mrscastillo

no need to tell your boss....
Mr. or Mrs. _______,
I am writing you this letter to inform you of an important major surgery in my near future. Per my surgeon, I will be unable to fly on an airplane for up to one month after surgery is complete. I am also requesting time off for (month day, year) through (month day, year) for previous said surgery.
Thank you for your time,
__________________
simple, to the point and completely confidential. <3 good luck!

no need to tell your boss....
Mr. or Mrs. _______,
I am writing you this letter to inform you of an important major surgery in my near future. Per my surgeon, I will be unable to fly on an airplane for up to one month after surgery is complete. I am also requesting time off for (month day, year) through (month day, year) for previous said surgery.
Thank you for your time,
__________________
simple, to the point and completely confidential. <3 good luck!

I had the band and I'm really glad I converted to the sleeve... I've only taken one week off for both surgeries each time.... I would suggest 2 tho.... I work in a high stress job as well and I know it's going to be tough going back when I'm still on liquids

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<3 best of luck!!!

I know that I've lost weight since surgery because the scale shows it and because I have found new clothes to wear in my own closet that I had forgotten about! But, sometimes you just want to hear someone say it. I think I'm at that stage where people are staring and saying that I look good, instead of saying that I look like I've lost weight. But, the true test of weightloss all of my life has been my direct, blunt parents. So, I walk into their house today. They haven't seen me in a month. My Dad yells to my mother, 'Come see her, this girl is getting skinny!' LOL! That's my true weightloss test!

Sparkling mineral Water in a champagne glass then

Nvm still getting used to working this app I found it thanks for your help

When does it go away???
I have never been told I had bad breath (well, no more than the normal person..LOL). But since surgery 10 days ago, my husband says he can smell it when I enter the room! When does this go away??
(Listerine breath strips have become a staple of mine lately!)

I'm in starting a little late - I want to be down 100 pounds by halloweeen.
Weight before surgery: 320.5
Date of surgery: 4/10/12
Current weight: 243.8
Goal weight for competition: 220.5

Yeah, I forgot too.....
Last week 239
This week 235
Also, I just got great news back! I am no longer pre-diabetic!!!! WAHOO! All my numbers are fabulous, and my doctors are glowing at how great I'm doing health wise. 58 more pounds to go! :wub:

tuna and string cheese.... I've been doing it on the run... I'm also 17 dpo

I went to the Doctor today and purposely chose not to weigh until that visit. Well, I've lost 22 lbs since surgery on August 20! I've never lost that much weight in such a short time! I'm excited about the future! So... Excited!

He's just a boyfriend. If he were your husband I'd have a longer response.

My boyfriend who doesn't understand struggling with weight your whole life and finally getting an opportunity to live a healthier life.
He thinks I am taking unnessicary measures.
Because he doesn't understand what I am dealing with he has left me. I partly believe that it's for the best. Maybe I need to focus on me become a healthier, stronger me and move on.
I feel so scared; I will be doing this all alone without a support system.

Quit dressing like a fat guy. You aren't one anymore my dear . You lost twenty years as well as the pounds.
By the way....is your daughter betrothed yet? She's a super cuttiepie! How's she feel about adorable red heads? We could throw in a trust fund if we have to...and definitely a dog!

I thought I was the only spicy lover here...couldn't help myself I've been having little bits of salsa, guacamole, tapatio, etc..is that bad?

My head hunger was terrible....
I couldn't help myself during liquids.... I needed spicy! I hate plain foods! So I got plain vanilla activia light and added tapatio one day, mole (my inlaws made chicken mole so I stole a tiny bit lol) and one day I had creamy Tomato Soup with a little pepper.... I've dropped a total of 26lbs since surgery 2 weeks out! You will get thru it, I promise! Good luck <3

