SuperDave

It is most likely because I have developed thick skin from being fat all my life, but I really do not care what people say to me. I don't get easily offended. I don't go on the defense. If anything I'll make a joke and move on. My favorite line right now is, "it sucks that a person can lose 180 pounds and still be this fat!" I have found that in most cases people are not trying to offend, so why take offense? I have enough important stuff in my life to worry about without adding peoples comments in to the mix. Just my humble opinion.

Awesome! Keep up the great work!

I just bought 2 cases yesterday! Bad timing on my part.

Awesome story! Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work!

They sell these in giant bags at costco as well. My wife's favorite snack!

Just to be completely honest here, I was surprised at my post-op pain level. For some reason I went in to surgery thinking it wouldn't hurt. But on the bright side, it only took a couple of days before I felt much better, and I barely remember it now. So my advise is to hang in there! Everything gets better and easier really quickly, and it has all been very worth it at this point! Best of luck on your surgery!

+1 on MoM! It works like a charm! I have learned to take a half dose, otherwise it works too well!

My guess would be that the date from the insurance company is an estimate. However, now that you are approved it shouldn't take long. I had surgery 3 weeks from the day I got my approval. I could have done it faster, but I was on vacation and didn't want to start my pre-op liquid diet yet!

I should add, it takes most people a while to hit their Protein and liquids goals after surgery. There is nothing unusual about that. Don't think "I didn't have 60 grams of protein today." Instead think "I had 5 more grams of protein today than I did yesterday!" You will get there!

For me, walking for 20 minutes after eating relieves a LOT of gas. Also the slower I eat and the smaller the bites I take, the less gas I seem to have. Break your 3-4 bites into even smaller bits. Make it 10-12. Use a baby spoon! It does get better, but the gas thing is just going to be a fact of life for a while after surgery. Most important is to not get discouraged. You are in control of this journey. Focus on Protein, liquid and walking, (or whatever exercise you choose.) Don't focus on the scale. Do what you know you have to do and the results that you want will happen! It will all be worth it in the long run!

Of course losing 10 pounds by the end of January is possible. Probably not easy, but definitely possible. You didn't say much about your current eating habits, but you could definitely bump up the exercise. You can do this. The holiday eating is over. Get rid of the treats that are still in the house, recommit yourself and go for a walk. You have got this!

@@scstxrn - Thanks for the explanation! I feel slightly smarter than I did mere minutes ago. It's going to be a good day!

This will be the menu for today, if I ever actually get out of bed: Breakfast: Spinach and cheese omelet. As a side note, it is really hard to make a one egg omelet, but it can be done! And, it is adorably tiny when finished! lunch and dinner: Grilled chicken and broccoli, just because it is already cooked and portioned and will just need to be popped in the microwave. Which reminds me, it is amazing how fast 2-3 ounces of food heats up in the microwave compared to what I used to eat. Snacks: Protein shakes and a few nuts. One last observation, I never liked cashews before surgery, now I think they are my favorite nut. Is that weird?

Somehow that turned into a very disturbing image in my mind! LOL!

@@scstxrn - I have zero idea what NSV means, but I love what you posted! Excellent work! Keep it up!

Yes, there is abuse of WLS. There is abuse of EVERYTHING! I think I can safely state that most of us here abused a buffet at some point in our life. However, that was our choice. I'm sure most of us did not want to be questioned about our decisions either. I would even go as far as saying that having weight loss surgery to lose "only" 50 pounds is a much better choice than having another piece of fried chicken. Dammit, now I want some fried chicken!

I would agree that you cannot judge without knowing the whole story. I lost 150 pounds on my own before surgery. Many thought I should stop there and be happy with what I had done. The surgery was to help me finish strong and keep the weight off. What a person and their health care providers decide is right for them is really between them and is nobody elses business.

Well...that is a picture I want to see!

Looking great! Keep it up!

I would guess the lean cuisine for lunch is probably causing a lot of your digestive issues. At 26 days post op I was just finishing up eating only pureed Protein foods and protein shakes, and starting on 2 ounces of soft protein (chicken or fish mostly) and a half ounce of cooked veggies per meal. Actually that is what I'm still eating, except I'm up to an ounce of veggies. You should really concentrate on protein and liquids. There are ways to get your protein in besides pre-made shakes.

I'm not quite there yet, but my nutritionist recommends splitting pills for a while even after the crushing phase. It makes them easier to swallow and helps them dissolve quicker in your new pouch.

Two words. chicken wings. Many pizza places have them as well. Or as SeahawksFan suggested, go thin crust and take it slow. I doubt anyone will notice! If they do, just say you are watching what you eat. It is that simple!

I don't think people are suggesting that you go somewhere else. You asked for opinions from people who have been through the process, and that is what you got. Some people have different experiences and outlooks on things than others. You can't expect everyone to think the way that you do or to have had the same problems that you have had. That is life. Good luck with your appointment!

If you are not ready to commit to the new lifestyle, then you are not ready to commit to the new lifestyle. It is that simple. There is nothing wrong with that. It is your choice. There is no use having surgery if you don't think you will stick with the rest of the program. You could possibly do more damage than good. Good luck with whichever option you decide!

You should follow the instructions your surgeon and/or nutritionist gave you. Period. Why would you go through surgery and then do anything else?