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Too many people judge themselves by what others have done or think of them. It's good to see that you are strong enough to know you are better than what you have been getting.

Too many people judge themselves by what others have done or think of them. It's good to see that you are strong enough to know you are better than what you have been getting.

Well, went out for a bit on Saturday and did a little bit of bar hopping, live music, etc.
Started pretty light at a winery, and the first sip of wine burned down my throat and into my stomach like a shot of whiskey. Didn't think I would be down for a full night of "fire belly" but I guess it was only the first few sips. Was able to have my wine and a few Crown & Cokes.
This is by NO MEANS a scientific or medical assumption, just how I felt, but it seemed that the alcohol was metabolizing in my system much faster than it used to, thus, giving me a buzz much quicker....but....it seemed to be more short lived than normal, if that makes any sense.
Felt great that night and even better the next morning. No hangover, upset stomach, etc. Much better than I thought it was going to be, to be honest.

Too many people judge themselves by what others have done or think of them. It's good to see that you are strong enough to know you are better than what you have been getting.

Too many people judge themselves by what others have done or think of them. It's good to see that you are strong enough to know you are better than what you have been getting.

Too many people judge themselves by what others have done or think of them. It's good to see that you are strong enough to know you are better than what you have been getting.

Too many people judge themselves by what others have done or think of them. It's good to see that you are strong enough to know you are better than what you have been getting.

Well, went out for a bit on Saturday and did a little bit of bar hopping, live music, etc.
Started pretty light at a winery, and the first sip of wine burned down my throat and into my stomach like a shot of whiskey. Didn't think I would be down for a full night of "fire belly" but I guess it was only the first few sips. Was able to have my wine and a few Crown & Cokes.
This is by NO MEANS a scientific or medical assumption, just how I felt, but it seemed that the alcohol was metabolizing in my system much faster than it used to, thus, giving me a buzz much quicker....but....it seemed to be more short lived than normal, if that makes any sense.
Felt great that night and even better the next morning. No hangover, upset stomach, etc. Much better than I thought it was going to be, to be honest.

Your stomach is smaller, and as soon as you drink any liquid it starts seeping into your small intestines. The smaller stomach and one that is empty most of the time, makes it faster for alcohol to hit your stomach.
The burning is from your insides will being raw and swollen from surgery. Even once your throat doesn't hurt anymore after surgery, it is still a little battered. I took communion at Church a month out, not thinking about the wine and it burned so bad it almost brought tears to my eyes, and communion wine is watered down. I can't imagine drinking straight liquor.

I'm 17 days Post OP and I've starting working out. I'm starting slow, did about 20 mins on elliptical did some lower body strength, and I hit the pool. Working out in the pool is my favorite cause it's easy on my joints and I get a better resistance.
After telling my doctor Thursday that I started working out, he encouraged it so that makes me happy. I'm going to a fitness coach tomorrow to start a workout plan for August.
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Had my 4 week post op on Tuesday and surgeon said that I am free to workout as I wish, but just listen to my body. If something feels like it is pulling or stretching too much (specifically the larger wound on my right side), to ease up a bit.
Ready to get rockin' & rollin'!

chicken tortilla Soup from Chili's will blow your mind.

Don't worry about it at all. Think about how swollen everything still is with gas, Fluid, etc. Everyone is different, of course, but give it some time, stay off the scale and follow your plan.
Also, don't forget to walk when you can! Good for the body and the mind!

chicken tortilla Soup from Chili's will blow your mind.

Had my 4 week post op on Tuesday and surgeon said that I am free to workout as I wish, but just listen to my body. If something feels like it is pulling or stretching too much (specifically the larger wound on my right side), to ease up a bit.
Ready to get rockin' & rollin'!

I wanted to give it a go just outa the recovery room. My surgeon had three med student interns with him.....one of them was drop dead gorgeous. I was smitten when I said something goofy and she smiled and laughed.
I gave it a few days before a test run. Wasn't able to maneuver so well due to the abdominal hernia that was repaired during the VSG.
If memory serves me correctly I was able to kick off the training wheels after two weeks and enjoy things.

One month out and had a couple of Smart Pop handfuls yesterday for the first time. Chewed it up really well, of course, but it did just fine.

Don't worry about it at all. Think about how swollen everything still is with gas, Fluid, etc. Everyone is different, of course, but give it some time, stay off the scale and follow your plan.
Also, don't forget to walk when you can! Good for the body and the mind!

Damn straight, especially in that adolescent phase with the hormone dump.

Yeah, pretty much what everyone else is saying. Very carefully after 4 days, then back to normal after about 2 weeks.
We're depriving out bodies of food. I draw the line at sex.

Yeah, pretty much what everyone else is saying. Very carefully after 4 days, then back to normal after about 2 weeks.
We're depriving out bodies of food. I draw the line at sex.

Used to be about a 3+ cup a day coffee drinker pretty much daily. All types - dark, blonde, Columbian, etc. and the only type that would upset my stomach was Starbucks Breakfast Blend. Post surgery, it's the other way around. Finding that more types of coffee upset my stomach than don't.
Just this week (one month post op) however, I've found a blend that does wonders. I drink just one small cup per day with very little cream and about a teaspoon of sugar and as long as I drink it over about a 30 minute timeframe, gives me exactly what I need bright and early.

Yeah, pretty much what everyone else is saying. Very carefully after 4 days, then back to normal after about 2 weeks.
We're depriving out bodies of food. I draw the line at sex.

Yeah, pretty much what everyone else is saying. Very carefully after 4 days, then back to normal after about 2 weeks.
We're depriving out bodies of food. I draw the line at sex.

The only time I waited between bites was when I started soft foods. It is too easy to overeat at that point.
I have never used baby utensils or plates and never plan to. I have very nice flatware and plates and I use those. It is pointless to use that stuff when you live in a real adult world and as soon as you leave your house you are going to have to use real utensils like a grown up. It gives you a false sense of security and an inaccurate view of what a proper small portion is in relation to other things. Using small items so they are just as full as large items, reinforces incorrect portion sizes. JMO