angelsmiln

Practice not drinking 30 min before or after eating, this is my hardest thing to overcome

I had to be diligent about getting an appointment fast, Tricare actually gave me a referral to a doctor that doesn't even take Tricare, luckily I asked a lot of questions before making the appointment. I was on the phone with Tricare many times until they referred me to a psychiatrist that knew the requirements. Tricare can be very particular about the evaluation report so be sure you get someone who has done this before. My appt consisted of the doctor asking a few general questions and then I took the psych test on a computer, the surgeon had my report within the week. My PCP can be very forgetful so I did call a few times to 'verify' that a referral had been sent

My tummy loves shrimp

They are on my list of approved foods.

Lol, I had that urge the first week postop. I even asked the hubby if he thought it was possible to purée pizza and for it to still taste good.

I asked for no rice and they looked at me like I had three heads. They did however make them with brown rice. I just kind of ate through the middle of it.

Yes....I keep waiting on my energy to return. Labs came back great guess I'm still healing?

One week out

A coworker took an unflattering picture of me.....I was actually a little mad at her thinking she just wanted me to look awful until I realized that no matter what angle the picture is taken I had gotten too big. I was living in self denial thinking others couldn't see my extra layers. Nothing like a candid snapshot to make you see how you really look.

30lbs

WooHoo!!!! You're doing great!

I've never tried LSD but just like any other drug I'm guessing it will take less than before surgery.

I honestly don't notice other people's weightloss (or weight gain) immediately. Especially people I see daily. It usually takes someone pointing it out or a certain outfit for me to do a double take. Its not that I don't care, I just don't identify them by their weight. It's hard to explain.... Weight is such a touchy subject that some people are afraid to bring it up first.

I had trouble sleeping until a week after I was back to work. Now all I want to do is sleep.

Congrats! You look great!

It will get better. I remember I would of gave anything to have some water. What I found to help was to take some water, swish it around my mouth and then spit it out.

I hear it's common, they call it the foamies or something like that

One day

I agree Vamp, I had two of those suckers and a hole that had to be packed twice a day(somehow this doesn't sound right, lol)

I've been fortunate so far and haven't had an issue with gas. Constipation however....nothing a little milk of magnesia can't cure

Austin, TX

I have PCOS and I'm one month out from surgery. I've lost 25lbs so far. I'm still on metformin but can't wait until I no longer need it. I've seen a small improvement this month during menses (less breakouts, less cramps, less bleeding).

I took 2 1/2 but after returning to work yesterday, I wish I would of taken another week. I struggled with low energy and my mental clarity was shot.

I am having issues with the 30/30 rule. I find myself needing to cleanse my palate after eating. What tips/tricks do you use that help?

I can't find that specific one right now but do a search on Dave draper's site for a member named Diablo. He has a blog with his training and nutrition to build muscle after rny