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I have learned over time you can't please everyone. My husband was extremely supportive and as far as I was concerned that is the only person whose opinion mattered to me. I think when we are fat a lot of us tend to be people pleasers. At the end of the day you are doing this for you. So tell them or don't tell them, it really shouldn't matter. I did not tell my father not because I was concerned about his reaction to me but because he is a worrier and has a heart condition and lives far away. I did not want him going through undue stress. He is visiting this summer and will see the weight loss and I will discuss it with him at that point so he can see for himself I am ok and have had no complication. You will have enough to deal with post surgery unsupportive people are not one of those things that should have you down. If they are not supportive then they just won't understand your struggle. Keep away while you take care of yourself.

You have not updated in awhile. I hope you are doing well.

I've read all these posts and it really makes me wonder if anyone if following up with their nutritionist after surgery. My surgeon has a NUT on staff and I take full advantage of her. she has me at 1000-1200 calories a day. I usually keep it at 1100: I work out regularly with strength and cardio. But I don't obsess because at that calorie intake I am almost never hungry. I drink 70-80 oz a day sometimes more if I have a really good workout. She has me at equal carbs as protein. I've lost about 70 lbs since Oct 26: my doctor wants me at 6-10 lbs a month and I've exceeded that so far but I do realize as time goes on that is realistic as I get smaller and don't burn as many calories. I've stalled a few times and its frustrating but feels good when the scale starts to move again. I see all these posts of 500-600calories and don't understand how anyone sticks to that and has a healthy balanced meal. I worry that no one can maintain that and will eventually do more harm than good.

I am 5'8" highest weight 368 , sleeved 10/26/12: Current weight: 301. Current size 24w pants, and 22/24shirts. Shopping at thrift stores and getting clothes donations. Refuse to spend money on clothes. Did buy two bathing suits new for aqua aerobics. Just now starting to get into exercise and feel great. Was starting to see bad habits creep up but exercise has helped a lot with that.

A daily dose of miralax will keep it soft and not cause cramps. Make sure you keep you fluids up

I've confessed before but I'm back.... 1. I am so happy the holidays are over...too much temptation. 2. I'm finding it hard to Celebrate even though I'm happy and down over 50 pounds since 10/26/12, because I've been HERE so many times and need to get to a major milestone. 3. Sad because I haven't had to buy a new article of clothing yet, I'm just in my SMALLER section...we all have one. 4. I still don't love excercise but its not as awful. 5. I really really am enjoying sex again!

Ok glad I'm not alone on that.

At 2 months my Nut has me at 800-1000. I thought it was a lot but she said its right in line with where I should be.

Oh my gosh you look like a child beside him. Lol. So glad you have everything together and a good support system. It is very important.

Hated unjury unflavored. It had a scent that was intolerable to me. Loved nectar Carribean Cooler. Was like a virgin Pina Colada. Maybe you will like the Unflavored better than I did. Good luck.

My insurance approved in two weeks. Have Anthem BCBS. Each company has their own requirements.

I own my business and have understanding clients. My work is physical in nature so I wanted to take enough time. However, while at home I did very well recovery-wise. The fatigue would hit me like a ton of bricks so I was thankful I was home if I needed a nap.

Me Too

I confess I am enjoying that my clothes are comfortable. I confess I wish I could free myself of the scale. I confess I am really enjoying sex...and so is my husband. I confess I feel really bad for people who don't have the support of their spouse because I am convinced my husband is my personal angel sent to be my rock. I confess I have researched plastics even though I am not even close to goal. I confess I could easily eat over 1500 calories if not careful and mindful and don't know how some say they have a hard time getting 800. My nutritionist has me between 800-1000 and I have to log every bite.

Would have angered me too. Probably would have tossed and just not hit her. My family doesn't give me a hard time. Thank God. I have read some of what people have had to endure and it makes me sad.

1. I confess food is on my mind ALL day long. Good and bad. 2. I confess I weigh myself once, sometimes twice a day. 3. I confess having a piece of chocolate scares the crap outta me for fear of spiralling out of control. 4. I confess that exercise bores me and I wish I was someone who loves it. 5. I confess I resent cooking for my family sometimes when I don't get to indulge. 6. I confess that getting rid of my largest clothes this week gave me major anxiety. 7. I confess that at least once a day I feel this surgery option will be a failure like every other time I've lost weight. 8. I confess that I worry that my wonderful supportive husband won't enjoy my smaller sagging body when I get there.

I was sleeved 10/26 and had very little pain and no complications. My gas was manageable. All week one, I had no problems with my fluids. I was beginning to think the doc just put me under and put some holes in me and sent me home. I had none of the problems everyone else has talked about as far as getting their liquids. Today I started pureed and finally realized I indeed had an operation. I pureed up soup and was able to do about 2-3 oz plus a 1 oz protein shot and I felt I would bust. It was so weird. Now I wonder if my liquids will be hard because I still feel full and that was 40 min ago.

I am new here. I had my sleeve surgery don Friday Oct 26 2012: so far no complications, just trying to figure everything out. I'm still on liquids. I seem to be doing well. The first day it was hard to get it all in but the last two days has been easier. I can drink a lot more without feeling full. Was beginning to wonder if this thing is working. But after reading some posts on here I found that is normal and the restriction comes when I start foods. You guys really cover everything. A little about me, my starting weight was 368 and I was 354 at surgery. My first post op visit is Nov 12 and I don't really want to weigh until then because I don't want to become obsessed with the scale. I've watched a lot of youtube and people said that was definitely a problem for them. I'm excited about this journey, I'm being a good patient. I really want this to work for me. Being the pretty "big" girl was not working for me. I can't go on airplanes without embarrassment, no roller coaster...well you all know the drill. I'm feeling relatively good after surgery. I've been up and about and walking. I'm down to just two doses of pain meds a day. One before bed and one before an afternoon nap. My husband took off this week so I'm super lucky to have him helping with kids: (4 of them). I look forward to getting to know you all.