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I took two weeks, then teleworked another week. I really wanted to be on at least soft foods when I went back to work. That 3rd week, I was still super tired (I only made it partial days the first two teleowork days) - and I was working from home at a desk job, not working on my feet all day.

I told people that everything was fine, and that I was going to be out for a few.weeks for personal reasons and I might telework some. I didn’t even tell them I was having surgery or how long I’d be out. But I also have aging parents, so people could easily have assume it was something with them.

I told people that everything was fine, and that I was going to be out for a few.weeks for personal reasons and I might telework some. I didn’t even tell them I was having surgery or how long I’d be out. But I also have aging parents, so people could easily have assume it was something with them.

Maybe use sparkpeople or Myfitness pal to track your food and set up the reminders through your calendar?

I was good at a desk job about 3 weeks after surgery. Thinking was fine. For 100% of my energy to return, it took almost 2 months.

Totally normal. And if you're relying a lot on milk for Protein - have you tried fairlife? It has 13g protein per cup vs. regular that only has 8.3g.
In case you haven't tried them, I also like the Syntrax Nectar protein powders. They have lots of flavors (my favorite are the lemonade and fuzzy navel). They have a sample pack you can buy.

Good luck. And if you're still having drops in blood pressure and heart palpitations, it may be worth a call to your surgeon.

I'm floored at how far I've come. I was sleeved on 10/17/18 at 265. My starting weight was 275 (though my highest was above 300) and I'm only 5'5".
My personal goal was to lose 125 pounds, putting me at 150 pounds, and in the healthy BMI range.
Today I clocked in at 216.2. I've lost over 58 pounds and am less than 5 pounds from being halfway to my goal. I'll probably be at the halfway point in a couple weeks. I'm freaking floored. I have hope that I can get to 150 someday. I know things will probably start to slow dramatically after another few months, but I've been putting in the work and am happy to continue doing so, even when things slow down.
After all this worry and stress about following the plan and doing things right, and getting through stalls, I have found success, and I have hope.

Not BCBSIL, but another BCBS, and it only took about a week for approval. Good luck!

Totally normal. And if you're relying a lot on milk for Protein - have you tried fairlife? It has 13g protein per cup vs. regular that only has 8.3g.
In case you haven't tried them, I also like the Syntrax Nectar protein powders. They have lots of flavors (my favorite are the lemonade and fuzzy navel). They have a sample pack you can buy.

Good luck. And if you're still having drops in blood pressure and heart palpitations, it may be worth a call to your surgeon.

I was good at a desk job about 3 weeks after surgery. Thinking was fine. For 100% of my energy to return, it took almost 2 months.

Totally normal. And if you're relying a lot on milk for Protein - have you tried fairlife? It has 13g protein per cup vs. regular that only has 8.3g.
In case you haven't tried them, I also like the Syntrax Nectar protein powders. They have lots of flavors (my favorite are the lemonade and fuzzy navel). They have a sample pack you can buy.

Good luck. And if you're still having drops in blood pressure and heart palpitations, it may be worth a call to your surgeon.

Totally normal. And if you're relying a lot on milk for Protein - have you tried fairlife? It has 13g protein per cup vs. regular that only has 8.3g.
In case you haven't tried them, I also like the Syntrax Nectar protein powders. They have lots of flavors (my favorite are the lemonade and fuzzy navel). They have a sample pack you can buy.

Good luck. And if you're still having drops in blood pressure and heart palpitations, it may be worth a call to your surgeon.

Totally normal. And if you're relying a lot on milk for Protein - have you tried fairlife? It has 13g protein per cup vs. regular that only has 8.3g.
In case you haven't tried them, I also like the Syntrax Nectar protein powders. They have lots of flavors (my favorite are the lemonade and fuzzy navel). They have a sample pack you can buy.

Good luck. And if you're still having drops in blood pressure and heart palpitations, it may be worth a call to your surgeon.

I took two weeks, then teleworked another week. I really wanted to be on at least soft foods when I went back to work. That 3rd week, I was still super tired (I only made it partial days the first two teleowork days) - and I was working from home at a desk job, not working on my feet all day.

