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I weighed 303 the morning of surgery. That night I weighed 312...I'm going with that!

my mom died end of April. I have zero interest in food since. What I try to eat A hurts and B makes me sick. Diarrhea daily for almost 2 weeks (how does your body producte BM with hardly any food? About the only thing I can tolerate is a few ounces whole chocolate milk. Pretty sure I'm dehydrated too.

I've lost 6 lbs since yesterday at 5 am.

I am trying to cope but refuse to have the meltdown I need. Idk what to do.

I'm just plain starving. I've lost so much weight since my mom passed at the end of April. I care nothing about food. I'm thinking about going to ER. Have some concerns.

37 lbs from goal. Dropped 134 lbs. I'm out 13 mths.

Okay, most y'all know I lost my mom. 3 weeks today. I have had the equivalent of 3 small meals in that timeframe. I'm literally getting through the day on coffee and a cheese stick or Peanut Butter or cottage cheese. I'm drinking fruit2o.

Today I worked myself into the ground taking out my grief on the yard...tearing it for all mom's perennials. What should I do? I boiled eggs like a week and a half ago. Tonight I finally mashed the little sobs up and made egg salad. Got about a cup down but it hurt my stomach.

I don't know what to do! I don't drive, can't get to my surgeon etc. can't ask my grieving Dad. Ugh. HELP???

@@MissLiss, I LOVE Born shoes. So cute and comfy. And when I was finally down below a size 40 band size, I went straight to VS and bought two new bras. They are almost too big so I will have to get fitted again and will happily spend $100 on two more and so on until I am at goal. They are the best bras and I decided no more Walmart bras -- too many years I bought those ones "while am losing weight" and didn't lose the weight. Now I'm buying pretty ones!

I'm a born thrifter. I love goodwill and such. I'm not ashamed to say I've boughten bras at those places. I figure I've "earned" that splurge on myself.

I wore high heeled boots to my mom's memorial almost 3 weeks ago. My back hurt but it felt GREAT!

I have a balance issue disease but I'll be damned if I let it dictate. I took a baby step and bought a darling pair (new...lol) of wedge filpflops for a graduation.

Now I want a ankle Bracelet. Lol.

I forgot how it felt to be girlie!!!

I JUST celebrated 100+ lbs lost with a bra and panties from VS! I've never bought anything from there because I've always been too big. I almost had an anxiety attack looking for someone to measure me. But she was SO nice and helpful. While my boobs have shrunk, it was almost not enough. She measured me at 38DDD which is the largest size they carry in the store. I got to choose from 4 colors. I'm very happy with my purchase! I absolutely love the panties. They are super comfy and cute.

I had to get measured too. I was shocked. I went from a 38 dd to a 38 C! I kept saying "did you say C???"

I still had doubts when I brought it home. It was so tiny. I'll be damned the cute little thing fit and even held in the side boobs

Now I have this very flimsy white tee I got on big clearance at Kohl's. Double v neck. I put it on over my cute little pink striped bra and wore it that way. It's padded so there was no nippleage. I felt sexy and I'm far from sexy. Throw your change in a jar ladies. Save up for a VS purchase. Feel sexy too.

Trust me, you'll get there! In no way will this behind ever be in a thong or see a bikini but my first purchase was a PINK hoodie. I adore it. It was a small fortune but I got 15% off. First bra was $50 than yesterday I got 2 for $50 and they fit just as well and are pretty. Now, the skin under these lovely garments isn't so lovely but you know what? You live once! Go for it. I know you getting ready for surgery may have doubts...don't, everything will be okay. To those of you with new sleeves...you'll be at VS in a year I bet. C'mon ladies, it's a new challenge. It's the VS challenge. Even if it's for a pair of cute panties. Go!!!

They need to ban me from the store or stage an intervention. Got two more bras and panties. Panties are for after Tummy Tuck. Omg I love their bras! I'm in love with that little pink bag and tissue paper!!!

No it's not dismorphia. I know what $I look like and weigh but I distribute my weight well. My bmi is 31.1, almost overweight!

I'm 13 mths post op. Sometimes I can eat a whole one. Sometimes half, sometimes a few bites. It's no big deal.

