rosiec223

I took 2 weeks but should have taken 3.

I took 2 weeks but should have taken 3.

I'm not looking forward to.... "You lost so much weight. You look sooooo good!" Not sure if anyone will actually say that but I’m anticipating it because I hear people say to others and I don’t really like what it means.

Heaviest Weight: 333 lbs
Surgery Weight: 292 lbs
Surgery Date: 2/22/18
Current Weight: 237 lbs
Mood: Summertime blues....cured

I try to take their compliments for what they are, and leave it at that. Sometimes it's genuine.

I don't feel this way. I just feel like the world is full of a lot of superficial stupid...and I pay better attention to the quality people who treat me no different.
Folks who are overly impressed by my aesthetic changes....are just kinda....shallow and boring in my opinion.
When I remember that they're about as deep as a mud puddle....it changes my view of them. And not for the better.
If someone likes me for my creativity, my ideas, my humor, my passion....we connect in a meaningful way. (and would connect this way regardless)
Confidence, compassion, and joyful curiosity are endlessly attractive to me.
Being impressed with my butt or my clothes? Not so much.

I went in to surgery at 242.5lb and one day after surgery I was 249.1lb. 8 days later I am 229.5lbs. It took a few days and quite frankly a bowel movement to see the scale move.

I was the exact same way, and to be honest it was a good thing that they pump so many fluids in us! My stomach was so sensitive after surgery that I couldn't get in the amount of Fluid or Protein I needed after surgery right away, but they told me that was ok, the fluids from the hospital would hold me over for a while. You just have to take it slow, day by day, and figure out which method works best for you! It's so scary at first,but it really does get easier over time. Some things that may help you would be to try drinking through a straw. They say not to because it can add air, but everyone is different. The really small straws were a lifesaver for me because I found that I was always so thirsty, I would forget to drink slow which would cause me to gulp air or drink too much. That hurts way worse than drinking through a tiny straw,which allows you to be conscious of how many sips you are taking each time. Also, find a water bottle that you favor! I found a vacuum sealed one with a little handle that I could carry mindlessly with one finger, the cup itself was only 16oz, so it wasn't heavy or bulky and it stayed cold forever, and it was very slow flowing! Also, getting a bariatric app to track your liquid and protein intake and setting alarms to remind you. That way you can see how far you need to go, and you feel accomplished when you reach your goal! And keep in mind - EVERYONE has bad days, and it's ok! The 60 to 80 oz of protein and 64 oz of Water are long term goals. Making yourself a 12 oz Protein Shake with 2 scoops of Isopure and splitting it up into 3 servings will help tremendously, because that's 50g right there! Also, if you mix it with Fairlife fat free, that adds on an additional 15g of protein or more. You already meet your daily goal, it tastes smashing, and it's not as heavy as stone other drinks because its lactose free even with the added protein. I am a little less than a month out and its a battle every day but the fight gets easier. We'll get there [emoji1]

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I’m on day 7 too. Bypass. I’m having trouble getting in all the Fluid and Protein. Going to have a popsicle now.

I'm lucky enough to be drinking 2 Premier Protein shakes and the chicken boullin Protein Soup.

I bought a medium dress because it was on sale for $6 , at that time I was still in a 2x but I figured I would fit it eventually. I now comfortably fit it.

In the hospital they gave me OxyContin and something in my IV and Tylenol. They didn’t want to give it... they made me feel like an addict. But I insisted. They sent me home with Oxy and Tylenol Rx and I crush those pills. I take them as I need them, which is very often.

I'm on June 11 and day two of the liquid diet. I've had the worst headache today. I'm wondering if I need to stop my metformin.