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Today marks 4 weeks post op it has been a roller coaster of emotions, but over all I am SO happy! I can already see a huge difference in my self confidence. I feel great! There are moments when I miss comfort food and start to feel sorry for myself, but I just try to remind myself of my ultimate goal; to be healthy and that junk food isn't worth it!
I've gotten sick twice (thrown up), I think from eating too fast, or too much. I'm still learning how much my stomach can handle, how slow to chew/swallow and everything. I'm super nervous about my first dumping, I know it will happen eventually... I just hope it isn't as bad as I'm expecting and that I'm not out in public and poop my pants or something
Here is my pre op diet pic (wt 233) night before surgery (221.7) and today-4 weeks post op 201.7) down 20 lbs since surgery. I can really tell a difference in my face! Every time I look in the mirror now I do a double take. And I don't avoid mirrors anymore!
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Today marks 4 weeks post op it has been a roller coaster of emotions, but over all I am SO happy! I can already see a huge difference in my self confidence. I feel great! There are moments when I miss comfort food and start to feel sorry for myself, but I just try to remind myself of my ultimate goal; to be healthy and that junk food isn't worth it!
I've gotten sick twice (thrown up), I think from eating too fast, or too much. I'm still learning how much my stomach can handle, how slow to chew/swallow and everything. I'm super nervous about my first dumping, I know it will happen eventually... I just hope it isn't as bad as I'm expecting and that I'm not out in public and poop my pants or something
Here is my pre op diet pic (wt 233) night before surgery (221.7) and today-4 weeks post op 201.7) down 20 lbs since surgery. I can really tell a difference in my face! Every time I look in the mirror now I do a double take. And I don't avoid mirrors anymore!
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Today marks 4 weeks post op it has been a roller coaster of emotions, but over all I am SO happy! I can already see a huge difference in my self confidence. I feel great! There are moments when I miss comfort food and start to feel sorry for myself, but I just try to remind myself of my ultimate goal; to be healthy and that junk food isn't worth it!
I've gotten sick twice (thrown up), I think from eating too fast, or too much. I'm still learning how much my stomach can handle, how slow to chew/swallow and everything. I'm super nervous about my first dumping, I know it will happen eventually... I just hope it isn't as bad as I'm expecting and that I'm not out in public and poop my pants or something
Here is my pre op diet pic (wt 233) night before surgery (221.7) and today-4 weeks post op 201.7) down 20 lbs since surgery. I can really tell a difference in my face! Every time I look in the mirror now I do a double take. And I don't avoid mirrors anymore!
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Today marks 4 weeks post op it has been a roller coaster of emotions, but over all I am SO happy! I can already see a huge difference in my self confidence. I feel great! There are moments when I miss comfort food and start to feel sorry for myself, but I just try to remind myself of my ultimate goal; to be healthy and that junk food isn't worth it!
I've gotten sick twice (thrown up), I think from eating too fast, or too much. I'm still learning how much my stomach can handle, how slow to chew/swallow and everything. I'm super nervous about my first dumping, I know it will happen eventually... I just hope it isn't as bad as I'm expecting and that I'm not out in public and poop my pants or something
Here is my pre op diet pic (wt 233) night before surgery (221.7) and today-4 weeks post op 201.7) down 20 lbs since surgery. I can really tell a difference in my face! Every time I look in the mirror now I do a double take. And I don't avoid mirrors anymore!
Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Today marks 4 weeks post op it has been a roller coaster of emotions, but over all I am SO happy! I can already see a huge difference in my self confidence. I feel great! There are moments when I miss comfort food and start to feel sorry for myself, but I just try to remind myself of my ultimate goal; to be healthy and that junk food isn't worth it!
I've gotten sick twice (thrown up), I think from eating too fast, or too much. I'm still learning how much my stomach can handle, how slow to chew/swallow and everything. I'm super nervous about my first dumping, I know it will happen eventually... I just hope it isn't as bad as I'm expecting and that I'm not out in public and poop my pants or something
Here is my pre op diet pic (wt 233) night before surgery (221.7) and today-4 weeks post op 201.7) down 20 lbs since surgery. I can really tell a difference in my face! Every time I look in the mirror now I do a double take. And I don't avoid mirrors anymore!
Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Today marks 4 weeks post op it has been a roller coaster of emotions, but over all I am SO happy! I can already see a huge difference in my self confidence. I feel great! There are moments when I miss comfort food and start to feel sorry for myself, but I just try to remind myself of my ultimate goal; to be healthy and that junk food isn't worth it!
I've gotten sick twice (thrown up), I think from eating too fast, or too much. I'm still learning how much my stomach can handle, how slow to chew/swallow and everything. I'm super nervous about my first dumping, I know it will happen eventually... I just hope it isn't as bad as I'm expecting and that I'm not out in public and poop my pants or something
Here is my pre op diet pic (wt 233) night before surgery (221.7) and today-4 weeks post op 201.7) down 20 lbs since surgery. I can really tell a difference in my face! Every time I look in the mirror now I do a double take. And I don't avoid mirrors anymore!
Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Today marks 4 weeks post op it has been a roller coaster of emotions, but over all I am SO happy! I can already see a huge difference in my self confidence. I feel great! There are moments when I miss comfort food and start to feel sorry for myself, but I just try to remind myself of my ultimate goal; to be healthy and that junk food isn't worth it!
I've gotten sick twice (thrown up), I think from eating too fast, or too much. I'm still learning how much my stomach can handle, how slow to chew/swallow and everything. I'm super nervous about my first dumping, I know it will happen eventually... I just hope it isn't as bad as I'm expecting and that I'm not out in public and poop my pants or something
Here is my pre op diet pic (wt 233) night before surgery (221.7) and today-4 weeks post op 201.7) down 20 lbs since surgery. I can really tell a difference in my face! Every time I look in the mirror now I do a double take. And I don't avoid mirrors anymore!
Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Today marks 4 weeks post op it has been a roller coaster of emotions, but over all I am SO happy! I can already see a huge difference in my self confidence. I feel great! There are moments when I miss comfort food and start to feel sorry for myself, but I just try to remind myself of my ultimate goal; to be healthy and that junk food isn't worth it!
I've gotten sick twice (thrown up), I think from eating too fast, or too much. I'm still learning how much my stomach can handle, how slow to chew/swallow and everything. I'm super nervous about my first dumping, I know it will happen eventually... I just hope it isn't as bad as I'm expecting and that I'm not out in public and poop my pants or something
Here is my pre op diet pic (wt 233) night before surgery (221.7) and today-4 weeks post op 201.7) down 20 lbs since surgery. I can really tell a difference in my face! Every time I look in the mirror now I do a double take. And I don't avoid mirrors anymore!
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I am worried about telling people about the surgery, I guess because the stigma attached to it. Although I know I'm doing what's best for me, I still feel embarrassed. I haven't told my work I'm having surgery, just requested time off. My immediate family knows, but not many other people. my husbands family is fro out of town and they don't know, they are all health/exercise nuts so I'm afraid to tell them. I don't know what to say when people start asking me how I lost all the weight. Anyone else struggling with this?
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I've been waiting 8 months for the surgery, been on this stupid liquid diet for 8 days already and the doc calls and says we need to postpone the surgery ???? My blood work shows elevated wbc, but I have no signs of infection so they want me to see a hematologist before I have the surgery. I know its better safe than sorry, but it really sucks. I'm betting it'll be AT LEAST another 2 months! Hematology usually takes a few weeks to even get in, then I'll need to do wahatever work up they recommend, then schedule the surgery with the busy surgeon who is always booked!!!! ???????????????????? to say I'm bummed out is an understatement. I was looking forward to being healed by summer so I can go out and do more activities with my kids and be active!

Now this makes me nervous because I have chronic Leukocytosis. My WBC is always between 15-17 Hope this isn't another hoop I have to jump thru!

I am worried about telling people about the surgery, I guess because the stigma attached to it. Although I know I'm doing what's best for me, I still feel embarrassed. I haven't told my work I'm having surgery, just requested time off. My immediate family knows, but not many other people. my husbands family is fro out of town and they don't know, they are all health/exercise nuts so I'm afraid to tell them. I don't know what to say when people start asking me how I lost all the weight. Anyone else struggling with this?
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You look great, and I can totally see a difference. Keep it up!