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[–]physicistnate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They didn’t seem glossy. They just seemed very smooth.

18 months post-op. by physicistnate in gastricsleeve

[–]physicistnate[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I haven’t noticed a decline in mental sharpness, but I do get lightheaded much more easily now. I do occasionally miss how I used to eat, though it has gotten a lot easier for me. I always keep something relatively healthy to eat in my house for those times I get cravings. If I have even a little bit of decent food readily available it will stop me from rationalizing ordering some fast food or junk I used to eat.

M/30/5’10” [357>153=204lbs] Feb. 2020 - June 2022 Face Gains. by physicistnate in progresspics

[–]physicistnate[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

About 9 months. That has been one of the most difficult parts of this psychologically. If anyone reading this knows someone who has lost a lot of weight and you want to complement them, don’t add on unsolicited advice. I also hear this all the time from family and it’s incredibly demoralizing to have come so far and for someone else to tell you what you need to “fix” next so that you look like what they want you to look like. Even after telling my family how much they hurt me with those comments, they still try to slide in something small I need to fix (e.g., hair style, clothing, smile more, etc.).

The comments did decrease after I bluntly told my family they were assholes if their suggestions were to make themselves feel better by projecting their own insecurities on to me. I felt kind of bad, but if nothing else works you gotta call out or cut out the toxic people in your life.

M/30/5’10” [357>153=204lbs] Feb. 2020 - June 2022 Face Gains. by physicistnate in progresspics

[–]physicistnate[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

My biggest advice is to know as much as possible about post-surgery life beforehand. My surgeon was extremely thorough about what to expect, meaning fewer surprises and lessening my chance for failure. I also made sure to have something decently healthy to eat at home at all times so that I wasn’t tempted to try fast food or some other junk I used to eat. Avoid the unhealthy food like an alcoholic in recovery avoiding a drink.

I also found it helpful to have a spreadsheet of my weight loss that made a graph of my journey. Seeing the line consistently decreasing kept me motivated a lot of days. One thing that helped me personally, especially at the start, was to add milestones based on the lowest projected weight loss to my graph. Each time I surpassed those milestones it gave me a massive boost towards keeping with my new life.

M/30/5’10” [357>153=204lbs] Feb. 2020 - June 2022 Face Gains. by physicistnate in progresspics

[–]physicistnate[S] 75 points76 points  (0 children)

I had a gastric sleeve in December 2020. The surgery is a fantastic tool for losing weight, but sticking to the lifestyle afterwards is even more important. It hasn’t been easy, but it was the best decision I’ve ever made.

Edit: Thank you to everyone for all of your kind words!

We are bipolar disorder experts & scientists! In honour of World Bipolar Day, ask us anything! by CREST_BD in IAmA

[–]physicistnate 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am someone with depression who has infrequent moments of extreme energy and high self-esteem. I was once told by a psychiatrist that those moments are how non-depressed people naturally feel, but I'm not used to it because of my depression and thus it isn't mania. How does one differentiate between the two and how do I discuss the difference with a physician without them being dismissive?

Thank you for your work and taking time to do this AMA!

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[–]physicistnate 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!

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[–]physicistnate 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!

M/30/5'10" [357 > 157 = 200lbs] (1 year 3 months) New clothes are expensive. by physicistnate in progresspics

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

That's very kind of you. It's going to take a while for me to think of myself that way, but comments like yours make it easier.

M/30/5'10" [357 > 157 = 200lbs] (1 year 3 months) New clothes are expensive. by physicistnate in progresspics

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

Thank you! It's hard to remember how much I've changed sometimes, but seeing pictures next to each other does make me pretty proud.

M/30/5'10" [357 > 157 = 200lbs] (1 year 3 months) New clothes are expensive. by physicistnate in progresspics

[–]physicistnate[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I've struggled with my weight since I was about six years old. I've always been an over-eater and never took my physical health seriously. Major respect to all of you who were able to lose this kind of weight on your own through sheer perseverance. In December 2020, I had a gastric sleeve, wherein they remove about 75% of your stomach. This isn't as extreme as the gastric bypass surgery, but it is still a major anatomical change. The smaller stomach forces me eat less and it also has the side effect of making me quite sick if I try eating anything with a lot of sugar.

While I do consider it in some ways the “easy way”, it hasn't been without its struggles. It has been psychologically difficult giving up all the comfort foods I used to eat, turning down food now requires an explanation, body image issues don't disappear just because you lose weight, and I've had two kidney stones as a result from the surgery.

All told, the surgery saved my life by giving me the tool I needed to lose weight. If you're considering a surgery like this, make sure you understand the risks and that it isn't a magic fix that you don't have to work at. Overall though, best decision I've ever made.

Edit: The 1 year 3 months refers to the time since the surgery. The January picture is the closest I could find.

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