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I honestly thought I was the only one that did that. . I will do my before and after pics when I can finally get 'Before pics' that I wasn't hiding behind people, or didn't take from a 'favourable' camera angle. Might need friends to send me random/candid pictures

I am cleared for foods but I can only eat every little. I have tried some solids that have come right back up. I am going to try drink more Protein. I must admit them when I drink it it leaves me satisfied for a couple of hours.

MY surgery is on February 15th! Any last minute tips or advise are greatly appreciated! I'm beyond nervous!

I was excited yesterday taking photos for before & future after's. Today I'm just so anxious for tomorrow questioning why I'm making myself do this surgery & putting myself through this??? Nervous for the surgery & anesthesia horrible literally want to cry.

I either measure everything, or know by the size bowl that I used to measure into (for instance cottage cheese fits nicely in half of one of my travel containers.) interestingly enough I have bowls from the 1950s that fit the exact amounts of many of the foods I eat. I noticed at one of my stalls that I wasn't eating enough calories.

Had my surgery 1/30, trust me it's more of a discomfort/soreness than a pain. I had knee surgery some years back now that was pain with a morphine drip. This was just uncomfortable mainly due to the co2 gas they put in you not the surgery incision or stomach it's self.

They should give you pain meds via an IV... Don't be a martyr, get topped up every four hours. It will help you sleep too, in between the sipping and walking. The pain is minimal. Focus on the benefits you will have in the future. Good luck for tomorrow and speedy recovery? Kate

It can all be very confusing!! Are you still trying to lose weight or are you at maintenance? I think that will make a huge difference. You are right that it's hard to find options that are both low in carbs and fats. Sometimes we have to create our own recipes. I saw one recently that looks really good, that might help you with your taco craving. I saw where someone took cheddar cheese and spread it out on parchment paper. They put it in the microwave and melted it. Then they laid the melted cheese on the paper, over an upside down bowl. The cheese hardened and formed like a bowl. After it hardens, fill the "cheese bowl" with all the ingredients used for a taco. I'll see if I can find the recipe and attach it. If you haven't already joined, go on Facebook and join Rock's Kitchen. The administrator had WLS and wonderful recipe ideas are posted every day.

Pain Management requires at least 2 things: 1 - Attitude going into your surgery: Your mindset before the surgery is a crucial part of your post-op experience. Go into your surgery EXPECTING to be successful and victorious. There is a well-worn axiom "If you think you can, you're right! If you think you can't, you're right!. Now choose". Work to be as positive as possible in order to increase your chances of a smooth recovery. 2 - Perspective of alternatives: As uncomfortable as the day after your surgery may be, it's NOTHING compared to the series of painful compromises and surgeries that accompany a long-term weight issue. Choose this recovery over surgery for an amputation down the road (I have seen this in my extended family, so this is no idle threat to our health). Embrace this as the corrective step needed to reset your health and embrace YOUR future. Keep your eyes on the Long Game.