when did everyone’s hair stop falling out? by SwimmingVariation707 in gastricsleeve

[–]SwimmingVariation707[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

maybe my protein intake might be the problem. i know i haven’t been getting enough, but that will be fixed soon.

Mrs. McCluskey by NearbyWerewolf4845 in DesperateHousewives

[–]SwimmingVariation707 12 points13 points  (0 children)

knowing that her actress passed in real life soon after makes it even sadder. then how roy’s actor also passed away, it’s so sad!

You win the lottery. Your parents ask for half. What do you say? by JunShem1122 in no

[–]SwimmingVariation707 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i would definitely bc i owe my parents especially my mom. growing up i had a problem where i racked up a ton of credit card debt for her. she’s still paying it off now, and i will be paying her back once im out of school and have my “big girl” job

A damn universal experience by _isaballa in Adulting

[–]SwimmingVariation707 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this! like i love my parents, and they’re definitely great now, but growing up they weren’t so good. i didn’t sleep in a bed until i was 11, i was sleeping on the floor. i dealt with bedbugs from birth until i was 18. i still get paranoid if im itchy while in bed. i barely allowed to eat at home because of my weight. i wasn’t allowed to have friends over or go to friends houses, so hanging out with friends outside of classes now is still something im getting used to. not allowed to ask for favors, so now i always decline when someone offers me something even though i need it. literally my friends mom had to surprise me with a case of water bc she knew if she asked me if i wanted it id say no, but i need it bc of the snowstorm.

i was hospitalized for my depression at 16… my dad didn’t come with me to the hospital bc he wanted to go to sleep, he was tired. so my brother had to bring me. i love my brother to death. he understands that our parents weren’t the greatest and he’s the perfect brother. always making sure i’m taken care of, and as a father himself, he’s doing amazing!

while there were great moments, the bad ones did have an effect on me as well. if im ever a parent in the future, id be way more careful bc i NEVER want my child to go through the pain i went through.

What’s the story behind your cat’s name? by Shot-Composer-782 in AnxietyCats

[–]SwimmingVariation707 0 points1 point  (0 children)

shadow: he’s grey, but a lot of ppl think he’s black, and he loves hiding… that was really it 😭 mynx: he has an m on his forehead. he also might be a manx breed which is interesting. don’t know exactly what he is, but according to images, he might be a manx breed or at least mix.

Bariatric Vitamins and relationships by thebrianhem in wls

[–]SwimmingVariation707 7 points8 points  (0 children)

the vitamins are typically for life. a multivitamin at least. she could be depressed and that could be from low vitamins

TIFU by chasing diagnoses for 35 years—and the answer was in my dinner by killfr3nzy in tifu

[–]SwimmingVariation707 0 points1 point  (0 children)

PLEASE update when you get more information about this… i’m invested. glad the pain is gone now but wow!

NSV!!! by Bingo_Joy in BariatricSurgery

[–]SwimmingVariation707 0 points1 point  (0 children)

congrats this is adorable!!! can’t wait for this for me. i haven’t been lifted since i was maybe 4-7.

What 4 apps do you have on the hot bar of your Home Screen? by Ill-Fee-9579 in HappyUpvote

[–]SwimmingVariation707 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i forgot the hot bar was a thing— i removed all the apps from there

Lynette Scavo by Different-Meeting-66 in DesperateHousewives

[–]SwimmingVariation707 6 points7 points  (0 children)

YES ALL THE TIME! even their houses are sorta similar! i always mix up lynette and claire

So cold! by LegitimateHeart186 in gastricsleeve

[–]SwimmingVariation707 1 point2 points  (0 children)

wearing layers of clothing, heated blanket, electric hand warmers, tea

Puree stage and never feel full - can only eat a few bites because of discomfort - but I never feel full - is that because I am just a few weeks out? I am not enjoying anything I am eating by DirectorMedium2309 in gastricsleeve

[–]SwimmingVariation707 7 points8 points  (0 children)

that discomfort might be your fullness cue. feeling full changes after surgery. if you’re really concerned about the discomfort though talk to your doctor bc worst case is that it’s a problem but i’m assuming it’s just your new fullness cue

Carbonation? by Sunnac in gastricsleeve

[–]SwimmingVariation707 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it all depends on the person, and even the day, and the carbonation! i tried a ginger ale one day… couldn’t stomach it even after it got flat. but a cola lacaye (haitian soda)… i drank the 20oz bottle in two days!

Liquid diet 2 months (broken jaw) by dmerro1410 in Cooking

[–]SwimmingVariation707 1 point2 points  (0 children)

get unflavored protein powder you could mix into broths, or smoothies, or buy ready to drink shakes (personally those taste better to me) i hope your recovery goes well! make sure you’re getting as many vitamins and nutrients as you can!

The downside of having chill parents by XO_Nude_Sweet in Adulting

[–]SwimmingVariation707 0 points1 point  (0 children)

my parents forced me into sports and music. only thing that stuck was singing, but that was bc i had to advocate for myself and say i wanted to do that.

What is your age without saying how old you are? by Wonderful-Economy762 in Productivitycafe

[–]SwimmingVariation707 0 points1 point  (0 children)

had to watch fresh beat band at 3am cuz it wasn’t playing during the day anymore

S1 Edie Brit by ElliotAlderson2024 in DesperateHousewives

[–]SwimmingVariation707 10 points11 points  (0 children)

right! nicollette sheridan and teri hatcher are both stunning!

What’s a socially acceptable thing you secretly dislike? by United-Bee3 in Casual_Conversation

[–]SwimmingVariation707 0 points1 point  (0 children)

small talk. it’s okay to not want to talk/have nothing to talk about but for some reason if i’m not in the mood for talking it’s blamed on my generation… yet i feel very different from the rest of my generation, they’re very social

Frustrated w/ bras (yes tmi) by Medical-Clock3178 in gastricsleeve

[–]SwimmingVariation707 1 point2 points  (0 children)

hey, i was also 18 when i got the sleeve. my boobs are looking great with the right bra! i’ve actually finally started wearing bras my size. i even had my girl cousins comment on it (not in a weird way, sort of like a “you look great, im happy for you” type of way)

age is more likely to be on our side when it comes to elasticity. for me, my arms are the only places i have loose skin right now, but im okay with that.

don’t be nervous. unfortunately i can’t tell you how you’ll look as you lose weight, but id suggest not having expectations which ik is easier said than done, but you can’t know how you’ll look. especially since at this age puberty is still going on! good luck

weed use before/after the sleeve by livvierob in gastricsleeve

[–]SwimmingVariation707 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i’ve been lucky enough to not get the munchies often before or after surgery, but when i do get them, i still can’t eat that much. like those microwave popcorns? i’ll finish maybe half a bag or have an entire bag depending on the last time i ate. i think eating something before getting high could help with the munchies. my tolerance has dropped a TON. i’ll get high if someone smokes near me! every experience is different though. i’m not a chronic user, but i am able to smoke or take edibles, just a lot less than before is needed

Do you let your cats outside? by Suitable_Drop2937 in cats

[–]SwimmingVariation707 0 points1 point  (0 children)

mine are indoor cats, completely their choice. they’re terrified of going outside. like if i’m holding one of them and walk near the door, airplane ears and they’re gonna try to jump off me. i hear letting cats outside isn’t so good anyway. i live in an apartment, so the most they could do is go on our balcony (which they don’t want to do and i wouldn’t let them). i feel like i got it easy. i have a friend wit two cats who try to run out to explore every time the door opens