onelessfatgirl

At 3 weeks out I was lucky to eat a large egg in 1 sitting. So I'm not sure how you could handle a full hamburger with a bun. I'm 6 weeks out and haven't tried soft bread yet... I do love me some toast tho.

I've hit that week 3 change in weight loss. I had lost close to 30 lbs but gained a few back. I was really bummed at first. But, I'm not worried I read up on it and understand my body is trying to preserve it's stores of fat and Water.
I am exercising more and more. I take the stairs at work about 8-12 times a day. My goal is to do 20-40 mins cardio 3 times a week and alternate days with 3 days light free weights and yoga/pilates exercises.
I'm feeling good - normal. I've come down 2 pants sizes and can tell my body is changing shape. So, I'm just hopeful that things will start moving before too long.
My family has been so supportive! My husband takes pleasure in shopping and concocting new drinks and dishes for me (and him about 50% of the time) to eat. We've taken several family walks/bike rides which my kids are loving. And, on Easter my Aunt hugged me and told me she could see a big difference, the weight was falling off, and she was proud of me. Both my mom and husband see me daily and have commented on how my face is changing and my pants seem or look too baggy like they may fall off. The one down side is that I can tell I'm more hormonal. I can cry at the simplest things. SMH. But despite the freeze on the scale and t he occasional tears, I'm doing well. I'm thanking God every day for seeing me through this, for helping me stay positive, and for giving me supporters.

I've hit that week 3 change in weight loss. I had lost close to 30 lbs but gained a few back. I was really bummed at first. But, I'm not worried I read up on it and understand my body is trying to preserve it's stores of fat and Water.
I am exercising more and more. I take the stairs at work about 8-12 times a day. My goal is to do 20-40 mins cardio 3 times a week and alternate days with 3 days light free weights and yoga/pilates exercises.
I'm feeling good - normal. I've come down 2 pants sizes and can tell my body is changing shape. So, I'm just hopeful that things will start moving before too long.
My family has been so supportive! My husband takes pleasure in shopping and concocting new drinks and dishes for me (and him about 50% of the time) to eat. We've taken several family walks/bike rides which my kids are loving. And, on Easter my Aunt hugged me and told me she could see a big difference, the weight was falling off, and she was proud of me. Both my mom and husband see me daily and have commented on how my face is changing and my pants seem or look too baggy like they may fall off. The one down side is that I can tell I'm more hormonal. I can cry at the simplest things. SMH. But despite the freeze on the scale and t he occasional tears, I'm doing well. I'm thanking God every day for seeing me through this, for helping me stay positive, and for giving me supporters.

Hehe.... What she said!!! I hate kittens! And I'm Lucky to lose 1 1/2 pounds a week....
Where's a cat!

Here's another one for you, truthfully I always wondered if you were just making up the surgery for attention.... And the gay thing? Yeah right!
http://www.psychforums.com/compulsive-lying/

Here you go,
http://www.rnytalk.com/

Well I can't speak to the restaurant choice, but I can tell you this. For many, many years I've said that if hell were customized for each individual then my time would be equally divided between Walmart during the holidays and a Chuck E cheese on a Saturday. I would piss, moan, b***h and then ultimately refuse to go into a Walmart for anything, for anyone. I'd rather get a male brazilian bikini wax than go into a Walmart.

Same here. I am SO glad we are all having the same issues so I know it's normal. I only lost four pounds pre op and 19 lbs post op. gained a few ounces since I've started consuming other foods. I'm keeping up with everything I put in my mouth on my fitness pal. It is kinda discouraging because we are so scared to fail. I haven't lost anything since my first week of surgery although I am seeing a loss of inches. We sound JUST alike. My husband also tells me to chill it's only been a few weeks and I stay under 800 cals a day.

I think that you stick to the course. It hasn't been 3 weeks for me and the weight isn't coming off as it did before. I start soft foods next week and I am ready. I don't quite get in everything I should but I try. Remember keep your head up and stay the course, you can do it and when you're ready exercise a little. It's a lifestyle change. We all have different reasons to have surgery, mine was I wanted to see my children graduate and get married something my father couldn't do because he died young. I hold into that everyday as my primary goal to continue with what I started almost 5 weeks ago. It's a challenge that I won't fail myself this time. Stay positive it will happen.

I'm 5 ft 5 & 258.9 lbs. I want to get down to 140. I, like others, have had to practically starve myself to be that small before. Frankly, if I got at least 100lbs off I'd be satisfied. If I got down to 140 it'd be over the moon!

The first few days are brutal-- heck the entire first month is...... But all 100% worth it. I'd do it again in an instant. I'm 20 months post op and have maintained my goal weight for more than a year now!

This is my fear. I PRAY my tummy goes in nicely, but I need to be realistic. I'm only 23, but I've had two kids and my stomach looks like a giant yoga ball that's been deflated. Not to mention stretch marks that look like I survived a tiger attack

What the f**k is your problem?? You went through all this pain and heartache for what! A lousy caramel egg??? If you have anymore of that crap in your house you better throw it away now... This weekend you need to get your cheating butt out of the house and walk that crap off!

Your young Rosie! There is nothing wrong with wanting to enjoy your freedom. There will be plenty of time later for seriousness and long term relationships
Now go out to Waddell and get a cute wind surfer
Or one of those cute surfer boys at west cliff yummy

I'm in federal way/auburn. I'd be interested in joining a western WA group. Where's it at?

Better or worse than Peanut Butter cups???
NB - this thread has been hijacked deliberately because it needed it badly

Your right no one else is in our shoes. A lot of my family did the same thing.....my siblings are much bigger than I was and were totally negative about me getting the surgery, but why would I want to wait......to get bigger or more unhealthy?! No thanks, I did what I felt was best for me! My husband and son's have been my greatest supporters. Surround yourself with positive people and as far as people on here judging...no one should...point blank!

There is a wiseman that lurkes this site, his name is PDX man. In his immortal words "We are a dysfunctional family, but a family nontheless.
And from the immortal words of Don Cornelius "Love Peace and Soul"

I was 190 when I came here prior to my sleeve and NO ONE.. Ever said anything of this sort to me. Fact, I've gotten so much support from everyone from all sizes. We're all in the same boat.. We eat food we love and have to kick the habit. We're all working for the same goal.
I must have missed the boat your riding in or I would have said something

Totally not TMI. Not having that issue anymore is such a relief!!

Same here. I peed myself sneezing, coughing, even laughing hard. Not any more! Got a boat load of Poise in every size. Had to keep a wide range on hand, depending on how bad the cold/cough was. And speaking of cold/cough, I have had only one instead of the usual three in a year's time, and it was far milder than usual!
Yay!