I am too excited to contain myself any longer!! I am 47 years old, 5'-4", and my heaviest weight was pre-op at 191lbs. I am aware that most people would say that I didn't need weight loss surgery, but here is my story: I have struggled to be a healthy weight since my first of two children was born in 1995. I was on a yo-yo of dieting until now. 7 years ago I decided I would get in shape for my 40th Birthday. I dropped 50lbs and was doing P90x like a wild woman. I dropped a few more pounds and weighed 124lbs. On New Year's Day a friend of mine texted me a picture she took of me and my husband the night before, and I was a little shocked. My face was too thin and I looked ghostly! I decided I would look healthier if I put on a few pounds. Well I never put the brakes on and now 7 years later I have gained all my weight back and 15lbs. more since my hysterectomy in August 2016. I have tried on and off to get back on track, but have failed miserably. I was on Phentermine when I lost all the weight last time but it would never work the same for me. Plus I was making myself throw up when I overate. I just had to find a way to control my hunger without drugs or unhealthy plan "b"! After extensive research and a lot of heavy thinking I decided to have Gastric Bypass Surgery. My surgery was on January 3, 2017, just 6 days ago. I can already tell I'm on my way to my happy place!! For the first time ever I'm not starving all the time! I'm not going to bed with a hungry tummy to keep me awake! I can drink a few ounces and actually feel full! I'm not going to say it's been a totally positive experience so far either. I have had a Cesarean Birth, a VBAC Birth (natural), Tubal Ligation, and a Hysterectomy and this has been the most painful surgery ever!!! I was so uncomfortable until just a few days ago! My incisions bruised terribly and my tummy was extremely bloated from the cuts and gas. The bruising is finally fading and my gas is under control. I have very little pain and I can see a little muscle definition in my tummy again. I'm on the mend and ready for something besides Protein shakes and Propel Zero, but I know I'll have to check with my doc the day after tomorrow before I change from all liquids. I am feeling like I can finally take control of the "Hunger Monster" inside me and feel good about me again!! The relief I feel is almost indescribable. All I can say is that I feel like I'm finally free! Thank you for reading my story.
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I am 6 days post-op Gastric Bypass and that plate and the specific cocktail you named sounds amazing to me!!! I know it's the devil in angel clothes though because it's that same kind of plate and drink that made me an out of control food addict, and miserably overweight... I am reminded of why I have gone through this tremendously painful surgery and very expensive out of pocket expense when I see this plate and can't help but feel ashamed that I'm even slightly tempted. I'm not judging you, but please always remember why you had surgery. Remember how far you have come and what an absolute blessing you have been given with your new tool, and don't abuse it. I want you to be as successful as possible, and we all have our own demons we must confront, so stay strong on your path and don't give in to temptation!!! I don't see a problem with a few bites if you can stop there, as long as your doc says it's okay. Take care of yourself always!
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