I think I buy dannon light and fit with no sugar, Greek. I agree about it being a liquid, stop greeting, you're fine!!!

Mines 5 mins before, 30 minutes after... HATE IT!!!

Not giving coffee up. I don't drink Decaf.< /p>

To my knowledge, everyone's doctor told them to wait 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after eating before you drink anything. This is designed to ensure the liquid you are drinking does not wash the food through your stomach quickly, which would then allow you to eat more. Eating and drinking at the same time won't hurt you as long as you are paying attention to how much you're eating. If you just happily much away while sipping Fluid, you'll certainly consume more and your sleeve will be less effective.

As a note, that is one of the rules I never followed. I don't do dry mouth and eating. My opinion is that life is to be enjoyed and if I have to sit through every meal with a dry mouth for the rest of my life, there is no fun in that. I am very cognizant of how much I eat and I drink with every meal. I have not had the experience where I eat too much because I happen to drink at the same time and I am way happier eating my few bites of food when I can drink at the same time.

Amen! I take small sips due to I have swallowing issues sometimes with my neurological disease.

You should take the clothes and the compliment. Even if you can't actually fit in them NOW, you likely will be able to soon enough!

They think they're too BIG for me now, lol.

I've had 2 women who I view as small/average who've offered me clothes than say "I don't think they'll fit you, your smaller than me!" What a shocking, thrilling experience. Man I must carry my weight well because I'm so not their size and definitely not their weight. I'm guessing I'm at least 30 lbs heavier.

My nut said as long as I have no gas I'm fine using a straw. I drink coffee thru a straw too.

I'm sure a hug would be welcome right now, so here's one comin' at you...hug.....

I can't tell you when your appetite will return. Like liannatx said, everyone has there own timing. So make sure you get the essentials, and your fluids, for sure. Don't overdo with the exercise, especially if you aren't getting in the Protein and fluids. But you know that.

Nothing can rush the grieving period, you'll know the answer to that when it comes. Ask for peace, and you will have it. With that peace comes all you will need for the moment. Our prayers are with you, and you are NOT alone.....

I finally ate yesterday. Some friends took me grocery shopping and took me to dinner. I could only eat a couple bites but that's progress! Thank you both for your kind words and prayers. It means so much, hugs.

I am so sorry for your loss. It is tough to deal with for sure.

It surely is different for everyone. When we lost our son I was just detached from life in general for about 3 months (and gained my final 30lbs). It took a full 6 months to shake the worst of the depression. I never had the lack of appetite, but it was before the Sleeve for me. I guess now I would just not care to eat too...

At the least have a Protein drink or 2 daily so you are getting in some nutrients and Protein.< /p>

I'm so very sorry you lost a child. How very heartbreaking.

My mom passed almost 2 weeks ago. I'm drinking enough but my appetite is horrible. I had a boiled egg yesterday. Those of you that have suffered the death of a loved when will I get my appetite back? Back on the treadmill tomorrow. Maybe that'll help?

That's a question I have asked myself often.

The obvious answer is that it's no wonder we didn't move more when we were enormous! It's no wonder I was walking 900 steps a day (all indoors) instead of the 10,000 a day I now walk. It's no wonder I was eating a normal person's daily calories (under 2,000) and still gaining weight. It's no wonder I was effing miserable!

This surgery has been a miraculous, amazing thing for me. I am so full of gratitude. It's like I walked out of a terrible life into a wonderful, wonderful life.

Bottom line: I think people who have weight loss surgery are some of the smartest, bravest, coolest people around. The alternative was to live miserably and die too young.

So right. I've tearing out an old flower bed to change the shape. I can bend over, I can even get down on knees and back up again.

It's just amazing how bad that 70 lbs of equipment felt, it felt awful. More admiration for our soldiers.

I wish I were that confident. Maybe soon...

We only live once. Enjoy your hard work EVEN if parts aren't where they were. I'll take saggy over fat ANYDAY!!! Rock it ladies!

Yup. Diet but I make it go flat. Stir the crap out of it til it's flat.

Trust me, saggy skin is no big deal. You'll feel so good you won't care. You're very young and I'm sure your skin will bounce back. I had mine at 48. Be happy your having it young. Best wishes.