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Hmmmm fruits, vegetables and high Fiber Cereal are all on there pretty early out. Those are complex carbs. Which ones are you scared to give up?
I am 2.5 years out and still can't really eat some of them at all--brown rice, whole wheat bread both do a number on my stomach. I can do Beans and sweet potatoes but really limit the sweet potatoes to a couple of times a year.
Your tastes and tolerances may change... Hopefully the tastes do (mine did).
Honestly keeping to a very strict plan with little "cheating" till I was at goal REALLY helped me establish new tastes and eating habits. Now I indulge on occasion (this morning I had half a donut and half a scone at an awards reception for my daughter) and then I could walk away. I firmly believe it's because I committed to that year and made new patterns/habits/tastes that will now last a lifetime.

I'm not gonna lie, I was getting depressed.
Real depressed.
See, I was in a stall. Yeah yeah we should embrace them. Well, the embracing lasted for all of a week, then shyt got real.
The second week rolled around, and then the third......
I'm not sure if it was lack of carbs, or this whole stall thing.....but I have been a beotch.
Today makes 9 weeks post op.
I reluctantly hop on the scale.
After a long 4 weeks...I'm a beautiful 5 pounds down. <---THAT....I can embrace.
And yes, I am performing another interpretive dance number called....
"I might not be humping on this hump day, but the stall has been lifted.....and that's kinda the same thing"
Happy 45 pounds down to me!!!!

Well, if you look a little more closely at that handout, you'll see it says to wait for "one year or until 75% of excess weight lost."
Depending on your starting weight / BMI (?) and how much you lose pre-op, that could be six months or even sooner.

Congrats! I am so excited for you.
my plan is a lot more moderate on the carbs issue - but you will be fine. it's amazing the things I love and just don't even want now.

WELP! I did it. Booked the pre-op and am scheduled to get sleeved on July 11.
Then they sent me the diet.
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GEEEEEEE!!!! :sobs:
I knew none of the things I love would be on this list but the ONE YEAR BEFORE COMPLEX CARBS line took me out.
Must go breathe into a paper bag and put my head between my knees.

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It's been a while since my last post, but I wanted to take the time to encourage anyone out there that may be struggling. I started out a year ago weighing in at 340 lbs and today I weigh 214 lbs. That's right, 126 lbs in just 12 months! The transformation has been so phenomenal that I sometimes cannot believe the pictures when I see them side-by-side. I've taken a new interest in physical fitness and have started studying to get my certification in personal training. I used to hate having to work out all the time, but now it's my ultimate stress reliever. When running used to make me tired just thinking about it, I now think of running whenever I'm tired from a long day of work! It's now therapeutic to run 5k instead of being such a burden! Every day I pass by someone at the office that I haven't seen in 6-8 months and they cannot believe the transformation. This truly has been one of the greatest decisions I have ever made, having this surgery done. My wife tells me all the time that she's married to a totally different man now, which she assures me that is a good thing! I'm excited about the future and can't wait to look back on another year of me maintaining my weight. I'm 4 lbs away from goal and now it's time to find a good groove, build some muscle and enjoy life. Pictures are attached to show the difference. These pictures were taken about a year apart from each other. I wish everyone success in their weight loss goals and smooth journey on their road to being healthier!
How about you? Anyone near a year since their surgery and want to share success stories for anyone else? Feel free to share any before and after pictures too!
 

I stayed 2 nights. Originally planned on just one night, but the nausea got the best of me. I'm not going to lie, the first week or two were rough. Many 'what-did-I-get-myself-into' thoughts running through my head. I'm just coming up on my 4th week post op. However hearing from people that are 2,3,4 years out is comforting. It won't always be this hard. Your body WILL adjust and your new plumbing will adjust.
I go back to work Monday after 4 weeks off. I'm nervous about the fatigue due to my job requires sharp mental focus. I've come a long way and so will you. Congrats on your new life! You will never regret it and good luck!

I know this question probably has been asked. How did you tell people, did you tell? I've been very private thus far. I'm not planning on telling my coworkers, I'll probably use vacation time if I am approved for surgery. I haven't even told my boyfriend. He's very encouraging when it comes to me losing weight however, I am nervous to tell him my decision. I just don't want the negatively from anyone! I feel like I'm making the best decision that's going to benefit me.
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I had surgery in New Jersey... Was covered by insurance but the cost was 39,000. I can't believe you heard it was less.
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I got a price of $18,000 at NYU... I'm pre-op so I'm exploring back up plans if insurance makes it impossible... That quote was based on a three night hospital stay.
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I had the same price in Arizona so I am going to Tijuana Mexico for mine. $5000 and the doctor is very reputable. My surgery is tomorrow so I will let you know how it goes.
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