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That’s what keeps me motivated, all the people that have done it. Good luck!

I got outed at a department meeting. I had only told a few people at work (primarily my boss and co-workers who covered for me when I was out). The next thing I know I was at an interdepartmental meeting (maybe 40 people or so, some of whom I barely know) and their department head gives me a big thanks for jumping right back into work after my surgery. I could have died. She didn't mention what type of surgery, but still . . . I tried to let it go, but ended up sending her an email letting her know that while I appreciated the sentiment, I had not discussed my medical issues with many people and preferred to keep them personal. Yeah, like that's gonna work now, but at least maybe I saved the next person! She hasn't spoken to me since (or acknowledged the email) and it's been nearly a month.

Hmmm, again the comment about the different advice we all receive. I went to a support group meeting last week and the Nurse-Practitioner Facilitator talked about intermittent fasting. She said her research showed that it was quite successful for men, but not so for women. I wasn't planning on doing it anyway, but thought it was interesting.

I use and like Nutricost Unflavored Whey Protein Isolate. I got it on Amazon. Paid $45 for a 5 lb container. They do offer smaller size containers as well.

Did you google it? I know green is normal

90 lbs (including the 29 lbs lost on pre op diet) at 4 Months. I’m sure I’ll begin to slow here soon but it’s been rapid so far.

Orchids and Dragons & Miss Topaz-you don't realize how much I treasure both you. Miss Topaz, I'm not sure of your age but,I know chronologically I am older than Orchids and Dragons, probably you both. Yet when I read your posting, you have your "act together" so much more. And I enjoy your perspective on things. ☺ I'll confess something, when I was a "newbie" there was a certain poster I gravitated to, as time went by either I grew in courage or she changed her outlook. I still post occasionally on the same forums, she no longer acknowledges my contributions or posts back. So I guess we are electronically estranged at this time. She used to help me understand this weight loss🎢 journey, now she's off doing her own thing, 💯shallower in perspective. She even bullied me on B.P., don't know why for sure it happened, maybe her post-surgery hormones? But I'm gonna keep on keeping on, still struggling towards my🚧 finish line. Some days it starts seeming easier, the the fits and starts come back, the doubtful😣 voice inside starts saying " you are not good enough, you are very unworthy, this is why you are being punished" most of the time I am strong 💪enough, brave enough to say " Shut Up😠" but others I can't blind it😎,out. I had a ray🌟 of hope the other day. You,have probably heard me allude to my next Columbus appointment? I have been calling it my "trifecta" appointment because I'm meeting 3 ladies for 2 hours, my case manager, dietician, and nurse practioner. I had rationalized it was merely a "Hi,Nice to Meet You" meeting, okay I guess I can live with that. Then I happened to follow while submitting my viewpoint on some topic, another surgery seeker who was meeting with the self-same people at her hospital 🏥and it was her immediate PreSurgery appointment. And hope😐 started. to sprout inside, maybe just maybe it will be that way too. I have been through a Bariatric program 📝twice through, could it mean the new program,is now accepting everthing, there will be no further requirements and I also will receive my surgery😷 date? Oh,is this a valid 👍hope? And suddenly I felt a twinge of self-worthiness☺, a small seedling🌱of hope starting to grow. Maybe, just maybe, all my work, all the tears 💦I've shed had a purpose. And I'm still hoping it comes true! May 24th I'll know more of what lies ahead for👸 me.

Re-read my above post Desert Girl. As my 5 year old. second cousin says --'It's the Troof!"😝

For the first month or so after surgery, almost everything you take in is liquid or soft, and you won't feel full from those slider things. Once you are eating "real" food again, you'll notice a feeling of fullness quite quickly from a small amount of food. Basically, the first month kinda sucks . . . hang in there, it does get much better!

LOL, @JohnnyCakes, she's 5 days out!! Hang in there, focus on getting water in. Everything will get better soon. For me, it was about a month before I had my feet under me.