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I feel the same way. I stopped trying. Im sorry I know its disappointing

I was 6' im 33 also I shrunk 1" 's I'm now 5'11 I was a size 12 in shoes now I'm a 11w. My heaviest weight was 375 I think my surgery weight was 346 I'm now 272. My surgery date was 7/31/2013. My goal is 180. So far I went from a sz 28 to between a 20 or 22. Txt me n e time 505-514-5880

I read and as a 41 yo that was 26 and married, feeling how you did about believing I was in love. I married at 18. We separated 3 1/2 yrs ago, divorced 1 yr ago. Married for 22 years. I have a senior in HS, daughter.
Since the separation then divorce My longest and only relationship is with a male friend that lives in another state and getting divorced. It is nothing physical, only an emotional relationship. We had crushes on each other about 27 yrs ago. For the last 3 1/2 years I have been a mother, period. After my daughter graduates then it comes my time again. For me to start my life.
I stayed with my ex because he was my best friend, it felt comfortable. He cheated and his GF gave him an ultimatum but I had already filed for a divorce so that tid bit about the ultimatum is irrelevant. After his affair started I hit my highest weight of 267. As soon as I found out about the affair, which was right away, we were talking and he called me fat. Ouch that is something you never forget. For several years I had toyed w the idea of this surgery. Boy am I happy that I had it. 9 months later I reached my goal weight of 125. Thought it was too skinny and now holding at 130.
A year ago August was the last time I saw him until this last August. When I saw him, he didn't recognize me at all and walked right by, lol. I grabbed his arm and said his name, and he said I look horrible. First words out if his mouth. He had married that person he cheated on me w 2 months after our divorce. With that comment, I was blown away and said, "boy that's the first I've heard that. I actually hear quite the opposite always." He said, "I meant your too skinny." I told him that I was the same weight as I was in HS and after when I married him.
My biggest regret is being married so young that I never found myself. I didn't know who I was. Granted you are older than I was but comfort is huge in a relationship. However, not big enough to stay when you have such opposing differences in the relationship. As other stated, I think you already stated your answer just by asking the question. Remember endings are always sad, but new beginnings are filled with excitement of the unknown. For a while, you will feel both of these (excitement and sadness) if you choose to separate.
Sorry this was so long. LOL. When I first started typing, it was short and words just came pouring out.

Hey Guy, I'm still thinking we should create an after band, men's only, results forum. Maybe call it "Inch by Inch" or "Hard Times". Maybe Steph could be our go to gal to make sure everyone is a good FIT for such a forum.

I was just in our local Goodwill and discovered they have a big and tall section for men. It's kinda nice to pick up some 2x and 3x's at a reduced price since the weight is falling off so quick. I just bought 5 shirts for less than a new shirt at Casual Male.

Thats the spirit!

Hi..I am doing great. I started to eat chicken, tuna, little bits of meat, ground beef, Beans....pretty much anything moist. I am excited and scared to try salad because sometimes I have some pains when something is not so moist. Am down to 203 as of today. Hope by Saturday to be 200lbs, and by end of august be out of the 200's FOREVER!! I have started to exercise normally..some weight lifting and OMG I run the treadmill like I never did before. Am getting tons of compliments...some people tells me I have been bitchy. But hey look at me now...how can you not be bitchy. Am feeling so great that I wished I had done this years ago..but there is always the right time for things. How are you doing?

Hi everyone! I'm a week post op now and I cannot wait for egg salad!!!!! Omggggg lol full liquids suck lol I just got back from dr appt and am down 15lbs and everything is going great! Start puréed food on Wednesday! Yay!

I am 11 days post op and have lost 10 lbs,,ate my first egg salad today and that made me very happy!

I had mine on July 29th. I'm feeling great but so tired of Liquid Protein.< /p>

Congrats I can't wait to join you!
HW 375<br />SW 337<br />CW 328<br />SURGERY DATE 7/31/13

Miss Wifey 21,
Welcome to the other side , hope your recovery is quick
In answer to your questions my experience with protien shakes or protien in general is as follows .
1) vitacost.com is the site i get all of my supplied there. also vitacost brands are excellent , Delivery to The Philadelphia area is approx 4 day.
I buy the vanilla for my breakfast and lunch shakes . The unflavored protien comes in handy during the pureed and full foods phases. you can add it to almost anything.
4) I have added plain Greek yogurt to my shakes from day 1 ...18 Grams of protien is excellent . Just keep in mind your body can only absorb 30 grams of protien at one meal , so don't waste your money or effort try to get more that that at one time
2) G3 Gatorade is high in protien and is good later on for the pureed phase and everything after that ( My NUT recommended this )
3) My NUT recommended powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury.com . I just have not tried there stuff but she raves about it.
4) The unflavored can be added to anything and i find it very useful in meeting my daily numbers .
5) the most important one is sugar free Popsicles to be more specific the Tropical flavored ones are off the hook AWESOME 15 calories a pieces . you will never look at Popsicles the same way again . They are also very helpful in fighting HEAD hunger . Also they do count towards you Fluid requirements .
6.) my personal experience is that all of the pre-made shakes are high in sugars or fats, I personally don't want to run the riisk of DUMPING . I have had several experiences with things getting stuck and that was enough for me . I would suggest you do what i have done get 2 shaker/blender bottles , They cost 5 buck a piece on Amazon , Leave one at work and bring a baggie of your protien mix to work with you . I always add vanilla protien powder & citricel orange flavored Fiber mix and blend ... instant creamcicle taste
Not sure if you are aware of this but add Fiber to your shakes , this will help to keep you regular , and that is very important .
I hope some of this helps . Its a tough choice we have made but trust me it is well worth it . I do suggest you contact your surgeon before you try anything anyone suggests on this forum ( including me ) .. no one here knows your case and you want to be sure it is reviewed.
Best of luck , I'm sure you will be awesome at rockin' the weight loss
Have a great day
RJ

Nop,nop. If you don't want the worst pain... relax its your mind playing. Good luck

Lol I know how you feel!!! I'm 10 days post op too and I just want to "try" everything lol...
I told my doc....he said nooooooo!!! Follow the plan!!! If something gets stuck it's really bad!
It's so hard though to eat the same liquids and mush : (
Hang in there....
~Diana

Not recommended.

If I was you I do not recommend it. Unless you enjoy pain!!!!

No! I craved pickles early on too! I just had a few sips of the juice! The flavor in my mouth at least helped

Yes I made a deal with my friend well go next year after my surverversy I'm good with it.
HW 375<br />SW 337<br />CW 328<br />SURGERY DATE 7/31/13

Down 9 lbs from my surgery date 7/31/13
Hw 375
Sw337
Cw328
Yay
HW 375<br />SW 337<br />CW 328<br />SURGERY DATE 7/31/13

Down 9 lbs from my surgery date 7/31/13
Hw 375
Sw337
Cw328
Yay
HW 375<br />SW 337<br />CW 328<br />SURGERY DATE 7/31/13

So I got all my meds- everything is going okay now. 3 days out and 5 pounds down! Yay!!!

The left side is where it feels the heaviest...I've been taking the pain meds and all that makes me so is sleep...I'm ready to be back to normal already!!

I was released from the hospital on Friday evenung after finally being able to pass gas. I feel well showerer in my bathroom and slept a max of 3 consecutive hrs. I was able to only drink 30 oz pushing it yeaterday.