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Everybody looks amazing. I'm 5 days out from surgery, and can't wait until I have my own progress pics to share! Thx for sharing...they really do inspire.

I could have written this same post! I'm at my half-way and going through many similar thoughts. Congrats on tackling the journey so well.

I could have written this same post! I'm at my half-way and going through many similar thoughts. Congrats on tackling the journey so well.

I could have written this same post! I'm at my half-way and going through many similar thoughts. Congrats on tackling the journey so well.

Neat visual for motivation!

Glad you found something. I've been using Lane Bryant undies, and loved that I could buy them based on my pant size, rather than the traditional sizes of Hanes/Fruit of Loom, etc...I found a pair I liked and bought 14 of them! Guess, as I lose more, I'll need to start the search once again. Jotted down some of the ones mentioned above.

Everybody looks amazing. I'm 5 days out from surgery, and can't wait until I have my own progress pics to share! Thx for sharing...they really do inspire.

My husband started changing his eating habits when I started prepping for surgery (I had 6 months prior to surgery in August). He's lost 40 pounds and blew past his goal of 30. Very proud of him. He feels great and has kept up his good habits.

Thanks for sharing these.

My husband started changing his eating habits when I started prepping for surgery (I had 6 months prior to surgery in August). He's lost 40 pounds and blew past his goal of 30. Very proud of him. He feels great and has kept up his good habits.

If I have fruit right now, it's applesauce, and for Constipation, the only thing that helped me after surgery was Smooth Moves Tea. Holy cow, that was an experience...nothing, I mean, nothing was working. The tea...the next morning, life went on. I keep it in the house. I'd found out about it after my back surgery last year. I jotted a note down, just in case! Only, I didn't have an issue until this surgery. OMG, it was a life saver!

Was told 2 days, but was sent home after 1 since I was up moving around, having no problems and could keep fluids down. It surprised me, but I was fine!

I could have written this same post! I'm at my half-way and going through many similar thoughts. Congrats on tackling the journey so well.

Congrats on such a fabulous change! Great job.

I accidentally used a straw, not thinking. I had a cup of Water at a diner. Small sips. I was like, OMG! A STRAW, what did I do? It ended up not bothering me. What I did find, is when I was having trouble getting in enough fluids, when I added a straw and took small sips, I drank more. It is advocated to avoid straws. I've made the choice that because 1. they don't bother me, I'm not having issues, 2. I take small sips, 3. I tend to get in more fluids....so, I use them.
If your surgeon's office says don't use them, follow your surgeon's suggestion. Everybody has such a different experience of what will or what won't bother them. I read the boards and see how different we are with what we can or can't tolerate. At 50, I take in as much information as I can, then I parse it out and figure out what works for ME.
As for extra air, i always pace for ten minutes after a meal, to help counter any air issues, but straw wise, it's ended being a non-issue for me. THIS IS A PERSONAL CHOICE FOR ME. Honestly, at the end of the day, you need to do what works for your journey, and what will help you on your path to success. Best of luck!

My nose runs when I eat too fast, too! I've taken to setting a timer between bites to slow me down. Even when i thought I was going slow, I wasn't going slow enough. That's made a big difference and is teaching me to wait longer. Two mins between bites seems optimal for me. One minute isn't long enough...three is perfect, but my patience wears thin!

I could have written this same post! I'm at my half-way and going through many similar thoughts. Congrats on tackling the journey so well.

I'm at 4 months post-surgery and I haven't lost any hair yet. I keep waiting. Tried to prepare myself. Nothing yet. Crossing my fingers that it sticks around. As a side note, I had back surgery last year (for those who speak of anesthesia causing some issues/body trauma)...didn't lose any after that surgery either. I do keep my Protein intake solid, not a clue if that's helped.

Missed this, but hope you had a great trip! I love Disney and have done it often. One of my favorite places.

I could have written this same post! I'm at my half-way and going through many similar thoughts. Congrats on tackling the journey so well.

I could have written this same post! I'm at my half-way and going through many similar thoughts. Congrats on tackling the journey so well.

Funniest thing happened yesterday. Had to go to the apple store with my computer. It's heavy so I placed it in a piece of luggage with wheels.
Well, in order to get it out I had to bend down and forward. Behold my boobs decided to slide right out of the bra. They poured out from the top and when I got up I had this bump on my chest that was not exactly easy to conceal. I had the Genius dude right in front of me and it wasn't like I could get my hands in my shirt and organize things. Jeez, ridiculous situation to be in. When I finally got to the car I couldn't help but laugh, look around and rearrange things. Note to self, when purchasing a bra, I must do the bend forward test to make sure things stay in. Trust me, I didn't see this one coming!

That's wonderful! Thanks so much for your time.

I have Fibro and Lyrica has been massively helpful for me. I'm having a bypass later in the summer. I'm hoping I can still take my meds for it. Does anyone have trouble with it post-surgery? I'll ask my rheum. also on my next visit. We've agreed that weight loss will be highly beneficial for my joints/tenderness regardless.
My bigger issue with my Fibro is that I get these electric zappy shocks all over (like a neuropathy of sort...I've had shingles 3 times, feels like that kind of zapping)...and the Lyrica has been huge it stopping the pain. Dealing with the zapping is rough! So happy my meds work, but will I still be able to take it? It was like magic to finally get relief.
Thank you for any shared experiences.

Diabetes: Before surgery while on insulin...A1C = 11....then 9.....now 3 months after surgery, not taking anything/no pills, no insulin...6.6
I left my endo. doc's office with a big smile.

LadyPooh and Tigger...congrats on your NSV!