Miss Topaz

Face and neck, fingers, and my boobs are deflating Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm not overly active yet and havent noticed too much hunger, unless I go like 5 hours between meals (my program discourages snacking and emphasizes 3 meals) i expect a change when i start working out hard. But bodies differ Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

Rebellion happens. I had brownies and chocolate this week and I know I ate breakfast and lunches too fast. Had a stall. But guess what? We're human! And we don't have to be perfect, but we do have to consistently get back on track. So it's a new day - no matter what time it is! Praying for that long, luxurious poop for you! Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

No renovations anywhere. Could be the dry weather but a nurse friend wondered avout vitamins Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

Hey all - I've had 6 nosebleeds in 10 days after never having one in 53 years of life. I live in Colorado and it's been very dry, but it's not like I just moved here. I asked my surgeon if I should come in for a blood test for vitamin deficiency. He says as long as I'm taking my vitamins (i am) it's likely just the dry weather or soemthing else. Has anyone else experienced nosebleeds? I've had two at work - luckily alone in my office - which are most upsetting. It looks like my multi doesn't really give that much vitamin K and of course, on my tiny diet I'm only getting so much. I might look for a supplement tomorrow....

Congrats on starting out! Best of luck to you! Stick around for support and advice

Fluffer - catching up after being awol most of the week. Congrats on figuring it out and measuring! I need to follow your example. Tried a cauliflower crust pizza today and ate too much of it. I told myself 1 slice, but had to go for 1/2 a slice more... Not sick but not feeling great either. Also have discovered that chocolate doesn't bother me. Next week will officially be a chocolate free week! (won't hurt that my office mate, who brings in chocolate, will be out of town). You're so inspiring! I'm loving following your journey!

About 7 weeks out now. Drinking water more like a nornal person and eating more like 1/2 cup instead of 1/4 mist if the time. Other than eating restrictions I feel pretty nornal. Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

fantastic! if that's what a stall looks like, I won't mind one

Looking good!

oh yeah! I went from size 24 jeans to 18, and this morning, put on a 1x sweater. Last fall pre-op it was 3x. Feels good!

Yay! Congratulations!

Yay! Good luck! Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm not too far ahead of you. i don't watch tv much Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

Yep, netflix. I started watching season 1 during recovery from surgery. Funny stuff Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

THIS! I wore saggy pants to work with a long cardi (which i love) to cover the sag and felt like a frump all day. Got new pants that fit and it changed my whole attitude. I've only bought jeans smaller in casual wear as i dont mind feeling baggy as much at home and have several previously too small tops for errands Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

You definitely deserve the new! And it does feel great, doesn't it!?

Closet shopping is the best! I did get fed up with my work pants sagging to my knees and went to the local outlet mall, and to kohls armed with a 30% off coupon and picked up a few things. It's amazing how much better you feel when your pants fit! I also instituted 'yoga pants friday' at the office so I can wear stretchy pants on Friday since they last so much longer while we lose.

It's definitely a personal choice. I've kept the circle very small - due to negativity and also, because my medical choices are really no one's business. My coworkers know i had surgery, but we don't discuss what type. I started working with a dietician during my pre-surgery requirements, so just said that she and I were resetting my habits in the new year, post surgery. There are a couple concerned that I'm not eating enough, but they know I'm under medical care and feeling great, so they're not overly worried.

The whole process is fascinating!

Just keep measuring and you'll be fine! I've found that some days I can eat what looks like a lot and other days only half that amount. Depends on the food too Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

After 6 weeks (which is now!) I can have fruit and veg. But the plan stresses protein first, then veg, then fruit. I haven't tried a raw carrot yet, but have had sugar snap peas with no issue and a clementine. Mind you, only a few at a time.

I remember having a few burps. Get that gas out! I like "war wounds". My surgeon referred to them as "stab wounds"

Congrats! Welcome to sleeve-city!

I'm so used to being "ma'am" and feeling like I look like their grandmothers too. It was great!