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I shop at BariatricChoice.com a lot for Protein supplements. I really like the protein hot chocolate, pudding, and jellos.

You absolutely should take whatever time you need. You do not have to tell anyone what you are having done. I just told people at work that I was having surgery. No one asked what it was for and I didn't tell them. If you plan on doing the FMLA paperwork, though, you will have to disclose on the paperwork what you are having done, but that is only supposed to be seen by your HR/FMLA person. I chose not to tell people mainly for the reason you said. I didn't want people to resent me for taking time off for something they viewed as elective. And I CERTAINLY didn't tell them what I was taking a month of for with my tummy tuck! lol.

Mine only had me do it for 1 week.

I definitely felt the same way after surgery. Every day was an improvement, but those first few weeks for me were really just about surviving and getting enough fluids in. It was WAY more emotional for me than I ever expected. Physically it was ok, but it was an emotional struggle. I promise it gets way better and you will be so pleased with the results if you stick to the plan.

When I was first starting the pre-op process my mom tried for the entire 8 months leading up to surgery to convince me that I didn't need it. "Why don't you try a diet??" Ummmmmm....jee.....hadn't thought of that. Lol. Since I had the surgery and have had such amazing results, I haven't heard a peep from her since :-) Funny how that works. In fact now she's telling my sister she should have it. Just stay true to what you think is best for you. It sounds like you are already on the right path by realizing that the surgery is not going to fix everything, but will give you a tool to help you on your journey to get healthy. Good luck to you!

137.2 for this week.

That is a tough one! It takes so long to drink Water that it seems almost impossible, but eventually it all falls together.

Good to hear that you found your "comfort zone" as far as your weight. I find that my body seems to settle in around a certain weight. I could probably really push it and lose another 10 pounds, but can stay with little extra effort right around 130. It's funny how our bodies know just what to do when we give them the chance.

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Awesome! Congrats!

Oh yes. Especially at 4-days post op, you are still battling head hunger big time. I remember sitting there in my recliner, just a few days post op, with the TV on thinking that I never noticed how many freaking food commercials there are! And driving places, how many fast food places there are. It was very irritating! After a while, as the cravings died, that stuff looked less and less appealing. There are still days for me (now 2 years post op) where I all I can do is think of food. But for me, at this point, those days have more to do with outside stressors and my mind/body wanting to revert to my old coping mechanism of numbing the stress with food. So, I guess the moral of the story is that I think what you're experiencing is totally normal for the stage you are at, and that it will get way better as you stick to the program, but there will still be days - even years post op - where you are still fighting the good fight. :-)

You are still definitely in the healing phase and also the awesome rapid-weight-loss stage. I"m 2 years post op and sometimes I really miss that crazy restriction at the beginning where you can only eat a few bites. I have to do re-sets of liquid diets every so often to get some of that back. I know it is hard because emotionally there is an adjustment period where you are kind of "grieving' the loss of the ability to eat the way you did in the past - and for me the loss of a coping mechanism. But if you are able to deal with some of the underlying issues that frame your past relationship with food, when the restriction lessens as the healing progresses, you will be in a much better place to forge a healthier relationship with food moving forward. Good luck!

when was your surgery and congratulations on all of your progress Thank you! It was September 12, 2013. I'm a bit over 2 years post op.

You're welcome!

how long was your waiting time I would say about a week or a week & a half

Good luck! Waiting on that approval was so hard!!

HW 278.4 SW 271 CW 134

I can definitely relate. I actually basically lost my best friend because we had the sleeve at the same time & she's gained her weight all back (plus some) and I've worked hard & maintained below my goal weight for over a year. She basically won't talk to me anymore, which is super sad & is getting s revision to a bypass because her sleeve is "broken" according to her. It's incredibly frustrating to me. I didn't just "get lucky" ; I worked incredibly hard. And I feel sad for her because unless she changes her habits, the bypass will "be broken" too.

Amazing! Congrats!

Thanks everyone :-)

That's awesome! Congrats!

Thank you! Yes, I've been very pleased with the results, but it definitely is a lot of work and a commitment to change for life, but so worth every bit of it. If you are both ready to commit to that I have no doubt you will have wonderful results! :-)

I think that the 60% statistic that you hear is a good place to start, but honestly the amount you lose and your success is completely up to you. It depends on the amount of work you're willing to put in to dealing with why you overate in the first place, strictly adhering to the nutrition protocol, and exercising. I started out very close to your starting weight at 278. I currently have lost 145 pounds and have maintained that loss for over a year.

Welcome! That is awesome that you and your wife are going on this journey together. I"m sure you'll be so pleased with the results and your "new life". Good luck!

Congrats! Celebrate the victories along the way!