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I can think of MUCH more fun things, but I wouldn't want our more "delicate" forum members to start twitching.

I'm like you, I respond to the comment and not the user.
Unless it's @@KindaFamiliar because it's impossible not to know it's him.

That's what I did. I didn't and still don't own a scale. I stepped on the scale at the doctors office like 4 times in the first 3 month. But I sure wish I had a dollar for every post that gets made about "not losing fast enough"

I had lost 17 pounds in 12 weeks (also following my plan perfectly) I'm now sitting 12 pounds below goal and have been for over 1 1/2 years. The rate that you lose has absolutely nothing to do with your ultimate success. Just stick on plan, sit back and enjoy the NSVs. And stay off the scale if it upsets you so much.

Stop doing this to yourself, In the initial four to six weeks, your body has one overriding objective: to heal from major abdominal surgery.
You and your head may think weight loss is the be-all-end-all, but your body needs to heal FIRST.
Get in your fluids. Get in your Protein, however you can do it. do the best you can. And stay off the scale. It isn't going to be your friend right now. The weight loss will come, but it isn't a race. Treat your body with respect and kindness, it's been through a lot lately.

So, the thing for me with low-carb substitutions is that they still take up SPACE. Space is a very very precious commodity when your restriction is severe and you still need to meet your Protein goals. Could I have a little low carb tortilla or some high protein Pasta? Sure. But it will leave less room for my primary protein sources. I just don't bother with those things.

Are you sure they don't mean food? This makes absolutely no sense. Do you know anyone else who had surgery this Dr?

Stop doing this to yourself, In the initial four to six weeks, your body has one overriding objective: to heal from major abdominal surgery.
You and your head may think weight loss is the be-all-end-all, but your body needs to heal FIRST.
Get in your fluids. Get in your Protein, however you can do it. do the best you can. And stay off the scale. It isn't going to be your friend right now. The weight loss will come, but it isn't a race. Treat your body with respect and kindness, it's been through a lot lately.

Stop doing this to yourself, In the initial four to six weeks, your body has one overriding objective: to heal from major abdominal surgery.
You and your head may think weight loss is the be-all-end-all, but your body needs to heal FIRST.
Get in your fluids. Get in your Protein, however you can do it. do the best you can. And stay off the scale. It isn't going to be your friend right now. The weight loss will come, but it isn't a race. Treat your body with respect and kindness, it's been through a lot lately.

When i was on the pre-op side i was on the site daily. And always found not just here but on other sites as well, its very easy to locate stories with complications but not as easy to find the one's with out. Now i know why, people just live. When they don't have problems they normally don't have many questions. But i think it does leave a lot of sites very one sided. So even though its early for me i am going to try to post more. Cause so far so good. I stopped taking pain meds 4 days out started driving the same time. the only issue i can say is getting my 64 oz., but its not an issue of pain or nausea , more like poor time management . Ill be going back to work in 2 weeks so i think that i will be very helpful with keeping a schedule, i will update as i go.

You have lost the equivalent of a 5'2" woman with a high end normal BMI! Hell - you deserve compliments - accept them with Pride!!! You may feel like you have a ways to go but there's no denying what you've done so far is incredible! Congrats!!! You will get to the Finish Line soon!

thanks everyone for your concerns and prayers I feel 10 times better thank god
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You aren't "stalled", you are a fresh postop. Your body has one overriding priority right now: healing from a major abdominal surgery. Follow your postop instructions. Get in your Fluid. Get in your Protein. Nap when you're tired. You are very, very hard at work on the inside.
Weight loss will come if you follow your program. Hide the scale, give it to a neighbor, but stay off it. Honest. This is all quite normal!

I second this. I've shepherded more than 65 people through the process, and I can tell you, that no matter where you get your surgery, or by whom, it's impossible to be over-educated or over-prepared. No matter what you decide, it's completely worth the time you take to do the mental and emotional work to know what you're getting in to, and what changes you will need to make in your relationship with food - and with yourself. If you have emotional issues that contribute to your obesity, know that those issues aren't removed along with (most of) your stomach.

You aren't "stalled", you are a fresh postop. Your body has one overriding priority right now: healing from a major abdominal surgery. Follow your postop instructions. Get in your Fluid. Get in your Protein. Nap when you're tired. You are very, very hard at work on the inside.
Weight loss will come if you follow your program. Hide the scale, give it to a neighbor, but stay off it. Honest. This is all quite normal!

I second this. I've shepherded more than 65 people through the process, and I can tell you, that no matter where you get your surgery, or by whom, it's impossible to be over-educated or over-prepared. No matter what you decide, it's completely worth the time you take to do the mental and emotional work to know what you're getting in to, and what changes you will need to make in your relationship with food - and with yourself. If you have emotional issues that contribute to your obesity, know that those issues aren't removed along with (most of) your stomach.

I second this. I've shepherded more than 65 people through the process, and I can tell you, that no matter where you get your surgery, or by whom, it's impossible to be over-educated or over-prepared. No matter what you decide, it's completely worth the time you take to do the mental and emotional work to know what you're getting in to, and what changes you will need to make in your relationship with food - and with yourself. If you have emotional issues that contribute to your obesity, know that those issues aren't removed along with (most of) your stomach.

And your and you're !!

I second this. I've shepherded more than 65 people through the process, and I can tell you, that no matter where you get your surgery, or by whom, it's impossible to be over-educated or over-prepared. No matter what you decide, it's completely worth the time you take to do the mental and emotional work to know what you're getting in to, and what changes you will need to make in your relationship with food - and with yourself. If you have emotional issues that contribute to your obesity, know that those issues aren't removed along with (most of) your stomach.

Or, totally apropos to this forum: lose and loose (or losing and loosing). These are first or second grade words, folks. Are you really okay with 6- and 7-year old children having better English skills than you?
"When all is said and done, usually more has been said than done. "

There is not even enough space for me to write all of my rants but my biggest one right now is of people that don't proofread before posting something! READ it folks...if it doesn't make sense rewrite it and learn the difference between to, too and two as well as their and there!!
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Huge loud pickup trucks that are jacked up in the front like a dog taking a crap!! Really, what is the purpose!!
People slamming doors at work!
People who constantly complain about their job but yet don't want to do anything to change their circumstances and then treat me like crap when I decide to improve my situation and then try to tell me that my promotion was only a level move instead of upward. Funny how this level move will be paying me more and also giving me annual bonuses! Hm!
People using the diesel pump at the gas station when there are clearly other pumps open to use.
People who write that they are loosing weight instead of losing weight! Sorry guys, I had to add that one!

UH OH!! I've never seen the great unflappable @@Alex Brecher get even a little salty about ANYTHING. Hmmm....

How come food packages appear to remain the same size, the weight of the contents decreases, the price goes up, and we still gain weight?

It may seem like the insurance hoops are burdensome and pointless, but there really is some method to the madness.
The intent is that you will go into this surgery as well prepared and healthy as possible. They really do want you to succeed.
Every pre-op test, clearance, class, and appointments is for your benefit.
Best of luck in your journey.