MrsGloMartin

Are you counting your broth, SF Popsicles, and watered down juices (since they're half water and half juice my NUT says they count)? Also SF Jello is water based. Don't know if they count but it seems they should.

Thanks for sharing this James. I thought it was weird that even though I'm still only able to eat two to three teaspoons of food at a time the food seems to lose its taste if I try to have more. I'm still on puréed diet at three weeks out.

Hey fellow Philly Native!! Congrats to you!!! I live in Mount Airy East and had mine done at Chestnut Hill Hospital on 4/21. I wish you much luck with your pre op diet the first week is rough but you can do this!! Don't be too hard on yourself about cheating but don't overdo it. Focus on your reasons for having the surgery and keep yourself busy. It's so worth it!!!

Thanks I'm going to add you as a friend. I just started a few days ago and I need buddies to keep me motivated.

I'm new to MFP and I would love to add you as a friend. My name there is Mrsrobglomartin. I'm sending you a request thanks.

I miss, but I'm not craving it; baked macaroni and cheese. I love it with tons of cheese and seasoned bread crumbs on the top. Yummy!!! My attitude towards food has changed totally. I'm now very conscious of all the bad ingredients in the foods I loved because I'm determined to never go back to where I came from. #LovingMyNewLife ????????????

Awesome!!!! Can't wait to see your progress. Keep us posted.

Thanks WickedBeauty!!!

Thanks Msshellg!!!

Hi Sweetnell, I've experienced this too on several occassions and I realized that my tastebuds are going through a constant change. I still can't stand the taste of anything sweet and everything I drink must be ice cold. what I've done that really helps me is to put some straberries in my unfloavored protein powder with fat free milk or Lactaid (this is best for me), put in a few ice cubes and puree until smooth. Sometimes i prepare a large quantity of protien shakes in this manner and freeze them. When I am ready to have it I either take it out of the freezer and let it slowly defrost and use a spoon to eat it like ice cream ot water ice, or i'll drink it as soon as I puree it. It goes down much easier and there's no super sweetness. Plus it's better for me because I use healthy ingredients. Try it if you wish, as we all have learned from reading one another's posts; everything does not work for everyone therefore, we must experiment with the suggestions until we find something that works for us. I pray that you will begin to feel better real soon, God bless.

I can see a big difference. Congrats. What day was ur surgery? Mine was April 8th! U lol great, keep up the good work My surgery was April 22nd. I pray that things will get better for you as time goes on. We must remember that we had major surgery only a few weeks ago and it takes longer for our insides to heal than the outside. My stomach is still very sore and tender from the surgery and I still have to make myself drink all of the protein and water required every day to stay healthy, but I constantly remind myself that this is a lifestyle change that will be very beneficial to me in the long run. You will endure just continue to follow your doctors plan and remind yourself of the reason you had to surgery, to get healthy

Okay, I hope this works this time (not technologically savvy, lol) here's a before pic when I was at my highest weight 305lbs, and here's a coule of pics I took on Mother's day. I can see a big difference and I'm so happy I made this descision.

you don't have to challenge me. I was trying to understand why you posted this and then I tried to view the photos I attached and I see that an error occurred in posting them. I'll try to resend them tomorrow I'm at work now. I'll post photos that show my progress as the weeks go by. I feel so good and I'm finally comfortable with taking a full body photo of me.

Today makes 22 days post op. Not quiet a month yet and I see definite signs of weight loss. I can now fit comfortably in my size 22's with plenty of room. I do not like taking full body photos because I once did not like the image from the camera, a big fat swollen looking me. Havin WLS was the best thing I've ever done for myself. I'm able to walk two miles now without gettin winded and experiencing stabbing pain in my lower back and I'm also drinking the required amount of protein every day. I feel that I am on my way to health and hapiness. My daughter's are so proud of me and my hubby does not say much he just smiles and beams with pride whenever he looks at me. Yes the road is still rough there are days when I am so tired that i have to force myself to exercise but I will persevere!!! Here are two pictures of me in december, 2013 sitting next to my slim, petite cousin, and a picture my hubby took of me today. I feel good and I know that there is a long road to travel before I reach my goal weight of 150lbs, but I am prepared to do this!!! Gloria Martin.docx

You are doing great. The pain will minimize in time and is dependent upon how much you are moving. Moving helps speed your healing and it relieves the gas. You can also buy Gas X to aid in relieving the gas but if this doesn't help speak to your doctor. I pray that your pain and gas will slowly disappear and that you'll get stronger each day. God bless.

