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I actually went into this wanting the sleeve, but the first surgeon I saw recommended RNY because my bmi was 69 and I have GERD. He did say he'd do what I wanted though I researched and decided he was right. Then they laid him off because of COVID and I went to a different surgeon who recommended Loop DS, which I'd never heard of. He also said he'd do RNY. I researched it and decided the Loop DS was right for me. I'm 3 months post op and happy with my decision so far. On you're really uncomfortable I'd talk to him.

Dying was number one. I don't want to leave my 9 year old son or husband. Fear number two was that it wouldn't work. What if I paid all this money (I was self pay since our insurance doesn't cover it) and still couldn't lose weight? What if I put myself through this major surgery and still couldn't lose weight? I'm 3 months post op and it's working. Fear number 3 was complications.

I think by the 4th day of my 2 week preop liquid diet, it was more tolerable. Caffeine withdrawal caused a bad headache the first few days. After that I just white knuckled it. I have NASH, and I was so worried my liver wouldn't shrink so I did not cheat. It's definitely hard to get through but just hang in there!

I am not exactly a picky eater, except when it comes to texture and how food looks. There is no way EVER I could puree meat or chicken salad or whatever and eat it. I got through the pureed stage by having things that are already pureed, like applesauce and pudding. I never pureed any food. I wouldn't have been able to stomach it.

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Ugh. This was meant to go in the food before and after thread. I don't know how I managed to put it here and I can't for the life of me figure out how to edit things on the mobile app. Sorry!

Taco salad from leftover tacos: 2 oz. Leftover ground turkey breast with homemade taco seasoning, 1/4 cup lettuce, 1 T Fage 0% plain greek yogurt, 1/4 cup salsa, Cholula hot sauce, and 1 T reduced fat cheddar.

They allowed be to swallow pills from day one, as long as they could fit through a medium straw or if it was a capsule.

Oh, man, I love roasted garlic and can just sit and eat it!

Tracking is something I don't like doing, but I make myself and it's really helpful. I've been using My Fitness pal, but I tracked in Baritastic for the first time today and I really like it, so I am going to switch.. You just have to find something that works for you.

I surgery was in July, but I felt pretty safe, since they restricted visitors, and EVERYONE was wearing a mask, unlike the area I live, where there is no mandate and hardly anyone wears them.. I felt safer in the hospital than most places.

I had to wear one in the hospital when I was out of my room, but did not have to in my room. I did put it on when the nurses or doctors came in.

I was 393, my highest weight, in January 2020 when I had my gallbladder removed. That surgeon recommended wls because of how bad my liver looked. Because if COVID it took some time to get my surgery, but I had it on July 23rd. I weighed 368 the day of surgery. I'm 313 as of today.

I started feeling actual hunger, definitely not acid, about 1 month post op. Everyone is different, but it does take most people longer.

My dietitian said 850 to 1000. I'm am 3 months post op. I usually get between 700 to 800.

I just don't understand all the resistance to wearing a mask. Even if it only PARTIALLY helps, that's better than nothing. It's such a simple thing and it should never have turned political.

I love seeing that people in maintenance are eating fairly normally and still having enjoyable dinners with family. It's great for us newbies to see! That tart is gorgeous. It looks delicious!

Yeah those first few days were the worst. I questioned why I even did this! After day 3, things got better and recovery was actually pretty easy compared to other surgeries I've had.

Bobby is so cute! My dogs also love blueberries.

The pre-op diet is definitely hard, but you've made it this far! Hang in there for 2 more days. I found it hard, but even harder post op being on 3 weeks of liquids because I hated all the sweet stuff! You can do this!!

Wow, that is AMAZING. Congratulations! I started with a BMI of 69 at 393lb. and 5'3". My goal is to be under 200. You've given me hope that I'll make it! You must feel wonderful!

2 oz. Seared Ahi tuna with soy ginger sauce, stir fry veggies and quinoa with kale. It's on a regular size plate because I'm weird and don't like my food touching. Lol I finished the tuna and managed to eat a couple veggies.

It is pretty good. I'm not a big sausage person, but I like it, and the family loves it. Your whole dinner looks good. I'm a huge veggie lover, and I can't really fit them in yet when I get my protein first. I'm dying to eat about a pound of veggies! [emoji23]

Ha ha yep! I'm cooking for me, my 6'10" husband, and my skinny 9 year old son. They both can put away some food! I actually used 2 packs of sausage this time because they couldn't get enough last time. Lol Now we have a bunch of leftovers. Ha ha

So that is probably equivalent to half a sausage I'd guess. The Butterball kind is one big sausage.