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People have this very misguided notion that "cheating" on their post-op food stages is like "cheating" on a diet. IT IS NOT! You have a staple line all along your stomach that needs to heal. food particles can become trapped in those staples which can cause abscesses, which can cause leaks, which can cause death!
Trying to eat solid foods days after WLS is like trying to run a marathon days after having a knee replacement. You need to allow time to heal!

Yeah, that's pretty crummy -- to basically have the six monthly visits in your pocket but not having them count because the months weren't consecutive.
I just keep telling myself, "This will be my last November at this weight," "The next time I Celebrate Christmas, I will be at a healthier weight," "This will be my last January at this weight," and so on. It has helped me to stay motivated the these last few months.

If your fridge looks like this:




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This made me laugh so hard!

Here's my four legged garbage disposal. Currently in day 4 of post op diet (vsg 12/29). Have learned - dog likes Jello.
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I dreamt that I was eating Chinese food in New York City last night lol. The only weird thing about my cravings is im craving everything lol
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Yes! The kind I have comes in a capsule. I bought them before surgery when I figured my Fiber intake would lower going on a liquid diet!
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Here's my four legged garbage disposal. Currently in day 4 of post op diet (vsg 12/29). Have learned - dog likes Jello.
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Actually the nurse at the hospital I was at said she was going to get me one but she forgot and I called them a few days later and said I could pick it up. My mom was like definitely do this since it was most likely already included in the bill! I got operated same day as you so it might not be too late to try and call them!
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I take a Fiber supplement and have had a light but regular bowel movement by day 5, no more diarrhea.
I suggest that if you aren't taking it already
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My periods have always stopped when I hit 230 lbs. We have five kids and I never got pregnant weighing more than 190.
Do keep in mind that a weight loss as little as 10% can trigger ovulation!

I say go to the doctor and cover all your bases. Honestly if there is any question on your mind it's important you do this for your own peace. I personally have issues with my thyroid and that had been my "normal" until I was diagnosed. So many things effect your body composition, your success depends on you nourishing and helping your body in any way possible. Also losing weight impacts your body so much so don't assume the worst. Your Dr. Can help you with your success I would venture to say better then any one of us can.
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Definitely contact a gynecologist. But i had the same issues. For years. I thought it was a fluke that the last time i lost a significant amount of weight in a short amount of time i got my period two months in a row. Now i realized that it was my weight. I've been off birth control since 2 weeks before my surgey. I've had a period every month since. The timing has been a little off but pretty consistent. Before this i needed birth control to regulate my periods. So for ME i think it was mainly my weight. Ask your doc but i wouldn't worry TOO much if you're going to be losing weight. Your cycles are probably going to be out of whack for a bit and you might get a regular period after losing a bit of weight. Only time will tell.
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You can always make a pizza alternative or just the toppings. Pizza is the one food I told my Psych I can't live without. ????

How I overcame the fear of wls was realizing that I'm a risk taker, you have to be one if you're going to do this! And also that you are not alone. Hopefully you have your loved ones on board and definitely your medical team behind you as well as all of us on BariatricPal.
Take comfort in knowing you are helping yourself to live better and longer and happier too.
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I 100% understand about being scared. I am too. I had my pre op appt today and have lost the necessary weight they wanted me to.So we are good to go for my surgery on 1/16 And when my surgeon walked out of the room, I just broke down crying. It scared me so bad. It was like I couldn't believe I didn't somehow sabotage the whole thing. But keep your head up and have faith.
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Just had my surgery on the 12/27, went great. Stayed in the hospital for 2 days,and have my first follow up appointment this friday. Still having gas pains and struggling to get in the Protein,but i feel great. Also headed back to work tomorrow!! Will keep you all updated on this part of the journey! 2 Week pre-op diet......565lbs Day of surgery....526 Today is 504!!

I know I personally like to follow African American VSGers to see scars and whatnot. Everyone is different, sure. But for most caucasians, their scars are almost non-existent. So seeing threads like this make it easier for people like myself
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if they say its the easy way out tell them to jump off the bridge this is anything but easy. I not only have to work as hard as the person doing exercise but im doing it on less fuel. If they say it happens quicker that might be true but i put my body and soul through trauma to better my circumstances if im a "cheater" for that then so be it but i make cheating look good. Hello beautiful people. I refuse to be ashame for doing this i say it proudly cause the results are speaking for themselves
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Thank you all for your kind words. I'm excited for a new beginning, but nervous for the surgery. I think it has to do with those that support it and family members that do not.
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They will give you meds for anxiety before you go in to the OR. The anestesiologist comes and talks to you, at that point, ask for something to calm you down.

Men with bellies are better lovers, proven fact...The extra fat gives the extra energy reserves...

Oh wait! Are we talking about fat sex? My husband wasn't complaining. He's not complaining about skinny sex either. Yup. I didn't have to have WLS to have sexy time. I've seen plenty of skinnies that look defeated, too.

Tell your doc that. Seriously. They had me so doped up before my brain surgery on anti anxiety meds, they could have removed my face for all I cared.
I think I was singing the Scooby Doo song as they wheeled me in. I don't even like Scooby Doo.

That's the advice I'm following! also taking them before my first meal so they don't have to conflict with anything else in there!
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