buffythefatslayer

If you are eating Protein Bars, its the bars. I was absolutely miserable until I stopped the bars. Good luck

No message

Congrats on your NSV's! You have done great and there's a ton more to come. It sadens me that your boyfriend is so insecure and scared that he can't compliment you to give you the support you deserve! He's acting like a boy' date=' not a man.....It's time to sit him down and have a talk with him about his nonsupportive behavior....This is the time to let that confident woman out and ask for what you need from him, if he can't give it to you, then maybe it's time to reconsider your future with him bc it will just get worst....... Smile you are so beautiful and deserving of nothing but love from all the people around you..... [/quote']

Thank you so much Ms. Skinniness. He just informed me that he is moving out. Guess I am not enough (overweight) woman for him. HA!

Sleeved 2/19, down 32lbs. Yesterday, I stood and looked at myself in the mirror and I cried. I cried because I can see the contours of cheek bones. I cried because I have one roll and not two stomach rolls. I cried because I have a range of clothes in my closet from 22-14 and the 18's are almost too big. I didn't even try 16 yet. I cried because I am worth it and to have a boyfriend who doesn't compliment me because he is scared of losing the fat woman has given me confidence.

It hurts to swallow? That's not good.

How much have you lost. And how much purée cold you eat. In a typical day. I'm 12 days out. I have two Protein shakes. A half banana. Cottage cheese 1/4 cup twice

I had surgery on the 19th and with pre-op, I have lost 31-32lbs. You are able to eat bananas? I can't eat more than two bites of anything.

Two weeks post op. Doctor switched me to soft mushy foods and fluids no problem. Mushy food...oh my tightness after 2 bites.

Ok I have hypothyroid. I was sleeved 2/15/13. A of today I'm down 27 pounds and 12 1/4 inches. I'm sooo excited.

I was sleeved on 2/19/13 and I am down 27lbs as well. It is possible to lose weight with hypothyroidism. )

Sleeved...19 February

Feel wonderful.

Down 27lbs

Already returned to work

I'd you have Sonic where you live....I love getting a sf cherry ice! I can eat on it for nearly an hour!

Mastiff_mama,

I am headed to Sonic now. They have sugar free drinks? Yay?

I have TMJ. No gum. I am not suppose to chew ice but for me....its better than gum.

I didn't think about ice. Thanks for the tip. Yea, its not the food I miss. Its chewing. Thank you again.

8 days post op and I am not hungry but I realize I am losing my mind because I miss chewing. I don't miss food but chewing. Last night and a couple of other nights....I have taken bites of the dinner I made for my family and chewed until it was complete mush and went to the trash car and spit it out. Then I rinsed my mouth and brushed my teeth. I felt so much better. I didn't miss the food. I missed the actual chewing. Yes, it is consuming a few calories but I will take it for my sanity. Cheers

Many probably disagree with this but I found I am not really wanting to swallow the food....so...I take a bite...chew and chew and then I spit it out in the trash. I know many will disagree but it help me at first and now I am fine.

I feel deprived. But I have found so many ways to cope with head hunger.

Bridges-Dr. Fang

February 19, 2012

*best surgical experience ever

I am on day 5 and I had a thicker based Soup with no problems. I can tell when too much.

Omeprazol is what is in capsule form.

Calling all pre-op Phoenix and valley pre-sleevers.....I would love to shout from the rooftop. Dr. Daniel Fang is awesome. My surgery was completed in about 45 minutes and I feel wonderful. I am day 3 post op and ready to take on the world. Cheers!

So much good information on this post! Thank-You sleevers. I will be following you!

ps my doctor gave me Capsules to swallow= multi vits..... wonder how I am supposed to swallow that 1st week post- op?

I find that capsules get stuck but I try to use mind over matter to force it down with Water. And then I try to tell myself that its not really stuck in my esophagus, its in my imagination. After a couple sips of Water and not thinking about it....I feel fine. Good luck.

Today

Bariatric Vitamins

Bariatric shake 8oz. X2

Cream of chicken Soup 4oz.

64 oz Water

1 cup of sugarfree Jello pudding

1 popsicle sugarfree

Had surgery on February 19th. I feel great but I think I am having restriction issue. I can keep everything down with no problem. I feel like I am waiting for something to happen. Is this normal?

Sounds like gas. Not an expert or nor do I claim to be one but it sounds like gas. Have you tried Gas X?

I am wearing Spanx right now and it feels so much better to get pressure on that left side.

Has anyone found any relief from the pressure of a girdle after surgery. I have found if I put pressure on my stomach it feels better. Anyone else.... ?