PrayingForWeightLoss

My program doesn't have one but that sounds like so much fun and an excellent way of celebrating your hard work.

Her taste might change too. After going through the preop sleeve and post op diets, I tried to eat something sweet 2 months post op and I couldn't get past the taste. It was overwhelmingly sweet and had to spit it out. I no longer enjoy sweets. That could happen to her. However, if that doesn't happen, she might need to work on the cravings and appreciate the benefits of the surgery with regards to her overall wellbeing. Most of us here have had to let go of our past comfort foods. It is not easy but doable. Good luck on your surgeries.

You go girls! Stink away to better health! This shall pass !

There you go! You are still determined to reach goal weight and you will. Stress throws us off but keep pressing with your renewed hope. I sincerely hope things work out for you. We have already come so far by having the surgery. Keep your head up high!

I was 233 lbs and people started making comments at about 15-20. Now that I have lost 50lbs, people react even more over the top especially if they haven't seen me in a while. Sometimes I wonder if they are exaggerating or I really look that different. My brain hasn't caught up with my body so I still see myself as obese as I was before surgery therefore some of the reactions make me uncomfortable at times. I know I should learn to accept the compliments. I am sure it will come.

Down 52lbs. I feel the best I have felt in many years. I have had no Hair loss. I am just now getting over a 6 week stall. Lost 4lbs since just before Christmas and now. I was worried I had stopped losing. I was doing intensive exercise from beginning of October to end of November. Now I just waking about 5miles 4 times a week. Drinking lots of Water. Hoping to lose another 30 lbs. I just feel so good overall. This surgery has been a blessing in my life.

It got better for me at day 5. The first 4 days, I thought I was going to eat my children !!!

I now stay away from Chinese foods too. I think it is the sauces too. They run through me or I vomit before they get down.

8 weeks post op. Haven't cheated a day. Too scared to mess things up again. I failed on so many diets before through my own fault. I am very good at self sabotaging. This time I am sticking to the book.

8 weeks post op. Haven't cheated a day. Too scared to mess things up again. I failed on so many diets before through my own fault. I am very good at self sabotaging. This time I am sticking to the book.

You look amazing! Well done on your hard work. WLS is not easy and you have done so well.

I now stay away from Chinese foods too. I think it is the sauces too. They run through me or I vomit before they get down.

Overall I didn't have pain issues but the big incision took a bit long to get to pain free status. I felt sort of a "catching" feeling if I turned my torso suddenly or make some movements.
Remember we all have different pain thresholds. What others may define as general discomfort might be moderate to severe pain to others. If you do feel the pain is not subsiding to your tolerable levels, then of course talk to your doctor.

It is very normal to feel the way. You got this. I was sleeved July of 2017 and the day of surgery I was calm as yet I was an emotional mess the week before. Congratulations on your decision to take care of yourself.

I haven't tasted it myself but I know someone who did after she had excessive weight loss from complications after gastric bypass. She took it for exactly what you said, muscle loss. I would say make sure your kidney function is well within range because it is very concentrated in protein. If your dietitian or Doctor approves then go for it.

I'm not disbelieving you ... my wife and family say the same thing.
My brain is in a "jet-lag"-like state of having a morbidly obese reflected image in the mirror for over 25 years.

I was 233 lbs and people started making comments at about 15-20. Now that I have lost 50lbs, people react even more over the top especially if they haven't seen me in a while. Sometimes I wonder if they are exaggerating or I really look that different. My brain hasn't caught up with my body so I still see myself as obese as I was before surgery therefore some of the reactions make me uncomfortable at times. I know I should learn to accept the compliments. I am sure it will come.

I was 233 lbs and people started making comments at about 15-20. Now that I have lost 50lbs, people react even more over the top especially if they haven't seen me in a while. Sometimes I wonder if they are exaggerating or I really look that different. My brain hasn't caught up with my body so I still see myself as obese as I was before surgery therefore some of the reactions make me uncomfortable at times. I know I should learn to accept the compliments. I am sure it will come.

Oh no! That is a angry looking reaction. I am sure they will prescribe a topical remedy. Hope it resolves soon.

I just couldn't fathom the idea of pureeing regular food.

8 weeks post op. Haven't cheated a day. Too scared to mess things up again. I failed on so many diets before through my own fault. I am very good at self sabotaging. This time I am sticking to the book.

Wow!!!! You look fabulous!

I prefer to keep my health history private. I have had 2 c- ecstion, tubes tied, later a hysterectomy, dental surgery and a gastric sleeve. I am not ashamed of any of these procedures. I chose not to share that I had any one of them done because I am a private person. A few members know about the c-sections. Only my husband only knows about all the procedures I have had done and he respects my choice to keep this info private. Wish you well in your weight loss journey.

I have a job where I could come straight back to work on Monday after having surgery the previous Friday. However I ended up taking 5 more days as sick leave because I had the flu as well. My weight loss is significant but has not been that drastic in a short time. I am now eating well and that would explain the loss to curious minds. I am generally a private person and don't share my medical history so I haven't felt the need or pressure to explain anything.

I prefer to keep my health history private. I have had 2 c- ecstion, tubes tied, later a hysterectomy, dental surgery and a gastric sleeve. I am not ashamed of any of these procedures. I chose not to share that I had any one of them done because I am a private person. A few members know about the c-sections. Only my husband only knows about all the procedures I have had done and he respects my choice to keep this info private. Wish you well in your weight loss journey.