25 f- I’m tentatively on schedule for a surgery in September. I’ve been friends with this guy for over a year and I feel like after surgery he would like to be with me romantically. I’m not sure how to feel about that. If I should give him the chance. I feel like if he doesn’t like me big why should I give him the chance to be with me thinner.

I am 8 months out from VSG, over 100 lbs down. But have gained 5 lbs recently from starting to snack too much. At first it was sugar-free chocolate. I'm obviously not going to buy anymore of that but I'm also starting to snack on stuff out of boredom and cravings. How do I stop this habit now before I gain any more weight back? I have about 30-40 more pounds I want to lose at least. I did start a new medication that has a side effect of weight gain so I'll be talking to my doctor about that too.

Hi friends! I’ve officially dropped a little over 200 lbs after gastric sleeve surgery. I’m happy with the weight loss but I HATE the way I look naked because of all of the loose skin, especially on my stomach and between my thighs. Have y’all found anything that helps? Or is surgery really my only option? And if you’ve had surgery; how was it? How long is recovery period and what exactly did you have done, procedure wise? TIA for all help and answers I may receive here. I just ended a four year relationship, the last two of which he was cheating and we were having no s*x at all. I’m 30 years old and I want to have a satisfying sex life but how do I explain what’s going on under the clothes before we get nekkid and I have to see the face drop and be rejected? I guess I have lots of questions about dealing with the loose skin but it’s what I am the most insecure about with my body. Same with breasts, they’re literally just skin bags with nothing in em at this point...which bras hide but when they come off..... HELP!

Hi, all- brand new member here! My story is pretty typical, so I'll gloss over the details. Overweight my entire life, tried every diet under the sun. Saw some success when I could muscle my way through with will power, but always gained it all back and then some. Been doing the emotional work on my eating disorder through therapy, but have noticed health and mobility issues that have led me to consider surgery.

Anyway, I'm curious about the timeline for surgery for those who were able to get theirs covered by insurance. I happen to be starting a new job next week (new insurance provider does cover WLS), which means I will be in the unenviable position of having to save up PTO from scratch (with an introductory period during which I won't be able to touch any PTO at all). In a typical year, I would save up PTO for 2 vacations (one during the summer and one during the holidays), but my new employer gives us the week off between Christmas and New Years, which saves me some of my PTO. This likely means that if I decide to go on my typical summer vacation, the surgery would have to take place closer to the end of the year... and I'm not sure that I want to wait that long.

Of course, I know there are many hoops to jump through before surgery can take place, so this may all be a moot point anyway. Which is where my post comes in- I would love to hear from folks who have gone through this process what their timeline was like. How long did it take for you to get insurance coverage, meet the requirements and attend the appointments, schedule everything, and then get the actual procedure done?

Thanks in advance for your answers! I'm still deep in information-seeking mode, so have been poring through many of the WLS subreddits and other resources in pursuit of info.

(Posting this in a few places. Sorry if you’re seeing it too many times!)

I had gastric bypass surgery 7 weeks ago. I’ve been really lucky so far: recovered quickly, had no issues with any food that I’ve eaten and managed to avoid the dreaded dumping.

I’ve thrown up a few times since surgery (nothing to do with surgery or what I’m eating) and not really sure of the best way to handle it so I call on you lovely folk for your words or wisdom!

Some background info: any moderate physical pain makes me vomit (always has done) and I do get very bad period pain. I typically vomit throughout my cycle sometimes lasting 7 days and being sick anywhere from 1 to 5 times a day. I’ve worked with doctors since puberty (mine not theirs; that would be weird) and tried loads of things to deal with this but haven’t found anything that helps yet. My current doctor is hopeful that getting to healthy weight could really improve my symptoms so that’s a huge part of my reason for getting the surgery too.

I’m following my dieticians guidelines and eating 800-1000 calories a day, 2 litres of water and 60g of protein.

I’m now on my period for the 2nd time since I had the surgery (had a rubbish day so far and been throwing up for most of it).

