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My Honest Journey Through Weight Loss Surgery
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My Two-Month Weight-Loss Surgery Update
It’s officially been two months since my weight-loss surgery, which feels like the perfect time for a little update. Overall, everything is going well. My wounds are healing quickly, and I can eat slightly larger portions now, which means I also have more energy. I’ve also come to terms with the tragic fact that I can’t gulp water anymore. As someone who used to chug sparkling water like there’s no tomorrow, this has been… an adjustment.

From Check-In to the OR: What to Expect Before Bariatric Surgery at the Hospital
Since I’m a certified overthinker and not exactly the biggest fan of hospitals, I figured that the more I knew about what was going to happen on surgery day, the

Gastric Bypass Surgery Results After 3 Months: My Progress + Before/After Pictures
The biggest achievement of the third month after the gastric bypass surgery is probably that my stomach finally works regularly and almost pain-free. Honestly, long-time readers know that bathroom time
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9 Months After Mini Gastric Bypass: An Honest Progress Update (With Before and After Photos)
It’s almost been a year since the surgery, which feels slightly unreal, so this seems like a good moment for a little check-in. As of today, it’s been nine months

Why Can’t You Use Straws After Gastric Sleeve? (The Honest Answer)
Quick Takeaways Straws cause you to swallow excess air, which leads to uncomfortable bloating and discomfort in a stomach that’s already tiny Your post-op stomach holds around 60–90ml, meaning there’s

How Much Weight Can You Lose With Gastric Bypass?
Before my mini gastric bypass, this was the question I typed into Google at least once a day for three months straight. And every single time I got back the
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I’m Misstachio – the name comes from my borderline obsession with pistachios (seriously, who doesn’t love them?).
I’m also a massive foodie. Cooking? Love it. Eating? Love it even more. Dreaming about it? Oh, absolutely. The downside? Let’s just say my relationship with food has led to an almost lifelong battle with unhealthy overweight.
This blog is where I share my personal experience with mini gastric bypass surgery. Feel free to comment and share your thoughts, just please remember to keep it kind!
Enjoy the read!
P.S. Just so we’re clear: I have zero medical qualifications. Everything here is based on my personal experience. If you’re making medical decisions, please consult an actual specialist.
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