delta_girl

I had 80g of protein and under 25 carbs yesterday. I was NOT hungry at all. That is a lot more protein than I usually consume, but I felt like my body needed something and instead of eating my way through it I looked at my diet to see what types of healthier options might work.

Doxieville, I understand your concern for young girls, but its already taking place. I spent less than one minute finding these. There are a ton of patients from this doctor that sing his praises on these forums. I am not speaking against him nor his practice. I'm just addressing your statement with publicly available information.

I don't think that vssupermodel's story is anybody's business unless she wants to share. There is no protocol here that requires she prove herself to us nor anyone else. She does not owe us anything and we shouldn't feel entitled to details about her history. She is unique in her history and her rationaile compared to vast majority here. That is OK. I wouldn't compare this to the promo spammer employees from that doctor's office that convened here recently with their highly questionable motives. When my husband died in March 2011 from an accident I dropped 40 lbs in three months. I wanted a lapband at that point so badly I could have cried.It took the death of my loved one to finally get me to drop weight. I wanted it to last but was so afraid the weight would come back. Then, three months after my husband's death my brother was killed. I gained 60 lbs back over the next several months. Totally opposite ways to handle grief and stress. If I could have had a bariatric procedure preformed when I was at 178, you better believe I would have done it! There has been an over 400% increase in the number of bariatric procedures performed just in the last few years. If it is an area of medicine that is growing that quickly, then it just might be that the definitions for qualification may be changing and becoming more broad. In another ten years it is possible that this is a routine surgery for cosmetic purposes. Face lifts, tummy tucks, etc. aren't just for burn victims and they are major surgery as well.

Neither, really. At least not in what I've put it in.

The little knots are much smaller now. I've been putting Palmer's cocoa butter on them twice a day. It is also supposed to reduce the signs of scars, not that these tiny incisions will make much to call a scar except for the main one.

My surgery was Sept. 26. I've lost 17 lbs since then.

I average around 500 calories a day. Sometimes 300, sometimes 700. I'm in the puréed phase, which is not my favorite texture.

Pasta is in my weeks 5-8. Half a cup.

I felt the same way and the next thing I knew I was in recovery, still groggy and thinking i had better hurry up and decide if I was going to do it or not.

I love, love, love the unflavored. I put it in my sugar free jello pudding. I tried the strawberry using a shaker and it dissolved poorly leaving tiny clumps and sediment.

I've lost 21 lbs and still wearing the same pants, but they are looser in the waist by a bit and a lot looser in the butt, which makes me VERY happy. I also have less stomach protruding above my waistband and below my bra. I'm really short, so that probably has some impact on how many lbs it takes for me to go down a pants size.

Mine started about an hour and a half before surgery, and it was a doozie. The disposable underwear is great. I had thought it might be possible, so brought some overnight protection level maxi pads. I didn't bring tampons because I was not sure how well I would be able to handle them after surgery. It isn't a big deal at all. When I was being admitted and the nurse was doing my paperwork she asked when my last period took place, I said "now."

Check your number of carbs per day, Quianna. Also look to see if you are getting any fat at all. Yesterday I pulled myself together and was successful. I kept my carbs under 30 and added in some healthy fat, which seemed to help a lot. I also did a 2.5 mile hike to get out of the house. Be good to yourself and don't listen to that negative voice that wants you to accept failure. You CAN do it. From what I understand after reading a lot of posts, few people are perfect with their nutrition. sugar free gum has carbs, btw. Too many carbs make you want more carbs.

I use Truvia, which is not too bad. I also really like the lemon tea for Kurig, though it is not extremely sweet, it has a nice flavor.

I had canned salmon today and it helped out a LOT. It may have been the fewer carbs I had today, or the little bit of healthy fat in salmon.

vssupermodel - I'm 5'3" and have a goal of 115 lbs. Some may think that is too low. I have seen many who are a similar height have 140-160 lbs as their goal, and there is nothing wrong with that. Everyone is different in so many ways.

I was a weekend warrior smoker but I quit 3 weeks prior to surgery. One week after I quit I fell off of the wagon and smoked an e cigarette one Saturday night. After that I didn't smoke again for the two weeks prior to surgery. They took blood samples the morning of my surgery and my surgeon never mentioned it so I guess my level of nicotine was acceptable. That was three weeks ago and I haven't smoked since and feel fantastic.

There are already several threads on this. Do a search in the box above.

I don't think it is everyone coming down on someone necessarily. It is shock and surprise. Is being overweight, even slightly a medical problem or is it a beauty issue? We spend a lot of time in this forum discussing health-related issues, feeling better, overcoming challenges, etc. I don't think we have seen anyone who (based on their nickname and lower weight) "appears" to be all about physical appearance. I may be wrong. We are just very surprised based on our frames of understanding.

I was wondering that too. But perhaps in California, doctors are considering it cosmetic?

Tuna mixed with light mayo and some seasonings is super tasty and satisfying, especially when you have done without for a while. Depending on what you're allowed, you may be able to have it fairly soon.

I think most people feel that way. I sure did. But its ok to feel that way. You are making a huge decision that will change your life, but for the better. You will be surprised at how quickly this part goes by!

Green pea soup is very filling and feels like real food.

Not really. I just do it because I want to.

I love hearing this! It really fills me with hope for myself.