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I make my selection then tell them that I most likely will take the remainder home. If they ask I tell them I had weight loss surgery and I really can't eat much. It's amazing that this could sometimes turn into a teachable moment, I've had a few ask me for additional information on the surgery along with my surgeons name.

Pole dancing. I've always wanted to take the classes but knew I was too big for the pole. I heard it is a phenomenal exercise, it may look easy but it isn't.

The Pre op diet was not a requirement of my surgeon, I just had to take magnesium citrate the morning prior to the surgery and only allowed clear liquids.

Trial and error, I bought a bunch of energy bars and only liked one. Most of them tasted chalky to me.

"No one opinion is more or less valid than the other." I totally agree. Some people need the pat on the back others need the kick in the pants. Perhaps everyone posting should add a disclaimer as to what type of response they want. Everyone posting for feedback isn't going to like every answer, that's just the way it is on a public forum.

Thanks Sexy! We have to be our own advocate, besides if we feel comfortable enough to select a doctor we should be comfortable enough to call him/her. If I'm in pain I'm calling the doctor or going to the ER.

No change here. I have always had a healthy sexual appetite and continue to have one. I don't know what to tell you, perhaps therapy will help.

Ps, I suffer with migraines and the only relief is an ER visit for Demerol iv, so my pain threshold is very low.

0 pain, 0 gas. I don't know why because I don't tolerate pain well at all. It was one of the questions I drilled my surgeon on every Pre surgical visit.

I hope everyone who is released from the hospital is given appropriate discharge instructions, however it seems like some may have disregarded these important instructions. With anything, we need to be informed and take action, when necessary. So with that said, I would like to remind those recent surgical patients that when you leave the hospital, call your doctor if any of the following occurs: **Signs of infection, including fever and chills **Redness, swelling, increasing pain, excessive bleeding, or discharge from the incision sites **Pain that you cannot control with the medicines you have been given **Blood in the stool **Pain, burning, urgency, or frequency of urination, or persistent bleeding in the urine **Persistent nausea and/or vomiting **Pain and/or swelling in your feet, calves, or legs **Cough, shortness of breath, or chest pain **Any other concerning symptoms In case of an emergency, CALL 911 Be smart! This could save your life or prevent you from having major complications.

None of us are qualified to make an Internet diagnosis. When in doubt call your surgeon or PCP and provide them with the information you posted. If neither are available they should have someone filling in for them or they will direct you to the nearest ER. This may sound harsh, but many time "medical opinions" from non qualified persons can be a big detriment, be smart and call your surgeon or physician.

I have absolutely no regrets and feel great. Think about your life if you didn't have the surgery, that should give you a reality jolt.

I think you answered your own question. "My doc said its normal but it seems strange to me." Stop stressing, if your doc says its normal, continue to follow his instructions. If after 1-2 months and no weigh loss, consult with him and your nutritionist.

Everyone doesn't experience the same amount of pain. I had no pain and no gas. The next day I was sore, that's it.

Stop weighing yourself everyday. Daily scale watching is enough to make you crazy. Weigh yourself regularly, maybe every 10-14 days. Weight loss will happen.

I don't think it is a problem with being off one day, just pick a time and stick with it. If your husband isn't available you will have to do it yourself, it's not that hard.

1. no but if you continue this pattern, you will. 2. you should talk with your nutrionist and physician. 3. You should be feeling a sensation of being full. 4. Don't know 5. Don't know You probaly need to stay at home and try to manage and become accustomed your diet. Right now it appears that you have little self control and until you can control yourself and stick to the diet, being in places that could trigger these bad habits are not good for you. Go back to your liquids and follow your doctor and Nutritonists instructions.

I have not had any beef since the surgery and was craving a burger, to my surprise when I was in the grocery store I found the Smart Ones mini cheeseburgers. It wasn't bad at all, I put some Mrs. Dash on it, nuked it for 45 seconds. It's not something that I would have regularly, but something to have when the craving hits. Here is a photo with the nutritional info: Here's the link for a $3.00 coupon: http://www.eatyourbest.com/savings-and-promotions.aspx

None of us are physicians or qualified to provide you with medical advice, so the most appropriate person(s) to contact would be your personal physician(s). If your surgeon isn't available, consult with his/her backup, if not inquire with your primary care physician. Too many times we become comfortable with people on a forum who have no medical training and could offer advise detrimental to your health. Bottom line, when in doubt call or visit your physician or surgeon. Good Luck!

I don't have any regrets, so everyone doesn't go through the regret stage. There are some that do have regrets.

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There are men out there interested in plus size women, believe me this I know. What online sites did you go on? There are dating sites dedicated to plus size women and their admirers. Did you post multiple photos? What about your profile message? Feel free to email me, I could provide some pointers.

True love may be possible, but realistically it may not. The first thing you have to do is be happen with yourself. Just because you are fat, doesn't mean you are not "desirable" you have to be confident and go out there and stun the world. What have you been doing to find your mate? Do you go out? Online dating?

Sex has always been off the chart for me, it was good before and is good now. I've never had any problems in this area.