TammyDTM

@@Sophie74656 I'm sorry, but I see some red flags in your post. You are excusing his behavior towards you. You may want to check out these groups and get in on the "fun." This is the post I was referring to.

I have been eating fruit since 6 weeks out. There are carbs in fruit. I started with mashed peaches, pears and bananas in the soft food pureed/soft food stage because my nutritionist recommended it because I was suffering from severe fatigue and weakness. She thought adding the fruit would help and it did.

Sometimes people make sideways remarks to make other people jealous or to brag on their status.

@@Elode Look at you! Strut yo stuff girl!!!

@@Addawn You said, "I can sit around and pick at stuff all day." When I find myself sitting around doing nothing and starting to think about nibbling, I quick find something to do or somewhere to go. Maybe you could pick up an indoor hobby to keep your hands and mind busy.

I was at my PCP's office for my annual physical in March 2014 and he asked, "Would you be interested in weight loss surgery?" He got me started in the process right away. My doctor has always genuinely cared about me and I absolutely love him for it!

211.4 !!! Thanks!

Congratulations on your weight loss! Buy that man a clothes hamper and tell him to wash his own clothes!

I absolutely love the color purple and all shades of it. I have shied away from wearing it because I would look at myself in the mirror and see Barney. Well, not any more! I bought a purple winter coat and I look good in it! Not like Barney at all! I am looking forward to wearing my purple coat!

My surgeon repaired my hiatal hernia during my sleeve surgery. I didn't know I had it until after it was all done.

I agree with BLERDgirl, you need to make sure you are getting at least 60 grams of Protein, 64 ounces of Water and 30 minutes of exercise EVERY day. No excuses.

That certainly gives you something to think about. That last paragraph was a little worrisome.

During my 6 month check-up I mentioned to my nutritionist that my hair was starting to thin and she recommended I take a fish oil supplement daily.

I am 56yrs old and haven't seen the 100's since the 80's! With this surgery I will soon see the 100's again. Thank you Jesus for giving man the knowledge and skill to help the obese with our disease.

My doctor told me that I need to take calcium citrate for the rest of my life.

@@bhopeful -- I think that psychologically you are afraid of what you might miss after the surgery and that is why you are eating things that you normally would not eat. Change your mindset and start thinking about how much better you are going to feel and look after the surgery. You will have an abundance of energy if you eat and drink according to the plan. A two week liquid diet will be challenging, but if you start now with cutting out the junk and thinking positively about what is to come, you will be successful.

215.4 Thanks!

Same clothes or not, I can see a big difference. You look good girl. Stay happy and proud!

Fatigue after surgery is normal, however, this is something that should be discussed with your health care provider. In the meantime, make yourself stay up and awake long enough to get in your required amounts of Water and Protein. Set alarms if you need to.

Congratulations! You can really see the difference! It gets so much better! Shopping will be so much fun!!!

You should not go off of your plan. . . Yes. You could have damaged your pouch.

"Only" - Please, you did lose. You lost 22 pounds after surgery which probably included extra Water pounds from the saline they gave you at the hospital. What you are doing wrong is comparing yourself to others and expecting more from your body than it is capable of doing at this point in the process. Calm yourself and be patient. You will lose at your own pace whatever that may be. Your body will go through a "reset" also where you may be at the same weight for days or even weeks on end. We all go through that. It's called a stall. Browse the forums and read up on that subject before it happens to you so that you will understand it. You've only just begun. Congratulations on your weight loss and continued success!

@@BLERDgirl I'm smiling and happy for you! You are one of my favorite people on this site. You give such sound advice. I really am glad you are doing well. Keep up the good work!

217 Thanks!

I have not told anyone outside of my husband, mother and children about my surgery. Others may suspect, but do not know as a fact. I suspect there is a lot of speculation going on behind my back but no one has come out and asked me if I have had surgery. They just tell me I look good. Well, the other day, I went to visit an aunt who I had not seen since July. In July she was blown away at my weight loss. When I saw her the other day, after we hugged hello, she actually took both hands and started feeling on me around my mid section like the wicked witch from Hansel and Gretel! I pushed her away and told her to quit feeling on me! I could not believe her nerve! She apologized. I love her very much and that really hurt my feelings. Later, I found out from my mother that she feels ashamed for doing that and doesn't know what came over her. I think people are just so curious about how people lose weight whether it be from surgery or not. However, some people just need to mind their own business and keep their opinions to themselves.