Patienlywtng on my Curves

Yes, it has been a while. Mostly because I shied away from it, thinking that no man would want me in my physical state.
I love the possibility of Love. I have my eye on a guy with great potential. I think he is too young for me. Haha...this surgery will not turn me into a cougar! Rahrrrrrr. LOL *I digress*
If it has been awhile for you, how will you handle dating again?

There was one person who specifically asked what I was doing. I told them, restraint and exercise. Both true. I also had a hernia repair so if they push that is what I will say. I was also on our WW at Work program. So some have asked if I was still doing WW.
I have been in the face of ridicule long enough. I'm not going to add to it with people who really don't mean me well.
I say do what is best for you.

I'm 8 weeks out today. Had my 2 month follow up, down 40 lbs. from Pre-Op Appt. Anyway the best news of the appointment.....I get to move to puréed!!! Finally!! I thought i had one more week but no. I would have gone that extra week....miserable! Haha

I understand your frustration. I have 2 weeks more before I can progress to solids and I'm 8 weeks out today!!!
So, as soon as I can sink my teeth into some soft cheese and my lips around a think slice of deli turkey or chicken, I will be oh so happy!

Each surgeon is a little different. My dr required me to be on full liquids for my first two weeks pre-op. I won't lie to you doing that many sweet Protein Shakes, but mixing it up with Protein enhanced Soups help the time go by. My wife also took full Soup, puréed and strained them for me which made it easy to stick to the post-op diet. I know what others on others threads said about not being able to stick to their respective diets, but try your best not to cheat. It will help with your self-control. I did not cheat and made my 8 weeks ago on Friday and was 50lbs down. I did 2 protein shakes a day and then had a sensible meal for the two weeks leading up to my surgery date, which helped me lose 12lbs. Always remember it wad the unhealthy foods in large quantities which got us to where we are today. I wish you well on your journey.

Yes!!
In all my thinking that I could do it the conventional way, the sweat and tears...I could have had help. Still would have to do the same things, but would have progressed.
Yet, there is a time and season for everything and this is my time!!!

I don't have issues with either flavor, but if you have Torani flavored sugar free syrups try those as welll.

I am only 9 weeks out and am able to get at least 60 g of Protein in most days without doing any protein supplements. On the occasional off day, I make a fruit smoothie and add some unflavored Protein powder if I'm having trouble getting enough in.
My NUT told me it's better to eat your meals than drink them! Focus on high protein foods first, and you certainly will NOT have yo drink Protein shakes for the rest of your life.

My license was due to expire on Wednesday, so I went in specifically to get my picture updated. Even the loss prior to surger showed a noticeable difference in my face.
Soooo, I go in and they are asking me all these questions. In the past, I only got the has anything changed question.
This time when the representative asked my weight, I whispered my new weight. Hahaha. It was 1 pound lower than what had been entered on my license for at least the last 10 years, a number that I hadn't been in at least that long or longer.
That was one of the highlights of my day...the other driving to Michigan by mistake because I missed by exit. Oh well, who cares....Ahaha.

My license was due to expire on Wednesday, so I went in specifically to get my picture updated. Even the loss prior to surger showed a noticeable difference in my face.
Soooo, I go in and they are asking me all these questions. In the past, I only got the has anything changed question.
This time when the representative asked my weight, I whispered my new weight. Hahaha. It was 1 pound lower than what had been entered on my license for at least the last 10 years, a number that I hadn't been in at least that long or longer.
That was one of the highlights of my day...the other driving to Michigan by mistake because I missed by exit. Oh well, who cares....Ahaha.

I really want A boneless wing from Wingstop....a lemon pepper flavored one at that!

My license was due to expire on Wednesday, so I went in specifically to get my picture updated. Even the loss prior to surger showed a noticeable difference in my face.
Soooo, I go in and they are asking me all these questions. In the past, I only got the has anything changed question.
This time when the representative asked my weight, I whispered my new weight. Hahaha. It was 1 pound lower than what had been entered on my license for at least the last 10 years, a number that I hadn't been in at least that long or longer.
That was one of the highlights of my day...the other driving to Michigan by mistake because I missed by exit. Oh well, who cares....Ahaha.

My license was due to expire on Wednesday, so I went in specifically to get my picture updated. Even the loss prior to surger showed a noticeable difference in my face.
Soooo, I go in and they are asking me all these questions. In the past, I only got the has anything changed question.
This time when the representative asked my weight, I whispered my new weight. Hahaha. It was 1 pound lower than what had been entered on my license for at least the last 10 years, a number that I hadn't been in at least that long or longer.
That was one of the highlights of my day...the other driving to Michigan by mistake because I missed by exit. Oh well, who cares....Ahaha.

My license was due to expire on Wednesday, so I went in specifically to get my picture updated. Even the loss prior to surger showed a noticeable difference in my face.
Soooo, I go in and they are asking me all these questions. In the past, I only got the has anything changed question.
This time when the representative asked my weight, I whispered my new weight. Hahaha. It was 1 pound lower than what had been entered on my license for at least the last 10 years, a number that I hadn't been in at least that long or longer.
That was one of the highlights of my day...the other driving to Michigan by mistake because I missed by exit. Oh well, who cares....Ahaha.

Happy Birthday to all of us!!! Whoo Hooo
Satchel
ElPaso73
Desert19
We must share how we celebrated. I can tell you now my day will be boring....haha

Happy Birthday to all of us!!! Whoo Hooo
Satchel
ElPaso73
Desert19
We must share how we celebrated. I can tell you now my day will be boring....haha

You too Satchel! Thank you!

Like most after post-op, I was having difficulty getting my Water in. The taste of water didn't change for me, but I just could not manage getting more than a bottle of water in initially. I finally got a little better adding flavoring, but I really wanted pure water to ensure that my system was flushed and no UTI's would occur.
Last week I ran out of the bottled water that I had and decided to change it up. This change has made a huge...Huge....HUGE difference for me. I changed the brand I was using now I'm up to 3 bottled waters each day (up from 1 1/2 per day), with no problem drinking. I say this is a tremendous victory for me.
So my suggestion to you, if you are struggling and like me just didn't want the added flavors (Crystal Light, etc). Try a different brand and see if that helps.
***Nothing beats a failure...but a try***

Yes!!
In all my thinking that I could do it the conventional way, the sweat and tears...I could have had help. Still would have to do the same things, but would have progressed.
Yet, there is a time and season for everything and this is my time!!!

Like most after post-op, I was having difficulty getting my Water in. The taste of water didn't change for me, but I just could not manage getting more than a bottle of water in initially. I finally got a little better adding flavoring, but I really wanted pure water to ensure that my system was flushed and no UTI's would occur.
Last week I ran out of the bottled water that I had and decided to change it up. This change has made a huge...Huge....HUGE difference for me. I changed the brand I was using now I'm up to 3 bottled waters each day (up from 1 1/2 per day), with no problem drinking. I say this is a tremendous victory for me.
So my suggestion to you, if you are struggling and like me just didn't want the added flavors (Crystal Light, etc). Try a different brand and see if that helps.
***Nothing beats a failure...but a try***

We started WW at work program. I went until the week before my surgery. It is what helped me to lose Pre-op! I will return soon. I'm glad it was mentioned they don't like theirs of WLS. I was not going to mention it anyway at work!

Yes my day is the 17th.

Satchel,
I was the same way directly after surgery! Brushing more often per day. That feeling stopped when I was able to get some carbs in. But it really was annoying!