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I don't think I can drink anything gelled.... Ech. Maybe Miralax or benefiber.

It's not too bad. I stir it up and add a bit of blackcurrant juice. But I admit, it did take a couple of days to get used to it. No big deal now

The chia seeds worked well for me too. I've been having a tablespoon (gelled) in a glass of Water daily, although I'm going to halve this and see how it goes. I couldn't have a movement without a laxative, now I'm regular and no pain involved.

I had pureed roast beef and it was GOOD of course it was accompanied with pureed vegetables.

That was my date too. I've had a couple of weeks where nothing much happens. I just get off the scale and look at my face and smile because I *just* have one chin now I try not to let the lack of scale movement bother me.

Just a bit of practical advice for the OP - If you are going out, make sure you pack portions of stage compliant foods. I do this, and put a little ice pack in my lunch bag. If you don't have to go searching for something to eat, it removes a lot of temptation.

I confess I drink wine everyday. It's the only way I can eat (I've been having issues with nausea since my surgery in April ' date=' I dull the nausea in order to eat.

I confess I was diagnosed with PTSD and anxiety once I started losing weight ( because I work a high stress job as an EMT and I can't eat my feelings). I much rather have food than meds. : (

I confess I have NO IDEA what to say to people when they say " yeah, I need to lose weight too". Should I agree or smile and nod?

I confess that I'm scared that if and when I get prego that I won't be able to carry a healthy baby.[/quote']

1. Be careful with the wine - you might be numbing your emotions as well as the nausea....

2. I think a smile and nod is non-committal enough to still be polite.

3. Don't stress about the baby. The most important thing you can do is take care of yourself. (And sometimes, what is unexpected, can turn out to be a wonderful lesson in life. I hope that's not preachy - it's just my personal experience).

I wish you all the best

I'm with the others. I was cleared for exercise at 4 weeks, walking only until then.

I was cleared for full exercise at 4 weeks, until then the recommendation was walking

I was told to just be careful with stringy vegies. Things like celery, broccoli stalks etc.

Turns out.....I spoke to soon! So, after 2 days, had a bm. Great stuff! Hopefully it'll become a regular thing now.

I've noticed that sometimes even though the scale isn't moving, my clothes have loosened.

It's absolutely normal to be scared. Don't let your co-workers speak for you, if you can dig through the fear you'll know if this is right for you. Hopefully your husband will prefer you to be healthy more than overweight.

I was so nervous until the day of my surgery, then I somehow made peace with it. And I haven't regretted it once.

Make sure you are drinking plenty of Water too.

I'm trying hard to do this. I'm also letting the seeds gel. But today I might try 2 doses and really work on the Water

I have noticed that I am a bit more confident now' date=' lol. I think I'm oh so sexy when I walk out the door. It's a nice feeling since I've always been down on myself about my weight.[/quote']

Totally worth it then

I confess that I ate with my family for Christmas dinner.

I confess that after eating' date=' I kinda doubt my surgeon really did the surgery because of the amount of food I could eat. Given it was soft but... I still have my doubts

I confess I'm pissed that my period is LATE!

I confess that my clothes are bigger on me but I'm sad that no one comments about it

I confess that my best friend from work, a fellow big girl, is now ignoring me after telling me that I'm gonna end up a skinny b*tch. I had no idea how this would change things. I knew it would happen but I thought she and I were closer than that.[/quote']

She may have only bonded with you because you were both overweight, or she's starting to feel threatened by your success. It doesn't sound like she's a *true* friend.

I'm on day 2 of chia seeds - nothing so far

I left day 4, which I think is fairly standard in Aus. I had a fairly rough anaethetic recovery, but I was happy to stay the 3 nights. Having been there, there is no way I would want to leave hospital 4 hours after surgery. At least by staying a night they can keep check on temp/bp etc

Just curious is their a difference between eating disorders and feeding disorders? I never heard it put as feeding disorder?

Some kids have sensory issues (separate from the physical/medical inability to swallow/eat. I don't know a lot about that), and are unable to tolerate certain textures/tastes. It makes feeding them difficult, and sometimes you just get in whatever you can - anything you can.

My son has Down syndrome and has some sensory feeding issues. For example, he will not (cannot) eat bread, but will happily chow down on chalk or crayon. How revolting

I confess I saw a picture of an American burger creation with about 10 patties, 50 slices of bacon, and same again of cheese - and all I could think of was how much I wanted to sink my teeth into it's greasy goodness. A serious case of eyes too big for stomach! Lol And I know better than to even ATTEMPT

It's a huge step. I would suggest seeing a counsellor (who specializes in it) for a while before doing it. I know you've seen your mother go through it, so you already know what it entails, but just to ensure you are mentally/emotionally prepared for it. Because you are so young, really really make sure you are prepared.

I haven't googled that particular plan yet. I do know I have to avoid the white, refined processed foods. So things like lollies, breads, baked goods etc will be on my try to avoid list.

A few weeks out, if there were times i felt I just couldn't stomach food (usually breakfast) I started making my own juice: spinach, cucumber, celery, carrot, ginger and green apple. It's delicious.

But immediately after, peppermint tea was good.

I dont understand these surgeons who didn't do a leak test. I would be scared out of my mind to leave the hospital without one.

Mine didn't. He said he didn't particularly find them helpful. What might not be leaking at the moment the test is done, could leak afterwards.

It didn't bother me at all.

I couldn't read all that. What happened to the English language?

OP - hope everything's going well for you

Maybe you could start with one top, wear it at home for a bit before you wear it out anywhere.

Yes, I think we get used to what we wear and then feel like fish out of Water with garments that are perhaps a bit nicer.