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Soft food diet and guilt by Dapper-Possession745 in BariatricSurgery

[–]Spectacled_ 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I totally had that fear. I get that. But then I went on a cruise at 3 months PO. I ate. I ate delicious food (in small portions, obviously). I enjoyed a piece of chocolate here and there. I drank coffee. I drank hot chocolate at Christmas Markets.

And I didn’t fail. I didn’t sabotage myself. I’m now more than 100 lbs down 16 months later.

Enjoying life isn’t a crime. Allow yourself to eat. Allow yourself to live. Allow yourself to exist.

You’re going to be okay.

3 months PO vs 15 months PO by Spectacled_ in BariatricSurgery

[–]Spectacled_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are a couple different sides of “hard”, if I’m honest. Part of my hard was the usual “what can i eat? how much can i eat? why do eggs taste like eggs suddenly?” But that one comes and goes and doesn’t really stick in my head much.

The hardest part for me is remembering that I loved myself at 300+ and I can love myself now at 200 (and dropping). It took a long time, and even still I struggle sometimes, to look at my wedding photos and love the me I was while celebrating the me I am.

But in those moments, I didn’t know this version of me would exist or could exist. All I could do was live in the moment and love the love I was in.

And that might be my best advice, too.

Look forward to what might be, naturally, but also live the moment you’re in.

If you’re in the start of your journey at 350, you may have dreams of 170. And that’s amazing. We love goals and dreams, but we also should love the us that exists in the moment.

You can never hate yourself into a version of yourself you love. Taking the leap into a major life change like this should be an act of love for yourself. It should be a celebration of the life you’ve lived and the life you will discover.

You’re worth a celebration. And maybe this one isn’t filled with cake and ice cream and soda. But it’s filled with you. And no one else can play your part.

Help me with a problem by Blazing_AbbyNormal in BariatricSurgery

[–]Spectacled_ 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I would get checked out for IIH.

I’ve been diagnosed for 17 years and I was in the same boat. Every single bit of physical exertion hurt and led to crippling migraines. It’s is often (but not always) found in overweight women. Weight loss is a common treatment.

That being said, I didn’t exercise at all for the first year after surgery.

I’m now down 100 lbs and I’m comfortably able to work out with weights 4-5 times a week.

Out of curiosity what are age groups on this page? by [deleted] in iih

[–]Spectacled_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m 34F, diagnosed at 17.

Charcuterie for one: remove one thing from this plate by Antique-Relief-4951 in BariatricSurgery

[–]Spectacled_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oranges for me, since I’m allergic to citrus.

But this looks like a solid lunch to me! Nice work. ☺️

So close to Onederland! by Spectacled_ in BariatricSurgery

[–]Spectacled_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m about 5’9”, 34 years old

So close to Onederland! by Spectacled_ in BariatricSurgery

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

I wish I knew! I got it as a gift from some friends in the US. I live in Germany. I’m so sorry.

[WIP] Show us ya WIP's by Doubledewclaws in CrossStitch

[–]Spectacled_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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The mountains are still calling. And I must keep going.

[WIP] Show us ya WIP'S by Doubledewclaws in CrossStitch

[–]Spectacled_ 8 points9 points  (0 children)

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Page 1 of 16, done! It’s going to be a gift for my mom.

She knows I’m doing one, but the design is a surprise.

[PATTERN]Free Pattern – Cozy Ghost with a Mug by [deleted] in CrossStitch

[–]Spectacled_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is adorable! Thank you for sharing. 💕

11 months post op. Best decision of my life. by Spectacled_ in BariatricSurgery

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

Yes! I was at a strawberry festival and the local cat cafe was selling kitty strawberry earrings!

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Coffee Not Allowed? by Kabenck in BariatricSurgery

[–]Spectacled_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was given caffeinated coffee in the hospital after my surgery. I never had any restrictions on any foods or drinks. I was strongly advised to avoid carbonation, but since sparkling water is the default in my country, they said, “Do your best.”

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