Blondietex

I care not all about a certain number on the scale.

For me, I’m aiming for a particular clothes size. If a can become and maintain size 16R (I’m 5’ 11”) - by this I mean a linen dress from banana Republic 16R - and be able to wear a bra from Victoria Secret, I’d dance in the streets.

Glass baby food jars. When you get to pureed stage, it’s great to be able to have jars with just the right portion for a meal. I can write the calories/carbs/fat/protein on the lid and it washes off for next use.

Glass baby food jars. When you get to pureed stage, it’s great to be able to have jars with just the right portion for a meal. I can write the calories/carbs/fat/protein on the lid and it washes off for next use.

OMG, I watched 2 seasons of Bake-Off as well. Had no desire for food, but was perfect mental speed that first week.

Glass baby food jars. When you get to pureed stage, it’s great to be able to have jars with just the right portion for a meal. I can write the calories/carbs/fat/protein on the lid and it washes off for next use.

Glass baby food jars. When you get to pureed stage, it’s great to be able to have jars with just the right portion for a meal. I can write the calories/carbs/fat/protein on the lid and it washes off for next use.

sugar free ice pops were a godsend for me.

Well you've just gained an entire community of "real" friends, and I know we can't hang out in person, but we will be there for you in any way we can. I shut people out too. There were certain people that I avoided seeing or hanging out with for YEARS. There was only a very select inner circle that I still saw regularly leading up to surgery. I'm afraid I became somewhat of a recluse, and as a result, my husband turned into one too. Our friendships ended and we became even less active.
I agree with your dietitian about the dress! However, please take another piece of advice. Please establish with a therapist before surgery. Someone who's been punishing themselves by wearing the same thing everyday may struggle with the emotional hurdles of stalls, timing of weight loss, and internal expectations. This is the biggest mind game I've ever played. And I think you need more people in your corner, so to speak.

Call your PCP and ask for a scrip for a nausea patch that goes behind your ear ASAP. sleep in the recliner or propped up, go ahead and take all the naps you need. Try some Protein Soups instead of sweet shakes, sip some ginger tea.
DO NOT take the load of crap from the surgeon's office, ask for the office manager if they keep this up, everyone has a boss. There is no reason to not get the care you need. I would show up and puke on their floor...

I acknowledge my craziness. 🙄

I acknowledge my craziness. 🙄

Your surgery was a week ago. See how things are going in a month. Patience:)

It takes a while. I still feel bloated some days at over 2 weeks out. But I can finally suck in my tummy if I want to. Couldn’t do that before today! Also, I’ve def lost inches. I just folded up tons of jeans to put on Mercari. I thought, Maybe they will fit now. Um...too big!!! Yay!

I’m on Day 4, and the hernia repair resulting in stitches to my diaphragm seems to cause the most issues. When I walk, it feels tight when I need to breath deeply, but it is getting better.

I’m already sick of all the sweet stuff snd the plain Bone Broth is not so awesome. So today I tried two different things. I had Decaf coffee with a Premier Protein as “creamer”. It took me 3 1/2 hours to finish 1 1/2 large mugs but that was 30g of Protein. I also went and got a large egg drop Soup for lunch and had 1 cup, chewing the eggs before swallowing. That was awesome. Lastly, supper was a Protein2o drink that took about 45min to finish. I got all my chewable vitamins in.

The past two days, I felt a little nauseous in the morning so I took one of my pills, and the rest of the day I felt fine.

sleeping seems to suck. I’ve not yet slept through the night, waking up after 3 hours, probably because I’m a stomach/side sleeper and hate sleeping on my back. Anyone else sleeping propped up?

Bad headache today for some reason so I took some of my Tylenol. Otherwise no pain pills since Day 2.

I’m crazily watching the Great British Bake Off, but I’m not tempted by the sweet stuff. I want some cheese or meat. This will be a long two weeks at full liquid and I hate the aspartame aftertaste already...

I think I may try liquid cream of wheat tomorrow with some unflavored protein as a change of pace. Anyone else have something more creative they are doing for full liquid phase?

@Controvento It's Comforting to know that I'm not alone. My husband has a naturally athletic build and so he can't really relate. But I'm glad that we all have this outlet to express what we're going through. I'm sure we'll feel better when we're off this liquid diet. If anybody even says the word Soup I'm punching them in the throat lol JK

I’m on Day 4, and the hernia repair resulting in stitches to my diaphragm seems to cause the most issues. When I walk, it feels tight when I need to breath deeply, but it is getting better.

I’m already sick of all the sweet stuff snd the plain Bone Broth is not so awesome. So today I tried two different things. I had Decaf coffee with a Premier Protein as “creamer”. It took me 3 1/2 hours to finish 1 1/2 large mugs but that was 30g of Protein. I also went and got a large egg drop Soup for lunch and had 1 cup, chewing the eggs before swallowing. That was awesome. Lastly, supper was a Protein2o drink that took about 45min to finish. I got all my chewable vitamins in.

The past two days, I felt a little nauseous in the morning so I took one of my pills, and the rest of the day I felt fine.

sleeping seems to suck. I’ve not yet slept through the night, waking up after 3 hours, probably because I’m a stomach/side sleeper and hate sleeping on my back. Anyone else sleeping propped up?

Bad headache today for some reason so I took some of my Tylenol. Otherwise no pain pills since Day 2.

I’m crazily watching the Great British Bake Off, but I’m not tempted by the sweet stuff. I want some cheese or meat. This will be a long two weeks at full liquid and I hate the aspartame aftertaste already...

I think I may try liquid cream of wheat tomorrow with some unflavored protein as a change of pace. Anyone else have something more creative they are doing for full liquid phase?

I’m sleeved! Surgeon at 7:30 ct this am. Bad gas pain for first few hours. Now only effecting me with deep breaths in.

Already walked two laps (helped gas pain, peed, and drank 6oz of Water. Trying little broth and Jello next.

Apparently had a hernia that had to be repaired as well.

Welcome to the other side.....I would walk around as much as I could. That will help get rid of the gas pain you're having.

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Congratulations!!

Congratulations!! You make it seem easy! 💪🏼

Congrats! Seems like you’re doing well. Keep it up.
hope you fart or burp! Haha

Post-op

I’m sleeved! Surgeon at 7:30 ct this am. Bad gas pain for first few hours. Now only effecting me with deep breaths in.

Already walked two laps (helped gas pain, peed, and drank 6oz of Water. Trying little broth and Jello next.

Apparently had a hernia that had to be repaired as well.

I care not all about a certain number on the scale.

For me, I’m aiming for a particular clothes size. If a can become and maintain size 16R (I’m 5’ 11”) - by this I mean a linen dress from banana Republic 16R - and be able to wear a bra from Victoria Secret, I’d dance in the streets.

I’m scheduled for the 23rd.

I’m just making lists and preparing as best I can - have my Protein water/drinks/powder, making Bone Broth and sf jello/popsicles with protein, made a protein/liquid/vitamin daily checklist, cleaning fridge and house, etc. I already culled my closet to organize it by things that soon may not fit, things that can work for awhile and things that I hope may son fit again. I’m also trying to get things at work organized so I won’t feel any need to check in for at least a week.

This is keeping me busy so I don’t start to worry or stress. I still can’t believe how close it is to the day.