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I tried to look at my time of preparing to submit to insurance (which was my first hurdle) as a way to get my head wrapped around the idea that things are getting ready to rapidly change. The first month I tried to be more mindful of what I was eating and drinking and that led to a reduction in sugar consumption. The next month I gave up sugar for the most part, but allowed myself to have an indulgence now and again. I kept adding things month by month that I was watching, still allowing myself to indulge every once in an while if I chose to. Funny thing was, because I was allowing those indulgences, I found I didn't need to take them as often. I've not had a diet work for me, ever, for long. I've been doing this for the past 6 months and am down 45 pounds as of this morning. And that is without seeming to really try. Echoing Cammy, when you get the cravings, try to remind yourself of why you have taken this step towards WLS. Put up motivational sayings, or pictures, or whatever will remind you around the house. If you have a favorite outfit that you want to fit into again, pull it out so you can anticipate getting into it comfortably. Also, come out here frequently to the boards. Knowing I'm not alone in my journey really helps me keep my head in the game. In these uncertain times, I'm taking it day by day and hour by hour. I choose not to indulge for right now; maybe later. Eventually, later is a lot later. This is a lot longer winded than I anticipated, sorry if I'm rambling. I hope all the best for you in your journey and believe that you can be all you can be, one step at a time. ((HUGS))

Yes switch up your calories and do some short term fasting - Remember this is a long journey and no two weeks will be the same Go less calories on day and more the next It will help restart your body

THANK GOD WE CAN KEEP A SENSE OF HUMOR!!!! I LOVE THIS!!!

Those are hilarious! Thanks for sharing!

I have no wisdom for you, @LeeLee Luv, but that is AWESOME that you're getting that "full" signal from your new pouch/sleeve. From what I've read from others on these boards, people don't always get that signal and wind up getting ill because they didn't know to stop. I would definitely keep a log of this occurrence and see if it happens the next time you try mushy food. All the best! ((HUGS))

Hi y'all! Bari Healthy Life is on IG. I'd love to connect! @imbacnow2020 ! Hope to see y'all!

Yes you body is healing this same post is all over this site, You wracked your body hard and now it is recovering. Let your body tell you when you can go to other foods. Shakes do suck, But you need them. Make your own with protein powders, The only one i like that is store bought is Core Fitness. Feel free to join my WLS mix masters club! I can make a mean as protein shake and martini!

I agree, love cheering everyone on and learning thru each other’s tips. Followed you.

Ah I haven't gone to any support groups yet, don't know if I will. I told quite a few of my close friends before doing this and so far all have been very supportive. Because I had like weird eating (keto) before my surgery, everyone is kind of use to me and my having to order stuff a specific/special way I guess. Also my husband has been so supportive too. So I mean I guess with the help of the online community here too, I feel like I'm good. If that makes sense? How's it going you're only a week out. I was hating life still at a week out. Now however I am feeling great.

I'm on there, but I never post anything. I just look at the wls stories, pictures and get ideas of how to navigate this "new life". Krimsonbutterflies