barriej9

I am ateacher as well. I did tell the people I worked with. They have been supportive. Several have even been considering it themselves. I did not tell my family. I felt they were going to be angry and not want me to get it. If they ask about my weight I am just going to tell them I am doing supervised medical weight loss.

When I was on this stage I liked purred egg and chicken salad.

I make a list with some items. I keep it open so I can focus on sales and what looks good.

Don't sweat it. Most people go up and down by a few pounds. Just focus on what you have already lost and were you are going.

I never felt my stomach or the staples. The worst pain was from gas. I was also sore because I only had a week to recover before work. I felt any pain I went through has been worth it since I have been losing weight.

Pre op sucked really bad. I had to keep in mind 2 things. It will make my surgery go batter because my liver will be smaller and easier to operate around. Second it keeps you bowels from being swollen or inflamed. My nurse was saying if they were inflamed there was a greater chance of a nick and infection. I am a teacher and I understand the extra layer of frustration.

Monday will be 4 weeks.

I had a cheat meal during my pre-op phase. Everything still went well with my surgery. I would say just move on and stop beating yourself up.

Do not compare yourself to anyone else! Our bodies are all so different and you will lose weight differently than other people.

So far... 1. More Energy 2. Losing the weight 3. Better relationship with food

I would check your protein amounts. You may need more of it.

Made it home yesterday and the pain has not been too bad. I would recommend a pillow to put between you and the seat belt for the ride home. I am just walking and getting fluids in.

Today is the day! I am a little nervous but super excited. On the way to Charlotte to the hospital.

Today is the day! I am a little nervous but super excited. On the way to Charlotte to the hospital.

I can't believe my day monday is getting so close. My pre surgery appointment went great and my doctor with happy with my weight loss. I spent yesterday getting my vitamins and medicines together. I just need to get a few food items and pack my bag.

I was told that it it does not matter if your BMI goes under the 40 or 35 number. I was worried about that a few months ago but it should not effect you especially since you were already approved.

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Some of them do not taste so good. I would try spaghetti squash or making other veggies into noodles.

Pretty Sure it means Time of the Month.

I can't wait for Monday to get here. I have lost a total of 2.5 inches on my pre op diet. I am waiting for thursday to get my updated weight at my pre op appointment. I think my new tummy shall be named Sasha.

I can have decaf without a limit. It just has to have skim milk and sf sweeteners.

Does anyone know if you lose body hair as well? I have been wondering about this one.

I have been snappy, loopy and weepy since I started my liquid diet. It is hard so I empathize with you. Can you have no chunk soup? If so I found that helps to take the edge off. Maybe a support group or therapist could help.Some days are better than others. I also have read that sugar is as addicting as heroine.

Glad your surgery went well and you are on the mend.

Luckily my husband finds the pre-op food gross. Even my dog does not find it appealing;she no longer begs for food from me. Maybe label your things so they do not go for them.