tmw69

What city does it say with your name? I have multiple Crystal hyltons come up in my search.

Me too....it isn't coming up when I search for it. I would love to be added. My facebook name is Tina West Way in Connecticut.

I live in Connecticut & this winter I have been colder than ever! Losing all my insulation I guess, but I am ready to be warm!

I agree! I don't always have time to post but I read every thing as it comes into my email and it is always encouraging to see that I am not alone! Scale broke a week or so ago when our apartment flooded, but at last check I have gone from 320 right before surgery to 265. I have gone from 4x & sz 28 or 30 to 1x & 2× (depending) & 22 pants. I am still struggling to get my fluids in & just this past week started working out a little.

Hi all! I had a post op visit with the surgeon yesterday. I am 7 weeks out & the last 2 weeks I have really felt like I was stalling & not doing well. I am not getting enough off my fluids in & still having a hard time finding food that tastes good...plus can still only eat a few bites, so I really didn't know what to expect. I am happy to report that he says I sm doing great & I have lost 27% of my excess weight already, which is 44 pounds since my surgery. (80 lbs from a year ago when I started the whole lifestyle change). So even though it seems slow to me, I guess it IS working!!!

Hi! I sent you a mfp friend request this morning. I have been bad about filling in my food for a couple of days but I am back on the ball I think again now. Just got busy & let it slide.

I had multiple allergic reactions after surgery. I ended up allergic to the glue they used to seal my incisions and then I broke out all over my torso which I ended up in the ER with. Turns out I was also allergic to the iodine they coat your body with prior to surgery, kind of a delayed reaction. Took quite awhile to work out of my system....it was very frustrating.

The way my surgeon described it to me is that you should expect to lose 60% of what you are overweight in your first year following surgery.

i am almost 6 weeks and I cant get 1/2 cup down at one sitting yet! I get so frustrated. I dont know why I let it bother me cuz I am not "hungry" but it drives me crazy cuz it just doesnt seem like enough.

I agree! I wish someone would make me a designated meal plan! Of course since we are all different, it isnt that easy, but that sure would help. I have a hard time figuring out what "regular" food to eat.

Love your logic! I need to remind myself this too!

How exactly do you make this tuna salad? It sounds really yummy! You should post a recipe! I had tuna salad at Panera and my stomach did ok with it, but when I made it at home it didnt settle real well. I would like to try your version.

Really struggling with fluids & food because I have been sick the last few days. Anyone else going through this? I am worried I am getting dehydrated or going to put myself into starvation mode by taking in too few calories but I am sleeping so much and feel like crap. My regular doc said it was just viral & had to run its course so naturally I am miserable. I dont mean to be a worrier or a whiner ... lol....but I am wondering if I should check in with my surgeon and not just my regular doc. My next appt isnt until the 11th with the surgeon. My weight hasnt come to a complete standstill but almost.....