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Google Muscle gel or ISO 20, FrogFuel, etc. there usually whey Protein in a gel that's only about 4 ounces to choke down instead of a big shake. It comes in a little envelope

It might be impossible now, but every time you eat crap food you are stretching your pouch and allowing for overeating later in a matter of months. You've got to establish healthy eating habits now. NOW. Get counseling. After reading about your in-laws, they sound like an extremely dysfunctional bunch. I'm so sorry for what you and your husband have been through, but you guys have got to get out of there and get a healthier life. And perhaps they'll see that the "easy way out" is what they are doing: not doing anything but destroying themselves. Success is something you work hard at and I know that that's what you will do. I truly feel sorry for those teenage girls in that house who are already so sick. Deep down they've learned what healthy eating is, why it's important. Deep down they know what they're doing is wrong. They are incredibly sad.

Google Muscle gel or ISO 20, FrogFuel, etc. there usually whey Protein in a gel that's only about 4 ounces to choke down instead of a big shake. It comes in a little envelope

Google Muscle gel or ISO 20, FrogFuel, etc. there usually whey Protein in a gel that's only about 4 ounces to choke down instead of a big shake. It comes in a little envelope

It might be impossible now, but every time you eat crap food you are stretching your pouch and allowing for overeating later in a matter of months. You've got to establish healthy eating habits now. NOW. Get counseling. After reading about your in-laws, they sound like an extremely dysfunctional bunch. I'm so sorry for what you and your husband have been through, but you guys have got to get out of there and get a healthier life. And perhaps they'll see that the "easy way out" is what they are doing: not doing anything but destroying themselves. Success is something you work hard at and I know that that's what you will do. I truly feel sorry for those teenage girls in that house who are already so sick. Deep down they've learned what healthy eating is, why it's important. Deep down they know what they're doing is wrong. They are incredibly sad.

It might be impossible now, but every time you eat crap food you are stretching your pouch and allowing for overeating later in a matter of months. You've got to establish healthy eating habits now. NOW. Get counseling. After reading about your in-laws, they sound like an extremely dysfunctional bunch. I'm so sorry for what you and your husband have been through, but you guys have got to get out of there and get a healthier life. And perhaps they'll see that the "easy way out" is what they are doing: not doing anything but destroying themselves. Success is something you work hard at and I know that that's what you will do. I truly feel sorry for those teenage girls in that house who are already so sick. Deep down they've learned what healthy eating is, why it's important. Deep down they know what they're doing is wrong. They are incredibly sad.

Gosh, I'm amazed at how much posts like this affect me. I want so badly to succeed and when I hear of someone having a hard time it scares me....gives me the feeling that I'm going to mess up and not lose the weight. It's like "See! People have the surgery and they still overeat! It's possible that you're going to have the surgery and still be fat!" It just seems that I have worked so hard to change my habits and this surgery means so much to me. Gosh I feel like I'm going to cry.

@@ELI.p.m I know it can be difficult to make any sort of lifestyle change. I for one will not talk down to you or shun you. We were/are all food addicts and that's what got us in this position in the first place. Each of us will have big and small battles with food as we continue on this journey.
However, I think on a daily basis you have to remind yourself of why you went through all the trouble in the first place. To be healthier, to look better, and to feel better. None of those will be accomplished if you don't put forth a good faith effort.
I'm not saying you can never have junk again, anything you can tolerate is okay occasionally. But, you should really focus on finding healthy foods that taste good and provide you with the nutrients you need to be holistically successful on this journey.
Best of luck to you!

Were you self pay? If not, how the hell to you get past the psych eval? Didn't you have ANY preop counseling? Does your bariatric team offer any postop therapy or group support? It kind of seems that you have no intentions of committing to the changes it takes to be successful. And trying to blame it on the other people in your house is very lame. I'm sure I'll get slammed for this "tough love" response, but seriously, you have obviously wasted your surgeon's time and either yours or the insurance company's money.

This would be an interesting research project. I'm in the wrong order but same concept. Left my verbally abusive husband ("fat cow" and worse), then realized how empowering big change can be and started researching WLS.
I think when one person makes a big change the other will inevitably feel left behind if he/she doesn't jump on the healthy change bandwagon too.

I had my surgery Dec 22nd yes I am hungry too but I have loss 5 lbs I think that is great but I'm hungry I don't care about the holiday and the food but I can't wait to start back exercising again I miss that I see the surgeon on Jan 6 I want to move on the stage three I want eggs at least just hard right now and I can't sleep that good need to call the Dr and get some sleeping pills I guess just wanted to say hi I guess

Man. This is good advice for just about anything!!! :-)
I'm sitting here eating sugar free Jello jIgglers and hating the preop diet. 2 days to surgery. WE GOT THIS.

Today is my day. Who else is today? Skin prepped, mouth dry, so excited! Please send prayers/good vibes.

Today is my day. Who else is today? Skin prepped, mouth dry, so excited! Please send prayers/good vibes.

Almost home. 2 hour car ride with the roads torn up and traffic sucks. I hurt more now then when I was just out of surgery. Hahaha. It will get better. Can't wait till I get my medicine. Hope everyone else is having a pain free or just about day!

Headed home. I have only had very little pain, but gas bubbles are the worst. Can't wait for the rest to work its way out.

Just wanted to give a quick update. Surgery was over and was back in my room at lunchtime. Had very minimal gas or pain all day long. Was discharged and home at 8pm. Once I was home my belly started feeling a little sore and gas hit. Nothing I can't handle though.
Good luck to those who are getting sleeved today!!!

This would be an interesting research project. I'm in the wrong order but same concept. Left my verbally abusive husband ("fat cow" and worse), then realized how empowering big change can be and started researching WLS.
I think when one person makes a big change the other will inevitably feel left behind if he/she doesn't jump on the healthy change bandwagon too.

This would be an interesting research project. I'm in the wrong order but same concept. Left my verbally abusive husband ("fat cow" and worse), then realized how empowering big change can be and started researching WLS.
I think when one person makes a big change the other will inevitably feel left behind if he/she doesn't jump on the healthy change bandwagon too.

OK 15thers, please please please post when you can and let us know how you are doing! This goes out to @@get2chris @JonPeyLi @@jesuisprest @@EverLearning @@KylieD87 @@Cpopozao @@mroth28 @@muffin70043 @@AJP1243 @@Gnomes @@want2walk @@Amy Carter @@cantweight14 @@Alexandra Jackson @@rich1946 @ @@julielsmith0323 @@Benji27 @@amandalosinglbs @@ILO
^^^ Look at all our friends who are having surgery today!

I am three months post op and my scars are not visible. I did not use anything for them either! I am happy about it.

I would post mine, but truthfully, they've all faded to the point where they don't show up on my phone camera. The scars could easily be mistaken for big freckles at this point.

This one is around 10 days after surgery

This one is today 5 months and 1 week post-op.

These were my surgery scars at 2 weeks post-op.

These are my scars now at 12 months post-op. Barely visible.

I am 4 weeks post op. The first photo is the front of my belly. Please disregard the stretch marks I have had 2 huge babies. The second photo is of my drain site that was left to close on its own with no stitches and no glue.