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I've switched to baritastic-it's a tracker for wls patients. I've only used it one day, but I like it so far

The liquid diet is so hard! I struggled with it each minute too, but now... it's just a memory. The last two months have gone by so quickly. Try to focus on your goal and stick with your plan. You can do this. As for your friend--sounds like a jerk. Is there someone else who can help you with transportation?

The liquid diet is the worst!! But I agree with the above replies....you can do this! I hated the liquid diet too, but now it's just a memory...

You've lost 37 pounds-that's amazing!! You had your surgery 2.5 weeks before me and since my surgery I've lost 30. Ive been told that average loss is around 10 pounds / month. That means some months may be more, but some will def be less. Follow your plan and be kind to yourself-you've done great so far!

I took three weeks, and I'm very glad I did! You may want to look into what FMLA means at your facility. For me is it only protection of my position, I would still have to use my accrued time for pay. I wish you the best!!

Normally, I'm a daily/every other day weigher--I like to see what my body is doing. BUT, I hit the dreaded 3 week stall, and suddenly couldn't handle the stress. (I couldn't eat less, I was on my program 100%.) So, I decided only to record my weight on my monthly surgerversary. Letting go a little and trusting the process worked wonders for my peace of mind. I still peek if I'm curious, but I don't get down about it. Once I hit maintenance, or am able to eat more normally, I will probably watch the scale closer.

I have only been out to eat twice since my surgery. I had salmon the first time and a salad the second--there are more choices than I thought there were! Just ignore the fries!

Look in the sub forum "don't sweat the stall stuff"--very informative and so many examples. I just came out of my 3 week stall (lasted about that long too), but I'm losing again, so no worries, you can do this!!

The liquid diet was the hardest phase for me! I did not think of chewing and spitting, not sure I could've kept myself from swallowing, and then I'm sure I would have busted the whole diet. You can get through this most difficult phase....it will get better!!

I did have a "funeral" for a few items before I started my liquid diet. Honestly, I shouldn't have. The funeral is a hoax because the food still exists!! Having it "one last time" does not make you want it any less. I'm 7 weeks out from VSG and I'm concentrating so much on eating the right things and learning what my stomach is okay with that I don't worry too much about my old foods. Truly, I can imagine how sick I would feel if I ate junk that the idea completely turns me off. Once in a while I get down about the loss of freedom. I can never just eat something and not think about it. I've been a little sad about that. No regrets, this has been the best thing I've done for myself. Good luck to you in your journey!

I am having the same problem. Surgery 11/7, SW 240 and I've been hovering at 215 for about two weeks. I think this is the "three week stall that has been written about a lot. There is even a sub-forum called "Don't sweat the stall stuff". Take a look at the threads there, it will help. Basically stick with your program--we're too early on to have had drinks, bread, or sugar. You're body will "adjust" to your very fast weight loss and begin losing again when it's ready.

Yes, it gets better! First do everything you can to get as much Water as you can--popsicles, ice chips, etc. Second, make sure you walk to move the gas out easier. If you can find Mylanta mini's, these helped me tremendously. Finally, hopefully you have taken time off of work, etc to heal. Take really gentle care of yourself and concentrate on walking and sipping. I wish you well!

Dr Shillingford in Bocal Raton, FL. His website gives the package pricing. I had a very good experience with him, and it's a bariatric center of excellence.