Intellect and emotion are two very separate things. Intellectually, he might know that you can't eat much. But emotionally, people who are foodies and/or love to cook can have a negative knee-jerk reaction to those who can't eat, or can't eat MUCH, of what they put in front of you.
My Italian grandmother was an amazing cook and she needed validation for this by seeing everyone clean their plates. And when I spent time in the Middle East, the way you showed your host that you enjoyed their cooking was to finish everything that was served.
I've been on both sides of this issue, and it involved two "new" friends. I met friend #1 at a party (way before I had the surgery) and we hit it off (just as friends) so we decided to hang out one afternoon. We were hanging out in my neighborhood, which is known for lots of great restaurants. Unfamiliar with the area, my friend told me to choose a place to eat. So I picked a pizza place that is known for having NYC's "best" pizza. I was excited to have him try it because I believed it was the best pizza I'd ever had. He ate three bites and left it on his plate.
I knew he had had weight loss surgery (in his case, the Lap Band), and I knew intellectually that he couldn't eat much, but my emotional reaction was that I felt insulted. "You didn't like it?!? You only ate three bites!" It was like being told it WASN'T the best pizza and I was wrong. Then I remembered he had the surgery and I felt a little better. But the emotions kicked in before the intellect.
I met Friend #2 after I had had the surgery. He knew I couldn't eat much, but he was one of those people who prided himself on his cooking. I went to his place to hang out one day and he had just cooked a big meal for himself and his brother. Despite the fact that I had gone into detail about the stages of the post-op diet with him (he was really curious about it, so I told him), a lot of the food he cooked I simply couldn't eat. But he shoved a plate in front of me and wanted me to try it. He stood over me with an expectant grin as I took the first bite of his mashed potatoes, which were really the only thing I could eat.
I took three bites and told him that they were indeed excellent and put my fork down. "That's all?!? You don't want anymore? You didn't like it?" I kept telling him that was all I could eat, but he still seemed rather hurt. He got over it and we went on to do other things, but seeing the pained expression on his face when I put my fork down made me feel bad.
My point is (and sorry for the novel I just wrote), people who make food a priority in their lives might be a bit of a challenge for those of us who have had weight loss surgery. That doesn't mean you can't have them in your life, and I'm still friends with the guys in my story. But it took time and understanding to get used to the idea of a stomach that could only hold a few ounces of food.

This is only my opinion, but it's important for us sleevers to take a step back and prioritize when it comes to eating and making accommodations for others that would somehow jeopardize our sleeves and success this early in the game. You are not even two weeks out from surgery! Take care of you and your sleeve...if Mr. Wonderful is so wonderful, he will be patient and understand that this should not even be a discussion at this time.
I have friends and family who think that everything can be the same as pre-op, and I have to remind them that I practically had my stomach removed and traditions and patterns are forever changed.

well from a guy, GIRLS ARE ALL OVER ME...they don't care if I'm sleeved or not and my scars are not noticeable at all *flexes*

Hi all I had my gastric sleeve done Monday and home today cannot believe what a breeze it was nurses and Dr couldnt believe this also.
I had to ask The Dr if she really done it and she said yes my stomach was hugh now I know why I could never fill it.
So Im relaxing at home taking it easy.Hope everyone has an easy time.
Julie

I just had my Lap band removed last month and I have already gained 7 lbs. Its almost as if your stomach doesn't know when to stop eating because the band is no longer there.
I had my band for 2 years, only lost 20 lbs and I am having the sleeve done on Oct. 1st. If i was able to do this on my own I would...but I have tried and I can't. I hope this helps and good luck to you.

1 package FF SF cheese cake pudding mix
1 cup FF milk
1 cup FF Plain Greek FF yogurt
1 cup FF Cool Whip
whip it all together and chill 2 hrs then serve.
By my calcuations via MFP it should work out to about
61 cal. per 1/2 cup
0 fat
4.2 g Protein
2.1 g Sugar
1.3 g Carbs
I say not bad and is so delicious

Target has perfect 4oz servings.... As far as plates, I just bought baby spoons/forks... But they also have baby plates that are perfect sizes as well... Try Walmart, cheapest I've seen... Or dollar stores