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I totally agree. I'd start all my meals with a huge salad, then have plenty of "healthy" foods. I was totally within plan, but got used to eating a huge amount of food. Over time, you just get used to thinking that you're eating a "normal" amount of food when that isn't the case at all. I think WW works best for people who don't have huge appetites, but tend to eat high-fat or high-sugar foods.

Nothing about WLS requires you to sacrifice yourself on the altar of bitchdom. Do what works for you!

My mother-in-law has a cruel streak. She pretends that the incidents are accidental foot-in-mouth mistakes, but I've seen it too consistently over the last 29 years. She came into town for our son's graduation, 3 months after my surgery. Hubby had the task of telling her about it on the ride home from the airport and letting her know that any comment other than "You're looking good." would not be tolerated. She actually kept her tongue. I was shocked. So, good luck with your in-laws.

This is exactly what I did. I told very few before the surgery, but I've been open with people afterward. But I've posted nothing on public social media.

Welcome to the forums. This is a very friendly and supportive community. Congrats on everything you've done so far. You're an inspiration! Best wishes for further success!

Awesome transformation!

It was awesome! We had a great time!

Glad I could help.

Wow! You look amazing!

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this. It is such a powerless feeling watching people you love make destructive decisions, especially when their poor decisions affect others, too.

Try to calm down. There are other options to get support and help available. Don't worry about weight loss at this point. Many doctors tell their patients not to weigh the first month because it can be so disheartening. You can't separate out weight loss from fluid retention and swelling at this point. Work on getting your fluids and protein, the rest will happen when it wants to. Stressing yourself out won't make it happen any faster. You should feel no restriction on fluids; they go right through your sleeve. You won't really feel restriction until you get to soft foods. Believe me, you'll know. You won't overdo it on liquids unless they have calories. The 64 oz. is a minimum. If you are comfortable drinking more fluids than that, no problem. Generally, I would say follow your doctor's plan for foods, but if they haven't given you any guidance - purees are any foods that have the texture of applesauce or smoother. At the puree stage, you can have purees or anything from an earlier stage, like full liquids. So you should be having a combination of smooth soups (can add unflavored protein powder), Greek yogurts, soft scrambled eggs, soft refried beans, etc. or, anything that you can put in a blender. (Personally, I couldn't handle the texture of blended meats, but to each, their own.) This website has a recipe section for each stage of diet progression. You can also check out "puree stage foods" on Pinterest. That should give you some ideas, too. Good luck and I hope this helps!

I'm so sorry you're going through all this. It's just terrible. You might reach out to @Ronnysgal It seems like her issues were similar to yours. Good luck on finding a solution.

Wow, look at you in that avatar! Outstanding!

Following . . . And thanks for asking!

Thank you!

I consider it a gift for the exact same reasons. Many others are not as fortunate.

Great article! This especially: I might have to needlepoint a sampler!

That was great! Thank you for sharing!

Congratulations! Hope you have a smooth recovery!

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I wish you well. It sounds like you have a difficult journey. Are you working with a therapist? It really does help.

Congrats! Hope your recovery is just as smooth!

Congrats, you look fantastic! I'm sure you're much healthier now!

Even as a teenager I had trouble with my hands swelling when I exercised. I weighed around 150 and have always drunk tons of water. (Yes, Matt, way more than 128!) How is your blood pressure? That's the one thing that has always been "off" for me. Very low.

You might get more responses if you post this in the plastic surgery forum.