Possibly tmi but just giving you the background so you understand that 1. it’s not something that I can prevent/so much about for the time being and 2. it’s happening often enough that it could have an impact on my body getting the fluids, protein, vitamins, minerals etc that it needs.

So, my question is: what do you guys do when you throw up (for whatever reason)? Do you try to replace the fluids, protein, vitamins or minerals that you think you’ve lost?

If so, how do you estimate what you’ve potentially lost (yesterday morning it happened early and I puked up the whole vitamin tablet haha so I just took another one when i stopped feeling nauseous but most times I’m not really sure how much of what I’ve eaten or drunk I’ve really thrown back up)? I also worry that it would be pretty hard to replace food/fluid given the timing and lack of stomach space added to the fact that I’m already feeling nauseous. I have to plan everything quite meticulously to make sure I eat and drink what I’m supposed to so I’m not even sure if I’d be able to add more to this.

My dietician is ooo just now. I have a call set up with her when she’s back in a few weeks (and thankfully before my next period is due) so I will also get her input but I’d love to hear from the community to hear some different opinions and also because, whilst I really respect my dietician’s knowledge and experience, we’re the ones actually living through this and I think that experience is also really valuable.

Sorry for your long post but if you’ve taken the time to read this and you’re able to give some feedback on your own experiences or advice and tips on what to do, then you’re awesome and I appreciate you!

I had gastric sleeve surgery on 12/8/20 and have lost 30 lbs. My concern is that I don’t have a sense of feeling full after just a little bit of food. My appetite is the same now as it was before surgery, including hunger pains. I even have questioned whether my surgeon did the sleeve at all, which I know is ridiculous. Has anyone else gone through the same experience or have any suggestions to keep me on track to lose weight in the long run?Linda Birkholz

This might be weird but I just left a support group class for bariatric weight loss in Salem, Oregon and I was sitting next to another woman who seems to be in the same spot as me regarding our eating habits. I wasn't able to give her my contact info but she mentioned reddit and this support group. If you see this please shoot me a message. Sorry I'm awkward. I think her name started with an A and she was wearing a Beatles shirt and had a tattoo on her left arm and a rainbow watch.

I haven’t had my surgery yet, still going through all the appointments and the nutritionist sessions, but they told me I need to work on my A1C because it’s very high, my endo put me on mealtime insulin to help, but I’m really struggling with what to eat. I’ve been trying to focus more on higher protein/fat and let myself eat a little bit for carbs (i.e, a tuna salad with egg sandwich on wheat bread) so the fat from the mayo, protein from the tuna and the egg, and carbs from the bread. I usually put a slice of cheese on there too for some more protein and fat. The last few days I’ve cut up a few strawberries to have with it. My problem is the sweets and all the other good tasting stuff that I really shouldn’t be eating. Snack cakes, chips, pretzels, etc. I drink the Gatorade frost, not the zero sugar, but I try to focus more on drinking water. I still drink my whole milk if I do a peanut butter sandwich for breakfast. I guess what I’m getting at is, what are your go to foods to eat that helped if you needed to get your A1C down before surgery? I’m tired of eating the same thing every day. I know once the sweets are gone from the house, I’m going to try to be a lot more accountable and not purchase them any more. Having them in the house causes too much temptation to eat them. I check my sugars and they’re still high even after doing my insulin. I get my number back and I wonder why they’re high but I think maybe I’m just in denial that I’m eating as much sweet junk food as I am. I’m going to talk to my nutritionist and see what she says, but I just need a guideline on what some other options are and what I can do to get myself out of this rut. I really want to do everything that’s required but I am struggling. Any advice?

I’m having VSG surgery on 12/8. I’ve started my second week of the liquid diet and decided to weigh myself this morning to see how much I have lost so far. It’s only TWO pounds! I shouldn’t be surprised because I don’t lose weight easily, but come on! I haven’t cheated at all! Has anyone had trouble losing weight with the pre op diet? Thanks for the support.

