WildcatGirl71

We’ll get through this. It is temporary. So we just have to be strong and don’t give up or give in!

Today was my first trip to the grocery at 10 days post op. It was much harder than I anticipated. My husband went with me and as he was casually throwing his usual junk food in the cart, I felt a huge wave of sadness just looking at all the things that I would no longer get to enjoy.
I had a committed relationship with each one of those tasty morsels. I had mentally broken up with this food about 5 months ago via the usual food funerals but seeing it all piled up in the cart, it was like ripping a huge bandaid off and boy oh boy, it was painful. The reality of the break up hit hard.
I felt myself tearing up in the frozen food aisle, surprising to me since I’m not overly emotional. I dropped behind my husband, as he pushed the cart along, and tried to regain my composure.
Once we turned the corner to the next aisle, I pulled it together and remembered that this phase is temporary. I just have to let myself heal. Two words came to mind.... SUGAR FREE!! I can have treats similar in about 4 weeks except I now have to be smart and choose the better options. They are out there. I just have to take the time to find them for me. It was like a giant weight lifted off my shoulders.
I was so busy feeling sorry for myself that I forgot - this is temporary and it too shall pass.

Today was my first trip to the grocery at 10 days post op. It was much harder than I anticipated. My husband went with me and as he was casually throwing his usual junk food in the cart, I felt a huge wave of sadness just looking at all the things that I would no longer get to enjoy.
I had a committed relationship with each one of those tasty morsels. I had mentally broken up with this food about 5 months ago via the usual food funerals but seeing it all piled up in the cart, it was like ripping a huge bandaid off and boy oh boy, it was painful. The reality of the break up hit hard.
I felt myself tearing up in the frozen food aisle, surprising to me since I’m not overly emotional. I dropped behind my husband, as he pushed the cart along, and tried to regain my composure.
Once we turned the corner to the next aisle, I pulled it together and remembered that this phase is temporary. I just have to let myself heal. Two words came to mind.... SUGAR FREE!! I can have treats similar in about 4 weeks except I now have to be smart and choose the better options. They are out there. I just have to take the time to find them for me. It was like a giant weight lifted off my shoulders.
I was so busy feeling sorry for myself that I forgot - this is temporary and it too shall pass.

Today was my first trip to the grocery at 10 days post op. It was much harder than I anticipated. My husband went with me and as he was casually throwing his usual junk food in the cart, I felt a huge wave of sadness just looking at all the things that I would no longer get to enjoy.
I had a committed relationship with each one of those tasty morsels. I had mentally broken up with this food about 5 months ago via the usual food funerals but seeing it all piled up in the cart, it was like ripping a huge bandaid off and boy oh boy, it was painful. The reality of the break up hit hard.
I felt myself tearing up in the frozen food aisle, surprising to me since I’m not overly emotional. I dropped behind my husband, as he pushed the cart along, and tried to regain my composure.
Once we turned the corner to the next aisle, I pulled it together and remembered that this phase is temporary. I just have to let myself heal. Two words came to mind.... SUGAR FREE!! I can have treats similar in about 4 weeks except I now have to be smart and choose the better options. They are out there. I just have to take the time to find them for me. It was like a giant weight lifted off my shoulders.
I was so busy feeling sorry for myself that I forgot - this is temporary and it too shall pass.

Today was my first trip to the grocery at 10 days post op. It was much harder than I anticipated. My husband went with me and as he was casually throwing his usual junk food in the cart, I felt a huge wave of sadness just looking at all the things that I would no longer get to enjoy.
I had a committed relationship with each one of those tasty morsels. I had mentally broken up with this food about 5 months ago via the usual food funerals but seeing it all piled up in the cart, it was like ripping a huge bandaid off and boy oh boy, it was painful. The reality of the break up hit hard.
I felt myself tearing up in the frozen food aisle, surprising to me since I’m not overly emotional. I dropped behind my husband, as he pushed the cart along, and tried to regain my composure.
Once we turned the corner to the next aisle, I pulled it together and remembered that this phase is temporary. I just have to let myself heal. Two words came to mind.... SUGAR FREE!! I can have treats similar in about 4 weeks except I now have to be smart and choose the better options. They are out there. I just have to take the time to find them for me. It was like a giant weight lifted off my shoulders.
I was so busy feeling sorry for myself that I forgot - this is temporary and it too shall pass.

Today was my first trip to the grocery at 10 days post op. It was much harder than I anticipated. My husband went with me and as he was casually throwing his usual junk food in the cart, I felt a huge wave of sadness just looking at all the things that I would no longer get to enjoy.
I had a committed relationship with each one of those tasty morsels. I had mentally broken up with this food about 5 months ago via the usual food funerals but seeing it all piled up in the cart, it was like ripping a huge bandaid off and boy oh boy, it was painful. The reality of the break up hit hard.
I felt myself tearing up in the frozen food aisle, surprising to me since I’m not overly emotional. I dropped behind my husband, as he pushed the cart along, and tried to regain my composure.
Once we turned the corner to the next aisle, I pulled it together and remembered that this phase is temporary. I just have to let myself heal. Two words came to mind.... SUGAR FREE!! I can have treats similar in about 4 weeks except I now have to be smart and choose the better options. They are out there. I just have to take the time to find them for me. It was like a giant weight lifted off my shoulders.
I was so busy feeling sorry for myself that I forgot - this is temporary and it too shall pass.