I do consider it a rude question. I haven't been asked this time at weight loss, but have been before. I just look at them deadpan and say "Why do you ask?" If they don't get the hint, then I tell them that that is a fairly personal question and change the subject. If they're mad because they got caught being rude, that's on them.

I'm so sorry. But good for you for continuing to care for yourself during this. Maybe screaming into a pillow (careful not to blow your sutures). Write down what you're feeling? What about a meditation? Kaiser has some good ones on various topics - anger/forgiveness, grief, stress, relaxation, etc at the link below.
https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health/care/!ut/p/a0/FchBDoMgEADAt_iAzYZEYfFmhH6hhdsGiZIIGELt99seZ9DjC33hO-3cUy18_uxCLD22md9bqnCnLVZ8okd_Nd4zoysVAocj_o9bT-GM6IzVap2MBamlBCGsgEWPBohoUkKp8UErXjnTZxmGL2IKPpI!/

When my microwave was broken for several months, I used my oven to reheat everything. Granted, I have a counter top oven that preheats quickly. Even now that I have a new microwave, I basically never use it. food is so much better reheated in the oven. It retains its moisture and texture so nicely.

When my microwave was broken for several months, I used my oven to reheat everything. Granted, I have a counter top oven that preheats quickly. Even now that I have a new microwave, I basically never use it. food is so much better reheated in the oven. It retains its moisture and texture so nicely.

One service I love, but can't use anymore because I live alone and don't eat enough, is Hungry HArvest. Its a fruit/veggie delivery service that looks for food that would otherwise be tossed - generally because its "ugly" or stupid things like the store ordered 8oz packs and the farm accidentally packed 16oz packs, so the store won't take them. They also donate food to people on SNAP. Their whole mission is to end food waste and hunger. Unlike most CSAs, you can choose (within what they have available) what veggies/fruit you want, you can start/stop/pause anytime, and the food is so fresh and good. Now that I just can't eat that much, it makes no sense for me, and I hate that I have to buy my veg from the supermarket (until our farmer's markets open back up in spring).

One service I love, but can't use anymore because I live alone and don't eat enough, is Hungry HArvest. Its a fruit/veggie delivery service that looks for food that would otherwise be tossed - generally because its "ugly" or stupid things like the store ordered 8oz packs and the farm accidentally packed 16oz packs, so the store won't take them. They also donate food to people on SNAP. Their whole mission is to end food waste and hunger. Unlike most CSAs, you can choose (within what they have available) what veggies/fruit you want, you can start/stop/pause anytime, and the food is so fresh and good. Now that I just can't eat that much, it makes no sense for me, and I hate that I have to buy my veg from the supermarket (until our farmer's markets open back up in spring).

By the way - I don't baby oil my face. I just use regular ol' moisturizer for that.

I've always had dry ski. It helps me a lot to put on baby oil just after my shower - just after I turn off the Water and before I towel off. It doesn't make me greasy at all, just moisturized. I also sleep with a humidifier by my bed and apply a LOT of lotion just before I go to sleep.

You're fine. I had surgery the same day as you and have lost around 48 lbs since surgery. I find it helps me to calculate my average weekly loss. I'm still losing nearly 4lbs/week average. That makes me feel better about the week I only lost 1.5.

Bariatric Fusion chewable multi. 4 chewables per day and it has everything you need - so no need to remember different pills (multi, Calcium, Iron, etc). I like the orange, but they have a sample pack so you can try each of the flavors.

Sleeved in late October and I have the same thing. Losing all my weight in my legs, butt, and boobs. I had to lose 50# before I dropped a pant size. My old pants still fit perfectly in the waist, and were droopy drawers in the butt and legs. Not at all how I lost in previous attempts (except the boobs - they're always the first to go). For example, my first month, I lost a half inch in my waist, 2.5 in my butt, and an inch in each thigh. way out of proportion to their original size. I can only hope that it'll eventually even out. I suspect that since I'm in my 40s, the belly weight will just come off slower. It did catch up a little in month 2 in terms of inches. I'll have to see at the end of the month how its looking now.