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5 weeks out 20lbs gone and down one pant size!

To tell or not to tell....WHO CARES? The original post asked what to tell people when she goes back to work and answers were given on what each individual would say or not say. It really doesn't matter but people aren't dumb, these types of surgeries are very popular and get discussed all the time! I mean you can't really think your co workers and or family & friends won't notice the tiny amount of food you can now tolerate and how fast the weight is coming off (even for slow losers )? Most people figure it out! I personally hope I can help someone that may want to follow my lead

Omgeeee! Delete the negative out of your life!

I'm shy 1 day out at 4 weeks and always feel hungry and I think it's because I can only eat about 4 bites tops whenever I try.. Very frustrating!

Why lie and who cares what people say is my opinion

They don't pay my bills or live in my body to judge me or my decisions to help me be healthiest I can be. Maybe by being upfront it may help others make this life changing decision that someone at home is not supporting them on....I think when people judge (anything) its because they don't understand and its easier to cut someone down.

Ok I didn't know that about Water (sitting heavy)...i have a hard time choking down 8 0z of any kind of liquid but I will try harder tomorrow! Thanks for your help!!!!

I also eat a ton of ice!

No because I know it's not enough

I am 2 weeks post on 4/25/13 and I seem to always be thirsty...I know I'm probably not getting enough liquids because its a little hard to sip that much at this point. Is anyone else experiencing this? Should I be concerned? I was told in a nutrition class long ago that when you have your first sign of thirst your body is already greatly dehydrated?

I'm two weeks post op tomorrow and I'm not sure what I should be eating? According to my book I can try soft foods which my Dr. said includes things I can crunch and so far everything I try I seem to tolerate but an scared to "mess" things up! What is everyone else eating at this point?

Newly sleeved and looking forward to my new life!

Hi all! I'm 41 married to my high school sweetheart with the awesome kids age 18, 14, & 12! I'm one busy Mama! I own my own salon and have been a nail tech for the last 20 years! I am newly sleeved and tomorrow is my 2 week post op! I'm looking forward to making my 40's count and living my life to the fullest!

I am due for surgery on 4/30/13~~let me tell you I have been talking back and forth to myself like I am 2 people! 1 day is good and I'm all set and ready the next is crying like baby crying because I will be different for the rest of my life' date=' thinking I will end up with every complication known to man.

It is not an easy decision and then I remember all the reasons that brought me to where I am. I never had a weight problem until my 40's and then BANG~~100 lbs found me and stayed throughout exercise and diet and more exercise. Portion Control was another problem I found I developed.

So here I am 6 days out, petrified in one hand and trying to be excited in the other. I pray for sleep apnea to disappear along with the GERD and aches in my knees and learn to be able to just want to walk without hurting. I am only 5'2" and weigh 223lbs. I am hoping for good results and hoping to just feel good about me![/quote']

I felt the exact same way! Second guessing myself and being nervous and excited all in the same thought! I just knew I didn't want to spend the rest of my life not living so I went for it and tomorrow is 2 weeks post op and I've lost 10lbs! Crazy how even that little amount makes you feel better!!!!!! Good luck!

I have Aetna thru my husbands job and I started the process in Sept. 2012 and was required to take 4 health and nutrition classes ( Sept - Dec.)1 psych evaluation(Feb), I meeting with the dietician(March), and 1 with the Dr.(March) had a tentative date scheduled for April 11, 2013 and was approved almost down to the wire! Tomorrow will be 2 weeks post op! Keep at it and good luck!

Hi there! I am married and a mother of three! My oldest is 18 next is 14 and the baby is 12!!!! Lol

I am a nail tech for the past 22 years and own my own salon! Love all kinds if music and love to dance!!!!!

Hi everyone! I'm new here! I too am feeling your frustration. I had my surgery 4/11/13 and by my visit on 4/16/13 I had lost 10lbs but nothing else so far! I am obsessed with the stupid scale that is showing me the same number! I know I just need to relax about it but just disappointing when I know I'm hardly eating and nothing is happening