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Sounds like a pretty low-fat, low-cal diet to me. But you really should try to get something in during the day! Your body must be so tired after not eating for such a stretch.

Surgery doesn’t fix emotional eating. That’s what therapy is for and I strongly encourage you to address this- as doing so will increase your chances for success and help you work through how to handle your husbands lack of support. That said, even if it doesn’t fix why you eat, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try, because not doing anything surely won’t fix them either. Good luck!

The dreaded three week stall. Just stick to your plan. My three week stall lasted a frustrating three weeks, but many only stall for a few days to a week. It’s completely normal and you are doing the right thing by focusing on inches! 😀

Don’t mind the weird photo... was trying to see if my fleece was too tight with the jeans I was wearing.. 🙄🙄

Y’all... the struggle is real. Almost 4 months post op and I pray to have the runs nearly every day. I take colase every morning... and drink smooth move tea at night... and then drink milk of magnesia if things getting really out of hand. This morning I was so out of sorts that I got nauseas and vomited while clearing the pipes. My failure to produce is really starting to get worry me and I need to find some routine to keep me regular. 😩😩

Spot on with questioning motives. I think mostly the surgery has had a positive impact on my marriage, but that hasn’t come without some self-work with being more open about my feelings and needs. I noticed it seemed like he was being more affectionate post-surgery than he had been before... and it was really starting to get under my skin.. the possibility that he might like me more now... However, when I brought this up during a “discussion” and mentioned it was a bit of a mindf*ck, he told me it was really due to changing jobs and being a lot less stressed. So yeah- glad I finally opened up about it and didn’t let it just fester (which I’m prone to doing).

I feel about the same. Any time I get attention makes me feel super awkward. But I’m pretty sure I did score a free tea two weeks ago for being cute, so that was neat.

Just curious, but what are the wrong reasons? I didn’t have many strong reasons to do it. Sounds crazy, right? I just thought I should do it to try and make my body healthier... so I did it. Didn’t really think about everything this journey would entail. Still fighting head hunger. In hindsight, the lack of thought I put into all that I would be giving up is pretty frightening. I’m just being a bit emo. Had to leave work early, because part of lunch didn’t settle so great. Oh.. and I’m presently stalled to boot. I don’t regret doing it. I just maybe regret that I didn’t fully prepare myself for the emotional roller coaster that was coming my way.

Amazing transformation!!!

This varies by plan. Also- keep in mind you are doing this to break those habits. After awhile your carb cravings will subside a bit. And maybe you’ll slip up and take a bite of that pizza, but the important thing is to get back on your plan and stick to it as best you can. The truth is you have to find other things that make you feel good and comfort you post-op, because using food to do these things is what got many of us here to begin with. I never thought I could give up soda or carbonated beverages. Drank them every day for basically my entire life. Drank them more than water. But here I am- four months out- haven’t had even a sip of soda and don’t really mind that. Are you gonna let not eating pizza for a few months stop you from your goals?

For me, a former heavy user of nicotine products- it took about 8 or 9 days to test negative on a urine test. Most likely they will test your urine- as cotinine is detectable in your urine for longer than nicotine is detectable in your blood. You should be fine on either test, especially after 25 days. Just be sure not to hang too closely to smokers or get too much second hand exposure. :)

Was out of town all weekend and didn’t grocery shop. So this is where we’re at. Boxed lentil Soup rummaged from the pantry for lunch. food is fuel, right? After:

I guess people getting caught smoking cigarettes or weed.. or drinking or doing drugs in hospitals is a super common thing! Like.... how do people think they’ll not get caught?!

It honestly varies from person to person. I ate dry chicken a few times and got sick from that. However, I am 3.5 months post op and have experienced none of the typical complications. You do figure out what you can tolerate and what you can’t fairly quickly. I tolerate most things. Super sweet things make me feel a little yuck, but not full on dumping, so I basically avoid them. But you’re right... some people follow the rules and still experience issues. I’m not sure of actual percentages, but it does happen. What’s important is to ask YOUR surgeon about THEIR complication rate. Also- keep in mind that people are more likely to be more vocal about problems they are having than about not having problems. Nobody asks for advice when things are going great and according to plan! Good luck!

Following up with this! My highest weight was 380, my weight when I started the program was 340, weight day of surgery was 302, and now I’m 3.5 months post RNY and weigh 244. They expect I’ll make it to onderland by 6 months post-op... so I’ve got a bit of work to do! I do work out. I do spin, boot camp, and boxing. I try to make it to at least 3 classes a week of one of those. It has really helped speed up the weight loss.

Just had my 3 month (actually 3.5 month kinda) and I hit the 30% lost goal since surgery! Actually at 31%! Cleared for veggies and had chicken and broccoli for dinner and it was amazing!!!

Well- fear not. Sleep apnea increases blood pressure and puts a lot of strain on your heart. It can also lead people to stop breathing post-surgery. That’s why they want to see if you’ve got it and treat it if you do. I know- I had to do the tests and wear the mask for awhile. It’s a bit of a pain. But we do what we have to do to get us to where we want to be. 🙂

Tonight I drank a decaf coffee, because I read people on here complaining that it gave them diarrhea. 🤞

I am pretty low key. I never worried about dying, but I was super worried about the pain. My dramatic moments were probably repeatedly asking for pain medicine the day after surgery. Or when I blended up a mini chicken quesadilla and projectile vomited all over the place (self included!) I have never been able to vomit discretely. My husband thought I was dying. 😂😂

Wait... did you just dox someone for disagreeing with you? That’s kind of an internet no-no and a bit creepy.

I get vegetables back tomorrow! There’s already some broccoli in my fridge waiting to be cooked for dinner tomorrow night. 😬😬

I feel like I already had my gallbladder out, was already on antidepressants, had gerd, and was slightly anemic... so didn’t have much to lose... except weight. 😂😂

I thought they were gross and kinda gritty, but ymmv.

Try them on now. I held on to so much stuff with the idea that I’d wear it when I was small enough and then when I finally got enough confidence to try them on... I discovered they were all too big. Missed opportunity, that one. 😂

I do have my eyes on a particular brand once I get to maintenance, but I’m holding off until then, because they’re pricey and I don’t know what size I’ll end up at... 😂