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Golden, can you update us on your ER visit? Hope everything is ok

That is exactly how I felt before my surgery. I joined in November before my March surgery, so I was on here multiple times a day researching, reading, panicking...lol you name it. I think it would be odd if you weren't thinking about something so drastic in your life. Good luck to you!!

I'm sure you have your new tummy by now, and hopefully are doing just fine in recovery. Hope you have an easy time of it!

Your new tiny tummy will absolutely let you know you are full when you start back on solids after surgery. In my case, as in rootman's, I have no desire to eat at all. That has helped me tremendously with sitting around watching people pigging out and such. I may WANT to pig out with them, just cause I miss it, but I can eat a bite or four of something yummy and I am completely satisfied and feel like I have just eaten Thanksgiving dinner. I love my sleeve

I'd be careful what I said, not because she doesn't deserve a good bashing, but because she is your boss. However, there is no shame in secretly gloating about it on a daily basis!!! It's only going to get better and better, too!!!

I agree about different pain tolerances. I will say that this was by far the easiest surgery I have ever had in terms of pain. And I have had several. Less painful than my c-section and 100 times less painful than my breast reduction. Those were my two worst ones and it was a breeze compared to them. Good luck, I hope you have the least painful recovery possible!

DAAANG Girl....you look freakin' awesome. Congrats on all that hard work. It has paid off.

So very sorry to hear this

Wow Julie! You look fantastic! Your tummy is so nice and flat! Congrats on that and being so close to goal

Some doctors will put you on antibiotics before surgery anyway. Just give your dr a quick call. Good luck!

Yes, you will definitely know when you are full once you start regular food. Lots of us found out the hard way and it didn't stay down!! As for being hungry, I am 4 months out and still do not ever feel hungry and that is OK with me.

Thanks for posting this. I was just trying to find something myself that was not full of sweeteners (artificial or otherwise) and have had a HARD time. I found some rice Protein powder that I am thinking about getting so that I can mix it with different foods/drinks to get my protein in, too. I am going to look up the one you listed also.

WOW...you look absolutely great! You have done an excellent job. And as far as watching others eat now, I know exactly what you mean. I get it, I used to BE those people, so I also feel like a hypocrite, but now when I watch it myself, it makes me feel ill. I can't believe I used to do that to myself. I'm just glad I CAN'T do it anymore. Again, congrats on your loss so far. Keep it up!

I agree with the others. He is not worth your time or energy. When he gets older, and less inclined to be "mr fitness" he might put on a few pounds and we will see how condescending he is then....some people...

Oh No, Irene!!! You better add a few extra carbs or you're gonna have to go topless....lol!!!! So glad to hear that you're gonna stick around. Enjoy your posts on a daily basis!!

Thanks for the reply! I did do a search and found out that rice is just as complete as whey and is tolerated and absorbed better than whey or soy. I think that's because some people are allergic to soy and cannot tolerate dairy.

Just read on this site between now and your surgery....I think you will see that the majority of people here are extremely happy with the results. Just remember that! That speaks volumes to me!! Good luck! You WILL do great!!!

<div><br><div>Renee was in Mexicali for her surgery, and there is quite a bit of difference in the temps there compared to Tijuana/ San Diego now. Highs are in the 100-110 range right now. I think that was what she was referring to, her own experience. I went in early March and it was getting too warm already outside for me. I live in the deep south, so I am used to it, I just don't like it..lol. Thank goodness for the AC in the hospital. I can't sleep at night without it.</div><div>Great story yellowrose, I love the way you keep us hanging!!! Wanting more! </div></div>

Oh my goodness! You are doing so well. I love those pics. You have changed so much in such a short time. Congrats!!

You are my hero! Your commitment to working out is outstanding!! Your results speak for themselves. Congrats on the weight loss so far and I know you will keep it up.

Of course the standard advice is wise, to follow your doctors orders on what to eat, but clearly you have some issues that are keeping you from doing that. You know you shouldn't eat those things, because you are worried about the staple line, so that tells me you need to seek a counselor to get your head right. There is no shame in asking for help. We all need it at one time or another. Ask your doctor to recommend someone you can talk to about this. Believe me, you are not the first to feel/react this way. I wish you luck and if you can't locate someone who can counsel you, at least come back here and vent when you need to.

Does anyone know if rice protein powder is a good kind of protein for us to eat? I found some brown rice protein powder that is not sweetened that I can mix with other stuff to get my protein in but wondered if it is the 'right' kind of protein. Thanks for any info.

Take an expectorant/cough med. Mucinex will help you get rid of the mucus if that is the problem. If it's just a dry cough, it will go away on its own soon, I hope!

Disney........... SW-253...............CW-226...............July 4th goal-185.................Lbs to goal-41........... Disney.............SW-253...............CW-196...............July 4th goal-185.................Lbs to goal-9 Sadly did not make it to goal, fell 9 pounds short, but lost 32 pounds along the way. I'll take that! Hey Coops, chin up! You are going to get there. I'm rootin' for ya!

That looks like such fun! So glad you were more comfortable this time. You look great!!