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October/ November 2012 was a dating whirlwind for me. All online. I had a chemistry.com subscription, okcupid, even had an ad on Craigslist. Met a guy on Craigslist late November, we've been dating ever since. I told him about the surgery in January by which time he'd already guessed. I don't think I have body image issues- pretty happy with my nekkid self (apart from a few specific positions). Going out to eat was weird for the first few times, but I warned him up front that I don't eat a lot.

Thought I'd give an update. I told him last night about the weight loss and he'd already starting adding up the facts on his own-the half of a stomach, the tiny meals-so it wasn't a surprise. He was impressed when I told him how much-126-127. I did earn myself a little spanking because my deep, dark secret wasn't.

I'm having almost exactly the same problem. The holidays were filled with bad food and not filled with exercise, so I even gained a bit. I was going to try the No sugar January and lasted a day before my period came and I wanted to eat everything and bought more bad foods. When my period is over, any remaining bad food will go in the garbage and right out to the dumpster! I do better when my home is a safe zone with no bad foods. Bad foods at work can also be a problem, so ill be avoiding the staff room any time they're around.

I liked the following: canned chicken puréed with seedless mustard, canned tuna puréed with Trader Joes Red Thai Curry Sauce, and Hormel's chili (the kind with no beans) puréed on its own. If you ever need a break from pureeing, I recommend Beechnut baby food over Gerber. Beechnut uses broth and no Water, so I think it tastes a little better.

Thank you gentlemen and lady! My guy is going to meet my friends this weekend for a hockey game. Ill see what they say about him and ask them if they think he's ready to hear it. On the other hand, I might as well tell him sooner rather than later. I would hate to get attached to find out he can't deal.

I'm 6 months post op, 15 pounds from my ultimate goal, met a guy last month and we've been seeing each other pretty regularly. He knows I had surgery, knows I only have part of a stomach, and has seen how little I eat- he seems to be ok with it. He doesn't know what kind or surgery I had, or that I had it to lose weight. He doesn't know that I used to 260 pounds. But now I want to be Facebook friends with him. Most of my pics are the old me so as soon as I FB him, he's going to find out. Should I tell him about the surgery, wait to FB him until later, or just go ahead and not say anything?

We've been told that if we drink alcohol, it's not an issue of if we have complications, but when. My NUT and case manager worry about gastritis and ulcers, along with transfer of addiction. That being said, not quite 6 months post op and I've enjoyed an occasional glass off wine or beer. No upset tummy yet.

I read somewhere that it might have had to do with the blood thinners they give you in the hospital. Might.

I spotted heavily for the first 3-4 months after surgery. I'm just lately starting to get back to normal.

The pjs are from Target. I went and got myself a leopard print set in a medium. They're long on the leg, but not much room left in the belly.

We're only about 7 pounds apart now. She requested these shark footie pajamas for Christmas, so when I saw her size, I picked them up. Tried them on out of sheer curiosity. I'll be going back tomorrow to pick up a pair for me. Another friend says there's a moose pattern, which I simply must have.

I also teach. Had a cold while on my pre op diet in April and then at the beginning of the school year in August, 2 months post op. All colds are different, so I couldn't say that one was heavier or lasted longer than the other.

However, I've had a neti pot for several years and love it. It makes me feel better than any decongestant on the market. I also use Coldeeze instead of Airbourne. Clinical studies have shown that taking Coldeeze at the first onset of cold symptoms can reduce the length and severity of the cold.

When I had my pre op cold, I realized one of my food triggers was feeling sorry for myself- I went to the drugstore for cough Syrup and cough drops, came out with candy and snacky foods. Now I keep a "sick pack" in the cupboard so I don't have to go to the store when sick. It has many varieties of cough drops and several packages of egg drop Soup flavoring packets. I replenish supplies when I feel better.

I did meat baby food during my purée stage. Gerber was yucky, I think because they use Water. Beechnut was pretty good- for baby food.

Wearing only my undies (because I live alone and I can) and I realize my legs feel funny. I head into the other room to look in the mirror and see that my thighs don't touch anymore! No wonder skirts and dresses have been so comfy. Bye bye chub rub!

That's awesome. Was it dinner? Did you tell him about the surgery? I know people say to order an appetizer and no one will notice how little you are eating' date=' but if we can only eat a couple of spoonfuls of Soup or something, surely they will notice.[/quote']

It was coffee, so no food involved. I had Decaf tea. If he wants to do food, I'm going to request a taqueria, where I can get a quesadilla and the staff doesn't look at you funny if you can't finish it.

I have another date on Thursday with a different guy. There's a place here that does a little happy hour, so I'm figuring on a glass of wine and chicken wings or something. If the wine gets to my head, I have a friend 2 blocks from the place and I can hang out with her.

please let us know how it goes! :wub:

My first first date ever was a success! We talked for over an hour and a half and it never got awkward. I am reasonably sure he'll want to see me again.

You look great!

Thanks! I had to do a double take this morning on my walk. Walked past a store window and was so impressed by my new skinny self that I had to do it again! Having the sleeve is the best thing I've ever done for myself.

260 to 146. I put my after picture as one of the photos on my online dating profile.  

I had a plan to start online dating as soon as I hit 150. I made a profile about 2 weeks ago, have been messaging guys on the site. The weight loss also gave me the confidence to respond to a personal ad on a local message board. We've been emailing and texting. I have a date to meet him for coffee on Monday.

I'm 5'3". Entered my surgery program on 3/15/12 weighing 233, not my highest. My surgery was 6/25/12 and I weighed 190. 11 weeks out I weigh 151. My exercise has been walking. I walk a little over a mile to work and then home again. I try to have long morning walks on weekends. I also do some light strength training, sit ups, girl weights, etc.

At my last support group meeting, the nurse who runs it said that while sleeve patients don't generally experience dumping syndrome, we do get delayed hypoglycemia about 2 hours after eating too many carbs. There are some websites that call this late dumping. The nurse said it can be frustrating because it comes on late and you've not been eating.

My advice you be to start a food journal, if you don't already, and make sure that you always take carbs with some Protein.

The stomach is situated right behind the liver. When somebody is overweight' date=' they hold a lot of fat in the liver and it makes the liver larger. In order for the surgeon to safely access the stomach (and not nick the liver or something) it is a good idea to try and shrink it a little bit by losing some weight.... It's not the most scientific of explanations but it's what my NUT told me, LOL.

-Bubbles[/quote']

Pretty much! They need to be able to safely lift the liver out of the way, can't do that if it's heavy with fat.

I've been diagnosed with fatty liver in the past through blood tests for liver enzymes, AST and ALT I think.

Ok' date=' I have a question. I am one week post op....I have not "gone" since before the surgery, is this normal? should I be worried? I mean I know nothing is going in so I guess there is nothing to come out. Just wondering.[/quote']

I think it is pretty normal. I was told not to expect anything for 5-6 days. Keep drinking Water and try for a brisk 20 minute walk every day to get things moving.

My program recommends Benefiber or the store brand equivalent.

I read years ago that a donut was one of the worst things you could put in your body. Even at my highest weight' date=' I could scarf down lasagna and enchiladas followed by a chocolatey dessert, but I wouldn't touch a donut.[/quote']

I wouldn't be surprised at all. They're all fat, sugar, and no Fiber flour. I kinda hope to have one, or at least part of one, again when I reach goal. But I'll have it on my terms, not because a box of them show up at work.