I’m looking forward to:

Being in more pics instead of hiding behind the camera.

Not doing some freakish yoga move to take care of bathroom needs....I know...TMI

not constantly pulling on my shirts and adjusting my bras because the fit is never right.

Buying clothes in regular misses sizes instead of plus (or just giving up and buying men’s shirts since they run bigger)

Not having to cram into a airplane seat or ask for a seatbelt extension.

Sliding into a new pair of jeans and feeling like I’m rocking em!

Buying pretty lingerie and driving my husband wild - WIN, WIN!

Having more energy to exercise.

Thanks!! I decided to continue on my journey. I talked with my dr. about my concerns and he calmed me down a lot. Congrats on your surgery and keep us updated!

Thanks to you and your family as well! It is nice for someone to acknowledge that it takes work not lose it .

Congrats at keeping your cool! It’s hard with VA. We are military and they make nothing easy for those who have sacrificed. I’m glad it all worked out for you.
Thank you for your service!

We have all had those thoughts I think. I know I did. The realization for me was that it wasn’t the issue of losing weight, but the issue of keeping it off. I need the long term, lifelong help to maintain. I’m tired of losing the same weight over and over.
I’m now 9 days post op and I won’t lie, the first week at home was a little rough but if you keep a good support system around you, it’s completely doable.

Do yourself a favor and don’t watch any more YouTube videos. Those journeys are not yours.

The only pain I’ve had was the gas pain. Walking and gasX helped take care of that.

Of course in the end it’s your choice so if you feel you can do this by diet and exercise alone, then rock that decision. But please don’t let fear determine your future.

So we foster dogs, not 100% ready to commit to having a full-time baby... This was most recent and probably best foster this year. I love them all, but this guy was 9, blind, and had 3 legs. Snuggliest cutest dog ever

Love love[emoji173]️[emoji813]️the puppy dog [emoji190] pics.... I had 3 German Shepherds over the years sadly they are gone, but we added a new dude to the family.... my son named him Duke he is 19 months old & 135lbs. We should’ve called him Scooby Doo he’s afraid of his own shadow in the biggest baby I’ve ever seen but will do anything for Scooby snack.lol!!!He is a Wheaton brindle Irish wolfhound

I existed on Powerade zero for the first few months after surgery because my surgeon wanted me to drink less plain Water and more liquids with electrolytes. I didn’t know what flavors they were but I drank the red, blue and purple ones. But the caveat is that they had to be ice cold to be tolerable.

I feel the same way as you do. I’m 6 days out and still struggling with getting my liquids in. It either has to be ice water super slow or hot broth. Room temperature is nauseating. I burp with almost every sip. My Dr says it’s normal because my hiatal hernia was very large, so longer healing time and greater pain. Good news is today the gas pain in my shoulder has finally let up and I’m so much more comfortable. sugar free popsicles have been my saving grace.

My sweet ole man Sunny. 15 years old and still going.

That’s wonderful! It’s a huge relief to be on the other side. They sent me home yesterday. Felt so good to get 3 full hours of uninterrupted sleep. I’m working on my Water and making sure I get up and walk. The rest of the time, I’m sleeping and letting my body heal. Hope you continue with a great recovery. [emoji4]

That’s wonderful! It’s a huge relief to be on the other side. They sent me home yesterday. Felt so good to get 3 full hours of uninterrupted sleep. I’m working on my Water and making sure I get up and walk. The rest of the time, I’m sleeping and letting my body heal. Hope you continue with a great recovery. [emoji4]

That’s wonderful! It’s a huge relief to be on the other side. They sent me home yesterday. Felt so good to get 3 full hours of uninterrupted sleep. I’m working on my Water and making sure I get up and walk. The rest of the time, I’m sleeping and letting my body heal. Hope you continue with a great recovery. [emoji4]

That’s wonderful! It’s a huge relief to be on the other side. They sent me home yesterday. Felt so good to get 3 full hours of uninterrupted sleep. I’m working on my Water and making sure I get up and walk. The rest of the time, I’m sleeping and letting my body heal. Hope you continue with a great recovery. [emoji4]

Mine is tomorrow. [emoji15]

Go in like a wildcat[emoji197],@wildcatgirl, be proud like a Lion, brave and strong like a tiger and emerge sleek as a panther! The whole feline kingdom is cheering for You!![emoji173][emoji197]

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Mine is tomorrow. [emoji15]

my Terri I love her so much she is a German shorthaired pointer mix she is 11 now we have had her 10 years now

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Here's my sweetie. I had been saying for years that our next dog would be named Lola. L-O-L-A Lola. (Kinks fan) and who showed up on the Humane Society webpage, already named Lola:

It was meant to be!