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Glad you took the time to let the doctors check you out--and it was great news that you don't have a leak!

Yay! I'm excited for you! Monday will come and go before you know it and you will be on your way to weight loss!

At 10 weeks out from surgery, I have more energy than I ever would have believed possible on less than 1000 calories a day and weighing in at 237. I'm sleeping better, off all medication, able to walk more comfortably, etc...I try to do water aerobics for at least 30 minutes a day. I'm able to eat very small portions--but a reasonable amount to feel satisfied--and I haven't found any food that I can't tolerate. So all in all, I would say I'm doing great! I hope you are starting to get some of your energy back...how would you say you are doing overall?

Hi Rob,

I didn't track everything for the first month. I bought a 22 oz tumbler and morning, noon, and night I mixed about 8 oz water with 3 oz fruit juice and 1 scoop of Unjury unflavored protein powder, then filled the glass to the top with ice. By dividing the day into 3 segments and making sure to get at least 20 grams of protein in each third, I didn't have to worry about inadequate protein. When I started tracking more carefully, was when I was eating more solid foods because I wanted to know when I was getting enough protein to begin using less of the Unjury. Also, after about 4 weeks, I was able to eat more and I wanted to monitor my carbs and proteins to get a good idea what I was eating. Now I monitor only sporadically because I use 1 scoop of Unjury daily with my food, and I know that I'm getting enough protein.

I felt very tired, weak and sometimes a little dizzy for the first month. When I started eating mushies and getting in a few more calories, I started to feel much better. I had a "full liquid" diet for 4 weeks, and then "mushies" for another 4 weeks. I wasn't starting regular foods until 8 weeks out. It sounds like what you are experiencing is pretty normal for the first month. I think you will start to feel better very soon!

I glad to hear about your decision...but I wish you didn't have to wait until September. I wish you the best in fighting off the hunger and maintaining your losses until September!

Wow! You are really rockin! Congratulations!

LOL...That ought to keep you too busy to think about much of anything else. Sounds like your daughter had a good idea!

I ordered that book when I ordered the first one! We should be having some fun with our new cooking. I made some incredible grilled shrimp last week with a ginger/chili dip.

You are one step closer. I'm glad the testing went well!

It took me a little while to find my way around too. Don't get discouraged, just ask for help it you can't figute it out. When I had trouble posting comments/replies, I finally figured out it was because I wasn't logged in with my user name and password. You won't be able to get into chat unless you are logged in either. Try that and see if it helps, if not send me a message if you can.

Thanks. Ordered and on the way!

I am a foodie too, so I know how hard it is to make a decision that will permanently restrict your ability to eat. It's been almost 8 weeks since I had my surgery, and I can tell you that the 1st month after surgery was a challenge. Since then, this has been so easy.

As far as cooking goes: Before my surgery, I had gotten so heavy that my feet hurt all the time, and I couldn't enjoy cooking anymore anyway. I'm feeling much better, and I'm actually taking the time to cook more for family. I'm enjoying smaller portions, and not feeling cheated at all.

Would you send me the name of the cookbook you found?

I'm excited for you! This is definitely a life changing decision, and it sounds like you have be doing your research. It won't be long before you have your date!

Way to go sleever! You'll be home and feeling better before you know it!

I had the same mucous in my throat feeling for the 1st couple weeks after surgery. I wondered what in the world was causing that. I thought it must be what everyone refered to as being slimed. Thanks for the info and glad you got some answeres!

I'm scooting over for you...it will be great to hear back from you!

I had my surgery on 3/30. From about week 2-4 I felt completed drained and weak. I rested a lot and took naps. I felt better after the 4th week. I was able to start mushies at that time and just being able to eat more normal food seemed to help. It's been less than 6 weeks now, and I'm feeling more energetic than before the surgery.

Congratulations! You will be jumping hurdles before you know it!

Can't wait to hear your story!! Yay for you!!

Keep writing and stay busy. It will probably help to manage the anxiety. You're gonna be through the worst part before you know it, and you'll be telling us how much more weight you've lost!

You are really an inspiration! You look beautiful and TINY in your photo. It's hard to imagine that you were a size 22/24 less than a year ago. I started out at a size 28. I love to be able to look at my calendar/weight loss graph and predict reasonable goals for when I will be able to wear each smaller size on the way down to normal. Thanks for sharing your stats and encouraging us newbees.

Take a deep breath and Monday will come and go before you know it...Then you can post, "YeeeeeeeeHaaaaaa...I'm melting!"

Good for you! I had surgery for health reasons too, and even though my surgery was only 4 weeks ago, a lot of my problems are resolving already. Off BP medication. Able to walk with less pain in feet. Sleeping better without numbness in hands and feet. Down 31 pounds. Yea!

It has only been 4 weeks since my surgery--but I can tell you that it sounds like I felt a lot like you when I was at 2 weeks I kept trying to reassure myself, but I was fighting a lot of fear that things wouldn't improve and I would be stuck feeling miserable and never able to eat regular food again. Anyway, I'm feeling much better now. I still can't eat very much, and I'm being careful to eat mushies and chew very well--but I'm not having as much discomfort as I did 2 weeks ago, and the improvement has helped me feel calmer and more confident about the future!

Glad to hear you are home! It sounds like you are doing really well. Yea and Congratulations!