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P.S. KNow you can do this. It is not to late. Your obviously ready somewhat or it would not even bother you. Wish you the best with it.

I work at Cracker Barrel as a waitress. When I started working there years ago I struggled with all of the food. I'm sure fast food is different for it might be more available to you. For me I would have to take a scheduled break or eat after or before my shift. First for me anyway , after working with the same food all the time I am tired of it. It's like working in a donut shop or pizza place, after awhile you might eat it out of conveniece but it is not what you crave. Try to ask yourself if you really want it or is it the idea it is front of you. Bring your lunch, suck on a mint, drink lots of water. Come prepared. Also something that really helped me especially on pre op clear liquid diet was I did not say to myself, "oh that looks good" I said ewwwwww, that is not going to help me. I believe working in the food industry that it is more mindless eating, if you do crave it you know it is the bad carbs your addicted to. Start off treating yourself to something somewhere else. Once you break the habot of MC"D"S food amd swear it off then you can concentrate on starting to make better food choices. Right now your like an alcoholic working in a bar. It doesn't work. Your mindset has to change totally or definitly get a new job.

I really feel for you. I had a freind once several years ago that suffered with that. She was overweight and was in a lot of pain. I would think it would help alot to lose some weight. Have you asked your Dr. or Gyno to prescibe something for it. You poor baby, I feel for you. Healing prayers your way!

Angel in disguise.. How vary caring.

Doing good hang in there!!!

Hormones, my mother lost weight after her hysterectomy, strange but that part is true...lol

I was going to say my gallbladder but my luck I will need my gallbladder out in the future, which is not uncommon for when you lose weight rather quickly, you are more seceptable to getting gallstones. Something to ponder...

Also, If you are eating chips which is not a good idea at the stage your in, they are most likely full of carbs, which in turn is one of the biggest triggers for hunger. I am also two weeks out but have that fear in me of that happening so I would not even attempt one, not that I wouldn't lovvvvvvvve to! You can do this, just realized where your at. Only you know what feels right or not. You might have a day or two of discomfort getting back to where you need to be but you can do this. Think of it like you feel hungry now eating that stuff, why not detox yourself all over so you don't. Were so early out and our tool is waiting for us to properly use it. Thank God it's at the beginning b/c I hear after several months of the "honeymoon stage" weight loss slows down.

I am so happy for you! I remember that feeling well!!!!! Now it is a entire new ballgame.

I would say your job is more physical than being at a desk. I actually know where your coming from for have been in a similar position. I wait tables now at a busy restaurant and clean houses. I am taking off 4-6 weeks. I am 2 weeks out today and doing very well but can not imagine going back to work. It strange, in my case I would say that I am recovering with none to few issues, but the lack in calories and the walking has brought me to a new place of fatique, that I was not experiencing last week as much. Also consider, your in an offiice, temperture controlled, then up and down in either a really hot warehouse or very cold. It is tolling on you. If you can take more than do it. About what to say... I have not shared this with anyone but one person also (at the restaurant) I told my boss I had female issues and had to have surgery. When you put it like that most (especially men) rather not get into it. As far as my cleaning job I have well.... I hate to say it but I think I am going to lie and say that I had a full hysterectomy. She went through a partial one with me a few years ago and was considerate of how I felt but she is also judgemental and do not want to hear everytime I go to work about why would I do this and my loose skin.lol. She is tall, slender and never overeat in her life. So I hope this helps. I only can say if you can go back and they are really supportive that you might not be able to do the in and out and any kind of lifting then I would say then atleast 2weeks.

I just came back from MX. Dr. Kelly was my surgeon and Trish was my coordinatoe. Both were excellent. The price includes everything except airfare and meals , if you bring a friend along. It covers all the test, hotel, transporatation from and to the airport, except for tip, if you want. Just for the record, my understanding. You do not pay this hefty fee to the coordinator, she does not jack the price up. I found with my experience that it would be the same price with or without a coordinator. It was $5500.00. Also, I liked the fact that Trish is in Tijauna, not a voice over the telephone. She treats you well and you feel like your on a mini vacation. They both check on you everyday, every step of the way. I must say, I felt very very comfortable with Dr. Kelly as well. With or without your in excellent hands.

You were a buetiful girl anyway (bet you always got that "but you have a pretty face talk") but now you are a knock out and you do not even look like the same person. Amazing. You look wonderful!!!

Ty Circa

Hi Kelly, Do you think a swig or two of coffee will hurt my stomach this early out? That always helped me in the past.

Hi, I am 12 days out, right behind you. My ticker does not show it for I want to update it monthly but I also am down 28 lbs. lol. I hear you about the food. I just started full liquids and it has been a big struggle. I go to eat a Soup , take a sip and do not want it. I am watching Paula Deen and Diners,,Drive ins and whatever it is. While I sit there and say man I wish I seen that before. I think that it is part of the process. Even if we did indulge we would soon learned that we really can't. I must say I really have not been that hungry but think of all the food I will miss out on now. I know that sounds piggish and horrible. I also know that it would of taken me 4 months to lose 28lbs on a good diet try. I also know that I did not put myself and my husband and our bank account through this for nothing. I can not tell you I know how healthy or skinny feels but I know I will like it more than eating my way into XXXX large clothing. Remind yourself why you did it, focus on that. Your really doing very well and THIS TO WILL PASS. Remind yourself of that it is only for a season. YOU GOT ThIS!!!! :

We are our own worse critics.............. I would say Yoowwwwwwwzeeeeeee. lol

I was sleeved on Feb 4th. , so that makes me 12 days out. I started a full liquid diet 2 weeks pre op then swithed to full liquids about 1 week preop. I have not has any bowel movement since a week before surgery (the start of clear liquids). I came home from MX. I am doing wonderful. I just started full liquids 2 days ago,which really only have consisted of clears and creamed pureed soup, about a cup a day, also protein shakes and protein added to other clear liquids. My question is, should I of had a bowel movement by now? I do not feel constipated but am becoming somewhat achey. I was prone to getting constipated whenever I went on a diet in the past. Also, I am concerned with what I take considering I am not even 2 weeks out from surgery yet. I am afraid to take anything because of my new stomach healing. If something is recommended anyone no anything mild on the stomach? I would greatly appreciate any advice. Thank you!

I know you said experienced sleevers and we are all different with different advice from our doctors. Yet I was sleeved on 02/04 and was on clear liquids for 10days post surgery. I just started full liquids :protein drinks, yogart, ect. I did try a few days earlier, like at day 7 and felt one day the same way you are descibing. I was told to truly just worry about hydration first then after 10 days concentrate more on proteins. I have been recovering really weill , other than the one day I tried to take full liquids. Hope this helps.

Also, You have lost already 1/4 of what you wanted to lose. It how you look at it.

Wow, you are doing amazing, just think in 6 months. Congrats!!!

I have wondered how you picked that.

Godspeed!!!

It reminds me of what happened when I went to my doctor to ask him about what he thought of WLS. He is old school and keep in mind he has told me in the past that I HAVE TO lose atleast 100 lbs. I went in and starting talking to him about the sleeve and he just shut me down and said "oh no......all you have to do is eat just one big salad a day and nothing else" Oh..... that is all, never mind my bottomless pit and never ending hunger feeling. Sometimes I wonder if they hear themselves. Don't you think we look in the mirror.

Doooooottttteeeeeerrrrrssssss....... You did it! Long time coming. Welcome. I am so happy for you. I will be praying for a speedy recovery. Take it easy for awhile.

Thank you for your post. He was awesome to me also.