Melisa35

But we are here, in rants and raves apparently, my own fault (although I can't always see posts by location inside of app)VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 167

Well this sure escalated.

This is very very very helpful

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Of course someone who had surgery not even three months ago is still talking down from this special high horse.
@Creekimp13: discussions like these are one of the reasons I'm not keen on posting (or even reading) more. Three likes at least for your original post. (and of course people won't really take you seriously until you're prancing around the board with a BMI of 21.00231 or so on your profile so don't even try )

I mean no disrespect, but the word has several meanings. I meant to associate having weight loss surgery to wearing a scarlet letter for instance. A symbol of disgrace, like what I am doing is wrong.
(via dictonary.com)
Stigma, noun, plural stig·ma·ta [stig-muh-tuh, stig-mah-tuh, -mat-uh] /ˈstɪg mə tə, stɪgˈmɑ tə, -ˈmæt ə/,stig·mas.
a mark of disgrace or infamy; a stain or reproach, as on one's reputation. Medicine/Medical. a mental or physical mark that is characteristic of a defect or disease:the stigmata of leprosy. a place or point on the skin that bleeds during certain mental states, as in hysteria. Zoology. a small mark, spot, or pore on an animal or organ. the eyespot of a protozoan. an entrance into the respiratory system of insects.

I’m probably the far extreme, but I took 6 weeks. Glad I did too, my energy levels were no where near where they needed to be to go back. It’s not all about pain or physical recovery. Mentally, I was drained from a lack of calories. I took naps a lot and didn’t start feeling better until soft foods. I started working out at 4 weeks, but crashed everyday after my workout. Six week mark, I felt much more normal. It was a blessing to go back to work on a normal diet. Also, i didn’t have to navigate the food progression stages while working.

Couldn't disagree more! I make great choices and eat out atleast twice per week.