KCLatina

Thank you all for the input!
I too feel like I've been in a knife fight and my attacker was very linear... Lol!
My C-Section scar healed very nicely 8 years ago so I'm pretty hopeful that these will do the same????

I'm a bit different to some on here - my general approach is to watch my calorie intake (I try to keep it below 1000 most days, or up to 1200 one or two days a week). Within that limit, as long as I am thinking about what I eat, I allow myself anything.
That includes bread - not just a bite, and quite regularly. It includes potatoes (though even though I used to love potatoes, they have less appeal for me now), chocolate, crisps, popcorn etc - as long as I stay within my daily calories. This means that if I make bad choices - loading up on empty calories - then I will be hungry later on. I avoid that - but I don't have any set rules.
My biggest ambition with this is to be able to be disciplined with the food I love. For me, cutting something out completely isn't sustainable - I know that I will fall off that wagon. Stepping off a wagon in a controlled way always hurts less than falling off it at 100mph.

I agree on chic-fila grilled nuggets. I stopped there on our 13 hour road trip. I also packed a cooler with some containers of food that I warmed at the gas stations.

The extra weight was keeping me away from everything/everyone I love!

I'm 4 months post op and I too am usually hungry most of the day even though I get in all my Protein and Water. The only way I can stop myself from snacking all day is staying under 1000 calories on MyFitness Pal app. I choose my food according to the calorie count but do snack more at night. My hunger is more intense after work so I save my calories for those times.
At least you get full really fast! I can eat up to 2 cups of food and can tolerate everything

The extra weight was keeping me away from everything/everyone I love!

The extra weight was keeping me away from everything/everyone I love!

I'm 17 months postop, I was self pay and I haven't had one minute of therapy. But I still managed to follow my doctor's preop and postop diets to a T, lose over 100% of my excess weight, and maintain below goal for over 9 months. Perhaps it's the self pay part that gives another level of accountability for postop choices.... This was a huge financial AND mental commitment I was happy to make.
And, BTW, if I was going to do something like have a piece of cheesecake for dinner tonight instead of something containing Protein, I would just DO it. I would not ask any of you for permission. LOL !

when your shoe laces are not knotted (tied) on the side

Hey everyone!
I work a job that has me running around the city all day and rarely allows me the chance to stop and warm up my lunch. What Protein filled fast food options have you all turned to in crunch time?
Right now my go to is Chic-fila's grilled nuggets (8 count)....
Would love some suggestions!!!

Hey everyone!
I work a job that has me running around the city all day and rarely allows me the chance to stop and warm up my lunch. What Protein filled fast food options have you all turned to in crunch time?
Right now my go to is Chic-fila's grilled nuggets (8 count)....
Would love some suggestions!!!

Hey everyone!
I work a job that has me running around the city all day and rarely allows me the chance to stop and warm up my lunch. What Protein filled fast food options have you all turned to in crunch time?
Right now my go to is Chic-fila's grilled nuggets (8 count)....
Would love some suggestions!!!

Congrats!!! It takes a strong person to get through a all the requirements to use this 'tool' effectively and you've conquered it!!!

I am also 8 weeks out and I agree that I'm not back to 100%. I'm definitely tired most of the time but agree that every week gets better. I also agree that our low calorie intake is probably contributing to the "abnormal" feeling.
Can't wait to not feel so lazyish all day!!! ????

My significant other of 18 years was against it in the beginning. He kept bringing up finances and how we couldn't afford it and how we should use the money to work on the house and other excuses. I kept on with all the appointments and prepared for surgery anyway and he eventually came around.
I had to convince him that I will be a much happier women, mom and family member if I felt good about myself. He admitted that he was scared I would leave him if I got skinny or was 'too happy'.
He ended up being the most supportive person the day of surgery and said seeing me in pain and in a hospital made him realize he just wanted me to be happy. He now helps me prepare my Protein meals and encourages me not to cheat.
His fears (insecurities) still pop their head every once in awhile but we're working through on them.
Keep pushing towards your goals and he'll come around.
Good Luck!

I too am sorry you had to hear that and I agree with the majority of the comments. I believe that he's mentally preparing himself for you to be skinny and possibly leave him so he's trying to play mind games and belittle you now so you won't leave and you'll be insecure. In all my training a it's a form of abuse to control someone with negative comments.
Stay strong cause all this work we're putting in will eventually build our self confidence so much that nothing will get us down!!!
Good luck!

I'm one of those who is keeping my surgery a secret from non-important (not close) family/friends. My daughter is 7 and we just explained to her that this is part of our family business and something we, as a family can discuss but not outside our house. But we also have REALLY nosy people in our life who quiz her because they know we're private so she's trained to not give out personal family info.
She's kind of felt important knowing what's going on and has been a great helper. It's also nice having them help keep your secret when out in public or at functions. They eat what I can't off my plate without me asking and help keep me on track if I'm having a craving. They also know to ask Dad for certain foods or to go out to eat so it doesn't tempt me.
I've chosen to keep my surgery a secret for many reasons and totally understand why you don't want others to know.

I too am sorry you had to hear that and I agree with the majority of the comments. I believe that he's mentally preparing himself for you to be skinny and possibly leave him so he's trying to play mind games and belittle you now so you won't leave and you'll be insecure. In all my training a it's a form of abuse to control someone with negative comments.
Stay strong cause all this work we're putting in will eventually build our self confidence so much that nothing will get us down!!!
Good luck!

Hi!
I had my surgery on 1/20, so a little over 5 weeks now. At 4 weeks I had lost 23 lbs, how about you?
No pain now except for when introducing whole wheat products. I can sleep on my stomach now which is a huge relief.
No vomiting or hair loss yet, which is nice! Are there any foods you haven't been able to tolerate?
Nuts are the only thing that have given me diarrhea ????