Polly Pocket

Am I the only one?? That thinks a bowel movement during phase I post op is freakin amazing 🤷🏽‍♀️‍♀️🤣 OMG I’ve never thought I’d miss it sooo much (whew)!! Possible TMI?! But I’m sure I’m not the only one???

Fluffy when my surgery comes I'm gonna wear Bravery Orange in your honor!
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Boots! A really good pair of high legged boots that don't have elastic panels!

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Boots! A really good pair of high legged boots that don't have elastic panels!

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This was my superbowl snack. Where's the crust pizza. Low carb and helps the pizza craving. It was really good.

Bahahahaaha! Remember the Ronco Bassamatic?

Wonder the hot sauce didn't burn a hole,in your delicate tumtum. Oh well if a pizza smoothie turns your crank,it turns your,crank. You,get a D- for menu selection but a A+ for ingenuity.

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I am 8 weeks post op from my RNY. The first 3 weeks were brutal, however, sooooo worth it :-). So far I have lost 40 pounds and for the past two weeks I have been going to the gym everyday during lunch and every day during the weekend. I'll either take a zumba, boxing, cycling or aqua workout class. Also, now that I can eat more I consume a lot of grains, yogurt and tofu. I have cut meat out of my life.

I am so happy with my results and cannot wait to keep going.

I'm always surprised when I catch a reflection of myself in a window somewhere. OK, not surprised...horrified, lol.
I checked the mirror at home before I left the house. Who the heck is that?

10 lbs to GW -- Lifetime to health goals!

I agree, I have a difficult husband very hard headed BUT he understands that I need this because nothing else has worked. If he is truly there for you and loves you he will support you and not discourage you from WLS, especially when you would be looking wayyyyyyy better, like hello? Maybe he’s insecure, thinks once you loose it, you will be the one leaving him!


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I'm in the same boat! Last night I learned that my brother and his wife are no longer supporting my decision to have the gastric sleeve surgery in March, 2018. I've been talking about getting this surgery for 2 years now! Maybe they didn't think I was serious but, I have to do this for ME and for my family! I want to 1) improve my 20+ medical issues, 2) take care of my husband as he ages and 3) for me to live long enough to see my grandchildren (someday)! I love my brother but, this surgery is not for his benefit...it's for mine. It's true that some people may regain their weight but, I'm willing to make a permanent change!

Hi! My name is Maggie. I had my sleeve surgery on 1/2/18. When I had my first appointment with my doctor I weighed 209. Then, in the months leading up to an actual surgery date, I blew it because I thought I would lose too much before I got a surgery date and then would no longer qualify for the surgery. When I was finally given a surgery date on December 14, 2017, I weighed in at 229. My nutritionist told me I had to do a THREE WEEK liquid diet! Over the holidays no less! Well, in that three weeks, I was able to drop back down to 209 on my surgery date! Yay me! I woke up in the recovery room thinking “what the f—- did I just do?” I was in a lot of pain. I only spent overnight in the hospital and despite the pain, I walked as soon as they took me up to my hospital room. The nurses were amazed that I was up and walking so soon. I have had a few days where I throw up, but I am almost certain it’s because I need to slow down when eating - I tend to eat way too fast. By January 21 I was down to 195.2, then I hit the dreaded stall. I have remained at 195.2 since then. I walk about 1 3/4 miles three days a week. I have autoimmune issues including lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and fibromyalgia. Today, I kicked it up a notch and walked 2 1/2 miles. My left hip is screaming tonight. I think I will skip the walk tomorrow and resume on Wednesday. Stay strong peeps!!!!! We’ve got this!

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I drink so seldom I forgot about the alcohol rule. My kiddo made some homemade cherry mead and wanted me to taste it last week .... it had completely slipped my mind.
I took a tiny sip...and that one little sip of mead burned like rubbing alcohol on a paper cut going down. It really hurt...and I remembered immediately that it was too soon.
I took a big drink of Water (which helped a lot) and looked up the alcohol rule. (and went...ah, crap!)
I might repeat the experiment...next Christmas.

My surgeon said to me once that regardless of whether you follow the plan or not you will lose weight in the beginning. The bigger issue is keeping it off long term because once the honeymoon phase is over we will need to rely on better habits.

That is pretty crazy but also understandable I think. I think if your spouse is on board with you during this life change and you have a good marriage then it shouldn't effect the marriage. I have a cousin though who lost a ton of weight and left her husband. She completely changed and I am not even sure if she had a surgery or not but her ex husband is still very obese. I am sure there was more to that but still. I am currently single and have been trying to not date for the last few months so I can focus on bettering myself. Now that my surgery is in 2 weeks I am realizing that I want to stay single during this journey. I am doing this for my own self-esteem and health. I don't need the pressure of trying to look good for a bf and dragging him along on this life changing journey. I am expecting a lot of ups and downs.

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