BigGirlPanties

how long has it been going on? It may be gas...you need to walk to help relieve that but, unfortunately it may be something else (gallbladder etc)... if it has been going on for days, call your doctor!

We have all experienced forms of that...it's common and it will pass... hold on tight...that ride should be stopping soon... Take care!

You have to work your tool for YOU... I'm surprised you were able to keep that food down...it must have been VERY little... drink a lot of fluids to help fill you up, but you need the Protein to help break down the fat in your body.... so it's really a good thing, if you stay on liquids too long your body goes into starvation mode and trys to retain it's fat...so follow your program and you will do well!

Cool! So glad to hear all went well...congrats to you!

that's why we are here @@Luckyinluv I guess I had an easier time with acceptance because my sister had it about 10 years ago... I wish I hadn't waited so long ... I could have been healthier and happier sooner... it got so bad (with my RA) I felt like Jabba...just a big pile of goo on the couch!! I may not be at goal yet, but I'm maintaining beautifully LOL I know I'll get there... but, for now, all is good... support of family and friends is vital...even if it is a few...we all need someone that will listen

Show us how it's "done"...congrats!!!

I think the story is similiar for most of us @@Luckyinluv ...that's what brings us here ... sorry your band didn't work...my surgeon is doing less and less of them...especially if they have 100 or more pounds to lose, he feels the sleeve or gastric is a better choice for most of us Self esteem is a fragile thing for us...

@BobbieKatie yep...that's it... I loved the part where he saw people from their beauty within...but the fat stuff was so overdone it made me sick!

Congrats....deep breath...it'll be over before you "blink"

Wow! I would think with your regiment, if you had the surgery, you would be back on track shortly and you wouldn't have a problem with maintenance or loose skin!!! Good luck on your decision

When I'm with my husband, in his car, he has Sirius radio, and when a comic comes on talking about fat people, he always changes the channel because he knows how upsetting I find that. I don't know why "fat bashing" is still ok...you can't do things of an ethnic nature (unless you are of that ethic background)...so why should skinny people be allowed to do fat jokes? That's why I loved John Pinette and "Fluffy" Gabriel Inglesis... they made fun of themselves but in a "nicer" way...if you have heard their stuff, you know what I mean. There was a movie a few years ago where the actor could only see the person for their true beauty and did not see that they were fat...I think Tony Robbins did something to him in an elevator ... truly... I didn't want to see it because the promos made me ill....but I did and I hated it!!! The actress got in the boat and it tipped down to her so much that the actor was in the AIR ...COME ON... and same with the car...it tipped to her side, etc., it was disgusting and horrible...and not funny, to me, at all... ok ok...off the soap box... but I am with you... "fat bashing" is another form of bullying and should not be tolerated either... (ok just a little more soap box)... Even tho I've thinned down to a more "acceptable" size, I still feel fat and fear that the world still sees me that way; therefore not interested in the real me!

I have "head hunger" a lot...I still haven't been able to curb it... my stomach is full, but my head says "FEED ME"!!! I usually have some nuts or more liquid and hope it passes...

Wow! 7 days!!! We just got back from a 4 day/3 nights... I was able to keep on the program pretty much...food is prepared the way you want... so I asked for no sauces/starches, etc... I'm not a drinker, so the cocktails didn't call to me...tho I did want to buy a coconut head drink cup to use to put succulents in (unfortunately, I never got around to it)... I came back without a gain...total success!

Michael Jordan has some awesome quotes...there was one about how many times he shot to the basket without it going in, versus points on the board...which basically came down to the same thing... the only way to succeed, is to try... I like "whether you think you can, or your think you can't; either way you're right"

It doesn't say when you had your surgery...but if it's been somewhat recent, this is common, your body is still healing...give it time, you'll be ok! Good luck

I agree with the above statements... once you move past this stage and everything "rights" itself, you will be happy that you did this and forget this stuff...but for now... call your doctor! It's upsetting to hear that a doctor isn't taking the time for his patient after surgery... hopefully you can make an appointment to see him and have all your questions answered, etc.

what insurance do you have? I have a way to go before I can even think about it, but I am having problems with rashes ... just curious who you have ... I guess I should call mine to see if it's a covered benefit...someday ...but the tummy is probably all they will cover... not my cottage cheese thighs or bat wings....lol That's why clothes were created!

very informative stuff... I see a lot of you add carbs to your meals...which is unexpected... On the salad thing...I miss that too...(never thought I'd say I miss salad)... even when we go out to eat, I don't order that, I ask for double vegetables and take them home...usually something I don't buy regularly, like zucchini

I am dealing with my bat wings...at least the rest of me is trimming down, so I'll take it... I can't see being able to afford plastics in my future, so longer sleeves it is... I can adjust, because, over all, I feel great!

congrats and good luck...keep us updated!

PUT THE scale AWAY.... weigh yourself the same time and day once a week.... your body fluctuates all the time, don't be frustrated...you are still new, your body is re-adjusting itself... it will come off, just follow your guidelines... Good luck... you've GOT THIS!

well, there is the fact that "we've all been there"...literally. Any surgery has it's risks, and the doctor would be remiss not to tell you them... that said, think about the risks of continuing on this path...gaining weight no matter what you try... you had to reach a breaking point, that nothing was working for you, for you to seek out the information about this surgery. So, take a few cleansing breaths...sit down with a nice hot cup of decaf tea and relax! The liquid diet you are on is pretty standard...the first few days are the hardest, as your body de-toxes... for me, after about day 3, it seemed much easier, and by the end, I didn't even think about it twice, just did it! I thought giving up my Diet Coke habit (MAJOR) was going to be hard...but I don't miss it at all... We are here for you...stay strong and carry on!

good luck...keep us informed!

my doctor said to be careful of "low fat" because they up the sugar! low carb is better as far as my doc is concerned... check with yours for clarification of what they want you to do ...but you do consume both good luck!

@shmily agreed...mine is a Bariatric Excellence Facility, and they cover a LOT before and after...they offer two monthly meetings to discuss and educate! Wonderful group of folks!