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Anyone close to Cedar Point??

Anyone close to Cedar Point??

Hello everyone!
I am 52 and looking for some fellow friends to accompany me on this new journey to a different life! I was sleeved on Sept. 30, 2013. Down 21 lbs. since surgery, felling great at 2 weeks post op. one thing I want to share is it is NEVER to late!!
Can't wait to hear from YOU!

This friend is a toxic wolf in sheep's clothing. One of the toughest things is to learn to recognize these people and she is one of them. In addition what about your other friend that is going with her.......it seems that she is just as guilty but not quite as mean or deliberate as the other one. I suggest you start distancing yourself and make new friendships that will uplift you. This is not easy to do and I speak from experience. Similar circumstances happened to me. I tried to make it work for to long and only got hurt more with my efforts. You have made a decision to better yourself and she isn't handling it gracefully at all. Spend some time reflecting on this relationship and be honest with yourself. Can you recognize other events where you questioned her friendship, motives or behavior? If so, it isn't just the surgery that is causing this........she is not a good friend. This kind of hurt from a friend takes some time to get over. I didn't confront my friend I just walked away from her. I wish you the very best with your new life! You will meet new friends!

I made a really great pumpkin Protein Dip.
1/2 cup of canned pumpkin
1/2 cup vanilla low fat Greek yogurt
1/2 cup fat free cottage cheese
1 scoop vanilla "Muscletech" Protein Powder
Couple packs of artifical sweetener (to taste)
1/2-3/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Purée in blender.
Yields: scant 2 cups
1 serving = 1/4 cup
42 calories
5 carbs
5 protein

I made a really great pumpkin Protein Dip.
1/2 cup of canned pumpkin
1/2 cup vanilla low fat Greek yogurt
1/2 cup fat free cottage cheese
1 scoop vanilla "Muscletech" Protein Powder
Couple packs of artifical sweetener (to taste)
1/2-3/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Purée in blender.
Yields: scant 2 cups
1 serving = 1/4 cup
42 calories
5 carbs
5 protein

I thought someone was watching us! You're not with the NSA are you?
Seriously, welcome!

http://www.dsfacts.com/weight-loss-stall-or-plateau.html
Sharing what Butterbean member shared. Thanks Butterbean! This helped me be ok with this Stallone little weight loss.

Under topic "weight loss stall at 2 weeks." It was a link under a persons profile. I was trying to find the darn thing to forward to you. If I can find it I will send it to you. :-). It's the exchange of Water and some other substance in our muscles. Best wishes!

I brought cute night shirts, Chapstick, mp3 player, makeup, book... I didn't use any of them lol I didn't see anyone in the hospital ever change out of their hospital gown, there is too many tubes, shots, drainage bag, catheter bag. I was so tired, I never thought of listening to music let alone read. And... makeup, ya right lol My surgeon uses a blue die during the surgery, which, of course leaks down the side of your face, I was more concerned with washing my face to get the blue off then applying makeup. I suggest you keep it simple, stay in the gown, just bring real baggy clothes, with a very loose waist band, slippers to wear home, hairbrush and toothbrush and paste. Once I got home, not much changed for a few days other than I could shower. Stay comfy.

Yep, yep, yep. And I would wake up feeling guilty and then relieved that it was only a dream LOL!

Yep, I do dream of food also. I am three weeks post op, last night I had a dream I ate a big dish of spaghetti with meatballs, and a lot of Pasta, with a piece of garlic bread. I woke up so worried that I would ruin my sleeve with all that pasta! What a relief when you realize it's just a dream!!

10 days post surgery today
Starting weight 266 pre op diet
Surgery weight 263
Today's weight 243
Total loss 23 lbs so far.
Goal weight 180.
It's so surreal. Losing weight and always thinking tomorrow I will wake up and have gained it all back.
Congrats to all my fellow September sleevers!!! Drs. F/u tomorrow can't wait to see and talk to him and the steps!!

Great job! Enjoy this great feeling. Tell those sabotaging thoughts to take a hike. You're on a journey of great health!!! :-)

We have a Mexican restaurant near our house. They had chicken Soup on the menu. The waitress said it was chicken, vegetables and a side of rice. That's when I asked for just the broth. They also had a beef soup so I guess I could of had chicken or beef broth.

Hope this is great! I too remember feeling the same way! You will do great! We are so close to the same goals. I am 8 days post op! Keep up the good work!!!

Just wanted to let you guys know, by this time tomorrow I will be a sleeved man!!!!!! WOOT WOOT....... Is it bad that I am not nervous?

No, it's not bad. It's perfectly awesome! Best of luck to you tomorrow. You'll do great, you'll be great. See you on the losing team x

My largest incision was sunk in too. My surgeon says it was because they stitched inside. She said it wouldn't be sunk in forever. I did have a lot of pain bending over and getting out of cars. But mostly when I moved wrong. I couldn't get out of bed without help either for a few days. I didn't have pain or burning al the time though just when I moved wrong. Hope that helps.

Ok....my Dr said to add slowly and whatever I can tolerate sooo..
The verdict is Bob Evans bean Soup. Can do the broth and mash up some of the Beans. I'll let ya know how it goes!
Wish me luck!!!
Thanks everyone!!

Water? Actually I am impressed that one week post surgery you wanted to leave the house! I still felt like crap!

I was on Only Protein Shakes for 4 weeks post op........

Madam Reveire and Sarahr THANK YOU so much for your compassion and advise!! Can't wait to see the light at the end of the tunnel .

If your painful incision is on the left hand side, on the waistband, in the middle of the line of incisions, it is likely to be the one they pulled the remnants of your stomach out of. Apparently and according to sources, that particular incision is far more sensitive because there is allegedly some tethering done with the stomach muscles.
That aside, I am 14 days out today and I can barely feel it any more. Only if I scrunch myself up on that side, or eat a bit too much, am I reminded its there. As for the gas, mine went after 7 days.
Don't panic everything you are experiencing is totally normal. Take your drugs, drink your fluids, sleep when you can and you'll be golden in a couple of days. Promise x

I was sore, but it wasn't too bad. I had one incision that was more sore than others too...but it eventually stopped hurting. If it's too bad, I would call the MD.