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You put in the time.
You put in the money.

You go to all the appointments and you jump through all the hoops.
You do the pre-op diet.

You have the surgery.

You cared enough about yourself to make the commitment to WLS and you physically and permanently alter your body...


And then you get mad because someone tells you not to eat the d@mn taco? Not to drink alcohol or soda 2.783 days after surgery? To put down the freaking pizza'? To stop eating bread/rice/pasta/bananas/hoagies/20oz steaks TEMPORARILY while your body heals and you get to your goal weight? To actually stick to YOUR doctor's plan?

Even better, you get mad when they only do so AFTER you ASKED????

SERIOUSLY PEOPLE?

Yes. I'd guess most of us have head hunger and cravings. I'd guess most of us had a nibble or sip of something off plan. I've no doubt that most of us were not 100% compliant 100% of the time. But I'd also guess that those of us who have done this, gotten to goal weight and stayed there have been compliant the majority of the time. I'd also guess that many of us who have been successful would appreciate a swift kick in the rear if/when we ask a question I bet we already know the answer to.

It's not rocket science and this isn't Romper Room. Make good choices, stick to your doctor's orders or don't, but don't get mad if you fail to get the results you want when you refuse to do what you are supposed to do. And don't get mad when someone tells you that what you are putting in your mouth isn't the best idea in the world even though you want it right now.

Value yourself more than that. Seriously.

Thank you for the resource, "the world according to eggface". What an awesome site. I really appreciate everyone's suggestions. I like the motto: If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. I'm planning so I don't fail.

Don't worry, I did it too 6 days post op. Then I saw Al Rokers story where he did it at the white house and felt better!

@@gemigirl Never trust a fart!! I guess no one told you about that!

If ya ain't got humor, ya ain't got nuttin'!!!!! Fantastic Friday fun, y'all !!!!

@@shani1970
Girl, you'd messed up with the pork chop but that's already been said and doesn't need to be repeated. I'm super glad you're ok and it sounds like you've learned from your mistake.
I need to give you a virtual high five for taking the responses on this thread like a champ. You owned your mistake, you thanked the people who cared enough to respond with grace and you didn't take offense to any of it.
Good for you.

And make sure you melt some cheese on them. Bacon too, with ranch.

I just had my week check up today - was told no one really gets 64oz in the first week or so, just drink as best you can. It made me feel a lot better to know I was normal. I work on getting down a 32oz bottle of Powerade zero, as well as 2 shakes and 8 oz cups of Water in between. I'm not always successful, but they assured me it's normal. Hope you heal fast!

It's not about a chicken nugget or a pizza it about readiness and emotional wellness. Not everyone is fully prepared before this change. Sad because it's so dangerous.
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I so wish I had a good post op story. You're lucky! I feel crappy. Yesterday was a high point until I had some pudding, downhill from then.

I was 310 lbs. No shame here ❤

I have a 6k out of pocket - I think you can self pay for that without the hassle. Only perk is rest of the the year is "free"

Damn! If my husband becomes a bigger ahole, Im gonna end up in jail! Lol

That's scary!! I wonder what happens to people who eat pizza or a burger the day after. Their stomach is gone - so how do they get back straight? I know it's horribly dangerous. Wonder what their final outcomes are.

My surgeon has had 1 failure, they drove to the McD around the corner and ate a big mac. I can't imagine, I hurt so badly then. At a week out, that greasy "meat" still sounds nauseating, but I understand how people need food. I have wanted a cheese stick, but am too scared!

Bras - soma is great especially once slimmed down. Vanity Fair (i buy it at Kohls) is always on sale, you get Kohls cash, they have big sizes, and thick bands - but still nice and lacy if you like that vs. Grandma bra. I have always had huge boobs - Soma and Kohls. Orded special bustier for my wedding from Kohls too.

Life is too short for small sausages.

I prefer Soma anyway. I've always had good service at the one here, and to me the quality of the undergarments is far superior to VS. highly recommend.

Since this is my own thread- I'm going to hijack it for a moment.
Was just in Victoria's Secret
Need new bras and panties
Now I can fit their bras
And I was about to dump a couple hundred bucks, easily
Did I get any help? Nope. Needed a size change, was told to push the button. No one came. Pushed again. Nothing. And nothing 10 min I stood in the dressing room. I proceeded to change, take the three styles I was trying on to the cashier, and politely told her I would go to a store where the clerks were attentive to customers. A group of the associates were just standing up there chatting.
Sale lost.
Buh bye now.
Back to beating ourselves up nutritionally....
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Yikes, best of luck to you both.

We are 3 hours from the hospital. I told him to "bring every fluffy pillow in the house and the pink blanket". Not fluffy = dense memory foam
Pink blanket = beige fuzzy blanket, def not pink. But he thinks the sage blanket is grey. Men.
My dogs get super neurotic and clingy after we return, so i would rather he stay with them. I cant handle recovery and 250lbs of crazy dog.

Yes don't trust a fart. That's already gotten me. Praise Jesus I was at home.

Holy crap! I can't believe how fast this process has been. I saw my surgeon for my very first visit 7.25.16. Now October 6th is my surgery date. Wow. It flew by... I never thought in a Million years I'd ever consider surgery. I kept saying I'd work it off and I did at one point lose 70 lbs on my own. Then I got pregnant and gained 80. Since then I just can't get ahead of it. I'm now 330lbs (did i just share that with a bunch of strangers??).
I go in and out of mixed emotions but I'm so Ready. I'm actually looking forward to the liquid diet. I want to cleanse my system. I'm sure that'll change a few days in!!
Well here goes nothing!!! Life changes and permanent solutions!
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Finally a subject that I feel that I'm qualified for. Boobs. Yes I'm a man and yes I like boobs. That being said, I worked with a lady who was 80-100 pounds overweight who always wore clothes that were revealing. She was at least a full DD cup. I was so turned off by her display that it wasn't even funny. I have no problem with women with curves or a woman being sexy but when trying so hard that she turns slutty then something is wrong. Eight inches of cleavage is like plumbers crack.

@@Bald Mike It could also be the hormones that are released as you burn / lose fat. What makes some of us moody bitches might make you an ass! :-) Although I don't see anything wrong in saying how you feel. Congrats on your weight loss so far - that's excellent!!!