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How long ago did you have your surgery? My program doesn’t have any restrictions on alcohol (which I don’t know that I agree with). Anyway, you do want to be careful - your new tummy is sensitive, you’ll feel tipsy or drunk a lot quicker, there are a lot of empty calories and (most disturbing to me) there are certain studies that have shown post WLS patients can have a higher tendency for alcohol dependence. Addiction runs in my extended family, so that is something I’m going to be careful and mindful of.
I’d give it at least a couple months and then start with something easier on the stomach. I don’t even know what that would be - red wine ?

Thanks everyone for the replies! I ended up going to see my PA and it is a sort of fungal rash...gross! She prescribed a topical steroid/anti fungal cream so hopefully that helps soon

Interested to hear what the doctor had to say about various lengths - pros cons and what not. My doctor bypasses 200cm but I didn’t know this until after the surgery. It seems to be on the higher end of what’s normal.

@wigo check out project repat. They will take your old T-shirts and turn them into a quilt. Or if you are crafty (which I am not) it’s a project you could do yourself !

You can definitely tell. You look so fantastic!!! Don’t let what others don’t say minimize your accomplishment. Congratulations !!!

I saw I Feel Pretty the other night and it was absolutely amazing. I happen to love Amy Schumer and while I know she is not everyone’s cup of tea, this is a movie I would recommend every woman (and man) to see. It totally captures the feeling of not being good enough because you aren’t skinny enough or pretty enough. It reinforces the lesson that the most beautiful thing about a woman is her confidence, and the friendships she shares.
I laughed, I cried and I left feeling awesome about myself and beyond excited to continue this journey.

I saw I Feel Pretty the other night and it was absolutely amazing. I happen to love Amy Schumer and while I know she is not everyone’s cup of tea, this is a movie I would recommend every woman (and man) to see. It totally captures the feeling of not being good enough because you aren’t skinny enough or pretty enough. It reinforces the lesson that the most beautiful thing about a woman is her confidence, and the friendships she shares.
I laughed, I cried and I left feeling awesome about myself and beyond excited to continue this journey.

I saw I Feel Pretty the other night and it was absolutely amazing. I happen to love Amy Schumer and while I know she is not everyone’s cup of tea, this is a movie I would recommend every woman (and man) to see. It totally captures the feeling of not being good enough because you aren’t skinny enough or pretty enough. It reinforces the lesson that the most beautiful thing about a woman is her confidence, and the friendships she shares.
I laughed, I cried and I left feeling awesome about myself and beyond excited to continue this journey.

I’m a coffee drinker and seltzer addict!! My program allows coffee, as long as we drink enough Water to stay hydrated. I have moved from always ordering a venti to ordering a tall and most of the time not even finishing it.

I don’t miss soda at all. But it was the carbonation I loved and I really do miss seltzer and sparkling water

It’s half work trip half girls weekend haha. We’re mostly planning on seeing shows and enjoying the pools so hoping I can get away without drinking ...

What about you ?

I appreciate all the advice I can get. It’s been almost a full week and I’m still stalled!!! Eating less than 500 calories a day I don’t know how this is even possible and I am so frustrated !!

Agree with AshAsh above. Also highly reccomend the book through thick and thin - it’s about the weight loss journey and focuses a lot on the mental side of things as well as the physical. It’s maybe 7 dollars on Amazon and totally worth the read.

Agree with AshAsh above. Also highly reccomend the book through thick and thin - it’s about the weight loss journey and focuses a lot on the mental side of things as well as the physical. It’s maybe 7 dollars on Amazon and totally worth the read.

Sweetie, I agree with the above posters that you are too young for this surgery. There is absolutely no shame in that. It is a big life changing commitment and as hard as you know it will be, it’s actually harder. If you are unable to commit to the liquid diet, I fear that you will be unable to commit to the post surgery diet, at which point could be detrimental.

My suggestion - talk to a therapist about your addition to food, see a nutritionist to learn healthy eating habits and find a form of exercise that you love. If financially possible for you, get a personal trainer to kick your ass in the gym once a week. And then, in a few years you still think you may need the surgery, revisit the idea when you are more ready for it.

Good luck with everything.

Haha yes exactly!!! It’s the best thing ever. I asked my nutritionist about it yesterday, and she literally told me I could never have it again unless I wanted my pouch to stop working for me and to gain everything back

I kicked my Diet Coke habit a few years ago by switching to seltzer Water. But now I’m addicted to seltzer water and craving it basically all day every day!!

You can definitely tell. You look so fantastic!!! Don’t let what others don’t say minimize your accomplishment. Congratulations !!!

Thanks for all the replies. It’s just so frustrating and demoralizing to go from seeing a decline on the scale each day to none .. and even a pound or 2 up.

I am having trouble getting in all of my Protein each day, but Protein Shakes are also very high calorie. I’ve been trying to stay around the 500 calorie mark, which makes it almost impossible to get everything in. I am speaking to my nutritionist tomorrow and hopefully she can give me some more guidance / reassurance.

Is it possible I’ve hit my first stall less than 2 weeks after surgery?? I wrote on another post that hunger returned with a force 9 days after surgery, which is devastating to me. Now, I’ve been at a stall for the past 5 days or so, and have actually gained 2 pounds. I don’t understand what’s going on. Is it possible I’ve hit a first stall this soon ?? I’m 2 weeks post op today.

Is it possible I’ve hit my first stall less than 2 weeks after surgery?? I wrote on another post that hunger returned with a force 9 days after surgery, which is devastating to me. Now, I’ve been at a stall for the past 5 days or so, and have actually gained 2 pounds. I don’t understand what’s going on. Is it possible I’ve hit a first stall this soon ?? I’m 2 weeks post op today.

You can definitely tell. You look so fantastic!!! Don’t let what others don’t say minimize your accomplishment. Congratulations !!!

I’m having this exact same fear because I gulp also. I’m supposed to transition to purees today but I’m absolutely terrified to - what If I start eating again and can’t stop. Do you feel more restriction with food than with liquids?

I really want to know what virgin he sacrificed to the fountain of youth

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I saw you mention the Walden farms dressing on a few posts and going to put in an order from Amazon. Can you recommend any flavors? (Or any I should stay away from)? Thanks!

I found these 10 bariatric recipes that look amazing! I've never used wonton wrappers before, but I'll be trying for the first time very soon! The chicken cordon blue ones sound the best!

https://www.barilife.com/blog/10-single-serving-meals-you-need-in-your-bariatric-life/