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This is the hardest thing I've ever done! The physical part is very challenging but the mental/emotion aspects can, at times seem overwhelming. I try to remember this thing. Feelings/emotions and thoughts are fleeting. They don't last for long. Try distracting yourself with something else. I color in color books, read, watch a movie, call someone to talk go on line. Just fine whatever you things are to get your mind off of "I must eat, I want to eat, EAT-EAT-EAT!!!! The mental aspect of why we've all eaten ourselves in to bariatric surgery and how to overcome/deal with the new stomach/life style, etc. should be worked on so we don't return to those same habits. I hope my opinion is helpful to you. May God bless you and keep you!

I too have no issues telling anyone. I know that there may be some that will, and have had a negative viewpoint on it, however I remind that the path I have taken over the past 20 years which included multiple swings of weight loss but still resulted in higher BP, cholesterol, Apnia, back pain, low energy, early stage diabetes...I also share that this was/is not a quick fix but another tool for me to finally stay consistent and become a healthier individual. Of course, they can agree to disagree but at the end of the day I have done what was in MY best interest & lovin it!

I made the most amazing dinner for my family tonight, grabbed my protein shake and went into my bedroom to eat it. Most days I'm good. Today I was a bit resentful. The full liquid phase is pretty tough. We work to get the surgery, we have these dreams of how amazing it will be, and then we go home to the reality. The reality is losing weight is hard and it requires self denial. Until we accept that we must deny ourselves no weight will come off even with a tiny tummy. You've started a process that requires an "all in" attitude to work. So have I. And some days it's hard but most days I'm in it so succeed. When you get the notion to go off plan use distraction to change your thinking. I visualize how I see myself in a year, or I head to Hulu and watch Hungry For Change or the Perfect Human Diet to motivate me. You can do this. We all can. Take care

Hello After my surgery, I started drinking decaf coffee around week 2. I would usually have one cup a morning. Then I switched over to my regular caffeinated coffee at around 8 weeks post op. I pretty much have a cup or two (at the most) of hot or iced coffee a day now. I used to be a huge caffeine drinker, so I have really cut way back, which is a good thing. My stomach has tolerated coffee well... no problems.

I'm a bad stick as well. Nothing grosses me out more than the feeling of someone moving a needle under my skin trying to hit the vein. Maybe ask them to use a butterfly on your hand. This always works best for me.

10 days out no buyers remorse or regrets.

I am reconditioning my mind to be in sync with my body

I don't know, but I tell EVERYONE about my surgery. I told family. Friends. Coworkers. I tell literal strangers on the street about my surgery, if weight loss or exercise comes up in conversation. I obviously am not ashamed of it, or my need for it, and I think it's really important to tell people about it so it's something heard about in regular conversation -- so that it becomes normalized, and not stigmatized.

That contrary to popular belief, if you want to keep the weight off for good, you WILL be dieting and exercising for the rest of your life.

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