Spaness2012

Awesome. Keep up the great work. The scale is moving a little for me too. Super happy about that!

Thanks for posting this. I have come to accept that I am going to have body issues...fat and thin. I have also come to accept that being thin will not make me automatically happy. There are lots of aspects to that! Maybe you should talk to someone about your new body issues? Maybe that would help clear your head about it? Congrats on the amazing weight loss!

You have shown alot of commitment! Good for you. Enjoy the journey.

Maybe make an appointment with your nutritionist? It's possible you aren't taking in enough calories and need to stretch them out during the day? It's worth the inquiry. It sounds like you are doing great though!

Feeling anxious is all normal. The minute I walked into the surgery center I am pretty sure I hyperventilated....lol. Some quick meds in my IV and I was completely fine. You will do great. Does your surgeon require a pre-op diet?

Cold here too! I told my hubby it's because I am not eating or hoarding winter weight like a hybernating bear anymore. Socks and sweatshirts work for me as well.

Incisions all look fine. But I will call the doc tomorrow and see what they say. Again, I feel completely fine today. Just odd. Thanks

I took the time before the surgery and really started to pay attention to how fast I ate, chewed, etc. I started practicing with paying attention to bite size and chewing my food well. This seems to have benefited me after the band! Congrats!!

And no.....there is no chance I could be pregnant...lol.

So yesterday, I woke up feeling overall unwell. I had some nausea in the morning where I took an anti-naseau pill (petrified that I would vomit). This helped and calmed the urge most of the day. A bit achy, tired, and a dull pain around my port area. I kept eating very light as I had no appetite. Protein shake, Soup, etc. I also took some Tylenol for the aches. This too helped. Normally, I would just feel like I was coming down with something but this "general unwell" feeling only lasts a day and it happened a few weeks ago as well. Similiar symptoms...only lasted a day. Could I have eaten something "the day before" that caught up with me the next day? I haven't been stuck or even mildly stuck. I haven't been filled yet. I have been sticking to the rules. I just find it odd and wanted to know if anyone has ever experienced this one day "unwell" feeling?

I think we all have very high expectations, especially in the early months. But your doing well....very well. 2lbs a week is really all you can ask for at this point. Congrats!

The confidence is radiating off the pic!! Your stunning! Cheers to the next 30 years!

Awesome!! I can't wait to get there myself! Congrats on all your hard work paying off!!

I have lost 40...and people are just now starting to say..."oh yeah...I can see it in your face...lol". But I feel it all over. That's all that counts.

Congrats Mark! What a ride this is! Enjoy it!

My doc waits 6 weeks. Honestly, this is a time for healing not really weight loss. Keep reading....the veterans have great advice about this and PATIENCE has alot to do with it. This was hard for me to resign to...but I'm glad I did because it just helps me focus on what I need to be doing....which is ....eating slowly, taking small bites, choosing better foods, etc. Have a great day!

I'm in Tampa (not your criteria, I know) but neighbors nonetheless. Good luck.......you'll do great!

Good for you!! Congrats....I really look forward to going to the gym now. It's awesome when our "mind set" changes!

I feel it in my clothes but it's awesome when people actually see it on you. My brother had a great reaction...he said "your face is so thin....your beautiful"! It almost made me cry. Keep up the great work!

See you on the other side......you'll be fine!

Congratulations! Rest up.....keep hydrated....be patient (patience is the hardest part for me...but I am working on it.)

Bye, bye 280's.....great work!

There is definitley a difference!! Keep up the good work!

Sounds like you are doing awesome!! I agree......"the easy way...my a*%." This takes work, recovery, and sheer determination.

Yes all normal. I had dreams of steak and mashed potatos during the pre-op liquid phase. It's your brain letting go of the emotional connection to food. This same thing happened when I quit smoking too. Your posts make me laugh! Glad your doing well!