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I tell everyone. I am proud of my decision and want the world to know. This isn't about them it's about LIFE. I want to live as long as possible. We did not get here without trying every diet and exercise program out there. This is a hard decision to make and it is something I embrace with 100% genuine excitment. If people don't like it they can kick rocks on down the road.

So Jealous! Beautiful!

Awww. im so sorry you are having a rough time. I hope you feel better soon.

I understand your frustration with some of these things but in my opinion if you don't like something someone does and says and it is not bothering you physically or mentally it is best to just move on. Not all people are going to live up to your expectations and it is unfair for anyone to expect perfection. This is an open forum and it should be a forum of support and not judgement. There are things in life that just need to be at the bottom of the list of importance. You are free to rant and I respect you for that, I just hope that your rant did not run someone off because they feel as though they are not as educated as others. People should have the freedom to come and ask as many questions as they want without the fear of someone being critical of them. Bottom line....Choose being kind to be an example to someone that may need YOU right now. Sometimes it is not all about us and our hangups.

Totally normal. The scale didnt move at all for me all last week and this week I have lost 6lbs. A real stall lasts for about 6 weeks. Your body is just moving things around and trying to adapt.

2 weeks for me

Congrats on your journey. You are going to be great and there is no reason to be nervous. The only real pain I felt was the gas but that was gone the next day. I just remember being so tired and drugged up. I was very nauseous because of the meds they had me on so they put me on toredol and I was so much better. The next day I was walking fine and moving around and ready to go home.

Know that when you arent feeling well right after surgery that it will be better the next day..I kept asking if I would always feel like that and they assured me that its the same song second verse with this surgery. it takes a couple days to be completely out of the anestisia fog and once that is over with you will start feeling like yourself again. Remember you are stronger then you think and this is just the beginning of the rest of your life. Drink as much water as possible and focus on your hydration more than protein at first. You will be fine and you will be happy you did this cause I am 3 weeks out today and I feel amazing.

Fantastic! You are an inspiration to many people myself included. Bless you

Im with BCBS IL. Approval took about 2 weeks.

That is exactly what happened to me and i consider it normal. It goes away within the first week. If you start getting acid reflux take prilosec. it is the only thing that helped me.

i knwo your pain and mine was not head hunger, it was real deal stomach grinding hunger. I also thought it was heart burn and it was not cause i niped that in the bud with prilosec. It was hunger and stomach spasams. I stuck with the diet even though it was hard as hell. it will be over with soon. Just hang in there. You will be fine.

Okay, So I am going throgh this strange love/hate thing with food. Im hungry and I watch people cooking and eating on television as if it is food porn. I go to the fridge grab a yogurt or something equal to that consistancy, Open it up dig my spoon into it, taste it and roll my eyes in disappointment. Here's a scenerio that is mind boggling to me aswell, i bought some pre made mashed potatoes to just have something a little different. I know it is high in carbs and that is why I decided I would eat a 2 oz cup once in a while just for a change in flavor because frankly I am tired of sweet flavors. I eat a couple bites and think to myself "I absolutly hate food". Right now food looks so good and smells so good but when it comes down to it I dont want to eat any of it. Anyone having this issue? I am sure I am not the only one that is having a psychological meltdown right now when it comes to food. So in conclusion to this i would like to say that I love smelling food and I love watching people enjoy food but i hate eating it.

Hey Starvation mode, How are you doing? Well me, I'm just peachy. Its been a while since I've seen you and I honestly cant say I am happy to see you again. Here I am minding my own business and you come along and bring everything to a halt. I am eating 800 calories a day and I understand you are just doing your job. Hey I cant hate you cause after all you are a part of me and I need to just embrace you and what you were designed to do for me but I just wanted to let you know that I am not starving, I am actually trying to lose the fat that is on my body and you want to hold on to it. Listen starvation mode, I need to level with you. You need to learn to let go. Thanks for trying to help me but I dont need you right now. Yours truely Bonnie

Thats how I felt this week. I am getting past that now though. i think it was more about the fact that i couldnt just eat what i wanted so i think I was rebelling against food. i was so hungry but then when i ate i was just over it, if that makes any sense

i wonder if you need to possibly try drinking room temp or warm decaf tea. Are you just scared to drink or is it actually painful?

I'm not having any issues getting water down at all. i think it all depends on the person. Some can handle it and others cant. I wish you good luck.

Good luck, You'll do great

Most definitely! Major difference! great job!

i had that my whole first week. It goes away

You need to contact your insurance company and ask them what options you have and what the requirements are. I have seen many women on here get revisions. i am sure they will be able to coach you through the process. I wish the best for you.

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