julsie62

I am sorry you had to deal with this. I had a lot of people make comments to me, begging me to reconsider before the surgery and some really unbelievable comments after the surgery. People who have not been in our shoes have no idea what it is like to battle weight. I am 51 years old. In the last 6 years, I have made several attempts at losing the weight on my own. The first time, I started at 296 and lost 125 lbs. the second time I got up to 276 and lost 90 lbs and the 3rd time I was at 260 and lost 70 lbs. each time the weight came back. My knees hurt, my blood sugar was getting high and I needed help. I had my surgery May 1st. I was 262 lbs. this morning, I was 243.4. I hope these are numbers that I never see again when I stand on the scale. I want to be healthy. If I fail, it is MY journey and it was MY decision. So far, I have NO regrets! It is a decision you have to make for yourself. I tell people this who question me. I wish you the best. I truly believe you are doing what is right for YOU, People are not the same. Having surgery doesn't make you weak or lazy. It makes you wise and courageous enough to get the help you need to be healthy! Don't let anyone tell you different!

The Unjury website has quite a bit of Protein options. There is a starter kit with small packets of all the different kinds they offer. I am thinking of ordering this. There is a Soup broth that looks good. They also have a protein cheese sauce, but it is out of stock. I am a cheese lover and I am thinking of a whole lot of ways to incorporate the cheese sauce when I get on soft foods.; eggs, broccoli, etc. sounds good! ???? I am getting my protein in, but I don't look forward to it. Hopefully I can find something that tastes better than what I am using and that will change.

I would reconsider seeing him. You are not married to him. I would clear him out to make room for a supportive man that deserves you. I am so angry on your behalf.

I am sorry you had to deal with this. I had a lot of people make comments to me, begging me to reconsider before the surgery and some really unbelievable comments after the surgery. People who have not been in our shoes have no idea what it is like to battle weight. I am 51 years old. In the last 6 years, I have made several attempts at losing the weight on my own. The first time, I started at 296 and lost 125 lbs. the second time I got up to 276 and lost 90 lbs and the 3rd time I was at 260 and lost 70 lbs. each time the weight came back. My knees hurt, my blood sugar was getting high and I needed help. I had my surgery May 1st. I was 262 lbs. this morning, I was 243.4. I hope these are numbers that I never see again when I stand on the scale. I want to be healthy. If I fail, it is MY journey and it was MY decision. So far, I have NO regrets! It is a decision you have to make for yourself. I tell people this who question me. I wish you the best. I truly believe you are doing what is right for YOU, People are not the same. Having surgery doesn't make you weak or lazy. It makes you wise and courageous enough to get the help you need to be healthy! Don't let anyone tell you different!

OMG, that text makes me so angry on your behalf! Calling you names is NOT supportive. WLS is NOT the "easy way out." Sounds like someone who is totally ignorant of the process. My DH is not especially supportive, but he better not EVER speak to me like that. I am so, so sorry that you are getting criticism and name calling instead of love and support. You deserve much better.

I told everyone the truth. I knew there would be questions if I didn't and I've always tried to be open. I had my surgery on May 1st. Before surgery, people approached me and tried to talk me out of it. They did it out of concern. I talked with them and explained my reasons for having the surgery. They supported me. Now that I have had the surgery, there are people who want to have the surgery, but are afraid, coming to me to talk about it. Then there are those that say the most unbelievable things. I just tell them, this is my life, my decision and my journey. I don't know how it is going to turn out, but I would love their support and encouragement. I am 51 years old. I only wish I would have done this sooner. They seem to choose to support me. I can use all the support I can get.

I weighed 262 april 25th at my last pre surgical appointment. My surgery was May 1st. This morning, I weighed 251.6. I still have a ton of gas though. My stomach is louder than the TV, lol.

I was released from the hospital today. I am still taking some pretty heavy pain meds. I feel better each day though. My biggest problem right now is the intense burning sensation I feel jut below my diaphragm when the food or drink reaches that point. I also had a hiatal hernia repaired during my sleeve surgery. I'm not sure what is causing the pain. I mentioned it to my doctor and he prescribed an acid reflux med. it only seems to hurt when the food passes into my stomach. Is anyone else having this problem???