Sugary Sweetheart

I really feel sad when people are duped into such dangerous practices.

First I like to thank the Heavenly Father for the opportunity and blessings and his Almighty son Jesus Christ for his powerful name secured us all. Amen! I am officially 46 pounds down from 245 to 199. I haven't seen that weight since the early 1990's. Lol!  

Excellent list.

Water
chicken broth
beef broth
strained egg drop Soup
Strained French onion soup,
Decaf herbal tea (lots of choices - served either hot or iced),
Bai5
Gatorade
sweet leaf water drops
Powerade
Pedialyte
Vitamin water
lifewater
Syntrax Nectar Protein Powder in water
Isopure Protein Drink

Fat shaming adds insult to injury when you are obese or you have had weight loss surgery. Life is already difficult enough without the extra challenges of fat shaming. You may have health conditions, trouble moving and low energy levels if you are overweight. After weight loss surgery, you need to watch every aspect of your diet and lifestyle.


Anyone who has struggled with weight can have low self-esteem and feel insecure at times. So why must you face “fat shaming,” too? Nobody should be forced to experience fat shaming, but unfortunately, it is a reality. It is a way of making people feel bad about their weight, often through subtle or less subtle passively aggressive words or actions. Here is some information about what it is and how you can fight it
Why It Hurts
Fat shaming hurts emotionally. It involved people judging you negatively for your appearance. Worse, they feel that you have no right to be at peace with who you are. Having others let you know day after day that you should feel inferior can drag you down, and that’s unfair.
Think about an experience so many of us have had, and often on a weekly or even daily basis. When you order in a restaurant or check out at the grocery store, have you ever suspected that the server is thinking, “Why is this lady ordering a salad? She clearly eats way more than that at home.”
Or do you see the skinny person in line behind you at the supermarket look at your cart and think, “She’d be better off skipping the Froot Loops and sticking to lettuce” (never mind that the Cereal is for your kids). The fat shaming may be less subtle. “Excuse me, ma’am, but are you sure you should be buying that Pasta? Should you stock up on celery sticks instead?” What nerve!
Fat shaming can even hurt in practical ways. Take jobs, for example. Have you ever walked into a job interview only to see the interviewer look at you with disdain, so you know you’re not going to get the job because of your weight?
How Bad It’s Gotten (Hint: There’s an App for That)
Fat shaming is pervasive in our society. People don’t even realize it’s there. It’s just accepted that fat people are somewhat subhuman. Even doctors often assume that your obesity is your fault. “Just stop eating,” people say. No matter what they see you do in public – order broiled fish and broccoli at lunch, hit the gym every day, and faithfully chug your 8 glasses of Water – they assume you’re ordering a couple of value meals at the drive-through on the way home, and curling up with a box of doughnuts every night.
Fat shaming is so accepted in our society that there are even apps to promote it. They may show you what someone looks like when they’re a few pounds heavier (oh, the horror!), just to scare you away. The thing is, these shame campaigns don’t work.
In fact, they even lead people to eat more because they feel inadequate. People who experience fat shaming are more likely to gain weight. And, if their doctors are doing it – which happens with shocking frequency – they may not seek or receive the medical care they deserve and need. The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is calling for tech giants to remove these apps from the market.
What Leads to Fat Shaming?
Fat shaming comes from the assumption that overweight people are not people. Fat shamers believe overweight people do not deserve respect. They just eat too much because they’re too lazy to eat right and exercise. Fat shaming can also come up out of a sense of insecurity on the part of the fat shamer. It’s a lot easier to point out the flaws of someone who’s overweight than to acknowledge one’s own shortcomings. Fat shaming is hurtful, and it needs to stop now!
Pledge to Join the Fight
You can sign up to join the growing movement against fat shaming. The Weight Loss Surgery Foundation of America (WLSFA) is sponsoring a challenge to fight fat shaming. You can sign up to post videos, pledge to stand up against fat shaming, and join the growing movement. You can get more information and resources from WLSFA
Be the Change
You can also work every day on your own to fight fat shaming. The WLSFA suggests vowing to fight ignorance with education and speaking up for others who are facing fat shaming. You can also vow to treat all people with respect because you know what it is to be treated disrespectfully for no reason.
Fat shaming is deeply rooted in our society, and it hurts. You can fight this unfair practice by pledging with the WLSFA or taking your own steps to embrace your body, stand up for anyone who needs it, and love others, no matter who they are or what they look like.

