall at 4 months. I think stalling at this point is totally normal as I have seen others in the same boat. My nutritionist has me eating 1200 cals/day so depending on your gym activity you might need more? I would talk to your doc/nutritionist/support system :)

I have the charge hr and I love it. No problems charging or tracking everything... Except weight lifting exercise. I haven't tried biking with it yet but I fully expect it not to track that well either. That being said I would buy it again! It really fine tuned my weightloss

At first I told just immediate family and 3 very close girlfriends. Now, I am pretty open about it. It's kinda obvious for when I eat with people. Also I am open to help others-especially some of my plus size friends who have also always struggled with their weight. I guess for me coming from a place where NOTHING was…

Good for you!

I second the gene pro! Stuff is magic and seriously got me thru the first few months

Congrats on being sleeved and on being on solid food! I was about to chew my own arm off two weeks post op lol

I am cold all the time and I love it! I used to sweat all the time no matter what the season. So nice to be cool this summer

Wow awesome!!!

Woo hoo! That's awesome!

Thank you for this! It made me have an "aha" moment- I have been within my cals lately but really really struggling. May be time to investigate on a "macro" level. Xoxo as usual I love and appreciate your honesty- you rock!

Adorbs!!

Any where where I have stretch marks it gets itchy... So pretty much everywhere lol