Hi everyone, is 100 carbs and 1200 calories a day reasonable numbers to stick with ..read more

My wife & I both had the Duodenal Switch about a year ago. I lost 150 lbs and she lost about 80 lbs. we have one thing in common that we don't understand. As soon as we get done eating we both get running noses and start sneezing. We asked our surgan about this and he said he has never heard of this in his 35 years of performing this surgery. Has anybody else had this problem ..read more

Hi all, had my surgery exactly one month ago today and I am 20 pounds down ..read more

Hello all, I had a VSG done 11 years ago. I was unfortunately diagnosed with ALS two years ago. I have a nagging feeling (with zero proof) that maybe weight loss surgery was a contributing factor. Had a few vitamin deficiencies and also 3 grand mal seizures due to reactive hypoglycemia, which the surgery caused. Anyone on here find themselves in the same position? Thanks in advance. Belinda ..read more

Hi everyone happy Thursday I hope everyone has had a great week so far. I myself have been struggling the past couple of weeks. I have been dabbling with some unhealthy eating habits I struggled with pre op. I’m having a hard time getting back on track. So any suggestions or support would be greatly appreciated! Thanks y’all ..read more

Hello all My name is Juliana, 42 years old and had gastric sleeve on March 20, 2024. The biggest I got was 425LB. The day of surgery I was 386 and now that I am 4ws out I am down to 345LB. It is so crazy that I have lost that amount in just 4ws ..read more

Surgey is scheduled for May 1st. Have my pre-op visit with the surgeon tomorrow morning. I feel like ever since I got my date, time has been nothing but a blur because I have been so anxious. So many appointments, on top of getting my stuff together and organized at work for my replacement, so she can ease into the position. Doesn't help that this is a super busy time of the year at work and I'm leaving right in the middle of it. I just have to keep telling myself that it will all be worth... Read more ..read more

Had a difficult doctor visit with my primary care dr who told me it is time to refer me to a bariatricion. My initial visit will be May 3. I’m scared and trying to gather information before my appointment. I have over 100 lbs to lose ..read more

Does anyone have any recipes or cooking suggestions for chicken that is moist and has no breading or veggies? I'm still limiting most carbs ..read more

Post op diet ..read more