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WLS'ers with PCOS success stories?
I'm curious if there's anyone here who was dx'd with PCOS prior to WLS? How much weight have you lost? Did you have any PCOS related challenges post-op? Anything else I should know? I started having PCOS symptoms when I was 15 yo and I'll be 39 in May... Losing weight and keeping it off has been an exercise in frustration…
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Did you have a "food funeral"?
I watch a lot of WLS youtube videos and have heard a number of vloggers mention "food funerals" pre-op. Did any of you have a final feast of your favourite non-friendly post-WLS foods to lay them to rest for good before surgery? There seem to be two separate camps post-op.... those who work their favourite foods into their…
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Food addiction or hormones?
I hear the term "food addiction" a LOT in the WLS community. Is that really a thing? I'm more inclined to believe it's a chemical/hormonal issue that is resolved by the release of fat, subsequent stabilisation of hormones, and removal of hormone gremlin (sp?) in the stomach... Curious if there have been any studies or…
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Keto for PCOS
I went back a whole bunch of pages and couldn't find a single topic about PCOS in this group so thought I'd start one in case anyone else is in the same boat... I have had PCOS (poly-cystic ovarian syndrome) since I was 15 years old and I'm turning 39 next month. I've struggled with losing weight my whole life. The only…
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Keto results on the scale
Weigh in day is Thursday but since I started eating Keto a week ago today, did an early weigh in... Started at 290.1 lbs, was 286.7 this morning... Lost 3.4 lbs in one week on Keto!! Took me 10 weeks to lose 1.9 lbs following the default MFP macros, then gained that back in 1 week of PMS'ing... Loving these results and…
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Calling all pre-oppers for a fun questionnaire & support!
I thought it would be fun to get to know each other a little in order to better support each other as we get our surgeries... Feel free to answer these questions or add more... Skip any you don't want to share... Where you are in the WLS process? Do you have a surgery date yet? I was referred to my surgeon on November 9th,…
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Digestive issues & weight gain on metformin
i started 500 mg/day dose 3 weeks ago and am still having the runs... Will it stop or can I expect this issue the whole time I'm taking it? Also, has anyone else gained weight on metformin?
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PCOS weight loss success stories?
How much did you lose? What did you eat? What exercise did/do you do? What supplements and meds? How long have you been maintaining?
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Have you told anyone about your WLS?
I've been very reluctant to tell anyone IRL that I'm having bariatric surgery... I told my husband and son (of course), and the only other person who knew was my auntie, who I'm very close to. She's offered to drive to all my appointments with me and even stay with me (out of town) when I have the surgery. My dad was here…
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I wish I felt like this all the time...
It's the week after TOM is gone and I feel AMAZING. I have my energy back, I'm able to be productive, I feel happy and content, nothing is pissing me off or annoying me anymore, cravings are gone, hunger is normal again, I'm satisfied when I finish eating a regular healthy meal, I'm sleeping well and wake up feeling…
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Weary of waiting... I don't do patience well...
I started this process November 9th when my doc referred me to my bariatric surgeon. Four months later and so far I've had a 5 min consult with the surgeon, who has now referred me to his bariatric clinic for group orientation, tests, and a consult with their nutritionist, but they haven't scheduled any appts yet, so its…
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Please friend me again!
I cleared out my friend list and started over because I was accepting anyone who sent me a friend request, and that got out of hand quickly. I couldn't tell who my WLS friends were and who wasn't and it all got really confusing... I also changed my username (I was rillavanilla & I'm pre-op right now) to match my YT channel…
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RillaVanilla's 125 lb loss thread
Here's some backstory... I was a slim child, so my mom freaked out after I had a massive growth spurt when I turned 13 and hit puberty, and started taking me to WW. I did NOT need to be on a diet. I was 5'4", big chested, and a healthy 130-140 lbs. My mom died of cancer when I was 22 years old and I ate my emotions and…
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Active members please introduce yourself...
Hi there, This is a massive group, so I thought it would be fun to start an intro thread so we can get to know each other. Here's some questions to get us started: Stats? I'm 38 yo, happily married, have an 11 yo son. I live on the west coast of Canada on a rural gulf island. From my front door it's a 20 min walk to the…
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What's your favourite protein shake?
I'm specifically looking for a brown rice, pea or hemp protein powder that isn't super gritty and thick and would work for sipping slowly. I am allergic to a whey, soy, nuts, wheat, carrots, bananas, MSG, and caffeine. I've contacted about a dozen different protein powder companies and asked for samples, 3 or 4 are sending…
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Looking for pre-op friends & support in general...
I saw my bariatric surgeon yesterday for my first consult and am waiting for a call from my nutritionist now to find out what my pre-op diet will be. For now I am using MFP auto goals, set to lose 0.5/lb per week and will work up to eating less calories gradually, and then customize my nutritional goals to whatever my…
