Marty McSkinnystein

I assumed you're pretty far out- didn't look up your date.
I'm just going to say this because of a couple comments here. I called my Dr. because I ate a whole scrambled egg which went down really easy (at 2 weeks). Turned out my program didn't consider that pureed when other people's did. Mine considers it "soft food." Everyone is different. She said (the NP) even though it went down fine doesn't mean I'm allowed to have it. So pain or not isn't what should dictate diet. That book or instructions you get from your program should.
Not judging you at all--- but saying it for new people reading.

Lissa I'm literally laughing out loud over the thinking about swallowing the water bottle lid. I thought something similar today--- like an urge that made no sense.
OY...I'm a teacher. I seriously hope I don't get weird thoughts while teaching...like yelling "You didn't do your homework!!! 50 sit ups now!!!!"

So women are out there really pursuing chubby men? *running to chain down my husband*

Maybe your vibe is more confident and they're intimidated by the sexy skinny girl.

But for me it's in a good way. For example, I went to Trader Joe's yesterday and bought lots of things I always loved (the Protein stuff) and dips to use sparingly- meatballs, chicken sausage, humous, wasabi mayo, all types of cheeses, salmon and made tiny platters and was so satisfied with like only 2-3 oz. of what I chose. It's like there's this freedom from hunger but what comes with it is a responsibility to be sure to nourish your body with good stuff. And everything seems so much more delicious and you're full! I literally wanted to cry after my first good egg at how satisfying it was without "needing" all the ecroutremants (sp?) like breads and meat and hashbrowns...
When you get there you'll see how great it can be at the same time as being a chore. Plus I think you get used to it and have a habit of what you eat mostly- eventually.

Ah the irony that her great-granddaughter's name is GeauxForit.

How do you explain it if you're a klutz like me and the balls fall out and you trip over them and break your neck while running on the treadmill. "I was...um...er...ah... just put the cast on." -not that I can't keep them in with the best of them......(oohoooh she went there!!!)

Technically I guess we could google "how much fat is in a va jay jay" and then get a study done on yours before and measure the difference. I fear I may never stop laughing. I'm just waiting for someone to tell me I'm immature because it's a serious question. And it is. But.....

They did not do an ultrasound before my wls. But I started having pain on my right side and wanted to make sure it wasn't something with the wls. They did an ultrasound and found stones. Well I had my surgery this morning and all went well. I'm home and resting. I'm glad it's over, now I can truly heal and enjoy my sleeve journey.

I was wrong on death rate, best leak fix, and most common location of leak.

Well I'm not up to that fabulous point...and never will be...so there! :tongue2:
P.S. Quite disturbing that everyone relates. I'm keeping my hair...keeping it I tell you!! (Let the "good luck with that"s begin!)

So many relatable things. Some I hope not to (like the boobs examples).

True dat! Good luck to you too!

My friend and I were just talking about "the easy way out."
1. We know it's not easy.
2. Even if it were-- would you tell a heart patient a bypass was the easy way out?
3. It means they're jealous. Why? Because they wish they were able to take off weight so fast. So they blame because they're angry you can do it and they still have to suffer. Nice.
Maybe it's human nature though. You don't know until you walk in someone else's shoes.

Sag. --nice to meet a fellow astrologer. I think we would need the whole chart for more emperical evidence however...lol... (such a sag. comment right?)
I'll say 8-9 for all questions-- 9 the physical, 8 the mental. I've been very optimistic so the pain, annoyances of restrictions, shots in belly etc. have been relatively easy to handle. But, I couldn't say everything is perfect since I did have most of my stomach removed--haha-- there are obviously some problems with getting used to portions etc..
I guess if I were to compare it to what I EXPECTED- then it would be 10's.

Wow, looking at it this way makes a lot of sense. I'm pre-surgery, and one of my "anti-surgery mantras" has been the idea that it might be altering my body in too drastic of a way. But I never thought about the fact that what I'm currently doing to my body is pretty darn drastic in and of itself. Thanks for the fresh perspective

The moment I woke up I was in pain. They gave me good meds. and then I was good.
That night there was discomfort (particularly gas in shoulder) but I walked the halls of the hospital anyway. People who walk get rid of gas faster. You know they blow up the insides with air to see and work so that has to come out.
I have been fine, no problems at all-- not even nausea- which many complain of. I take a PPI from day 1 to avoid heartburn and haven't had that either.
Today is 3 weeks exactly. I can drink with no problem- was able to 2nd day. I can eat pureed food and not experience pain or discomfort.
I have never felt regret.

