Queen Grandma

Sorry, didn't see that ur post was in the guys room, and i responded. I don't know how to delete!

Isn't it crazy. I'm 36 days post, only down 30 so far. Threw away all my size 16, all of them!! I had nothing to wear going back to work. I usually just stuck the larger sizes in back of closet cuz i know I'd grow back in them some day!! And i did! Now my closet is empty. Gone. Shopping for clothes now that are disposable. Cuz i won't be in them in a month. I'm in a size 12, and some of those feel swimmy! I look at the "skinny girls" now looking at me with a jealous look instead of condescending look. You didn't post a photo, but I'm certain you look great. Just getting this far has shown me I'm worth more than anyone ever thought i was, I don't need their approval any longer, toughest thing we will ever do. Believe in yourself.

Saint Paul, (not yet frigid) Minnesota

Thx, I'll try that

I'm 1 month post op today. Down 27. I'm always feeling bloated. TMI- need to really poop, not these little rabit turds. Is it safe to take a gentle laxative. It would be nice going to work next week feeling not so cramped!

I'll try that, thanks!

Wish I could heave, not have!

Anyone else experience naseau after protein drinks. Last 2 days, 2 weeks post op. Cramping, wish I could have after I finish a bottle. Absolutely nothing else affects me like this.

I stalled week 2. Dropped 3 pounds in past 3 days, start of week 3. It'll happen. Just keep on your plan and it will begin.

2 weeks post OP. Napped this afternoon and had a most lucid dream about a fat, juicy hamburger!! Still with me, can't shake it. Dang it was amazing!!

Every 10 pounds I buy a sack of flour and set it in a stack next to fridge. I'm 2 bags in since surgery (Sept 27) Good motivator when I want to open fridge for a unnecessary bite!

I had my sleeve on 27th. Me also, no weight loss, 13 days post OP.

I joined instacart, a delivery service in my area. Saved the day! I was also alone, I could drive the day I came home, but didn't feel like it. I did take a daily walk to the grocery that delivers for me, but only to get my steps in and buy a beverage. I can order what I want every other day or so. Nice option. Good luck on ur surgery.

Yep, i want food, but body is not screaming for it!

How's it going today!! We've almost graduated to week 2!

You are amazing!! Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm 5 days post op. I'm feeling so terrific, even thought about going back work. My kids were angry about that. I don't feel hunger yet, just desire to have food! Years ago a nutritionist said that if you crave something, the craving is satisfied after 2 bites, then you are just eating it. Wish I had listened to that advice years ago, I might not be at this place in life. Good advice I'm going to try to follow now.

I made French onion soup today, I'm 5 days post op. Strained the onions, amazing. Did same with egg drop soup yesterday!! Get creative. My nut was very supportive of the ideas. Wish I had done it pre op.

Post op 5 days. Diarrhea and a little cough from the tubes don't mix well!!

Maybe a support group from your clinic? I had lots of support, except from my mom. The person that mattered most. I had surgery 5 days ago and day one, she came around. I had my surgeon chat with her. My main reason to have surgery to put my diabetes in remission. She felt my complications with that horrid disease were better than my new challenges. Give them a chance, they will see the positive changes and be so proud.

I think we had the same surgery date. How are u feeling?

Had surgery, sleeve, 2 days ago. I'm amazed how my movement is like normal. They don't tell you about the gas pain though. Extra night in hospital cuz the gas floated to my right shoulder, blood pressure was 195 over 120 cuz of that pain. Normally 130 over 72? Got it down with codeine. Otherwise Tylenol had taken care of any discomfort, just 1 tablet of the narcotic. It's over!

From one queen to another, its okay to have a snack. Make it an event, make it half what it would have been pre-surgery, and enjoy. Get back on the plan afterwards. Don't make it so stressful. We are all going to have temptations. We just need to allow ouselves not to be perfect. I started my pre-surgery liquid diet. Struggling awful. Came online and found out again what it means to have support.

You all are great. Sharing can feel risky. Im scheduled for Sept 27. Found out yesterday that they had a OR opening, so they asked if i could br ready. Ready? I was born ready! Sorry, cheezy saying from way back. Anxious and at times terrified. You guys got my back, and I'm feeling a bit more relaxed.

I'm the 27th. Just got my date yesterday. They had some OR time and sticking me in. I hadnt expected until maybe January. Was pushing back because I have a large family and nervous about making everything perfect for holidays. Started liquids today. Never realized how lovely chicken broth is. 10 days notice is fast, but i wish it were tomorrw now!! Get it over with.