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Don’t be discouraged.. your doing great !!! Keep up the great work.

You should be fine don’t stress. Email dietician. Good luck and i’am sure you will do fine.

Don’t be discouraged.. your doing great !!! Keep up the great work.

You should be fine don’t stress. Email dietician. Good luck and i’am sure you will do fine.

2 months post op :
Fit into a coat I haven't worn in 8 years (super expensive down coat I refused to give away )
Fit into a dress I haven't worn in 7 years
Went down half a shoe size

The stretchy part of the stomach is what gets removed during surgery. While there are some cases out there where people have overeaten on a regular basis and stretched their sleeve out to an extent it's not possible to get it back to where you orginally were. There is also the misconception that being able to eat a large portion of slider foods means your stomach is back to its old size.

I've avoided things like Protein Bars because they never leave me satisfied. If anything they make me hungrier too. Finding some good quick-fix options are important to have. For me a lot of times some beef Jerky and almonds provide a good fix. food prepping can be a challenge at times, but also keep in mind when we food prep we can make things last. In the old days when I made chicken salad that might last for 3 meals at best. Now I could make it last for 6-8.

I'm on day 2 of a strict low carb diet and it feels good to be back on track. I've gotten discouraged as well since the scale has been stuck. Getting active on the forum again has helped motivate me. I maintain that for many of us this is no different than recovering alcoholics attending AA meetings. It's always going to be a battle. Some days/weeks/months/years will be easier than others. Main thing is to remember that you're not the only one fighting these battles and we can all use support from time to time.

Good luck today. Stay positive. Let me know how it goes.

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My theory is: major surgery is a little like being in a car wreck, you're stiff,sore and,if gonna take,awhile to heal. Take things slow, if i didn't feel would be worth it I wouldn't be planning to join you on the losers bench. Be kind to yourself, the veterans I've read here say it will and I believe them you're on your way to better health. You're being tested but I believe you'll make it. You have a lot of Baribrothers and sisters sending you love. Keep us updated.

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I live in Florida. Now that I have lost over 277 pounds when it gets cold here I feel just as cold as I did when I lived in Michigan. I never thought I would say I am cold in South East Florida but I am. I have on an electric fireplace in my room, while my room mate has 2 fans on in his. When the house temp drops down to 72 I have the heat on. CRAZY! I would say you should invest in an electric blanket. Good luck with your pre-op diet and surgery.

I am sorry to hear you are having to explore other options. I considered it as well. I chose not to tell anyone other than my mom and my husband. It was incredibly scary to think about going through it alone. This may be a great opportunity to explore feelings with your spouse. My husband was supportive but scared. He does not struggle with weight, but loves me for me. Unfortunately, I have been over weight lost of our relationship. It is scary to support someone you love unconditionally to "change". My husband was also worried that I would have complications or worse die. The surgery and the process impacts all that you come in contact with...friends and family. Grace is a wonderful gift and can be given both directions. Best of luck. We are here for you!

I wouldn't worry. My dietician said to eat what I can but when I'm full, stop. And to try regulate my eating so I'm eating same time everyday. That way my body gets used to it

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