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A lot of the excess skin will go away with a lot of working out.

tuna fish, crab, salmon

I am REALLY happy down to 211 lbs hoping to be under 200 by New Years :*) Cleared to start the gym signing up on Monday.

I'm sorry my husband is also not as supportive as I had hoped. He is a Marine so he is in shape and has never struggled with being more than 10 lbs overweight and also thinks that I could have done it without the surgery. It's hard I dieted, I exercised and after losing 35 lbs plateaued got frustrated gained it back and did that over and over. I wanted a second chance and here it is. If he isn't going to support me then I will come here for support from people that understand what it's like. Keep up the good work when you are hot & skinny ;*) he will change his tune.

They recommend baby first, but if you want the surgery you have to wait a minimum of 2 years for it to be "safe". My friend had bypass surgery and now has 3 children and is still in good shape so it depends on what you want to do. Everyone has a different body so it may respond different I would talk to your doctor. Good Luck

I also drove a week after my surgery maybe a little sooner, but stopped my pain meds after only taking them 2 nights at bed time once I was home.

Don't worry you will do great :*) Just remember to take it easy when eating just enjoy the 2oz you are eating.

Hope that the pain gets better I stayed in the hospital 2 nights and was still a little sore. By the time I got home I only took pain meds 2 nights at bedtime. It was sore for about a week. It will get better just make sure you are walking it really does help :*)

I did good I ate a few small pieces of turkey, a deviled egg and some mashed potatoes with gravy.

That is awesome :*) I am 4 weeks out and down 49 lbs total went from a 22 to a 16 :*)

I started a new job after 2 years of not working a week after my surgery. Don't be nervous it will all work out. I love my new job and the people I work with and I hope you enjoy your new job.

You can do this it isn't as hard as at seems. :*) Keep in mind that it will all be worth it in the end. My pre surgery diet was 2 Protein shakes a day and chicken salad for dinner or smart ones meals. Distract yourself so you don't think about food. You can do it.

I'm FINALLY on puree food. Yay! I have been eating a lot of chicken & eggs. I had a mashed baked potato the other day and it was so good :*) although it took an hour to eat half. Trying to eat as much protein as possible so I don't have to drink the shakes. I need to find another brand because I can't stand the ones I drank for the last 3 weeks :*( Luckily I don't feel hungry at all I just try to eat a few times a day and I know when I start burping I'm full. No pain and feeling good 3 1/2 weeks out :*)

I'm glad to here that you are safe. Welcome back

Just remember muscle weighs more than fat and it is completely normal.

My nutritionist said that being cold after surgery is very normal. I have experienced it yet, but will be glad when I do cuz I'm always hot.

Don't bother it probably won't be as good as you think.

Overnight training went well now I am on day shifts. It is definitely harder to get all my protein in with work, but hopefully Tuesday I can start pureed foods. I'm not tired but the last couple days the left side of my stomach was a little sore must be the moving around so much and the healing. Luckily my days are 9 hours for now. I'm exhausted physically by the end of my shift. How are your fluids?

\ Glad to hear that you are doing well.

Yesterday made 2 weeks since my surgery my incisions seem to be healing well. I am down 17 lbs post surgery 42 lbs total :*) I can't wait to see the doc on Tuesday and start full liquids. I am feeling great.

I'm down 17 lbs in 2 weeks doc still has me on clear liquid plus protein shakes until my appointment Tues. I'm excited for full liquids I can have SF pudding, ice cream & strained soups MMMMM food. ;*)

I agree if I want a nice glass of IL Conte Mascato D'Asti I do not want problems afterwards. I wanted to be limited on my intake, but still be able to enjoy small amounts of foods I enjoy. :*)

I'm sorry this is so hard for you. Are you actually hungry? I only ask because with this surgery they are supposed to cut the nerve in your stomach that tells your brain you are hungry so you shouldn't have that feeling anymore. I seen in your other post you had hot sauce that makes me hopeful that i will be able to eat spicy food because I love it. Hope it gets easier for you.

I'm grateful I have had no "real" cravings. I've been working overnights at Panera making fresh bread, pastries & soufflés and wonder if they are any good, but haven't even wanted to try it. There are a few foods that I am like I can't wait to eat, but not that I feel I have to have. I do enjoy cooking meals for my family though and letting them eat the food I can't have. The sight of food doesn't bother me I am truly focused on losing almost 100 lbs. This is my second chance and I am fully committed.

They didn't tell me not to bend at the waist, but I always try to bend with my knees it's the safer way. Take it easy for a few days you may have just pulled a muscle or something. Be careful and if it's not better in a couple days call your doc to follow-up.