Flmomof2

If you're anything like me the day of surgery will be a complete blur. I was zonked out - I haven't slept that well since before my children were born! General anesthesia was a doozy. I remember they tried to make me walk & I could barely stay awake. Gotta say that nurse was not on my good side....

Congrats on an amazing gift you have given yourself!!!

I have the same problem with hard boiled eggs if there's not enough mayo. It's just too dry & gets stuck - it's a horrible feeling...

It feels like my body is starting to "settle". I don't know if anyone else has experienced this feeling or if it's just me. Don't know quite how to explain it. My clothes are not fitting right - almost everything is too big. It's a weird feeling to have underwear that's too big. If I wear it to bed it slides off when I move. TMI, I know but it's just weird. Believe me I'm not complaining I just don't want to spend a ton of money on "in between" clothes. My massage therapist says working on me is like working "on a completely different body". That's awesome to hear. I've created a huge bag full of clothes that I can no longer pull off as presentable. They are just too large. That's so nice to say! I'm looking into joining a gym now to start to tone since I'm getting some definition in my arms & legs now. Yep, even starting to get a figure! Although at my 3 month post-op I was only awarded a C- by my surgeon because I'm not drinking enough according to him. Well, it's really tough to get down 80 ounces while not drink during or 1 hour after meals! I'm trying, I swear! Keeping track of food & liquid like this is almost a full time job! 53 pounds down - 73 to go... GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!

I'm so excited to be down 50 pounds!! I can see and feel a big difference in my clothes - I'm amazed how baggy my clothes are on me. I would love to buy new ones but financially it doesn't make a lot of sense. I've bought some here & there as I've needed them. Like this new dress in my picture. I had a cocktail party for my company sales meeting & yes, I bought it in the regular size section! Who was happier than me in that dressing room? No one!!

My nutritionist & doctor said no soda or anything with bubbles ever again. That's okay with me since I don't like soda.

I lied because I knew I wouldn't be allowed the time off. But that's only because my office completely doesn't care about their employees. I'm not there anymore by the way! I've told everyone at my new job and people are incredibly supportive.

It varies greatly! I had my first seminar with my surgeon in February & had my surgery in April! When I received approval the surgeon was ready to do surgery sooner than I was ready to have it done. Everyone's experience is different.

So happy with my progress! It seems that a lot of people are losing weight faster than I am but I'm happy with it. I've lost 46 pounds since 4/15/13. I had to buy some new clothes because the old ones just look way too big. I even bought a cocktail dress for a party next week and I bought it in...wait for it...the REGULAR SIZE SECTION OF THE STORE!!! Who was a happy girl when that zipper went all the way up? ME ME ME!!!

I'm such an 80s rock girl! I wish I could join you! Who's the front man for Warrant now that Jani Lane died? Have a blast!

I only use unjury & I buy it off their website, too. I love the strawberry in lemonade, too but I also add that one right to water. The Chocolate Splendor is great with skim milk. I'm not a fan of their vanilla as it is pretty bland. They have a chicken soup one that I haven't tried. Their shipping is pretty fast. Good luck!

You will be just fine. The surgeons all have different diets. Mine did not allow any solid food except a small salad once a day. I would have killed for a frozen dinner! LOL. I didn't stick to the diet completely either. I have heard a lot of people that slip up. Just shake it off & do the best you can! Good luck

Boy that sucks! The one place you don't want to shrink! Mine seem to be sagging - just as depressing. I don't think there's anything you can do to stop loosing boob volume. That happened to a friend of my mom's too when she lost a lot of weight. Maybe we can get a 2 for 1 boob job together? Lol

I feel real hunger too. I mean when your tummy growls it's real hunger. My dr told me to just watch the portion sizes. If you can only eat 2-3 ounces of food at a time you HAVE to eat more frequently to get all the protein you need. This was a complete switch from preop when they said "3 meals a day". Everything is individual. Drink all your liquids and measure your food. Good luck

Generally speaking you should use ice not heat on a new incision but make sure you don't apply it directly to the skin. Put a towel in between. Good luck!