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You got it. It's only one holiday
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I am a secret sleever so I filled my plate up like Normal and ate at a slow pace until nobody noticed I'd barely eaten anything. I did eat carbs today. I hope it doesn't throw me into a stall but I thought, the hell with it. I've done so good and will continue to do good. I'm going to eat some of the broccoli and cheddar rice and some hash brown casserole. It was a measly couple bites of each but I do feel a bit guilty. I skipped dessert as I had NO ROOM! I planned on eating a sliver of pumpkin pie but didn't. My niece is due to get sleeved and RNY on the 8th of Dec. so today was the first day of her liquid diet! I felt really bad for her. She is around 360+ pounds and was literally starving looking at the tables and tables of food and cakes and pies. Poor thing.
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When I was going through my preop stage, my nurse told me they once had a patient that hid a Pepsi in their bag that they brought with them to the hospital. She drank it when we she was post op and her stomach hemorrhage and she died. I was a hard core diet Pepsi fan. Not after I heard that story. Not worth it!!!
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When I was going through my preop stage, my nurse told me they once had a patient that hid a Pepsi in their bag that they brought with them to the hospital. She drank it when we she was post op and her stomach hemorrhage and she died. I was a hard core diet Pepsi fan. Not after I heard that story. Not worth it!!!
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I Think you got lucky????..you can enjoy the holidays and prepare mentally for your post op without the temptations of the holidays????..think positive and good luck..Sleeved November 9th. Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

I don't know if that sounds good, bad or neutral. It's just the way you're feeling. After the discussion of your feeling your PCP had lied to you, you posted about things working out to your advantage, which I hadn't noticed before just now. Your going back and forth and back again makes me think you can make good use of this extra month by sorting out your thoughts and emotions. If you disagree again, that's okay.
In the meantime, dance it out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7leQB_Oe_k

I have been blending lean cuisine and they taste wonderful. This way I know I am getting healthy food high in Protein and it does all the counting and measuring for me.

I know I know. Things went well and I'm feeling great! Sent from my SM-N920G using the BariatricPal App

Thank you so much!
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I have to say this is the hardest thing I've ever had to do. I see all the food and junk food around me and i look at it and walk away. Is this sipping every 15 mins is hard. Also i feel i get full way to fast i cant take my medications.

When I was still in the early post-op stages, I would mix a scoop or a 1/2 a scoop of Protein powder into my sf pudding-- I was using the sf pudding cups- already made ones-- not making my own pudding.. and when I added the Protein Powder (chocolate unjury) the pudding would instantly thin out and get very liquidy... which was kind of weird.. but worked fine for that stage anyway. Not sure if that's helpful lol.

I was sleeved on 11/7 I have been making sugar free pudding with high Protein milk like TrueMoo or Fairland.
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Hi all!
I was sleeved 11/9 and of course have trouble getting my Protein in. Has anyone mixed their Protein powder in their pudding? Looking for any and all suggestions. Thanks guys!
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Today marks one month since my surgery
HW: 246 SW:221 CW:192.6
I am so excited for what's to come it's not an easy process but it's so worth it

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The mental piece is no joke.... 5 days post op and wishing I had some of the classes you folks talk about!
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I drink a lot of Water and I've made myself walk if I feel like it or not. Lol Time for me to hit the bed. I wish you continued success. Don't get down on yourself. I'm kind of liking this app!
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Things could be worse. Everything could taste wonderful and sound awesome. These early days are the perfect time to get into the habit of eating out of necessity as opposed to eating because it just sounds good.

Thank u for all the great advice, ideas, I chose thanksgiving too for the extra time off. Plus no mother-in-law's house this year anyway. I hear a lot about Water intake. That seems to be a real issues most have??
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My surgeon suggests 4 weeks. My boss is fine with that. I'm a home health nurse, so it's a lot of driving and sitting. Nowhere near the intensity of a staff nurse!
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Ok so let me just preface this by saying I am pre-op still, but I can't say that I really understand, I mean you write that post like it was some joke, that it was somehow funny that you tried to eat that so early post op, it's really not that funny. Do you know why it caused you so much pain? Because it's actually dangerous for you to be eating like that right now. I mean what would possess you to do that? I'm just curious because the dangers of not following the proper stages of eating post op scare me so I think I would be too scared and I definitely wouldn't joke about it

I am just putting it out there. I am not judging anyone if you don't want to tell. I've known people who kept it a major secret, and some who are only telling if someone asks and then in private. I figure everyone has their reasons.
I told family and friends first. My mom was probably the most concerned because of a) how drastic it is and mostly b ) that she's worried I will gain the weight back.
I posted this on FB about a week ago:
So if all goes well, on June 21st I will be having a laparoscopic vertical sleeve gastrectomy...aka gastric sleeve bariatric surgery. I am both nervous and excited about this big step, but also more than ready to make this life change. Short story is that I have been this weight since shortly after Mason was born, have tried many diets, and my health has taken hits because of it. I did not make this decision lightly (who does?? LOL) but with the thought that if I don't do something drastic, I might not be around in ten years. Morbid? Probably...but not that unrealistic. I would love any positive thoughts you want to send and/or tips This is a complete lifestyle change...the surgery is just a tool. Looking forward to a healthier me!
Y'all the response has been amazing! I am sure some don't really get it...I have a skinny cousin in California who has never been overweight and she always has something to say about my dieting choices LOL, but she kept it to herself this time.
I had several people who reached out to me to share their advice and their positive feelings about having had it or a similar surgery, some I wasn't even aware of. It was wonderful.
So yeah, my journey is going to be public, but, again, I understand that everyone has their reasons for doing it the way they chose to. I know that there are some really unsupportive/judgmental people out there and putting this out there for everyone may do a lot more damage than keeping it to yourself. So do what makes YOU feel comfortable and focus on your transformation!

Told people I'm having surgery? Yes. Told them the whole truth about it? Hell no! I've told them that my body over produces ghrelin the hormone in the stomach which creates hunger. That part is 100% true. I have blood work backing that statement up. I explained that the surgery that I will be doing will lower the production of the hormone. I will have to go on to a different diet that will be easier on my stomach to digest. All of that is true. Nobody needs to know the whole dang truth though! Too many haters.

My husband, mom, and brother know. I've also told work because my boss had RNY and I asked her all about it. She lead me in the right direction. I just don't want people looking at me like I'm some kind of failure for not trying hard enough. I've been yoyo dieting since I was 11! I'm 27. Enough is enough. I'm doing this for me and I don't want the negative impact of others thoughts/feelings/words to intervene on my weight lose journey.
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My husband, mom, and brother know. I've also told work because my boss had RNY and I asked her all about it. She lead me in the right direction. I just don't want people looking at me like I'm some kind of failure for not trying hard enough. I've been yoyo dieting since I was 11! I'm 27. Enough is enough. I'm doing this for me and I don't want the negative impact of others thoughts/feelings/words to intervene on my weight lose journey.
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My husband, mom, and brother know. I've also told work because my boss had RNY and I asked her all about it. She lead me in the right direction. I just don't want people looking at me like I'm some kind of failure for not trying hard enough. I've been yoyo dieting since I was 11! I'm 27. Enough is enough. I'm doing this for me and I don't want the negative impact of others thoughts/feelings/words to intervene on my weight lose journey.
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