Wendilou

I have decided to stop weighing because I'm getting mad....but today I pulled a pair of slacks out of the "too small" pile and then zipped right up! Woo hoo! They are a 20...which means nothing cuz I have others ...prob even some 22's that are too small. (Womens clothes sizing sucks!!!)

Felt so much better today i stayed home with my daughter for the first time all day by myself and did great i even reorganized my spice cabinet and my pantry lol....like night and day compared to 2 days ago

Ate it twice and that happened to me. Today I did chicken (in a can) salad, and it was so good. No problems with that.

Hey guys! yes, I'm still here, just lurking... haven't had much to report. No pain, no dumping, no vomiting. I've been on puréed foods for almost a week now. It is nice to have a little more variety, but I have to say I don't enjoy eating like I used to. I never really feel that full, satisfied feeling. I just stop when I've had a half cup cause I know I'm supposed to. I guess I'm probably still mourning the loss of food. I'm also back to work for the second week now and no probs there except it can make it difficult to get my liquids in. I'm down to 215 lbs from my surgery day weight of 229. I can almost get into a size 20 pants, but I don't really feel like I look much better yet.

I am glad you had a good day! I know you have had a hard time, but it gets better. I finally felt like a normal person for the first time since surgery yesterday. I had to go through my closet to find clothes that I could wear. All of my others are like tents on me. I am down 61lbs now and can hardly believe it. I have already gone through all of my old clothes and worn the smallest and they were BAGGY! Was FRIGGIN AWESOME! I also went out with friends for the first time last night and everyone was having drinks so I brought sugar free Hawaiian Punch packets and just ordered Water and added them. It looked like I had a drink so no one knows I wasn't having drinks. Worked out well.

Today turned out to be my best day since surgery yet! I was so scared cuz my hubby went back to work today and i didn't know how id get through the day with myself and a 2 yr old ....i have been in so much pain had complications with an infection and now have an opened incision and also couldn't use the restroom by myself .....first yesterday i got a toilet aid and that worked wonders then my mom showed up before i even woke up to help me all day she stood by but i did everything got my daughter out of her crib changed her diapers fed her and everything i know it may not seen like much but I've felt so bad for 2 and a half weeks i was petrified i would be stuck in my bed and she'd be crying in her crib and i wouldn't be able to get her:( the one thong i did was i stuck to taking pain meds all day but half the dose ....this past few days ive been trying to go all day with no pain meds because i was wanted to see if i could get through the day without them for when i was home alone with makayla but instead i ended up in so much pain i was stuck in bed....so.since my mom was here in case i took 1 percocet instead of 2 every 4 hours and it made it so much easier and i was not out of it like i was afraid id be ......we even went outside today and she played on her swingset and her outside toys for almost 2 hours and i got a little sunburn lol i havent been outside that.much in weeks and it was beautiful out! Ol sorry again for the ramble but i had to share i had such a good day ...now tomorrow im really on my own my mom cant come unless she has to(she lives in nj i live in ny) and hubby is working so hoping tomorrow is as good as today

Hey guys! yes, I'm still here, just lurking... haven't had much to report. No pain, no dumping, no vomiting. I've been on puréed foods for almost a week now. It is nice to have a little more variety, but I have to say I don't enjoy eating like I used to. I never really feel that full, satisfied feeling. I just stop when I've had a half cup cause I know I'm supposed to. I guess I'm probably still mourning the loss of food. I'm also back to work for the second week now and no probs there except it can make it difficult to get my liquids in. I'm down to 215 lbs from my surgery day weight of 229. I can almost get into a size 20 pants, but I don't really feel like I look much better yet.

Hi Wendilou....Same here. I have been feeling very sad that last couple of days and figure it's because of the lack of food. I'll be glad when i can get more variety in my diet. Feeling kinda weak also...trying to get my fluids in. Congrats on your weight loss so far. You go girl!!!

What exactly is the reason we are to sip liquids?? I find mysself forgetting and taking regular drinks at times. It doesn't hurt or feel any different going down. Is this something for just the days after surgery or forever?

I can't believe we're finally on the losers bench! Congrats to everyone on this side of the journey. Keep us updated with your progress.
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First Puréed Meal!! Finally! Roasted chicken breast puréed with some Greek yogurt, lemon juice and cumin; cottage cheese with salt and pepper; and avocado with lemon and salt. it's delicious!

Victory of the day. I managed to get in my own bed!

I'm addicted to sugar free popsicles. I don't think I've eaten this many in my life.
HW 358 SW 344 CW 325 GOAL 200 surgery 4/11/13

Just gotta post that I'm down 5 more lbs today for a total of 22 since surgery and 42 all together!! Can't believe how it's coming off. So happy!!

Left: about a year ago; Right: last week

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This is why I had surgery

Well im 9 days post op I feel well enough to take my kids to the park and walk around the lake so far I've lost about 20 pounds

20Lbs lost so far since surgery. I'm one 240lbs and pretty darn happy!

I was thinking "tworeffic"...but then I googled it and saw another forum using "twoterville". That could work. :-)

I think are april group is kicking butt the pounds are dropping and not very many complications we are model group I'm so proud of everyone you guys are all doing fantastic

I'm down 32 pounds total. 18 since surgery and 10 inches total in my waist.
HW 358 SW 344 CW 326 GOAL 200 surgery 4/11/13