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Did I mention that my already thinning hair is falling out? And that I’ve got killer arthritis in my knee now (using a cane today)? I think it was a fair trade, but still... ?

I injured my knee when I was 18 (ACL reconstruction). I’m 48 now and developed moderate to severe arthritis in that knee, starting after I lost about 20 lbs before surgery. I have now lost 80lbs total and my knee is toast. My surgeon said that sometimes the fat stabilizes the joint and weight loss can bring this on. My orthopedist says that my weight loss was too little too late and I had already done the damage. Anyone else experience this? Because misery loves company. Come sit next to me and have some whine and (lowfat) cheese (stick).

I take lisinopril and my nephrologist told me to hold the pill before surgery. I’m so sorry what happened to you!!

Frust8- I’m so glad you have a date!!! Hooray!! Good luck to you!!!

I am also an executive and I travel for my job too. I love to cook, go out and have parties. I loved to drink. I have given up drinking and haven’t missed it much at all. I have dropped 83 lbs of the 105 to goal weight in under 4 months. I don’t have sleep apnea. I had an extra 6 inches on the seat belt when I flew last time. I almost took a picture. I went from 255, size 22/3X to 172 size 14/16 L/XL. And I’m not at goal. I still cook-my 800 calories a day are tasty meals. And I had a dinner party too. I still like going to restaurants, I am just having more salads than I used too. Totally worth it. Also-I am pretty much carb-free. Haven’t missed that much either.

Definitely call your doctor. The nurse suggested to me the thicker foods to trigger the restriction.

I was very hungry. From my post op diet I chose the thickest things I could-a tablespoon of peanut butter, 2 tbls of hummus, very thick Greek yogurt. Anything like soup or applesauce left me hungry. I pretty much ate hummus 3 tines a day. Oatmeal that was thick was ok too (weight control oatmeal)

21 lbs pre-op 1 month post sx: 28 lbs 2 months post sx: 16 lbs 3 months post sx: 10 lbs In last three weeks: 8 Hw: 255 CW: 172 GW: 150 I think I’ve lost very quickly, and I don’t know why. I’ve been very careful with the diet and just started having a few nibbles of carbs and the occasional treat in the last couple of weeks.

Wishing you the best! I am so glad I made this decision and I hope it as positive for you as it was for me!

I took 2 weeks and then part time for a week. Then full time. I felt pretty good, but tired easily. It was very hard to stay hydrated and eat at work and I had a lot more flexibility than a teacher. (Desk job)

Feel better soon.

I use fleet suppositories when I’m in bad shape. I take miralax every single day now. I feel your pain.

I was hungry a few days after surgery. When I could eat more solid purée I felt better. I needed to eat thick things like peanut butter and hummus to feel full. I still get hungry and I try to chose things that will fill me-carrots instead of soup. I eat a lot of salads now. I was panicking when I was hungry and thought I wouldn’t be successful or would be hungry all the time. I’ve lost 61 lbs in the last 4 months post surgery for a total of 82. I’ve lost 76% of my excess weight. Let me know if you have any questions!

I have had sushi at about 3 months post op. I could eat about 3-4 small maki in a sitting. Main problem is trying to decide which ones I want since I can have so few! I love unagi but didn’t want so much rice so I ordered that without rice.

This isn’t a gift, it’s a tool. You deserve to have this. Let go of your shame. Today is a new day. Take your vitamins first. I fill a pill box every week to take my vitamins in. If I haven’t taken them all by bed, I swallow them down before I brush my teeth. I keep calcium chews in my purse, at my desk, in my spare purse. Once you do that you will feel better that you are on track. Make your doctor appointment. And maybe think about a support group. I’m also around 3-4 months and the weight loss is slowing. I don’t want to go back.

I use a pill organizer and if I haven’t gotten them all, I take them at bedtime. Great job, you look fabulous!

I had that. It’s the wounds healing.

Yes, I travelled last week and I had an extra 5inches in the seat belt!! It was so fabulous!!!

I started a new job about 3 months before I had surgery. Told my boss and HR and 1 trusted coworker what I was doing. No one noticed or said anything about my weight loss until I lost well over 50 lbs, more like 65 lbs before they said anything to me. The HR head actually asked to see an old picture of me because she couldn’t remember what I looked like before. It’s been really easy. Someone who was overweight asked me and I took her aside and told her what I did. Everyone else I told that I had a health issue and had to lose weight (true) so I was doing high protein small portions. My cover story was gallbladder surgery.

I am starting to slow down too. I find if I do a little bit of exercise it makes a tremendous difference. I like biking-find something you enjoy. And don’t compare yourself to others-we are all on our own journey. If you feel like you need some advice on food choices, ask your programs nutritionist. Good luck!!!

Please post here too, I will follow you. You can do this!!