OutsideMatchInside

I had to work really hard to get to a good place in my life, and create my own happiness. I removed all negative people from my life. You might not want to extract your mom from your life, but it really helps to have a positive supportive environment to heal and be healthy in. People don't like change, especially when they think you are getting too good, leaving them behind.

Try and get something with a high water count, it will go down easier. Grilled foods are usually dry so I would avoid those, and broccoli is going to make you full really fast. i usually always eat seafood on dates or unbreaded hot wings if available. The sauce makes the chicken easier to eat. If you get hot wings some place make sure to ask about the sugar content and make sure you get a classic sauce that is just butter and hot sauce.

I'm in. I am 301 right now, and my goal is 280 by NYE.

I was supposed to be on my period for surgery. Going on the liquid diet pre-op made my period come early, so it was over before surgery.

If you look around here, it depends on the person. Some people have sandwiches, some people can't eat bread. Some people have ice cream and other stuff, other people can't tolerate sugar. What you can tolerate or not tolerate, will be unique to you.

I didn't lose much the first month, well really the first 6 weeks. Once I could eat regular food, my weight loss picked up and I lost the bulk of my weight the 2nd and 3rd month. Also I think it has something to do with your set point. Previously i was losing and gaining that same weight over and over. When I got the point that was the lowest I had got in the few years before surgery, I was stuck there for like 2 weeks. Then once I got past that point, the weight has been falling off.

You probably have traded one addiction for another. Seek a counselor.

I wear 4-5 inch heels. I could do it when I was at 370, but I couldn't wear them as long, certainly couldn't last all day. Now I can wear my heels all day/evening. My wedge sneakers are more comfortable. Everything is just less stress. It doesn't matter what your weight is, if you can't get used to walking on the balls of your feet, heels are always going to hurt.

If you have the energy to make your own broth or someone can make some for you, even better.

Alabama is a state that WLS surgery is not considered an essential service. They don't have to cover it by state law, so they won't. http://nofusa.org/news/health-insurance-cover-obesity-treatment/

Also, calling the diet BS and unfair is why you are getting some of these responses. It not like you don't get to see the diet before surgery and make an educated decision. You made this choice, now you have to live with it. Once you get on soft foods everything is better.

Are you mentally hungry or physically hungry? If it is head hunger, find something to occupy your time. If it is physical hunger, are you taking acid medication? You aren't going to want to eat bread or Pasta. I mean you can try at some point later on but you are going to find they aren't as delicious or feel as good as they used to. They are likely to sit on your new stomach like a rock and make you miserable. 6 months might seem long, but I am 4 months out, and the time flies. I am not even sure what you mean by the diet being "fair".

I would say ask your surgeon about you personally. I talked to my Dr about some of the things in my books and all the Drs in the whole group/hospital use the same book. So people who are having DS or RNY are getting the same book as someone with the sleeve. They make it the same so it makes the pre-op classes and stuff easier. I found though asking questions, things can be different with the sleeve.

Try Overeaters Anonymous. Or at least read the book. It helps, you learn all the coping skills.

Have soup. If you have to suck it up and eat mashed potatoes. I'd dodge Christmas and use work as an excuse or something.

You can bake swai fish, it is basically fool proof. If you really want to be healthy it is better to cook for yourself so you know exactly what you are eating.

Make sure you call your Dr ASAP. They should have an after hours number.

You should talk to your Dr, but I wouldn't trust and oral contraceptive after Bypass. Does your Gyn know you had surgery?

Almost all of mine are invisible except the one cut that was right across a large stretch mark, it turned dark but it is starting to lighten. I used these http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=414081&catid=287261&aid=338666&aparam=414081&kpid=414081&CAWELAID=120142990000030793&CAGPSPN=pla I cut them in half and kept them on almost all day and a strong put Vitamin E oil on at night. I'm 3.5 months out. I am pretty sure by 6 months you won't even be able to see them.

Work with your doctor on getting your GERD under control. That will go a long way to helping you feel better about your decision.

I like these. http://www.eatmeguiltfree.com/products/chocolate-brownie-12-pack-box Sweets aren't really a thing and chocolate isn't either but when you get tired of Protein shake and Quest bars they are a nice change of pace. I like that that they are portion controlled.

@@mystiq Mid july of this year

I meet my Protein goals every day and I take all my Vitamins. I'm trying to keep the pretty I have. So I'm not starving myself by any means. Lately I have been busy and I have to supplement with Protein shakes at the end of the day. I don't have a set schedule and I am rarely around people that are eating. My apps reminds me to log my food and that helps some days, but I lately I just don't care about food. I get really into work and don't eat, this is something I did before and I don't want to go down that road again.

What are your tricks to remember or to motivate yourself to eat?

@@Runner1 I can tell you what my program was but every program is different But basically you start at 2 oz and work your way up. Since you were just sleeved this month, 2oz might be easier at this point. The important thing is to always measure your food, so you aren't over eating or stressing your stomach.