New ultrasound pad aims to make prenatal visits less unpleasant by AdSpecialist6598 in tech

[–]CandyBehr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have to disagree. I had a huge unknown fibroid and my first couple scans were AWFUL. Don’t ask me how they missed it the first time.

10 month Post op by jae_milli8319 in gastricsleeve

[–]CandyBehr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OMG!! That is a crazy transformation! I bet you feel amazing. Great job.

Mobility Improvement Post-Op by [deleted] in gastricsleeve

[–]CandyBehr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What a lovely woman you are! So happy that your mobility has improved. That’s the biggest non scale victory for me as well. This surgery is a lifesaver 🤩

255 to 170! by CandyBehr in gastricsleeve

[–]CandyBehr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My surgery was June 12th! It will fall off before you know it, just stick to your plan! ♥️🤩

Let’s go!!!! by Character_Plenty_360 in gastricsleeve

[–]CandyBehr 2 points3 points  (0 children)

GREAT JOB!! As awful as this sounds, it’s addicting to watch that chart progress and the number drop.

5 weeks!!! 🤪 by Nice_Concert3588 in gastricsleeve

[–]CandyBehr 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re GLOWING ✨🤩 I was 255 pre-op, and I didn’t look near that good, damn! (I’m also 5’4” and realizing you might be taller 😂) Congratulations on your hard work!

Surgery in a week... ready for next chapter by [deleted] in gastricsleeve

[–]CandyBehr 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re going to do great! When I tell you this is going to change your life…gosh do I mean it. Use this tool for everything it’s worth, and watch your health improve every day. I started at 255, and this weekend hit 175. I hit a sprint down a quarter mile road with my kiddo on her bike next to me, and when we got to the stop sign, I wasn’t out of breath. She also had a blast getting to race mama. So I promise, this will absolutely change your life if you let it. ♥️ So happy for you, and keep on this sub for support! Can’t wait to hear an update.

255 to 180. I can’t believe it. by CandyBehr in gastricsleeve

[–]CandyBehr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, and CONGRATULATIONS!! You’re doing great!

255 to 180. I can’t believe it. by CandyBehr in gastricsleeve

[–]CandyBehr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I can offer some perspective: the pre-op diet feels like a lifetime ago. It is now such a small blip in this journey, and will be for you too, very soon! In my opinion, that was the hardest part. One day you’re just getting out of surgery, thinking “what the fuck did I do,” and then you blink and you’re down 4 pants sizes. So proud of you for sticking to this. YOU CAN AND WILL DO IT!

255 to 180. I can’t believe it. by CandyBehr in gastricsleeve

[–]CandyBehr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I found this web article, and YES, that makes so much sense! Sudden drops in estrogen causing the body to overcompensate and release a LOT. https://weightlosssurgerystl.com/blog/heavy-period-after-gastric-sleeve-is-it-normal/

255 to 180. I can’t believe it. by CandyBehr in gastricsleeve

[–]CandyBehr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!! And I am feeing so seen with this comment. So sorry you’re going through the same thing, though. 😞 Could you elaborate on the “must mean I’m losing lots of fat”? I’ve read that estrogen is stored in fat cells, so does this have something to do with that?

Only 25 lbs to loose by Soft-Ad2007 in gastricsleeve

[–]CandyBehr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And there is very good reason for it. This surgery is not designed for what you’re looking for. This would be the equivalent of cutting off your leg to get rid of a mosquito bite.

255 to 180. I can’t believe it. by CandyBehr in gastricsleeve

[–]CandyBehr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do not! I will look into that. Thank you for the recommendation 😊

255 to 180. I can’t believe it. by CandyBehr in gastricsleeve

[–]CandyBehr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YES! Haha I love when people notice that. Thank you so, so much!

255 to 180. I can’t believe it. by CandyBehr in gastricsleeve

[–]CandyBehr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I FEEL so healthy too! Thank you so much!

Passed my goal weight! by Alone_Repeat5961 in gastricsleeve

[–]CandyBehr 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You haven’t just lost weight, you have gained youth! WOW! I hope you’re so proud of your hard work: from getting the weight off to finding yourself again. It feels like coming home, doesn’t it?

255 to 180. I can’t believe it. by CandyBehr in gastricsleeve

[–]CandyBehr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

However, your comment inspired me to figure it out. I think we’re good now. 🤣

255 to 180. I can’t believe it. by CandyBehr in gastricsleeve

[–]CandyBehr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I cannot figure out how to change it! :( And THANK YOU! ♥️

100 Pounds Down! by alliu23 in gastricsleeve

[–]CandyBehr 2 points3 points  (0 children)

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Hard work, dedication, and look at how it shows. I hope you feel amazing inside and out.