FitnFabfor2014

I completely agree!

I could live on fruits also. My doctor told me to be careful with the watermellon and grapes. They have a lot of suger. I eat a lot of cuties and apples (no skin). They are my afternoon Snacks. Love them! Can't wait for a mango! Oh, and I can't forget the fruit smooties!! OHHH YEA!!!!

I have/had?? heel spurs. I haven't gone to the pediatrist to have my feet checked recently. I had to have shots in my heels because they were so painful. My pediatrist said it had a lot to do with my weight, but I must say since I have lost all this weight my feet do not hurt.....at all. I was told the next option was surgery to have them shaved down (that was a few years back), so I suffered through it.

Protein shakes make me sick, but fruit smoothies make me feel a lot better when I can't keep anything down, or don't have an appetite.

Interesting article posted today. I'm sure it doesn't apply to most of us, but it might be worth a read. http://blog.sfgate.com/chronrx/2014/03/31/water-how-much-to-drink/

Are you able to tolorate smoothies? I was only able to tolorate limited items also (string cheese was and is still one of them), but I also have smoothies as my go to as well. I don't know if that is an option for you, but it's worth a try. Good luck and I hope you feel better soon!

I understand exactly what you're saying! I HAD to go buy clothes last weekend. My clothes were sooo baggy and saggy it just got to be too much! I have been buying smaller belts so I can keep my pants up. I still can't believe I can fit a size 12/14. I don't remember when the last time that was. I'm definitely not complaining. It does get hard to keep up lol. I hope I don't end up like a bobble head!

I have "Eating well After weightloss Surgery". There are some pretty decent recipes. I however, was not impressed with the tofu cheesecake .

Hi, are you going to be lifting heavy objects? If you are you may be a little sore. It all depends on your recovery. The first two weeks were very difficult for me (sore and tired), and at three weeks I couldn't lift anything over 10lbs without some soreness (and I was advised by my doctor not to lift anything heavy until after 6 weeks). I was so tired all the time, up until 3 weeks out. My energy was much better after 4 weeks though. I think it really depends on you, and your recovery. Everyone recovers differently. Hopefully yours will be easy, breezy.

Its interesting that you mention teeth. I last week noticed my front teeth would move. Not a major shift, but I would have a small feeling of shifting. It hasn't happened this week (it freaked me out last week). I am going to bring it up to my doctor when I go next week. I'm getting my calcium/citrate in, and I know I don't have Calcium deficiencies. So it will be interesting to see what he says.

OMG I was thinking the same thing so I ask and was told after I do the 6 months I had nothing to worry about I was in fear paying money for my 6 month classes etc to just be denied .........FYI - I am in the beginning stage Good luck to you! I am sure everything will work out for you. I thin I lost the majority of my weight waiting for approval!

My go to has been mozerella sticks, pinto Beans, turkey lunch meat (rolled up) and (baked) chicken. For me the chicken needs to be very tender or it doesn't sit well. I still can't tolerate pork. I just had some carne asada today (first time, small portion) it was delicious!

I started mine the day before. When I went to the hospital they gave me the disposable hospital panties and the hospital pads (long one). I woke up with both of them still on. They (the disposable panties) were actually very comfortable.

I have resistance bands too and they are great aren't they? Did yours come with a DVD? Mine came with a DVD with about 25 different ways to use them (over the door, between the door jam, or solo). I also found K- bands. You can use them on your legs when ur walking. Helps build leg muscles (and football players use them to help make them faster, my son uses them). I need to build leg muscles .

definitely! I tried just a small teaspoon of rice. It tasted horrible. And all I could think of was THANK GOODNESS! Rice was my weakness, and since it tasted so bad, I don't have the urg to try it at all. I'm thankful about that! I can't tolerate pork at all either.

I had to wait six months. My insurance company wanted me to have monthly weigh ins and make sure I was committed to this life changing surgery. At first I was discouraged about the wait time, but when it was said and done it worked out for me. The main thing going through my mind was "what if I go through all this and they deny me". My doctors office reassured me everything would be fine (as far as approvals), and it was.

I wasn't a spicy food eater prior to surgery, but now it's even worse. It does a number on my stomach! PAIN!

41 years young.

Hi! I would love to see other eating ideas. My user name is fitnfab42014.

I haven't had any issues with sharting yet "thank goodness" BUT, farting is an issue sometimes. Usually after Protein. I will be walking and all of a sudden out comes the fart. I just keep walking and pretend I didn't hear it and hope to God it doesn't smell!

I was nervous too. More so about the "unknown". Good luck with your surgery and recovery. I hope everything works out for you.

Hi. I gave my job 3 weeks notice (right after I was approved and got my time off letter from my doctor) . My job was really accommodating.

haha, I can't afford one either. I wish! They are not firm, definitely not pancakes though (that goodness). Just, flabby. With the right bra they look great .

Hi! That sucks that you had a rough start. I too had a drain after my surgery, it was taken out a week later. 90% of my pain was from the drain. I was popping percocet' s for the pain. Once the drain was removed I felt a LOT better. Hopefully the same will happen to you. Good luck with your recovery.

Mine have sadly deflated! I went from a 42DD to (so far) a 38DD and I thank goodness for push up bras. The girls need as much help as they can get.