*Dean*

Okay, I know lots of stuff gets lost in translation across the Pacific but WTF is 'canned greens with pepper sauce'?? :) I've googled it. Didn't help.

For me I don't get hungry, but I get an empty feeling and I know I should eat. Because it's 'empty' and not 'hungry' I find I have control over it and can choose better food and even wait until I can eat well. This would never have happened pre op. I'd have ravenous hunger "I need to eat and I need to eat now!!" type hunger which would make me often pre occupied with eating. Not anymore. Deano

I think it's great that you recognise all of this is just in your head and you have come such a long way. You know this - you just need to get your 'self talk' with the program! Have you thought of a few sessions with a psychologist that specialises in weight loss? This seems like a common problem, especially for women. It's a shame that your not celebrating your success!!!!

What Traci said. The best way to recognise your sign is to eat ridiculously slowly and listen to your body

I had maybe half a day during the liquid diet when I had some 'head hunger' and thought WTF have I done? IE Buyers remorse. A hand full of weeks later I can eat anything I choose to in small amounts and because of my lack of 'true hunger' I'm making good choices. I think it was my food demons making me feel the buyers remorse. I now have that demon against the ropes, by the throat

For the first few days after surgery I felt discomfort, including gas, but no real pain. I haven't taken any meds after being discharged. You won't feel like doing to much but make sure you go for as many short walks as you feel comfortable doing. Don't push yourself, but moving like this will help with the discomfort and get any gas from the procedure moving. While your having this quiet and relaxed few days remind yourself to get excited about the new you that is coming. Good luck - Deano

Welcome! Deano

Your stomach is still recovering from being sliced, diced and pulled out. It will settle down soon. Remember all the reasons you did this in the first place. You'll soon be where you want to be. I'm only 7 weeks post op and already the punishing weeks of liquids, soft food etc have become part of the insignificant past. Keep your eye on the prize - you can do this!

Stalls are frustrating, but it sounds like you're a really hard marker on yourself! 27 pounds in 4 weeks plus the pre op is awesome!! I think that's a terrific start. Shake it off. Hide the scale, only weigh in weekly, and keep doing what you're doing - you're doing everything right!

I've noticed how much some people load their plates, like I used to, but I've also noticed there are heaps of moderate eaters around as well. I've made attempts to notice this in social situations and it's helped me not to be self conscious about the amount I have on my plate. So now, I really feel like the amount I put on my plate is 'in the range of normal' albeit the very lower end.

It's funny how we worry about peoples opinions when we have weight, but not when we lose. I agree, I appreciate a compliment but to be honest I'm a little indifferent as well. Would've saved a lot of heart ache if I had the same indifference when people noticed I'd put on!

That's what it's all about!!!!

Workin' that sleeve. Nice one.

I'm prone to burping when I drank carbonated drinks through a straw pre op. I haven't had any problem with drinking through a straw post op.

There was no straw ban here. But the concept was to only eat liquid that are lose enough that they 'could' be drunk threw a straw. coffee is the other anomaly. I'm 6 weeks post op and have been having an espresso a daily (sometimes 2) for 4 weeks. This seems to be an ongoing thing here, the different advice. I am a firm believer in if you were happy to put your life in the hands of the surgeon you chose you really need to follow their advice to the letter. I wouldn't want anyone coming onto a forum and picking and choosing from other peoples advice to suit them. All of the variations (in advice) only amount to the first few / several weeks of eating in any case. Cheers, Merry Xmas!! Deano

Funny how your pallet changes post surgery. I was always a fan of fish and other seafood and would probably eat it once or twice a week. Now it's my go to protein.

1 day clear liquids in the hospital and then 2 weeks on Fluid diet (ie anything through a straw, no pips / seeds or lumps). Every doctor is different and you really have to run with the advice you're getting. The weight will drop off, be patient (I know it's hard! ) Let your body get over the trauma you've put it through in it's own way and then watch the scale slide down. Best of luck, Deano

Yeah!!! Way to go!

Yep, no fluids 30 mins either side of food.

I didn't have one which I was pretty glad about. Having said that if you're getting fluids by IV, which I was, you're up to pee a lot. Given the sooner you get moving the better it was a good thing.

Everyone has to make their own decision on this but for me, it's the truth all the way. I didn't want WLS to become my dirty little secret. Nobody can judge me until they've walked in my shoes. I'm proud of my decision to tackle my chronic weight problem head on. Most people have been VERY supportive at work. Others have mostly kept their mouths shut which is good because they're either going to support me in this or say something stupid Do what's best for you. Having said that I've never heard anyone on here who has got into a pickle by telling the truth Good luck, Deano

It probably will. I'm guessing it may have been a reaction to the fat / richness than just the dairy. See how you go further down the track. Deano

The inside is pretty moist so I would've thought yay with some sauce.

Your Dr sounds like a knob!! Keep doing what you're doing - you'll lose plenty more. Deano

Good to know!