GradyCat

People are strange, aren't they? But I guess it's good they aren't barking at us when we're fat, but they should keep their mouths shut when we've lost weight as well. Rule of thumb: never talk about someone's weight, good or bad.

It's a thought, but of course there'd be shipping costs involved because we're all over the place, even if the clothing was offered for free.

Sorry you're going through this. food should be enjoyable. There are still some foods I can't eat, but I can eat more foods than not.

Sorry you're going through this. food should be enjoyable. There are still some foods I can't eat, but I can eat more foods than not.

No, I haven't done most of those. I won't take NSAIDS because I fear they'll hurt my stomach. I know better than to drink with my meals. I've had no trouble getting in my daily Protein. I've never skipped a Vitamin. I do eat out though, but I make healthy choices and order healthy food options.

Definitely eat before you go and bring your own Protein snack or something in your purse or pocket to snack on if you get hungry during the party. Drink Water or diet coke.

I can't eat steak or bread.

I'm glad you're so excited. That's good for your future self. I stick with the pre-mades and generally GNC Lean shake in chocolate. My husband likes to try the flavors, banana and strawberry, but I stick with the basics.

That doesn't sound like good advice from your surgeon. If you have Depression or Anxiety, WLS isn't going to change that and you'll still need your medication. Yes, I still take mine. I have to. And my psychiatrist explained that they'll still absorb just fine and be effective and aren't affected by the WLS.

No, my BMI was barely 40 and I weighed 235 pounds, so there was no suggestion of losing weight before surgery.

I didn't have a single complication.

I still can't eat bread or soft tortillas or else I get the foamies. Here's my kitty, Grady the Gray Cat.

I wish I'd known about stalls. I wasn't expecting them and they're depressing but normal.

And I thought I was too "old" at 53. I don't think there's any age too young or too old to get healthier and use this surgery as a tool for a better life. Good luck with your WLS journey.

Walking is the simplest form of exercise, maybe you can get up and walk a little.

Wonderful! Way to go! I'll eventually get into the lifting but right now am mostly doing cardio, a little resistance training, and some swimming.

They both give me the "foamies" where you throw up/spit up mucus and your stomach rejects the food. Steak is too dense. bread is too doughy. Can't eat them.

You're still healing, so it's bound to be off-normal.

Just stay hydrated.

That doesn't sound like good advice from your surgeon. If you have Depression or Anxiety, WLS isn't going to change that and you'll still need your medication. Yes, I still take mine. I have to. And my psychiatrist explained that they'll still absorb just fine and be effective and aren't affected by the WLS.

I lived on Protein Shakes, sugar free pudding, Campbells chicken Soup minus the noodles, and sugar free popsicles.

Good luck tomorrow! Yes, I was allowed Protein Shakes the day before the surgery. I wasn't on a liquid diet pre-op, but was on a calorie-restricted diet.

I like using MyFitnessPal to track my daily exercise, Water intake and food intake. It's free. It tracks calories, fat, Protein, sodium, etc. It keeps me accountable.

Good luck on your WLS journey. I don't remember having any fears.