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My drs are in Mexico and I've asked via email but well. ..I don't think they understood what I was asking.

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My partner quit smoking and was able to use cinnamon sticks (Like the kind in the grocery spice section) to help with his oral fixation. He'd just walk around with it in his mouth when he felt the urge to smoke and mentally it tricked his brain. eventually he was able to put them down too.

Good luck!! You're doing so great and kicking them all at once is amazing!

It wasn't something I experienced but it makes sense with all the changes you are going through. Your body is adjusting to it's new state, your hormones are likely out of whack and you're brain is adjusting to your new habits. Give yourself some slack and don't stress it! People go through dry spells all the time and there is (usually) nothing wrong with that. If you truly feel that there is something wrong and it continues, don't hesitate to talk to your dr, therapist or seek someone out who does sexual/intimacy counseling.

Hi All! I'm a little over 3 months post op. Has anyone taken apple cider vinegar after sleeve surgery? I used to take it before for it's health benefits but I'm a little scared to try it again since wls!

My dislike for it after post op annoyed me but it went away in month 3! Keep at it and hopefully yours will go away too

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Love this!

One thing I do is when I cant seem to pull myself out of the spiral of depression, I look up how many days I've been alive and write that number on my wrist. I used to put a semi colon behind it, but now I have it tattooed there (meaning my story could have ended, but i chose not to let it)

I use this site to count the days https://www.timeanddate.com/date/duration.html

And I have a reminder in my journal that says "Even your worst day only lasts 24 hours"

I was the same way! I'm a little over 3 months out now and having added solid foods has made a difference but I still don't have a lot of issues. It's ok! Liquids pass through your stomach easier. Everyone's experience is different and if you can talk to your surgery team or nutritionist that should help.

Good point @@sleeved_fit_diva! He's always been one to need reassurance...It's just part of his nature (Cancer! and it doesn't bother me to give it. I'm definitely not going anywhere! 6.5 years in, he's stuck with me through thick and thin!

LOL

Thanks @@KristenLe! I have talked to him but the jealousy seems to be an ongoing problem. We're working on it. For now I just say things like "The scale went down this week" and don't focus on it with him. I have other support systems as I have another partner who is supportive.

@@dianemar Unfortunately, that's not really an option for me. I had surgery in Mexico (I'm in AL) so my support team is only accessible my email or phone.

@@henna2010 that's great! I'm so glad your feeling better most days. Depression is hard and it's a struggle every day some times. Keep going..depression likes to lie to you but you can survive it. Get help if you Ned to and talk here.

Auburn, AL

@@pixystix0116 hi neighbor!

I had a similar type feeling right after surgery and the only thing I can attribute it to was that my stomach was healing and thats what I was feeling. Its odd for sure, but it does go away.

Awesome!!! Good for you!

My partner..he has Bypass surgery years ago but has since regained...so he knows all the "things not to do" and gives me insight on things I didn't get anywhere else but he doesn't pester me if its just a bad day or i make a bad choice eating wise. The biggest thing? He celebrates my victories with me, no matter how small they are and in genuinely happy for me.

Do you think I'll still be restricted as to how much I can lift after 3 weeks? Supposedly I'll be good for soft/pureed foods on 11/22 (or at least that's when the scheduled appt for that is). I'm wondering what real solids I'd be able to eat (if any) by then.

We're going to San Diego and it's always been a dream of mine to have a "real" street taco. Alas, I don't think that's gonna happen

I was restricted from lifting anything over 10lbs for 4 weeks. Ask your dr though, they may be different for you. I didn't do so well on the soft/pureed foods so my dr moved me up to more solid things earlier...but here's the thing with that...you're going to be traveling so getting sick while traveling is way worse. Stick as close to your plan/diet as you can. bring Protein powder with you to mix with milk or Water (easy to find) or see if you can find a store near where you are staying that stocks them. Soups are your friend! Just dont push it too much while your traveling or try anything crazy food wise and you should be fine.

Yeah I get the real taco thing...I was in Mexico and didn't get a street taco at all! But thats ok...I can always go back later!

I know it SUCKS to have the weight loss slow down..but thats normal and healthy! As others have said keep working your plan. You can start working on toning if you're cleared for exercise though and that may make a bigger difference in what you see/feel than the numbers on the scale.

I too enjoy the premier Protein drinks. chocolate, Vanilla, Caramel and sometimes bananna. I did not like the strawberries and cream one.

I buy Dietz and Watson (Its in Winn Dixie here) Low sodium Lite Turkey. It's got less calories and sodium than the pre-packaged meats and is not as dry as Boars head.

I had an 11+ hour trip home from my surgery just 4 days after having it and it was fine. I did take a pillow to hold over my stomach for take off and landing so that helped. The biggest issue I had was making sure I could find things I could eat/drink so try to plan that if you can so you're not stuck. Oh and I did the pre-boarding thing so i had time to get to my seat and the stewardess helped me put my bags away...if you tell them at the gate you have a medical reason to early board and need help they are more than happy to help you.

the pilot does all the work anyway!

When your partner has been gone for a while (8 weeks..he's a truck driver) and the first thing he says when he gets out of the truck is "Holy CRAP you look great!"

From my sister pre-op when I told her I was doing this to control my BP & help avoid the inevitable heart attack with heart disease on both sides of my family:

"I'll just have to be fat & if I have a heart attack then I have life insurance & they can bury me."

O_o

From one of my partners: "No fair...this is so much easier for you than my diet. You're totally going to pass me I. Weight loss and I'll be jealous."

From the sister at 2 months post op and 30 lbs down "Have you lost any weight? I don't really see it in your face?"

I tried a free trial of Hello Fresh this week. Can't say I was super impressed. Lots of carbs in the things they sent...Tortilla wraps, rice & Pasta. It was the classic box and there is an option for "fit" meals but the amount of food for what it would have cost was astronomical. just my experince so far!

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I tried the Hello Fresh box this past week. It wasn't very friendly for us...lots of carbs.

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Welcome @@NYCDreamer! So exciting as you get ready for surgery! By the time I got to my surgery date I was BEYOND ready! LOL Looks like you've already done an amazing job at dropping weight! Good for you!!

One thing no one told me to take but I knew from two C-sections was absolutely necessary..a Pillow! I had an 11+ hour journey back from Mexico and between the wheelchair my husband kept running into walls with at the airport & flying/take off/landing having a pillow to hold over my stomach was a lifesaver.

We were given everything we could have needed for me in the hospital..bottle Water, slipper, hospital gowns. My companion had to eat elsewhere though so we made sure we had money for that.

Past that:

Any meds you currently take

Comfy clothes to come home in...seriously pick your most comfortable outfit!

Toiletries

Info for your travel companion..google translate was a lifesaver for my hubs

Gas X for the ride home (for sure!)

Protein mixes for the right home..like I said 11+ hours for me so I had to have something to drink on the way home & there are not a lot of options at the airport.