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Can you find a part time seasonal job to help you reach this goal? YOU are worth every penny this is going to take. As far as saving for a wedding - think how much easier it will be to find a dress on a sale rack after you reach your healthier weight.

I cannot get enough watermelon. Like three ounces at one time. Is this good or bad for me. I am still eating my three ounces of Protein enough, but I crave watermelon. Any suggestions as to why?

Changing your relationship with food is the only way to be successful in this journey long term. If the sweets are still an issue for you (i.e., the temptation is too difficult to overcome), then you need to talk to a professional about it. The only way you are going to be successful is to do what you need to do regardless of what is around you or what other people are eating. Good luck!

I am scheduled for 18 April 2017. Way up in the Pacific Northwest, Washington

April 17th over here! I'm in Denver though, but I'll be your buddy in spirit Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app

13th and on day 11 of the pre op liquid diet. [emoji51]

Yes, you had something major done and your body needs time to heal and recover. It was only 2 days ago you had 80% of your stomach removed. People take longer than that to heal from a paper cut.

I had RNY gastric bypass surgery. I lost weight quickly. Those who have sleeve surgery generally lose weight at a slower pace and encounter many stalls along the way. [Someone on the board even created a slogan for it called "Embrace the Stall"]. My weight loss came to an end around 7 months and I transitioned into a maintenance phase. Sleeve patients can achieve the same degree of weight loss but it is over a longer time period. Many are still losing weight after 2 years. It took me around 6 months before all the problems that I encountered after surgery seemed to melt away and I entered a Happy State. So do not expect the problems to disappear overnight. It will take time.

My favorite drink has become unsweetened iced tea. And it's great by itself but you can also add unflavored protein powder to it, which gives you some protein.

If you are stocking on food most people won't think of grabbing Protein powder so just get that when others leave it behind and you will be good Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App