jennrus

My work computer uses a password. I have to enter it about 20 times a day. To help get my head in the game I changed it to an affirming message of weight loss success. Every little thing helps. Now I say it in my head when I see people eating.

I had a bad day. Normally i would come home and pig out. I cant. So now what do i do? Hmmm...first real challenge @ 3.5 weeks.

OMG it's like the bottom of a banana split after the ice cream melts!

1 scoop of chocolate Protein Powder

4 frozen strawberries

1 T of crushed pineapple

1/2 c crushed ice

1/2 c fat free milk

Blend and enjoy! :wub:

Followed by: holy crap, your old stomach was bigger than i expected! Again i say, cool!

Wow! Amazing! So glad you posted.!

Major bathroom problems and crazy rumbles. Mostly dairy at this stage 3 weeks out. After I eat yogurt or have a shake I feel like I need to go about an hour later. Really bad! Starting to add it up. Anyone else?

I was the same and had same thoughts. I can not physically put more than a few bites in before I get uncomfortable and feel stuffed. The fear off putting too much in and splitting your stitches thus dying stops you from putting more in. Plus I am never hungry. Ever. Weirdest thing. I was saying last night how I feel free from my addiction. I don't think about food all day long. Also strange. Like my brain was operated on, not my stomach.

Thanks. Will do. Stuff they dont tell ya.

3 weeks yesterday. I am nervous because of all the gas. Im back to work and running to the bathroom every ten mnts to release large gas which sometimes does and sometimes doesn't have other stuff with it. WTH? I hope this goes away. Its been three days of this. On top of that i haven't moved a pound in three days! I thought this was when it "fell off"!

Not bad. Not nearly as bad as I thought.

Just filled out a paper for DMV and realized that today I actually weigh what my license says- 190! I've never weighed what my license has said. Ever! Lol. Small victories!

Anyone else get cold much easier? I used to sweat like a pig and now I am really cold.

You are mourning the end of a lifelong relationship with food. This is a grieving period. If you are like most moms, you are feeling selfish for doing something for yourself so there is an added level of guilt which you are overcompensating for by being mad at yourself. Subconsciously you are defending yourself from your family from what you think they think about you. You need to stop, breath, rest and remember that it is ok to have these feelings but it is not ok to lash out at them. It will get better but do not be afraid to ask for help if you find the emotions do not go away. Professional counseling can do wonders. In the meantime, we are here for you. Glad you voiced.

I'm 5 days out and I have opposite. Is that bad??

Me too! Wondering if it is the dairy?

Took two weeks off and back to work tomorrow. Worried about peoples reactions. Told everyone I was having surgery but didn't say what for. When asked I said I didn't want to discuss it. Only one person knows the whole story. Not sure why I am so worked up about it. I know an hour after being there it will be like nothing happened. Just dreading the first few interactions.

I will be 3 weeks tomorrow and realized yesterday that I forgot I had a surgery yesterday. I was out on our boat with friends and I felt so good that I forgot I was different now. No pain, no tired, no signs that anything had happened. At one point I stopped and thought, "wow,i feel great. I didnt think I ever would but wow." So hang in there, it gets better fast!

Im 3 weeks out and starting go miss my morning cup. Will pick up some Decaf bit wonder when we can start with regular. My nut says do t drink it now but doesnt say when.

I remember thinking, "What the hell was I thinking?" But at 11days out I can say it gets better everyday. I took my kid school shopping today. Hang in there.

Had staples out yesterday and my Dr was pleased with my progress- 13 pounds down since surgery and 27 down since starting journey. He said, "make sure you follow your diet. Do NOT try and push it. It would be easier to put a gun to your head if you want to kill yourself." So guess who isn't going to try anything before I'm supposed to? That's right, this girl.

Awesome. Thanks for breaking the tension!

^{After the VSG surgery the couple agrees to wait three weeks before having sex. After two weeks it is so unbearable, that they agree to sleep in separate bedrooms to avoid temptation. First thing in the morning on the 21st day, the wife awkens to the sound of a frantic banging on her bedroom door. "I know what you're banging for!"}

^{The husband replies, "Yeah, but do you know what I am banging with?"}

Lets all calm down. I was simply looking to see what worked for others not to start a verbal war. Enough. I am sorry that this got out of control. Remember our hormones are out of whack so let's agree to disagree. There are far more important issues. I don't side with one or the other but wish you all well along this journey. And whenever you do have sex I hope it is great and doesn't hurt your new belly.

I suggest a loose,casual dress to come home in. You will not want any waste bands. The cell charger and toothbrush were only other things I used.

They have Protein Shots at Starbucks?