Zenlife

Dear Julie, Thank you so much, your reply really made me smile and gave me hope..I have stepped away from the scales and just focusing on my post op plan, one day at a time. It's so exciting that the years of dieting and losing and gaining and despair is over. My doctor keeps reminding me, it is not the solution, but a tool. What a great tool we have all been given :-)
Best wishes

I don't think it's first date information but if i feel like there could be potential for a long term thing i would mention it after a few dates Sent from my LGLS991 using the BariatricPal App

WLS has a lot of benefits, but it comes with a lot of responsibilities. You have to think about every bite you take, how you’ll be sure to get in enough Protein, and when you’ll manage to get your fluids in around your meals. There may be workouts to schedule, social events to prepare for, and – if you’re a lap-band patient – fills and adjustments to worry about.
What are the one or two things you find most inconvenient or difficult to manage about WLS? That is, what’s weighing you down after WLS?

Cool! Just breath ???? is normal to be nervous, where is the Date? This usually dictates whether there gunna be alot of full on face to face intimacy/talking.
Maybe not go to a buffet/all you can eat restaurant;-) he he don't mind me I'm only 2 weeks post op and hungry:-)
In my past dating I always take pressure off myself by thinking if it right one, it will flow, if not, it's okay, all experience.
Can be scary to step out of comfort zones, but it is when we can gain most:-)
Hope you have a nice time.

Hey Zenlife, I'm from NZ too! I was sleeved 15th August. I put my scales away but snuck them out and was disappointed by the number and remembered why! I wish you all the very best with your journey x
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Oh my god you guys I have a date. I've been texting with this guy all weekend and we really hit it off and have a lot on common. We agreed to meet on Tuesday. I'm so nervous. I'm going to go vomit.
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I'm 4.5 months out. Eating pretty much all Protein all the time. But I miss veggies. Anyone including veggies after their Protein and still loosing regularly? How much per day and what kind do you include?

Dear Julie, Thank you so much, your reply really made me smile and gave me hope..I have stepped away from the scales and just focusing on my post op plan, one day at a time. It's so exciting that the years of dieting and losing and gaining and despair is over. My doctor keeps reminding me, it is not the solution, but a tool. What a great tool we have all been given :-)
Best wishes

Thanks, I agree with you, it can be very frustrating, when it feels like you are putting in a lot of work and then I think well if I was eating regularly, would I be gaining? The mind though can play the tricks and guess we have to see the bigger picture. The more I get told too and read about the body adjusting after major surgery and the metabolic changes, it makes more sense..I think I am going to step away from the scales for a bit;-) all the best to you.

Congratulations ???? ???? ???? That is such a great achievement
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I have been thinking about sushi ???? as it's one of my favourite foods. I'm only 2 weeks post op, so it's a no go at the moment. However I'm thinking miso Soup might be okay..although the sodium levels might be a little high.
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Dear Julie, Thank you so much, your reply really made me smile and gave me hope..I have stepped away from the scales and just focusing on my post op plan, one day at a time. It's so exciting that the years of dieting and losing and gaining and despair is over. My doctor keeps reminding me, it is not the solution, but a tool. What a great tool we have all been given :-)
Best wishes

I agree it can be frustrating.... But look at the long picture... You are doing everything right and you need to have faith. For the long run.
Your loss will most likely be not linear, but WLS really does work for most in the long run!!! (For some. It is a short run)
I never would have believed it if I hadn't lived it for 9 years... All those failed attempts jaded me towards diets. This is a new time to shine!! Keep on doing your dr instructions and have faith... Ignore the scale ... As hard as that is...
Just believe this time it is DIFFERENT!!!
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Yep me too. I'm 3 weeks post-op and I was just gliding down but I've been 4 days without losing any weight. It seems that many of the veterans on here counsel patience, just focusing on eating right and meeting the protein/water reqs. Still it's frustrating knowing that for over the past week I've only consumed less than 600 calories a day and I've been ping ponging between 269 and 270. It boggles the mind.
HW 341 lbs
07/19/16 - 298 lbs
08/09/16 DOS - 286 lbs
CW 269 lbs

My tips -- and I mean this very sincerely -- don't weigh yourself so frequently and don't expect weight loss to be smooth and consistent. It won't be. You'll have major pauses and then big drops. Three days is barely a blip, especially so soon after surgery when your body is recovering from major surgery. It is going to do all sorts of crazy things. If it bothers you, only weigh every couple of weeks at most. That way the scale won't control your feeling of success as much. Good luck!

Thank you for your advice, much appreciated. I think you are so right, can get fixated on what the scales say, instead of focusing on what have achieved and following the post op plan. Will just chill:-)

Thanks, I agree with you, it can be very frustrating, when it feels like you are putting in a lot of work and then I think well if I was eating regularly, would I be gaining? The mind though can play the tricks and guess we have to see the bigger picture. The more I get told too and read about the body adjusting after major surgery and the metabolic changes, it makes more sense..I think I am going to step away from the scales for a bit;-) all the best to you.

Hey y'all
I'm from New Zealand. I just want to say thanks firstly. Reading all your stories, with your honesty and tips has helped me so much.
I had surgery last Monday..All went well, and apart from the initial pain and usual side effects, it has been fine.
The nurses gave me a tiny bit of pureed food the night after my operation and have been incorporating this with broth and Protein shakes.
I have started walking about 30 to 40 minutes a day and trying to get all my Water down.
My question is this. I have dropped 14 pounds since surgery (and 4 pounds pre op) however the weight loss has completely stalled in about the last 3 days..
Has anyone experienced this? And any tips? It is so confusing.
Many thanks :-)