tazpur74

Five weeks since having the surgery. Love the pounds I lost so far, but depressed about the oncoming of the holiday eating. I know I'm going to miss eating like I previously did. Because I have a family, I have to provide the traditional thanksgiving fest and such. Advice on how to get through this time of year without resenting getting the procedure.

After losing 25 lbs, my clothes are loose. I know I dropped down to the next size but I'm not ready to spend money on a new wardrobe especially knowing I'm still planning on loosing a considerable amount of weight. Any advice on how to adjust my current wardrobe or obtain a new wardrobe without spending a lot of money? Or any clothing I can purchase that I could use for a longer period of time during the weight lose process, but not sweats since I work in an office environment.

I know I can't eat the same amount of food like I used to, but even with the small amount I'm able to eat I get that uncomfortable very full feeling. Does any know how to avoid this? Or will it every go away? Any advice is greatly welcomed.

Yes, the first time this happened I thought I was having a heart attack.. then I started to spit up what looked like phlegm. I have to remember that I had surgery and slow down when eating. Old habits are hard to break.. I'm so use to eating fast because I have small children and I work with 3 and 4 Yr. Olds and we are on a time crunch.

I was sleeved on 10-14 and I've only lost 20 lbs since I started with the pre opt liquid diet. Is this normal? I haven't lost any lbs these last couple of weeks? Also I wasn't one to be cold I was always hot but lately I've been cold all the time. Is this normal?

I got sleeved on a late Wednesday back to work that Monday. Just tired but no pain.

I was sleeved on the 14th of October. And I also feel like I'm not doing what I should be doing. I'm getting those spurs of hunger that I'm grazing. I should be on a pureed diet but I find myself eating solids. I haven't 4 any lbs in a couple of weeks. I feel like returning to my old self.

Las Cruces, NM 10-14-14

On Tuesday I'll be 2 weeks post opt. I'm so ready to get off this liquid diet. I welcome suggestions for the next phase. Soft foods.

does anyone think it's okay to drink pickle juice post opt? I'm 7 days in and very bored with this liquid diet and I'm craving salty/sour stuff. Technically pickle juice is a clear liquid.

I too just had surgery on October 14th. I feel great. No pain or discomfort. I only wish I could eat something solid for a change.

I'm 7 days post opt and I'm having a difficult time with this clef liquid diet. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to cope during these first weeks? Also I know I'm not getting all the protein I need. The shakes are not doing it for me anymore.?

I'm having the exact same problem. Shakes are not doing it. I want real food!