LauriW

I'm in too! Surgery date: 8/2/2018 SW: 263.3 CW: 194.9 GW: 157 My goals for this challenge: 1) NO meal skipping 2) Get to the gym 5x per week 3) Smile for future photos (Lol) Thank you for the opportunity to join!

I always joke that doctors are just "practicing" medicine. Lol

I have continued taking my antidepressants, anxiety meds, thyroid meds, vitamins, etc. I was able to continue them in pill form since the day after surgery, without issue. I feel very fortunate that everything has gone so well, in that respect.

I'm right there with@KatFight. I was prepared for a horrible amount of pain, but had very little, as it relates to the surgery (because of the fibromyalgia). I was fortunate as I "only had the gas pain". I walked around the hospital all night the first night and it helped. I also used the pain pump the first night...probably more than I needed because I thought the pain would be unbearable. Best of luck to you! Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app

Totally agree! Absolutely stunning! Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app

I have been enjoying the Real Good Pizza (it has a chicken breast based crust). One serving has 25 grams of protein. It's very tasty. It's also a bit pricey, but it does last for two meals. Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app

Sugar free popsicles saved me. They are a bit tart. Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app

I had my surgery on 8/2. I have been eating a half of a turkey patty and green beans. The trick is to eat very slowly and chew it really well. It takes about 30 minutes to finish it (for me). I haven't had any difficulties EXCEPT when I try to eat too fast. Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app

I am 3 weeks post op and have been eating a half of a turkey burger for dinner nightly. Of course I "chew chew chew"...Lol. I haven't had any difficulties, EXCEPT that I try to eat it too quickly. I did have a hamburger patty this evening and had no issues with it either. My only bit of advice is to eat it very slowly. Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app

Wow! Your hard work has paid off. Absolutely stunning! Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi. I'm not sure how much help I can be, but I thought I'd try. I had a nocturnal eating disorder. Sugar free popsicles got me through. I started to view the feeling of being hungry as a success, knowing that I was losing weight. I added a lowfat plain yogurt to my shakes, as well. That really helped too. I also tried to sleep through some of it. It's not easy for sure. I also kept in mind how desperately I wanted the surgery and knew it couldn't happen if I didn't follow the liver shrinking pre-op diet. I hope that helps a little. Take it one moment at a time. You've got this! It's so worth it! Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app

My surgery was 8/2. My total weight loss is 25 pounds. When I went in for my 2 week post op appointment, they said not to expect any more losses in the next 2 weeks, but that my body will adjust to what's happening and it'll go down after that. She couldn't really explain much beyond that, but she said it happens more often than not. I'm going to hold her to that. Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm 8/2 and super excited! Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app

I am a newbie as well. Surgery date is August 2nd! One more day of liquid diet (14 days total) and the highly anticipated bowel prep! Lol I look forward to reading how y'all are doing and posting some stats on my end.