BLERDgirl

Sounds like the perfect attitude. Go and enjoy time with family & friends. That's the important thing. '

I'd also add keeping a food log to that. I was using one long before WLS and still do. I suspect I will always use one. It's a nice tool to help stay in check.

Very common question. There are many pros and cons. Try doing a search. Several threads should come up.

Exactly which is why when they require fasting bloodwork they specifically say so. Otherwise they are just looking at what your baseline is and you can actually skew the results.

I think it's a good idea to set a weekly exercise goal, but I don't think attaching a WLS goal to it is helpful. There are enough post from people comparing themselves to others and kicking themselves because they don't feel their weight loss is fast enough. instead of encouraging others to work out, this feels like it would only further foster competition.

What have you tried? How far out are you? Bottom line is you have to eat and drink. If you do not you will get sick and may end up in the hospital. It will effect your weight loss and your healing.

If you were required to fast the instructions would have said so. I'd eat my regular meal.

If you are very unlucky, yes. I am a year out. There is nothing that makes me sick, nauseous, etc... Every bite I take is a conscious decision to eat right. Right now I would love nothing more than a snickers bar. Instead, I'm finishing up my Water for the day and maybe having some sliced cucumbers for a snack.

This is usually when I make the " Do not compare" post.

That sounds great, in fact. I get egg foo young, no rice and sauce on the side. The rice is all carbs and a slider food. In fact I could have a meal of just rice and gravy, but there's almost no Protein in that. Just fat and carbs. So I have the patty and just dip enough of the gravy over it to get the taste. Italian food I once ordered stuffed shells, scooped the filling out and tossed the shells.

What sort of food are they ordering?

I was a heel gal in my 20's. I could walk blocks with 4 inch & 5 heels. As my weight went up, my heels went down. 114lb down and I am back to wearing heels & wedges. I stay in the 2 -3 inch range due to arthritic knees, but I can wear them comfortably.

Sleeved 9/18/14 down 114lbs. @@reree6898 is correct your sucess depends on how hard you are willing to work and comply with doctor's instructions. Choose your bariatric program wisely.

If I had a dollar for every person who knew a friend of a friend who had something bad happen because of WLS I'd be a rich gal by now. Her story matter not. I am living, breathing proof of the benefits of this surgery. I have lost 114lbs! That is a full grown adult women in fat! I feel better than I have in years!

Caffeine. I was instructed no caffeine for the first 6 weeks. That rules out hot chocolate and only allows decaf or herbal teas. Caffeine can cause acid and irritate a healing stomach and lead to ulcers. When in doubt call and ask your nutritionist or doctor.

Have you talked to your nutritionist/doctor? Do you exercise? Meet all your protein/fluid goals? I can only speak from experience. You no longer have as much gherlin, the hunger hormone, however you still have head hunger and the ability to nibble on slider foods. If you do not combat those, yes you can gain. The old adage "it's a tool, not a magic wand" applies here. @@CowgirlJane is right. What and how you eat matters as much as how much. I don't necessarily practice low carbs, but I try to eat clean, unprocessed carbs. What's a typical eating day for you?

I agree. How could they schedule without approval? That would be a HUGE red flag for me.

I've been on drugs that I had to wean off. I survived. I followed my doctor's orders and all went well. Side effects of panic attacks are: Shortness of breath or hyperventilation Heart palpitations or a racing heart Chest pain or discomfort Trembling or shaking Choking feeling Feeling unreal or detached from your surroundings Sweating Nausea or upset stomach Feeling dizzy, light-headed, or faint Numbness or tingling sensations Hot or cold flashes Fear of dying, losing control, or going crazy They can lead to high blood pressure and/or cardiac issues.

There are actually many of us that had an easy recovery. My first few days were fine. Hell's my first day was fine. I was up walking in recovery, could get in and out of bed with no assistance and didn't really have any pain, just soreness. It happens. Be glad and enjoy it!

That sounds like thrush. A mild yeast infection of the mouth. You may want to give the doctor a call.

@@Dub - You win the internet today! That was hilarious!!!

Buck up, put on your big girl panties on and deal with it. The liquid phase is tough but you can do this! Hang in there.

Not beets person. They taste like dirt to me, but golden beets roasted with fingerlings and asparagus or green Beans is good. I put the asparagus/green bean in when they root veg are nearly done so they stay nice and crisp. The only seasoning they need are garlic and good evoo.

Hoping all works out n the end.

Never plan do drink soda ever again. Nutritionally not worth it to me. I don't do diet foods. No diet drinks for me. I did decaf per my doctor's orders for the first 6 weeks and now have a cup of coffee probably 4 times a week.