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Nice job everyone! I have two suits in my closet that I get to break out for my return to work this week. Size 18. Unfortunately, I have a rule that if I don't use or wear something for six months I throw or give it away. I have cleared my closet of all smaller sizes besides these two suits so I literally starting from scratch. Fortunately, my size 20's are not so too big yet.

Nice!

Looking good!

Rhonda2006 you look amazing! Can you share a typical days menu?

I'm still on full liquid but struggling to drink even that. Haven't found a good Protein I like yet. But I do get my fluids in. I go back to work tomorrow. Not sure I feel about that just yet. Stats: -5 pounds pre op - 15 pounds week one - 3 pounds week two (time of month) 23 pounds total How are you guys doing?

Dr Gadaleta. Had surgery 3 weeks ago. Pre op was great and I consider the surgery a success. He is my hero. Close to the city.

When I fell through the deck at my daughter's pre-k graduation...

So I'm not sure if anyone is willing to reply. I see a lot questions and answers about sex, but none about you know the other kind of sex. How long should I wait before you know going "down town?" I'm guess I'm scared of taking in too much air? Like a straw restriction? So embarrassed, but really curious.

Hi Christian, Welcome! We are ALL Sorry for the misunderstanding and are glad you have joined us. LL was just looking out for us. She would never mean any harm. Your progress is amazing and is certainly inspirational. Thanks for sharing your menu. I do not have Facebook. If you would be so kind as to share your before/ afters here that would be amazing!

Wow Laura Ven! Thanks for the break down. Makes sense. I'm not losing my mind!

I'm 2 weeks out today and plain water still doesn't settle well with me. Anyone else? I'm sure craving it but it just doesn't go down without a little crystal light.

C section by far.

C section by far.

I had bad BO and bad breath. My husband kept complaining that I just smelled all the way around. Today (I'm two weeks post op today) he told me I smelled normal and my bad breath was gone. My skin also lightened. I think it was just toxins leaving my body.

Thinking of you

Scarlett 333 where are you in NY? I'm on Long Island.

Thanks everyone for your thoughts on this. I am feeling pretty confident that I will not change. I have actually spent the last three years of my life learning to love myself for who I am in and getting to know the inner me. I saw how WLS changed my sister and I was determined not to turn out that way even before I considered WLS. I wanted to love myself fat or not. And I do. Someone posted a thread about the "girl in the back of the room." Well that's not me. I actually know how to work a room even at 267 pounds. I will always keep though in the back of my mind the travesties of I am witnesses and try to stay the same person. Just a healthy, smaller and smarter one.

Congratulations! Funny, my skin is lighter too. I guess toxins leaving the body...

Oh honey So sorry you're in this predicament. Like someone else said, try turning on music and dancing with your daughter. Maybe take some classes online. But most importantly, please let your husband know how you feel. Let him know that sitting around the house is not only unhealthy for you but for your daughter. Is there somewhere he can drop you and daughter off while he is at work? A library? A mall? A relatives house? I hope you are able to learn to drive soon. Wishing you the best of luck. In the meantime, we are here for you!

Hello everyone! Now that I am officially sleeved, I have some concerns that I would like to share and seek advice. I know a few people ( my sister included) who, after WLS, began a downward spiral of making bad decisions. They turned their food addictions to alcohol. They began to party excessively. Their personality changed for the worse. They have basically become just different people ( for the worse). I am so worried about "smelling" myself a little too much and will begin to act differently. I have been small before. I have been on the party scene before and I am hoping that that is out of my system and I won't feel the need to reclaim my youth. But I guess my question is, have any of you been told that you have changed ( for the worse) or know someone who has after WLS? Is this a concern I am just making up in my head?

Dang! That is absolutely amazing! Truly inspirational. Your photos prove the difference between losing with exercise and losing without. Thanks for sharing!

Love the name!

Mine howled for the first week. Was told that was normal. Did not have heartburn though.

Magazines and movies!

Haha! I think you're right. I think I'll hold out until it is time for an absolute wardrobe makeover. So excited for that time!