Thanks to this forum, I found laughing cow cheese! I never would hv thought to get that. Its great!

Get the sleeve.
Sorry. Just kidding (boy I hope you have a good sense of humor)...
Cut soda, carbs (no white stuff--flour, sugar ), eating after dinner, walk (or whatever exercise you can do). For Snacks just have lots of sugar free ice pops in every flavor handy and herbal teas (take long to drink- give taste buds a "fix"). Oh and tons of Water. Start drinking Protein shakes- they fill you up for so long and have great Protein so you have energy.
Good luck!!

Get the sleeve.
Sorry. Just kidding (boy I hope you have a good sense of humor)...
Cut soda, carbs (no white stuff--flour, sugar ), eating after dinner, walk (or whatever exercise you can do). For Snacks just have lots of sugar free ice pops in every flavor handy and herbal teas (take long to drink- give taste buds a "fix"). Oh and tons of Water. Start drinking Protein shakes- they fill you up for so long and have great Protein so you have energy.
Good luck!!

Get the sleeve.
Sorry. Just kidding (boy I hope you have a good sense of humor)...
Cut soda, carbs (no white stuff--flour, sugar ), eating after dinner, walk (or whatever exercise you can do). For Snacks just have lots of sugar free ice pops in every flavor handy and herbal teas (take long to drink- give taste buds a "fix"). Oh and tons of Water. Start drinking Protein shakes- they fill you up for so long and have great Protein so you have energy.
Good luck!!

The moment I woke up I was in pain. They gave me good meds. and then I was good.
That night there was discomfort (particularly gas in shoulder) but I walked the halls of the hospital anyway. People who walk get rid of gas faster. You know they blow up the insides with air to see and work so that has to come out.
I have been fine, no problems at all-- not even nausea- which many complain of. I take a PPI from day 1 to avoid heartburn and haven't had that either.
Today is 3 weeks exactly. I can drink with no problem- was able to 2nd day. I can eat pureed food and not experience pain or discomfort.
I have never felt regret.

The moment I woke up I was in pain. They gave me good meds. and then I was good.
That night there was discomfort (particularly gas in shoulder) but I walked the halls of the hospital anyway. People who walk get rid of gas faster. You know they blow up the insides with air to see and work so that has to come out.
I have been fine, no problems at all-- not even nausea- which many complain of. I take a PPI from day 1 to avoid heartburn and haven't had that either.
Today is 3 weeks exactly. I can drink with no problem- was able to 2nd day. I can eat pureed food and not experience pain or discomfort.
I have never felt regret.

You want to hear pathetic? I was cleaning out a few storage areas in my kitchen today and found a box of fancy crackers I was given as a gift but forgot about. I opened the box and smelled the crackers and was so upset I hadn't realized and ate them earlier. I licked the garlic cheesy goodness off of like ten of them while standing at the trash can. Lick, toss, lick, toss, lick, toss. At one point I bit one and spit it out. Yeah, sometimes it's hard.
Oh well, off to puree some refried Beans and put some cheese and sour cream on it. (Which actually is delicious)!
I have had about 3 pity parties (including a supermarket one) but mostly I'm cool and accepting.
We'll be okay, alright?

You want to hear pathetic? I was cleaning out a few storage areas in my kitchen today and found a box of fancy crackers I was given as a gift but forgot about. I opened the box and smelled the crackers and was so upset I hadn't realized and ate them earlier. I licked the garlic cheesy goodness off of like ten of them while standing at the trash can. Lick, toss, lick, toss, lick, toss. At one point I bit one and spit it out. Yeah, sometimes it's hard.
Oh well, off to puree some refried Beans and put some cheese and sour cream on it. (Which actually is delicious)!
I have had about 3 pity parties (including a supermarket one) but mostly I'm cool and accepting.
We'll be okay, alright?