Hey guys, I ask this question rather often every few months. What are your favorite snacks and meals? How many calories, protein, and carbs are you getting in a day? I love seeing where everyone else is and how they’re doing. Currently I am 8 months post op and just barely down 100pounds. Original weight before liquid diet was 258.6, current weight is 158.7! Please leave lots of comments letting me know where y’all are!

I am 5’3 5’4 and about 230 pounds, I am trying to see if I am eligible for weight loss surgery. I have a consultation with a weight loss center soon. But I am just trying to find out information, especially from anyone in New york but open to everywhere :).

Anyone have MVP Medicaid or a form of medicaid?

Am I losing enough?

SoI had WLS on July 20, 2020 and I weighed 298 it’s September 5, 2020 and now weigh 274. My original weight was 316. That’s adequate right? I’m afraid I didn’t lose enough or that I’ll stop losing. My meals are a little more than 2oz more like 3-4. I’m freaking out that I’m eating too much and that I’ll stop losing. Anyone else experienced this or is experiencing??

Hello! I had a gastric bypass 2 years ago. I’m down 63lbs. Lately I have noticed that I am eating more and I’m looking for fellow post op pals to help keep each other on track.

My insurance has no rider for WLS, and I’m fat! I’ve yo-yo’d my entire life between 145-268 . I’ve lost and gained 100lbs TWICE in my adult life. After much research I’ve decided on VSG. Does anyone have any experience with medical tourism? Apparently Mexico is a hot spot for bariatric surgery. Give me your GOOD, your bad. and your ugly. I’ve seen a lot of companies offering to facilitate the surgeries... A lighter me and Jet Medical Tourism being the most prominent.

Just wondering if any of you who have had weight loss surgery and have also had hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating). How has WLS affected your sweating, and how did you deal with the medications (specifically something like glycopyrrolate/Avert/Robinul).

so I used to weigh 267lbs, I've lost 64lbs so far and I'm interested after my weight loss journey ends (28lbs more). I'm interested in looking into mons pubis reduction surgery, as I lose around 2.5-3cm of my initial penis size and It really frustrates me. Can this be reduced with BodyFat%? Or is that area impossible to lose the gained weight? I've been told it is but I'm open to answers.

I'm trying my best, but I've worked close to 80 hours this week, and not sure when I will be able to work on it, plus I'm never the most creative when promoting and such.

Hey! I'm a new pouch...had my RNY on June 29th. I'm not at the full food phase yet, but I'm collecting some ideas and such.

So WLS Redditors, what are your favorite meals/blogs? Shakes?

My Favorites: Blog: http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.ca She has tons of stuff, even cake and ice cream that's WLS friendly! GASP! Food: Right now I'm loving some strained cream of chicken with a dab of Greek yogurt (made with water), and plain Greek yogurt..although with each I can only handle 50ml at a time...and I'm good for a loooong time lol! Trying to keep my water up too. Shakes: I'm using Premier Protein from Costco right now, but I'm open to suggestions since I run out soon. I'm considering grabbing some Nectar (it's like fruit juice), and Syntrax Nectar Sweets - Vanilla Torte

We all know the extreme importance of getting our vitamins after surgery, but the ones I'm taking now are so disgusting that I gag and can't bring myself to take them.

What vitamins are you taking? What form? What brand to you reccomend?

(I'm currently taking a chew-able chocolate flavored vitamin that comes in a purple container and individually wrapped in silver paper like gum does, from a company called VIACTIV)

SV: FINALLY under 300. I hit a hard patch where I would fluctuate around 301.8 and 302.6. I weighed every other day, which I probably shouldn't do, but I went a week without weighing and I was down to 297.2!!! It was a major breakthrough for me personally, because I had been downtrodden thinking that maybe my surgery didn't work...crazy right?

AND!

NSV: I lifted my knee up while sitting on the couch and hit myself in the chin ^{_^} I've never been able to lift my knee up that far! There's always been a stomach in the way!

It's small moments like this that keep me happy with my choice to have surgery. For the longest time I just regretted it, but now I'm seeing progress!