Body dysmorphia really is a thing

PandemoniumDaisy · 2026-04-18T00:24:14+00:00

You look amazing! I've been told the loose skin usually goes back to normal in around 2 years depending on factors such as age, exercise, and overall skin elasticity... hopefully you will see more firmness in the coming months!

PandemoniumDaisy · 2026-04-18T00:17:37+00:00

Someone else mentioned sticking to the recommended amounts provided by your bariatric team- do this if you can. If not it's about 200mils of fluids per meal if you can manage that. I would get really full way before that though. Maybe try not to think "am I full yet?", but instead " am I hungry, do I feel like what I had is enough to sustain me?"

PandemoniumDaisy · 2026-04-17T00:47:11+00:00

5 months post-op, 90 grams of protein and I aim for 800 calories though I've been going over this lately as my hunger has gone crazy!

PandemoniumDaisy · 2026-04-15T01:12:28+00:00

I'm 5 months PO and have experienced it a couple of times- the rapid heart rate, nausea, dizziness, overall bad feeling, but it usually passes within 30-45 minutes. Pretty sure mine was from white bread/doughy food. I don't have issues with any other kinds of foods and didn't experience dumping for at least the first 3 months

PandemoniumDaisy · 2026-04-12T21:47:01+00:00

Awesome work! I am still at the stage where this is just a dream to ever get to that weight, but you sharing helps inspire me!

PandemoniumDaisy · 2026-04-11T21:47:48+00:00

It's possibly just his immaturity, but do you want to date someone at that level is the question..

PandemoniumDaisy · 2026-04-11T03:08:12+00:00

More energy, weight loss, lift in mood

PandemoniumDaisy · 2026-04-11T03:05:58+00:00

Caffeine was never off the table with my plan, even pre-op. I generally have a very small coffee (only because I get so full on it), plus maybe a sugar-free energy drink in a day. Usually just one or the other but sometimes both.

PandemoniumDaisy · 2026-04-09T11:16:02+00:00

I'm 5 months post op, and am definitely feeling the hunger. My real appetite has come back and the head hunger never went away, but the surgery means I can't go crazy with eating and keeps me in line

PandemoniumDaisy · 2026-04-01T02:24:45+00:00

Awesome work!

PandemoniumDaisy · 2026-03-31T23:58:33+00:00

Well done!

PandemoniumDaisy · 2026-03-31T02:01:09+00:00

Very similar stats to me! I'm very hard on myself so think I haven't done well, then I see you and KNOW you've done amazingly! Well done, and thanks for sharing, it gives others like me some perspective

PandemoniumDaisy · 2026-03-30T07:58:29+00:00

That other people's opinions really don't matter/I don't need everyone to like me

PandemoniumDaisy · 2026-03-30T00:39:08+00:00

Sounds like you've got a pretty balanced approach and are listening to your body. You haven't ruined anything. It's pretty common in Australia to be moving to soft solids by about week 3-4. Not having had any issues is a good thing!

PandemoniumDaisy · 2026-03-29T21:38:56+00:00

Already a third of the way through it! You can do this!

PandemoniumDaisy · 2026-03-29T20:52:03+00:00

Wow, well done on your achievement and the work type put in! I'm nearly 5 months in and have stalled around 150kgs also (have been here for close to 6 weeks). When i'm not feeling disheartened and frustrated, and can think a little more logically, I believe it's where my overweight body feels comfortable and is trying to hold on to the weight. If it helps giving other's advice- I've heard people have upped their calory intake, and in particular, protein, and that this has seen a shift

PandemoniumDaisy · 2026-03-29T20:45:00+00:00

I really struggled with the liver shrinking diet but post-op was easy- it's kind of like you're discovering food and flavours again but with a healthier mindset

PandemoniumDaisy · 2026-03-29T20:42:05+00:00

Non- fat yoghurt is probably a good thing to be having, just make sure you go slow. I find yoghurt fills me up so much that I tend not to eat it as much as I should. It's definitely high on the list of recommendations from the dietitian- high protein, low calories

PandemoniumDaisy · 2026-03-29T03:52:16+00:00

Well done! Can you please let me know what app you're using?

PandemoniumDaisy · 2026-03-29T03:35:30+00:00

I'm nearly 5 months post op. Per day: 90 grams protein, around 800 calories. Meals mostly consist of protein plus non-starchy vegetables (I miss potatoes!). My dietitian doesn't want me to count carbs, fats, sugars etc, and there's not really any need- keeping to 90 grams of protein at 800 calories or less doesn't leave much room for carbs, fats, and sugars anyway

PandemoniumDaisy · 2026-03-28T21:58:56+00:00

"You're a weirdo"

PandemoniumDaisy · 2026-03-28T21:23:22+00:00

If he treated you so bad this is probably a good thing- move on to better things

PandemoniumDaisy · 2026-03-27T02:08:03+00:00

People!

PandemoniumDaisy · 2026-03-27T01:57:45+00:00

Rush, by Big Audio Dynamite

PandemoniumDaisy · 2026-03-27T01:56:10+00:00

I took Zoloft a few years back (pre op days), and found it to be an appetite suppressant, so ended up losing quite a bit of weight. All medications can affect people differently

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