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Did it live up everything in your mind? Did you heart flutter!!

I have it all the time. Great little snack, but not a lot nutritional value

I think that you should exercise as much as your body will allow. I would also suggest you take it slow. If you are doing two laps around your building right now add on one more lap and do 3 laps for a few days and then add on another one and so on. Then maybe try to pick up your pace. If it is taking you 5 min to walk one lap try for 4.5 min and so on. Pretty soon you will be close to running around the building. As for home stuff there is a challenge a friend of mine did which was challenging, but helped him tone up. It was called the 5/100 fitness challenge. You can look it up online. He did it at home and got a great work out. Again it is all about starting out slow and building your endurance up. Also look into bike riding or some other activity or sport you might enjoy. Hope that helps.

Yes it was manageable. The pain was really the rubbing of my pants on the incisions and that was fixed with better band aids. However I will say that I am an old pro with surgeries. The gastric bypass was my 11 surgery in my life and I am 33. This was easy compared to other surgeries for me - for example shoulder surgery I was out much longer due to pain. I say that because if this is your first surgery expect it to be a little harder on your body.

I started a new job one week post op. the first few weeks were all training class room things. I had soreness from where my incisions were.

How far post op are you?

Just remember to pace yourself - and warm up your muscles. Don't want to pull anything or throw out your back trying to do the Italian chandelier move! ????

Be careful and don't buy a lot of food for post surgery. Your taste buds will change and what taste good right now will make you nauseous at the thought of it post op. This is mainly true about your protein shakes.

After surgery I did the gummies of everything excerpt b12. We no longer can absorb b12 and it must either be dissolved under tongue, shot or nasal spray. I now use new advantage vitamins. It is powdered form and has everything except b12 in it. I add it to my protein shake. It was made by a wls and designed for us.

My first time with my hubby was a lot like this. We planned a special time away. I had lost a bet with him and the prize was a massage - things took off from there. I would not suggest the glass of wine to settle your nerves as wine effects is differently now. Just let things develop naturally and remember the first is always a little awkward with someone new. My husband is only my second partner in my life so I understand the nerves.

I honestly hope everyone gets a chance to so this during their journey. It is so freeing - if you know what I mean.

Trust me it will be a great day for you. Go yet you a sexy red dress and good looking heels and you will turn heads! It felt great doing this. Although there were two people I wish had seen me today I realized I must not be ready to face then yet. However the gossip about my complete change will reach both of them.

I am in Dfw, if you have any questions I am always here!

Could not have gone any better. I shocked people and no one knew who I was. It was so great seeing their shocked faces, and then hearing - wow you look great! I'm sure for the manager ( the woman who made my life hell) those words tasted like vinegar! Best of all the shelter cat who I shared an office with knew who I was and purred and cuddled with me. New people remarked they had never seen Chole act so sweet!

I am really excited today. A year and half ago I was in a job that made me miserable. I gained lots of weight due to stress and got to my highest weight of 260. I finally realized I was at my lowest point and left the job in march of last year. In June of last year I had my surgery. As of this morning I have lost exactly 120 pounds! Well I am going back to that place today to help someone teach a class. I am wearing my size 2 jeans, (last time they saw me was size 22) my medium shirt, and The biggest smile I have ever had. Can't wait to see their faces!

I am a few states away, but 1 year post op if you need help.

Try valerian root. I warn you though it smells like dirty feet, but if you swallow it quickly it is ok. You can also find the non scented kind. Works a little better than melatonin. I have had insomnia for years and I rotate medication. Ambien, melatonin, and valerian root. They are on a mo they cycle and for the most part I sleep ok most nights.

Here are my 1 year pics

Most difficult part was dealing with the mental aspect of this surgery. It can be hard for your brain to catch up to your bodily changes. It is a creature of habit and will test you so much during this. For example - I was 1 week post op and feeling great. Still on full liquids but I craved eggs. Oh I wanted them so bad, my brain said oh go ahead and eat them. You won't have any problem those docs just give you guidelines to follow. Well after 2-3 days of denying myself the eggs I made some scrambled eggs. I had three bites and spent the next 30 min throwing up in the bathroom. The good news is that your pouch has the ultimate say so. So learning to tell my brain no can be tough. I never went through depression for not being able to eat the quality of food. You feel full and satisfied after eating. I tell people it is like eating thanksgiving dinner at every meal. That stuffed feeling is what I get after I eat just a small amount. It is usually a little uncomfortable to be honest. I did have a few weeks where I regretted my decision for the surgery, but that is 100%normal. I was ready to eat "real" food and my pouch took its time in allowing solid foods. it was happy with Soups for the first few months. everyone is different and you must listen to your body. Your fat cells release hormones and cause your emotions to be a little out of control. So expect some emotions that you did not know where there. I am at a point that I can eat anything I want. Which is good and bad. Good because I have variety. Bad because I can eat anything. I have gone through the times of not watching what I eat and all it did was leave me feeling frustrated with myself. This is just a tool and you must make the right food choices when you get further down the road. However if you stick to what you learned from the start of your journey you will do just fine. I love to exercise, but I am an athlete. I was playing soccer before my surgery at 256 pounds and now I just play a lot more of it. When you feel better physically you are able to do exercises. My biggest suggestion to the gym is start early. I really think it is the reason I have not had too much loose skin. Find something that you enjoy. I found that I actually love to run and lift weights. Hope that helps and feel free to ask more.

I am 13 months post op and would be glad to answer any questions you may have.

Welcome to the group and the start to your new life. My tip would be follow the docs instructions and you will succeed. I would also say write down your dreams and goals. It is such a great feeling to cross off your goals when you reach them. Finally don't get wrapped up in the numbers. You will go insane if you only measure your success by what the scale says. Find other ways to measure you weight loss. For example I would measure it by how much of my feet I could see in the shower when I looked down. At the start of my journey I could not see them at all. Now I can see all the way to my ankle. Remember we are all here to support you and feel free to ask anything. Someone has gone through what ever you are going through and can offer support.

Yes I lift in my arms and I do not have flabby skin down there. I am working on my tummy now. Through soccer my legs are worked out and I don't have any flabby skin there.

I have heard that band is the first step in bypass for people over a certain weight. With that aside I'm not sure you have confidence in this surgeon . I interviewed 2 surgeons before making my decision. You will be going to the doctor for the rest of your life. And if you have red flags now they are there for a reason. Take a step back and look at the options best for you.