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Is he scared that once you start to lose weight, you won't need him or want to be with him anymore? Sounds like he just wants to bring you down and for things to stay the way they are.
So sorry you are going thru this. Surgery can be hard enough, without any complications coming from those that are around you x

Two days here as well but, I was not using narcotics.

I already owned one of those hand held immersion blenders, which I hardly used. I hated pureed foods so I stayed on the full liquid phase a little longer.
Premier Protein (chocolate flavor) shakes are my favorite.
I think you made the right decision to go ahead with your surgery. I was pretty much recovered after 5 days.

I would have it done. You will be fine to drive. And I agree, you are going to be that much healthier when the twins arrive. Good luck!

Having a drink every once in a while is not cheating, it is what some of us like to do.

we all know it has no nutritional value but many of us are still going to want to enjoy a drink now and then.

Gordons frozen grilled Cod,tilapia and salmon are very good. All cooked just reheat, 2 servings per box.
Some Frozen meatballs are precooked also, I love these.
I make several burgers on the grill and freeze them. I add cheese and have a great Protein meal.
I also bake the whole bag of skinless boneless chicken breast or tenders, again freeze what you want. Wonderful to just thaw in fridge to make dinner or chicken salad.
Best of luck to you

Gordons frozen grilled Cod,tilapia and salmon are very good. All cooked just reheat, 2 servings per box.
Some Frozen meatballs are precooked also, I love these.
I make several burgers on the grill and freeze them. I add cheese and have a great Protein meal.
I also bake the whole bag of skinless boneless chicken breast or tenders, again freeze what you want. Wonderful to just thaw in fridge to make dinner or chicken salad.
Best of luck to you

I have quit as well! Very difficult, i used zero nicotine cigs. So helpful

I smoked for 22 years, at least 2 packs a day, most of the time 3-4. Right before I got remarried I asked my soon-to-be wife what she wanted as a gift and she asked me to stop. So June 20th, 2003 was when I "officially" quit.
But many times I felt I had it under control, so I would have just 1/4 of a smoke, then 1/2, next thing you know it was the whole thing. I know the physical craving for nicotine can disappear in 7 days, but that did nothing for the mental craving.
I needed something to keep my hands and mind busy...so I started to make latch hook rugs. Yea, a 40 yr old guy watching football, making latch hook rugs, it was funny to watch, but hey, it worked. All of my family got latch hook rugs for Christmas that year!
I asked my Dad who quit smoking 20 years before I did if the desire ever goes away, and he said no, it will come back at the weirdest times, and it does. So I keep a rug in the closet and when the desire for a smoke comes along, I work on the rug.
Keep your mind and hands busy, I would suggest trying something you have never done before, because if you are anything like me you would smoke while doing almost everything, so I needed something that I didn't have memories of doing while smoking.
Good luck, it was one of the best decisions I ever made.

@ AllisonK1986, today is day 7 of being smoke free for me!!! and after I eat is a really hard time. For over 26 years I have lit up after practically every meal!Heck I want to smoke right now from just talking about it but imma just soldier thru the urge! Also Chantix really helped!!! I'm starting week 4 tomorrow and yes i've missed a few doses here and there but never a whole day. I have not had any crazy withdrawal symptoms so far "YAY" so i've been lucky!

I smoked for almost 30 years, and quit a half dozen times before this one. It is hard. I also used Chantix. Instead of picking a quit date one week after starting the med though, I just let myself gradually stop smoking as the meds were working. It took about 2 weeks and then I just didn't want cigs anymore. I quit in Feb 2014 and I hope this is my last time. Good luck to you!

A lesson learned. You can not trust everyone. If you do not want people to know, do not tell anyone. Sad but true.

I agree with the post^. I have no desire to lie about my wls but I also have asked my friends and family not to advertise it either. It seems much easier to not have to try to hide it though.

I told when asked about my weightloss. Other than that, I seen no reason for it to be brought up. It's not like I went around telling people about my gallbladder removal.

A lesson learned. You can not trust everyone. If you do not want people to know, do not tell anyone. Sad but true.

I went to my pcp and said "I'm going to be having the gastric sleeve surgery and I'll be needing a letter from you saying that you recommend it."
I didn't ask for his permission. I just told him what I wanted.

(Sorry, operator error ) what I meant to say was theres not always time, money etc for a gym, nutritionist etc, for everybody. And sometimes, no matter how hard we try, the body just doesnt cooperate. As a man , you may not have dealt with the female problems , etc. that can cause, /keep weight gain. While you are certainly entitled to your opinion (and again, you have NOT had any WLS) to post your " my way is better " opinion /story on a WLS board was waaaaayy out of line............. and honestly, rather rude. ( I see our favorite "Lipstick Lady" has already jumped in (yay !) , now Im just waiting for SteveHud to make his presence known, so then I can sit back and watch the show........... popcorn anyone ?

I can seat in a booth at the restaurants!!!! Also do not get short of breath like before.

I did not understand what you were saying either. Very confusing post.

Unsalted raw almonds,
various cheese's
SF popsicles
Protein Drinks
frozen chicken
Gordon frozen Talapia and Salamon
salad fixings

I love Premier premixed chocolate, Walmart and Walgreens carry it. Also Sams and costco.
My second favorite is Profuse. It is mixed with Water and taste wonderful. It is totally clear and is not a whey product. I kill 2 birds with one stone. I get my Water in and extra Protein at the same time.

I love Premier premixed chocolate, Walmart and Walgreens carry it. Also Sams and costco.< /p>
My second favorite is Profuse. It is mixed with water and taste wonderful. It is totally clear and is not a whey product. I kill 2 birds with one stone. I get my water in and extra Protein at the same time.

Just order whatever you want and take the rest home. Sounds like you got a good hold on how to order them. Enjoy.

Fluids slip throught your sleeve faster than food. I drink 12 oz in a very short period of time every morning. The first week that will not be the case, but after that, I had no problem with liquids.
Most people will lose hair, I am 12 weeks out and just starting to lose some. They say it will return someday. I would plan on losing some of your hair, sounds like it is a given. I am glad headbands are in style, I will be using them.

You will be just fine!