jane13

Congrats!

I will sip a drink at a meal if what I have chewed and chewed and chewed is so dry it hurts to swallow. I have chewed some stuff that felt like it GREW in my mouth and when I swallow it feels like it sticks in the back of my throat. I sip, a small amount, and move on. I have spit it onto a napkin too.

@@JosieAppleHead My hubby likes to eat out and we do regularly Breakfast Sat & Sun and Tues & Sat night. he has been wonderful and I asked him how he felt about ordering a la carte and maybe sharing a spoonful of eggs, etc. He is losing weight and we are saving money eating out. Longhorn he gets the redrock shrimp (2 skewers of 4), broccoli (in place of rice) a steak and loaded baked potato. I get the broccoli & 4 shrimp and it costs us nothing extra. I bring the liquid SF lemonade and add to Water or unsweetened tea. Huddle house is usually breakfast and I get an egg scrambled and a little of the ham he orders and a cup of black coffee.

@@Stevehud - what a great NSV! I had a similar one yesterday. I work where I can wear shorts and a company shirt. Because I refused to buy bigger shorts I have just worn the same ones. I also recently just moved into my new house. I just found and started wearing clothes I haven't worn since before WLS on May 6th. I couldn't keep the stretchy things up - no drawstrings to adjust either. I was so pumped! Those went straight to the trash!

@@Capricornrose - weight watchers is an excellent program and just for socially being with people who are striding towards the same goals is plenty reason to join. The fact that you weigh in and can't fudge is why I did it. I tried the on-line thing but I need accountability and if there was a meeting closer to the house I would probably join (again). I have been doing WW of and on again for probably 20plus years.

@@LipstickLady I know you realize he probably was trying to compliment you but just SUCKED at it, right? Maybe you should have guessed out loud how much he weighed, "So, John, you weigh what - 180lbs?" and Before he can answer turn to his wife and say "want to lose about 180lbs of dead weight?"

@@Kasey85 No just bought one at gas station - actually an throw-a-way (Arizona vapor water) - just seems to be a good size for me to finish in about three hours. It just helps me to realize what I have (or have not) drank today and kind of pushes me <gently> and hopefully will eliminate trying to get more Water in when I get home. Which means multitude of trips to the bathroom sometimes later at night.

@@AnA92212 - I was sleeved 5 weeks 1 day ago and have been having same problem with getting fluids in. I have decided to drink a water bottle I have (25oz) on the way to work, refill & drink before break 3 hours later & again before lunch. that would put me at 75oz before 11am. The last bottle I am going to try to finish before I go home and anything after would be a bonus. It is working so far

@ - I am starting to look at the clock and make sure after 20 minutes I just stop eating, period. I am pretty much full by then. I am trying to get atleast 100oz of Water in daily. I have a smaller water bottle (25oz) and I started yesterday trying to drink it completely on the way to work. Once I get here I re-fill it and try to finish it by break (3hrs later-8am), re-fill and finish by lunch (3hrs-11am) and one more before I leave. That would put me at 100oz and hopefully I won't be making potty trips all night and any water AFTER that is icing (low calorie) on the cake!

I felt the same way and made the leap~ best wishes

I hit a stall for a week (week 3 post), lost a couple of pounds and it looks like I have hit another stall. Today I am 5 weeks 1 day out....

@ when I did my follow up the doctor said two meals a day should be plenty and if I was hungry in between (not thirsty - drink first and wait to see if you are hungry) then I could have fresh fruit or veggie. he basically said by leaving one meal out I would burn up more stored fat and reduce calories at this point. I was also told to spend about 20 minutes eating and then stop, period.

I agree with @ maybe its time for them to get their own place. If they live their rent-free they should be able to help somewhat and it seems they cant do that to terribly well. I don't get people like that, young or old.

lady-scape? love it! ROTFLMAO

@@Kasey85 - I have felt a bit "foggy" and realized I haven't ate in a 16 hour window<eat dinner around six and not again until 10 am next morning> I felt kind of out of it and realized I hadn't had anything but Water and my body was sending me a signal... I am 5 weeks out today.

if you cant sleep get on-line and let us know you are ready for your seat on the losers bench! Nursing staff was continuously checking about every hour which made no sense since they were monitoring BP, oxygen and heart down at station and hubby even said it was ridiculous. nice if I was in trouble but I was trying to sleep at 1:15, 2;00, 2:45....

walk and take the meds for the nausea. I had tachycardia (rapid heart rate, prob due to anesthesia) and stayed late the following day but after doctor made sure I had nothing else going on I got to go home. Take care and keep us posted! welcome to the losers bench!

I can blame WLS for my moods!?!?!?! I am the only female in the house and I hear the "M-word" (I am old, menopause) a lot I will correct them as soon as I get home ;D

I remember years ago (35 or so) trying to eat a dozen Krystal burgers (like white castles) and ALMOST doing it it was some promo the were running on television.

@@sharonintx is right - the food bill will drop and you could probably afford it if you can get it financed. Good luck. I live in Florida and have BCBS federal employee and it was covered. No issues.

@@ladivaluz806 we have almost the same stats and I have been battling with 238-240 past couple of days...so aggravating.

I think it is different for everyone as far as when you stall or how long. stay the course and maybe mix it up a smidgen with a few more calories and water.

I didn't have issues with pre-op diet but I have been having trouble post-op. they told me miralax. it didn't do much except cause gas and cramping. post-op requires Iron and was told to quit taking iron supplement and things have finally started to move, plus I am eating more veggies now. I had also added Fiber, forgot to mention that too. I have stopped adding it for now.

I too have a VERY supportive hubby and I cannot imagine NOT having him support me. This is a life long decision. Adult son at home is supportive as well.

that's a great idea - maybe I can talk hubby into a bike ride