LaBelle509

Blast on your favorite music and work it out!!!! or read. But since physical activity is our best friend after surgery, exercise is my first choice.

Why is it strange?! I don't find it strange that someone wants to know if this is something she will have to deal with post surgery, or be totally free of. I thought we were here to inform ourselves about this surgery, so we can go in fully knowing what to expect?! @Marie, I still crave for things! But knowing it's not safe and/or it will slow my weight loss, keeps me in check lol!!! After surgery your appetite will be more manageable, and making the right choices ( eating healthy, exercising and drinking plenty of water) will help you be successful!! You will master your cravings and how to deal with them. I wish you the best

I ACTUALLY WENT TO TARGET TODAY AND BOUGHT A FEW BAGS!!! I am so happy I saw this post! I was not sure I could eat them

I can not believe it has been three months since my surgery!! I am happy that so far I have been doing great health wise. No complications( knock on wood). I am slowly learning what to do and what not to do. Although I am not losing as fast as I would like, but I am pretty happy with where I am so far. If I lose another 50lbs by Xmas, I will be one super happy gal THINGS I AM HAPPY about: I am able to walk 3 miles and even jog a little I am able to fit behind my steering wheel I am able to put my socks on while standing I am able to bend over and tie my shoes without losing my breath I am able to go up and down my stairs with looking/feeling 90yrs I am more out going and people are more receptive to me. May God continue to bless me through this journey with even more success stories.

Ducolax stool softener (liquid gel).....easy on your new tummy and will give you smooth results:)

Yep!!.....it is a breath taking smell

here is mine!!

You hit it right on the head! They said it out of fear and lack of knowledge!! If you did your homework and gathered all the info on what you are about to do, than do it. Thank God your husband is on your side with this. I learned real early in this journey not to share with everyone about my plan. Even a few overweight family member started acting up! Like: silly me to want to be skinny and take such a drastic step! lol! Let go of the bad energy of their statement, you do not need that right now. You made the best decision for your health and your life. Good luck

At first it's not easy, but it is a good habit to have. So keep at it until it becomes a second nature to you. Really helps keep acid down and reduce acid reflex.

I did! it is on my food list from the NUT.....

Drinking while eating will empty out the stomach too fast, resulting in over eating; and some people experience acid reflux because of drinking with their food.

CONGRATS ON THE BABY!!!!! I had this surgery so that I can have a baby! but I am sure the doctors will watch you closely. Follow their orders and take good care of yourself. God be with you and your little angel :wub:

lol!!!

I was told to stay away from that!! empty calories+gas= not worth it

sorry to hear about your niece. Maybe she's disappointed about her complications, that's why she's shutting down on having the surgery. Keep being supportive, once she's in a better place in a medical stand point and see how well you are doing, she might give it a go again. I don't think you should feel guilty or feel wrong for being excited. I would be a little mindful around her. I have a feeling you two have a close relationship, so you will find a way to be there for each other(=

Hi!! it's gonna take a while before you find one you like! I can't even tell you how much money I have wasted on shakes People will write how amazing the taste was, and I will run and buy it just to gag on it!! So far my top three: Carnation instant Breakfast, Atkins, and Oh Yeah. Hope you can find one you like

My doc required 5 protein shakes and a meal (4-6oz lean protein with 2 cups green vegetables/green salad). 64oz of water or more. When she told me, I almost fell of my chair I didn't know how I was going to pull that off for two weeks and not starve!!

I feel the same you do at times. For the amount of work and sacrifice I should be a skinny person by now lol!! But the reality is, it took time to look the way I do, so it's gonna take time to look slimmer. I feel like I gave up a lot ( EATING, FAVORITE FOODS, BAKED GOODS, FRIED FOOD, SODA) so the Skinny gods should have been a little more generous in return Take pictures! that will help you see the change. My face looks completely different now. My body is not quiet there, but it is happening slowly. And I know this weight loss is going to damage my body, but I have to believe that I am beautiful. Money for plastics is out of the picture for me as well. So We have to believe that at the end we are and will be healthy and beautiful ((HUGS))

You mentioned that you have been with your psychiatrist for 12 years, can he make the recommendation for you? he knows you better, and you have been under his care for a very long time. And like you said he is the medical doctor here! I suppose that you plan on staying under his care, so he can vouch for you. Don't give up!

I absolutely did! it covered me for up to 90 days in case of complications. I was so worried that something would come up and be denied coverage by medical insurance. My doctor told me not to take the stricture coverage. It was going to cost me an extra $250 but he assured me I did not need it. I trusted his judgment. I paid the extra $1,151.00 for the BLISS and I was happy to know I could use it, but never had to. Total cost for my surgery was $13,651.00

best to check with your doctor just to be safe!

thank you guys!!

that is too funny !!!

Can not believe I am already 10 weeks out!! I really wish I lost more but at the same time I am pleased with what I see so far

This Iron supplement is the best I have used so far!! I do feel better and the side effects( constipation) are less severe. Love it