LessofApril

19 days out and very few regrets. A week out and I had a few bad days and I had this feeling of "OMG WTF DID I DO?". I missed out on Christmas Eve and Day---just because I knew I would not be able to handle being around the food and the questions. I have told my inner circle (Parents, Brother, BF, BFF's) but not my entire family or friends. I'm not ashamed, but I felt the need to be protective of the process in the beginning stages. I regret not being able to eat the way that I used to. Which shows me how addicted to food I was (am). Social situations are really difficult. My boyfriend was eating White Castle in front of me the other day---the smell was equal parts delicious and disgusting. I think that some regret in normal, especially if you are having a hard time. Take it each day at a time. Be kind to yourself. Use your doctor, this forum and I suggest joining a support group. The practice that performed my surgery has one. I plan on using it. If you have access to the therapist, I suggest utilizing that as well. WLS is a BIG deal. It's a life changer. That's why we did this, in order to change our lives.
Best of luck to you!

19 days out and very few regrets. A week out and I had a few bad days and I had this feeling of "OMG WTF DID I DO?". I missed out on Christmas Eve and Day---just because I knew I would not be able to handle being around the food and the questions. I have told my inner circle (Parents, Brother, BF, BFF's) but not my entire family or friends. I'm not ashamed, but I felt the need to be protective of the process in the beginning stages. I regret not being able to eat the way that I used to. Which shows me how addicted to food I was (am). Social situations are really difficult. My boyfriend was eating White Castle in front of me the other day---the smell was equal parts delicious and disgusting. I think that some regret in normal, especially if you are having a hard time. Take it each day at a time. Be kind to yourself. Use your doctor, this forum and I suggest joining a support group. The practice that performed my surgery has one. I plan on using it. If you have access to the therapist, I suggest utilizing that as well. WLS is a BIG deal. It's a life changer. That's why we did this, in order to change our lives.
Best of luck to you!

How great for you! I'm happy for you and you have given me something to look forward too. I can't wait until I am at my own goal. Thanks for sharing your journey.

Wanted something With an Italian flare .
This was sooo easy and surprisingly good.
ricotta blended with black olive hummus, oregano and rosemary. Coat pan with olive oil, add ricotta/hummus blend, drizzle olive oil and grated Romano cheese, bake for 30 minutes at 350.
May try roasted pepper purée next time.

I had my surgery on 12.12.13. My last day was 12.11.13. I took 2 weeks off. But I work for a University and we are closed for 2 weeks for the "Winter Holiday".We reopen on the 2nd. I go back on the 13th. So I'll be out of the office for 4 weeks. I feel fine. But I love having this time off. I'll never be off of work for 4 weeks again. I grabbed my chance.

I just had my surgery and am not ready yet, but the practice that performed my surgery has a support group. The Group often has clothing give aways. You could sell them in lots on ebay or just give them away. While I am looking forward to giving away clothes, I'm a little nervous about the cost of getting transition clothing. (I;ll get over it!)

I had mine done on 12.12.13! I feel like I'm doing ok. The pain has not been terrible, and I had been worried about it.

Good luck to all of you who have Surgery today and upcoming surgeries. Some Nervousness is normal. But praying that all of you have an easy Surgery and a speedy recovery.
I'm 10 months out and it's been a wonderful experience. 93lbs down wish it was more but I'm still loosing! From a size 24 to a size 10. My blood pressure went from 170/102 to 102/60. I love my sleeve.
Good luck and Congrats to all.