Thanks for the reading material!

Great read
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At my support group yesterday, the doctor mentioned this website that gave so much information and clarified many misconceptions about bariatric surgery and surgeons. I thought people might find this site enlightening.
https://asmbs.org/patients/bariatric-surgery-misconceptions
Enjoy!

At my support group yesterday, the doctor mentioned this website that gave so much information and clarified many misconceptions about bariatric surgery and surgeons. I thought people might find this site enlightening.
https://asmbs.org/patients/bariatric-surgery-misconceptions
Enjoy!

At my support group yesterday, the doctor mentioned this website that gave so much information and clarified many misconceptions about bariatric surgery and surgeons. I thought people might find this site enlightening.
https://asmbs.org/patients/bariatric-surgery-misconceptions
Enjoy!

Some days I can barely get in 64+ ounces now, let alone after surgery with a smaller pouch... But I'll try!
Hope you can do it too!
By the way, after surgery it's 100 oz of liquid, which includes other drinks and fluids. (explained by the NUT yesterday at the support group)

I've had all tests except cardio. That's Friday

@@crfgirl
Hey there! My surgery date is July 13th too! I'll add you and we can help each other.

July 13th ... so I'm having upper GI and chest xray on June 6th and preop exam with blood work on June 23rd.

@@crfgirl
Hey there! My surgery date is July 13th too! I'll add you and we can help each other.

Hello July Sleevers,
I had my chest xray and upper GI done..... drinking barium is worth 62 calories... lol!
So you know, Drink lots of Water after these tests are done. You will become constipated after having drunk only a few ounces of the barium Fluid, It sits in your stomach all day and feels like a heavy rock. You do lose your appetite but it takes a few days to be "regular" again.
EKG and preop are next while I'm on the liquid diet. Now this part really scares me. I'm not pleasant to be around when I'm "HANGRY" (hungry and angry)
My family is being very supportive and I appreciate that. I only hope I can keep my senses while I'm liquid dieting for 2 weeks.
P.S. I lost my surgery folder when I hid it from Mom, and I need to get a new one for all my surgery preop and postop information. *SIGH*

@@crfgirl
Hey there! My surgery date is July 13th too! I'll add you and we can help each other.

July 13th ... so I'm having upper GI and chest xray on June 6th and preop exam with blood work on June 23rd.

Currently driving our way through the traffic. Surgery is at 11:30. Will update soon as i can!thanks everyone for all the support

I took what I wore and the loose ugly pants that I wanted to wear home...wore the same shirt I wore in. The hospital gowns covered it all and I looked seriously sexy in their non-skid socks. Otherwise I took my phone...barely looked at it after the cursory texts answering others and saying I was fine. Kindle...didn't use at all. CPAP mask and tubing...they used their own machine. And Aquaphor....my lips were soooo grateful. I actually spent more time than I thought I would sleeping or dozing so when I wasn't sleeping I just watched HGTV and dozed.
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My surgery is scheduled for Monday. My hospital/surgeon didn't give me a suggested packing list (I know some do.) What items were essential to your stay ? I know comfortable clothes and phone charger are biggies. Thanks!
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I'm coming back a week and a half before surgery. I'm planning on staying home and staying calm and peaceful.

My granny knew a lady who got gastric bypass and drank she ended up dying but it was a every other day thing for her.... So idk it really doesn't seem worth it to me if you are with your friends you haven't seen you shouldn't need a drink bc there are so many things to talk and laugh about, shouldn't need a push to do it
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The program I started says no alcohol at all. Besides the calories, it can dehydrate you and people that have had Bariatric surgery are at a much greater risk for developing alcoholism, even if you never had issues prior to the surgery.
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Had my visit with the dietician last week. I've now lost 37 total pounds since seeing her. She's really happy with my progress and has passed me for surgery!
Next stop is a consult with the surgeon, but I have to wait until June 23 because of scheduling. So nervous!