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Isn't it amazing what people think it's okay to say to each other? You're right, no one told me I was getting too fat. In fact, I sometimes wish someone had sat me down and said, "GG, whatever you think you're doing, it ain't working". But no, they told me I was beautiful no matter what size I was. Liars

I'm not sure if you're asking if it's ok to skip the puree phase. A lot of people on here will read you the riot act about following your surgeon's instructions. Yes this is important. Everyone's plan is a little different. There are some people that are started on purees almost immediately. Some people are on clears for a week and advance slower. What do you mean about emotional attachments to foods, and how does that relate to your post op plan? Not sure what you're looking for here, but be safe and careful!

Mine was all buddy buddy to me, got me to talk about my past, and then rejected me because I was an incorrigible, drug-addict hippy. Only thing was...that was in the 1960's for 2 years...been straight ever since.
My surgeon was livid..he said, "Who wasn't a hippy in the 60's?" He sent off a fax within minutes and got me approved. I am no longer a drug addict but I am still incorrigible according to my wife.
It sounds like your psych was testing your resolve and was seeing how motivated you were....you passed.

I get like a little hiccup feeling. it took about a week to tune into it. if i eat too much i get the 'food in the throat' feeling.

yeah, I agree, you are most likely eating too fast. You have to wait a few min between bites and listen/ feel for that full sign. I get a little hiccup when I"m full. Even before I feel full.

Best way to get out of a stall ! Throw your scale out the window. I just got out of a stall luckily my scale battery died so I didn't drive myself completely insane.

I don't think this has anything to do with the sleeve. Contact your doctor; they are the experts.

Surgery was 11/4. Lost about 13lbs pre op diet and another 17 since surgery. So that equals about 30 total since the pre op. Please guys, try not to compare yourselves to others. Just bc your surgery was the same day, you're not a 'slow loser' if you have lost less, or whatever. Every BODY is going to lose differently, have different composition of Fluid, etc. Any loss is a good loss, and you will lose as long as you stick to the plan. Heck, you will probably lose if you DON"T stick to the plan.

nope, i'm not special enough for that. i'm very normal (in the 99.999% that survive).

nope, i'm not special enough for that. i'm very normal (in the 99.999% that survive).

nope, i'm not special enough for that. i'm very normal (in the 99.999% that survive).

nope, i'm not special enough for that. i'm very normal (in the 99.999% that survive).

nope, i'm not special enough for that. i'm very normal (in the 99.999% that survive).

Surgery was 11/4. Lost about 13lbs pre op diet and another 17 since surgery. So that equals about 30 total since the pre op. Please guys, try not to compare yourselves to others. Just bc your surgery was the same day, you're not a 'slow loser' if you have lost less, or whatever. Every BODY is going to lose differently, have different composition of Fluid, etc. Any loss is a good loss, and you will lose as long as you stick to the plan. Heck, you will probably lose if you DON"T stick to the plan.

http://myfriendteresablog.com/so-youre-feeling-too-fat-to-be-photographed/
Read this. I feel the same way a lot of the time, and this article lays it all out. Focus on the moments, not your imperfections, because you're the only one paying attention to how good or bad you look.

nope, i'm not special enough for that. i'm very normal (in the 99.999% that survive).

I drove myself home from the hospital, 3 days post op. I went to work at 2 weeks post op. I had no complications or problems (a really easy recovery--which not everybody has). The danger of your long driving hours is that time you spend sitting behind the wheel increases your risk for blood clots. While you may feel very well, the risk of clots persists for months after surgery. So when you go back to work, be sure to take a walk and stretch break every hour that you are sitting.

nope, i'm not special enough for that. i'm very normal (in the 99.999% that survive).

I am writing these things down, because I am sure there will be times early post op when I wonder "why did I do this?"
This is why:
1. Having to shop from a limited clothing selection. Eff you , size 20, you suck.
2. The feeling of my fat middle squooshing out when I sit down.
3. swolly feet
4. Feeling like the fattest person in the room
5. Being the fattest person in the room
6. Feeling invisible
7. Feeling self conscious and size conscious
8. My stomach touching the table in a restaurant booth
9. Not fitting comfortably in a movie theatre seat
10. Looking at myself in pictures
11. Feeling ugly
12. Body aches, knee aches, hip aches
13. shoes that used to fit, and now are too tight
14. Low energy
15. Not turning heads
16. Looking in the mirror naked
17. clothes that no longer fit.
18. Not being able to wear my rings
19. Being afraid to run into people I haven't seen in a while
20. Not feeling pretty
Ok, I only wrote 20. I'm sure there are more. Help me out. Why do you never want to go back?

nope, i'm not special enough for that. i'm very normal (in the 99.999% that survive).

nope, i'm not special enough for that. i'm very normal (in the 99.999% that survive).

nope, i'm not special enough for that. i'm very normal (in the 99.999% that survive).

http://myfriendteresablog.com/so-youre-feeling-too-fat-to-be-photographed/
Read this. I feel the same way a lot of the time, and this article lays it all out. Focus on the moments, not your imperfections, because you're the only one paying attention to how good or bad you look.

I was so inspired and reassured by others' videos I watched on youtube before surgery, I wanted to do my own. I have actually done it and so far, there are 4. I will post more as I progress down the scale. Thanks for watching!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTEYhke4RpI_KL3PBeqecg/videos?view_as=public

I am writing these things down, because I am sure there will be times early post op when I wonder "why did I do this?"
This is why:
1. Having to shop from a limited clothing selection. Eff you , size 20, you suck.
2. The feeling of my fat middle squooshing out when I sit down.
3. swolly feet
4. Feeling like the fattest person in the room
5. Being the fattest person in the room
6. Feeling invisible
7. Feeling self conscious and size conscious
8. My stomach touching the table in a restaurant booth
9. Not fitting comfortably in a movie theatre seat
10. Looking at myself in pictures
11. Feeling ugly
12. Body aches, knee aches, hip aches
13. shoes that used to fit, and now are too tight
14. Low energy
15. Not turning heads
16. Looking in the mirror naked
17. clothes that no longer fit.
18. Not being able to wear my rings
19. Being afraid to run into people I haven't seen in a while
20. Not feeling pretty
Ok, I only wrote 20. I'm sure there are more. Help me out. Why do you never want to go back?