Miss Mac

I am sure that the insurance coordinator at that practice is not the practice manager. Find out who that is and holler!

I had my surgery done at the Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago, where my surgeon teaches robotic gastro-intestinal surgery. Everything went super-duper with an uncomlicated recovery.

I had my surgery done at the Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago, where my surgeon teaches robotic gastro-intestinal surgery. Everything went super-duper with an uncomlicated recovery.

Hopefully your bariatric team includes a nutritionist and therapist like most of our do. They can help you navigate a new relationship with food so that the old indulgent one that got you into this mess does not stay in control.
Once I got in the habit of not eating foods made in a factory, I understood what real food tastes like. Most of thge stuff we buy at the store are packaged products make from fake ingredients and chemicals. You can't really call it food, It's just "factory edibles" What you don't spend for buying Pepsi, Twinkies, Potato chips, Twizzlers, and Kraft Mac and cheese, you can save up to buy those new clothes you will need as you drop pounds. Think of it this way....your hard earned money can be your money or their money.
You will find that once you get in the habit of eating natural foods that actually nourish your body, you will feel better. Your skin is healthier and your organs are happier. You will begin to have energy that you have not had for years. A good healthy fear of dying is a good motivator for staying on plan.
One thing I discovered was that it wasn't the food that was comforting - it was the grease, salt, and sugar. I may as well have just put grease, salt, and sugar in a bowl with some Pepsi and eat that for Breakfast. Making the changes will be easier if you family is supportive and curious about your success. I wish you the best.

My sleeve put an end to years and years of post-menopausal hot flashes. I'll take it.

Hopefully your bariatric team includes a nutritionist and therapist like most of our do. They can help you navigate a new relationship with food so that the old indulgent one that got you into this mess does not stay in control.
Once I got in the habit of not eating foods made in a factory, I understood what real food tastes like. Most of thge stuff we buy at the store are packaged products make from fake ingredients and chemicals. You can't really call it food, It's just "factory edibles" What you don't spend for buying Pepsi, Twinkies, Potato chips, Twizzlers, and Kraft Mac and cheese, you can save up to buy those new clothes you will need as you drop pounds. Think of it this way....your hard earned money can be your money or their money.
You will find that once you get in the habit of eating natural foods that actually nourish your body, you will feel better. Your skin is healthier and your organs are happier. You will begin to have energy that you have not had for years. A good healthy fear of dying is a good motivator for staying on plan.
One thing I discovered was that it wasn't the food that was comforting - it was the grease, salt, and sugar. I may as well have just put grease, salt, and sugar in a bowl with some Pepsi and eat that for Breakfast. Making the changes will be easier if you family is supportive and curious about your success. I wish you the best.

Hopefully your bariatric team includes a nutritionist and therapist like most of our do. They can help you navigate a new relationship with food so that the old indulgent one that got you into this mess does not stay in control.
Once I got in the habit of not eating foods made in a factory, I understood what real food tastes like. Most of thge stuff we buy at the store are packaged products make from fake ingredients and chemicals. You can't really call it food, It's just "factory edibles" What you don't spend for buying Pepsi, Twinkies, Potato chips, Twizzlers, and Kraft Mac and cheese, you can save up to buy those new clothes you will need as you drop pounds. Think of it this way....your hard earned money can be your money or their money.
You will find that once you get in the habit of eating natural foods that actually nourish your body, you will feel better. Your skin is healthier and your organs are happier. You will begin to have energy that you have not had for years. A good healthy fear of dying is a good motivator for staying on plan.
One thing I discovered was that it wasn't the food that was comforting - it was the grease, salt, and sugar. I may as well have just put grease, salt, and sugar in a bowl with some Pepsi and eat that for Breakfast. Making the changes will be easier if you family is supportive and curious about your success. I wish you the best.

I don't go out to eat very often, but when it is necessary, I head for a place Baker's Square, Panera, Bob Evans, etc., for lunch or dinner (large variety for everybody) or anyplace I can get an omelet or eggs for Breakfast. Also, I agree that anyplace that offers chili or a hearty Soup is ok.

Wow. I can't believe that your surgeon left you without a nutritionist or at least a written program on how to progress through the stages of introducing your new tummy to the healing process. My program did not have me approach raw foods of any kind for three months.
I agree that if you don't have any guidelines - get some. Here are two:
http://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/bariatric-surgery/in-depth/gastric-bypass-diet/ART-20048472
https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000173.htm
I wish you the best. Your new tummy is the boss of you.

He did not see this coming? Move on. Good luck with your surgery.

Like the others, I am proud of you for not giving away your power.
Friends are expensive and family is messy.
What are they going to say when you lose the next 50 pounds?

The turning point for me was when I was able to eat regular cooked foods at one month. Even though the menu was very different than in my previous life, I started getting some strength and energy from eating real food that was not made in a factory. That, and visible weight loss started to cheer me up.

The turning point for me was when I was able to eat regular cooked foods at one month. Even though the menu was very different than in my previous life, I started getting some strength and energy from eating real food that was not made in a factory. That, and visible weight loss started to cheer me up.

Diamond Dallas Page is a retired professional wrestler who maintains his health through yoga. He says that all throughout hs career, he has never lifted weights in his life. He has several yoga videos on Youtube and has a website too.
http://www.diamonddallaspage.com/ It Ain't Your Mama's Yoga!

He did not see this coming? Move on. Good luck with your surgery.

He did not see this coming? Move on. Good luck with your surgery.

He did not see this coming? Move on. Good luck with your surgery.

Benjamin Franklin said, "To whom thy secrets thou doest tell, to him thy freedom thou doest sell."

The turning point for me was when I was able to eat regular cooked foods at one month. Even though the menu was very different than in my previous life, I started getting some strength and energy from eating real food that was not made in a factory. That, and visible weight loss started to cheer me up.

Benjamin Franklin said, "To whom thy secrets thou doest tell, to him thy freedom thou doest sell."

Benjamin Franklin said, "To whom thy secrets thou doest tell, to him thy freedom thou doest sell."

Benjamin Franklin said, "To whom thy secrets thou doest tell, to him thy freedom thou doest sell."

Benjamin Franklin said, "To whom thy secrets thou doest tell, to him thy freedom thou doest sell."

Benjamin Franklin said, "To whom thy secrets thou doest tell, to him thy freedom thou doest sell."

Benjamin Franklin said, "To whom thy secrets thou doest tell, to him thy freedom thou doest sell."