Congrats!! You look great and there is a noticeable loss in the way your clothes fit then and now. Keep up the good work I am inspired by your post.

Thank you, enjoy your special day!!

Idk how to respond to this...why oh why are you even thinking about the stuff that you did in the past when you've been given the excellent tool of WLS??? RU Crazy???

The ideal dress size for me at 5ft. 7in. would be a 12. I've never been this size before (it seems I skipped this size and went to a size 16 in my early teens). My ideal weight for my height is 150lbs and I am very optimistic that I will reach this goal within a year's time. Thanks to this site and all of the supportive feedback on what to expect and what not to I know that I am successfully transitioning to a lifetime of health and wellness. I'm three weeks post op and I've lost about 40lbs thus far.

AWESOME, AWESOME, AWESOME!!! Congratulations and thanks for sharing this with me. Every post like this gives me hope and inspires me to stay focused and continue what I am doing. God bless you and continued success!!!

"HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY" HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL OF THE WOMEN WHO LOVE, CARE FOR, NURTURE, SUPPORT, AND PROVIDE TIME AND ENERGY WITH OUR CHILDREN AND YOUTH. iT DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU HAVE NOT GIVEN BIRTH TO A CHILD. THE TITLE OF "MOTHER" IS EXTENDED TO AUNTIES, GRANDMOTHERS, GODMOTHERS, TEACHERS, COUNSELORS, OR ANY ADULT WHO LOVES AND CARES FOR A CHILD GIVING THEM GUIDANCE AND HOPE WHEN NEEDED. SO HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY EVERYONE WHO FITS THE CATEGORIES LISTED ABOVE I APPRECIATE ALL OF YOU FOR WITHOUT YOU MANY MORE OF OUR CHILDREN WOULD BE HOPELESS AND LOST IN OUR CRAZY SOCITEY. GOD BLESS YOU, ENJOY YOUR SPECIAL DAY!!!! @--->

Lol, I actually had broth and jello last night I wasn't hungry but needed something on my stomach. How are you feeling today? I pray that things will get better for you as the days go on. You're a soldier, you've motivated me to focus on what's important and stop complaining about the small stuff. god's Blessing to you always is my prayer, Amen.

I will be praying for you! I understand the BP issue. I have been on BP meds since 1999 after I started having children. I am hoping to be removed from them too. It is a roller last when they change the meds at least it makes me tired. I too am thinking mine is too strong and will have to wait to see him to make the change or send me to the Dr. I hope you get off all the meds and as they remove you, your body transitions smoothly. Thanks for your kind words!!! I can definitely relate to you because I began having issues with hbp after I had my oldest daughter. After being on the meds to control it for so long we must be carefully weaned off of it because our doctors must see our pressure consistently low over a period of time. When I was healthy I only needed a low dose of meds to control it but over the years as weight gain and stress became an issue I needed more meds at higher doses just to keep it at 130/80. I know I will have to see both my PCP and cardiologist so they can work in tandem and make the right decision for me. I pray that we all will reap the benefits of our decisions to have WLS and live healthier lives. I'm praying for you too, God bless.

Good luck and positive energies sent your way. This is such an exciting journey! Thank you so much!! I'm sending this positive vibe right back to you, have a wonderful day!!

He oil everyone, I went in for my post op visit with my doctor and he have me a good report I lost 4lbs since I saw him last week to have the drain removed. My only problem is extremely low blood pressure. I see my PCP tomorrow morning and I'm on the cancellation list for my cardiologist. My bp today was 62/59 very, very low for me. I'll probably be taken off on all bp meds overtime because I've been on them since 1985 I'll have to be weaned off of them carefully. I take four different bp meds plus cholesterol meds. It will be a good feeling to find that I no longer need all of these meds and I'm asking you all to pray for me as I continue on my journey to regain my health. God bless you all.