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i am! I assured my husband too that i will never, could never, be a stick figure like the run way models. We agreed that the sexiest thing is for me to feel good and feel healthy. I have asked him that as i get closer to goal please tell me if he thinks i am getting too thin. I have a ways to go before that could even possibly be an issue! But if/when the time comes, I believe we have control over fine tuning our weight loss and can go into maintenance when we choose to by adding back some higher calorie foods if needed. Your husband loves you for more than just your body. He will love your new healthier body too. especially when you are able to stand on your head & swing from the chandeliere to please him, if you know what i mean! Lol

I was sleeved 5/22/13 so about the same time as you. I have def been able to eat more lately. BUT if i am following the guidelines of Protein First, I still feel restriction pretty quickly. So I am trying to just always do protein first. I would say 2 to 3 oz depending on the protein (beef gives me LOTS of restriction).

Have you tried the isopure clear ? It is like koolaid with 40 g protein. I say try that since you can do thin liquids ok. Btw the mental image of a shriveled hairless ball made me giggle

O the joy of ketosis, and the fragrance of fat loss

I slept a LOT. Mostly in the bed on my back--- which kind of sucked because I am a fetal-position sleeper normally. I knew I was healing when I woke up and had rolled onto my side while sleeping ...that was within about 5 or 6 days from surgery.

Got my nutribullet a month ago & use it everyday!! I agree with mini, it should come with 2 big cups as the big one is the real useful one. I think the machine helped me get a more balanced diet earlier in my food progression. I was missing fruits n veggies in those early days! I dont know about the vitamix et al, but the nutribullet seems a little less able to completely pulverize everything after only a month of use.....will have to see how it is doing in another month.

May 22...down 40 since surgery, down 50 from start of 2 wk pre-op diet on may 8.

What I am reading is that he has been cold for years, and now that you are getting attention from others, you might act on it. So his behavior doesnt have to do with the weight loss, but yours does. Only you can decide if it is a salvageable situation. Either stick with him or break it off and move on. What i do not recommend though, is staying with him and cheating. Be stronger than that.

I blogged about it....I was in some pain immediately waking up in recovery, but after that my main issue was nausea for the next few days. I slept a LOT too. It was a little like having the flu. Still felt sluggish until i got a good balanced diet going -- about a month. Im 50 lbs down as of today,and the energy is increasing every day! The discomfort of surgery is a distant memory

Yup it is a sign of ketosis. My husband and i have a running joke now about the smell of weight loss lol. He said he doesnt mind because of what it indicates and because it wont be forever. Btw i love altoids sugar free mini mints now!

I loooove pilates! It IS strength training, but you dont use weight. It is all about strengthening your core. Think moves like slow controlled crunches and leg lifts. It is good for your abs and your back! I give it a big thumbs up!

WOW! Great job!

I lost 10 lbs during the 2 week pre-op diet. Then, in the first 4 weeks following surgery, I lost an additional 20 lbs. My second month (4 weeks) I lost another 13.2 lbs. So yeah, for me it slowed down too. But that's cool, a loss is a loss!

Awww thank you!! I sooooo look forward to being where you are!

I also think that since you are only 3 weeks out there is still some swelling of your stomach going on. I am 9 weeks out and most definitely can eat more than at 3 weeks. Still not a lot Give yourself some time to heal; try not to worry.

This is a good one, that i had somehow missed. Thanks for reposting!

Yay im glad you're trying this. Another member had mentioned it a while back & I've been looking at it online for when my time comes. It seems like a great product. Do you use more than one color? (I have highlights) Is it messy? Can you sleep with it in your hair?

I love this!!

lol I was going to make a wise crack about you having some hair loss --- body hair

Nicotine also hinders wound healing and greatly increases risk of blood clots. See http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1323208 That was my big fear....blood clots.

I agree with Mokee -- go ahead and get rid of them. Maybe take a QUICK paw through them and pull out a couple of special things, but get rid of the rest. As you progress on your weight loss journey, you will have earned the right to buy new things

Im taking pics frequently, but i learned NOT to look at them!!! Just found a set-up where i can set the timer, stand in the same place, and take the pic. In a few months i will look at the progression, but if i look now it would make me sad i think. Just have to remember it is a long journey, but im headed the right direction at least!

Good for you!!!! You've made a huge step in the right direction. I quit smoking in January, after 25 years of smoking. My surgery was in May. I did it because I wanted to give myself every possible chance of having a good surgery & recovery. I knew having this drastic surgery meant committing to a healthy new life. I used the gum & then the lozenges, & eventually switched the lozenges for sugarfree mini altoids. I feel so in control of myself and not a slave to cigarettes. If i can do it you can too. Keep your eye on the prize! Best of luck!

I drink my syntrax nectar capp cold. I'm pretty sure the protein powders denature and get yucky if you put them in anything over 130 degrees F. Now that I'm a couple of months out and can have caffein without it irritating my tummy, I have switched to Chike. It is OMG awesome! Yum! 20g protein and the equivalent of 2 espressos.

Girl, 2 days after surgery my big fantasy food was cottage cheese! Lol