NeedaBreak4Me

We do not have methylated Vitamins in Australia, i don't know why... But i buy them from iherb, they normally arrive in around 3 days.

I actually had to go shopping because my jeans that i had brought prior to surgery that were way to small now literally fall down and end up around my hips... they are a size 12! Woohoooooooo! What a waste though, they were the perfect fit and cut when they were actually fitting me.

You should always try to take the methylated form in Vitamins, they are more readily absorbed into your system.
I use the following multi, it has all the correct methylated Vitamins in excellent quanitities.
I have not had any nutritional issues since my surgery so far.
http://www.lifeextension.com/vitamins-supplements/item02001/one-per-day-tablets

Oh my..... i am a little daft today lol
I was innocently reading thinking we were talking about eating those pop rock candy thingies, i did not realise till much later that there were other uses for them other than putting them in your mouth!
I obviously have a lot to learn regarding candy lol *blush*

Its normal after being on liquids to want real food, and emotional eating is a big cause of cheating post surgery.
This is why people are advised to stick to the plan and to deal with their psychological issues with food from the beginning.
Don't be so hard on yourself, so you fell off the wagon, now get back on and stay on.... you have learned a lesson.. eating solids too soon = pain.
You can understand now that your body is not ready, and you now know why doctors force us on the post op diet so we don't injure/hurt our sleeve. Valuable lesson.

@ I'm pretty sure it still involves putting them in your mouth!

Oh my..... i am a little daft today lol
I was innocently reading thinking we were talking about eating those pop rock candy thingies, i did not realise till much later that there were other uses for them other than putting them in your mouth!
I obviously have a lot to learn regarding candy lol *blush*

Oh my..... i am a little daft today lol
I was innocently reading thinking we were talking about eating those pop rock candy thingies, i did not realise till much later that there were other uses for them other than putting them in your mouth!
I obviously have a lot to learn regarding candy lol *blush*

My thoughts on it.....
Absolutes like "always" and "never" are ominous and frankly pretty unrealistic when we are talking the rest of our lives.
I personally feel alcohol should be at best minimal during the weight loss phase, and you should at least allow your cut and stapled stomach to heal before imbibing.
I think once a person hits their maintenence phase, it can be incorporated occasionally in an otherwise healthy, well balanced diet of lean Proteins, fruits and veggies.
If you're doing what you're supposed to be doing 95% of the time, the occasional drink, chocolate, or piece of cake shouldn't be an issue, unless you make it one

I have a little rant about stupid insensitive people who don't know how to keep their mouth shut.
Why do people feel the need to tell you that you are fat...
Its like .... what!!! No way! I never knew i was overweight.. i got my stomach cut off because i thought i was thin! I dieted for years because i was bored! I have spent the last month eating like a mouse because i have nothing better to do!
I had the sleeve 4 weeks ago... and finally it is starting to show physically.. so i was feeling so good about myself.. until BAM!
Some idiot at work felt the need to mention that i was "chubby" and that i am lucky i don't hurt myself.
Mind you i am 5'7" and 216 pounds.. and a size 14... i thought i hold my weight really well.... even my surgeon said i don't look what i weigh...
I just wanted to punch this guy in the face.... grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

He did not reject you.... you are not the problem.....
HE cheated
HE Controlled
HE had the porn addiction
HE was abusive
HE decided to be disloyal
HE damaged your self esteem
HE chose to be with someone else
HE had family and friends keep this from you
HE did not respect you or your daughter
Stop blaming yourself, it is not rejection of you personally, it is a rejection of the idea of loyalty and commitment.

Purging your friendships and relationships seems to be very common after life changing experiences, such as divorce, illness and including weight loss surgery.
8 years ago when i had my band, i had a group of friends for years that became very controlling, judgemental and mean after i lost weight... we were all the chubby funny people, so we had a lot in common... we would eat and be fat and lazy together.
Once i lost all the weight, i ended up regaining my confidence and stopped taking their crap, in turn i lost every single one of them.
To be honest, yes i was lonely for a short time, but then i took up new hobbies and interests and made new friends..... friends for life who give me love and support i deserve.
The purge of all the negativity was the best thing that ever happened to me! Hindsight is a wonderful thing... i realise now that they were never truly friends, and got off on putting me down subtly.
My point... it might hurt now, but this is a necessary process for bigger and better things... yes, it might hurt now, and it might always be a sore spot, but open yourself to love, take small steps, do small things for you because you deserve it.
And remember... not every man will cheat on you, not every person will hurt you... do not allow this horrible experience to cause you to build walls around your heart and mind... because this will only hurt you in the end.
The mistress and him deserve each other.... you have bigger and better things waiting for you... jump up and embrace the change... you will be better for it.
Through hardship comes ease, through trust comes love, through love for yourself comes happiness.

Luckily, salad is a slider for me too... i am 3 months out and i always have some sort of salad or veg with my Protein... i take 2 small bites of salad, to each bite of protein... but i don't use the standard salad mix... i add things like spinach/arugula, radish, Tomato, olives, cucumber, peppers, feta cheese, avocado etc
This way i am getting Vitamins and actual nutrition as well.

Luckily, salad is a slider for me too... i am 3 months out and i always have some sort of salad or veg with my Protein... i take 2 small bites of salad, to each bite of protein... but i don't use the standard salad mix... i add things like spinach/arugula, radish, Tomato, olives, cucumber, peppers, feta cheese, avocado etc
This way i am getting Vitamins and actual nutrition as well.

Luckily, salad is a slider for me too... i am 3 months out and i always have some sort of salad or veg with my Protein... i take 2 small bites of salad, to each bite of protein... but i don't use the standard salad mix... i add things like spinach/arugula, radish, Tomato, olives, cucumber, peppers, feta cheese, avocado etc
This way i am getting Vitamins and actual nutrition as well.

Girl! Don't let this man dull your shine!
You are extremely brave and finally found the courage to leave.
This sounds like it was a very controlling relationship, you are lucky you got out after anything serious went wrong.
Unfortunately most controlling people do try to distroy their partners self esteem, making them feel unworthy, having no respect for being loyal etc... very common.
This man is no longer in your life, its time to do things for YOU!
You need to love YOU, respect YOU, be kind to YOU, do things for YOU.. because YOU deserve it.
Accept the fact that you are looking fabulous, take up a hobby you enjoy, get out there and live life....
Once you do this, you will feel more comfortable in your own skin...
Don't let this man take anymore of your happiness or self worth, you deserve better ????
Love and dating will come when you are ready, focus on living, loving and enjoying life..

Omg yes, i couldn't believe that the stores sold buckets, yes buckets of crisps! And the actual chicken pieces were huge!
It seems dismal compared to our one row of chips and one row of soda lol...
I remember when i went into Walmart, i couldn't believe my eyes, supersized everything!
We our largest chip packet would be considered small.
So it doesn't suprise me why american surgeon's are so strict with their post op instructions, especially when all that is so easily available.
We are lucky here, we are generally encouraged to eat healthy and enjoy food, even the big companies are getting on board which is great.
But i must say, i was a huge fan of burgers in the states, they do make good ones lol