SuziDavis

I regret not doing this sooner.

So many things taste different to me. I used to love eggs, now I can't eat them more than once in a month or so. My nose is very sensitive, so things just smell so bad to me.

Ricotta cheese is what you can have. That pain will go away, everything is just sensitive right now.

Congrats!!!! I am 3 lbs away from this goal and I am so excited to get there!

1. You have no idea how her health was before her surgery. 2. your hair will most likely thin out as well, and then come back, it happens to the majority of us. 3. If her start weight was much higher than yours, she probably is happy to be healthy and less worried about the excess skin. 4. You should consider the way people might look at you...

I have the same issue with 90% of protein shakes. I found a company that I really like though and they have a lot of flavors. I Generally use them in my coffee. Other than that I used Iso-Pure in my soups too.

Yes, I will get them when I haven't even eaten in hours.

I have been all over the place since surgery.

I was able to drink more than just little sips, so I don't think that is too odd. Just remember soft and liquid foods go through your new stomach pouch easier, and when you eat those firmer foods, it's a different ball game. I thought my pouch was too big till I ate firm foods... then realized I can't even finish an egg.

The eggs probably would have been a better starter/cheat food than steak. even the deli meat would have been better. Can and should are used interchangeably a bit too much. part of trying to stick to your post op is training yourself for he future.

I don't think I would have risked that. You might want to try adding the flavorless Iso-Pure to your soups and yogurts. You can get your protein and skip the shakes

You're amazing for putting this out there! This is so important for people to read and actually pay attention too. So many people think WLS will just fix everything, but as you said, you "did the very hard mental work. I broke addictions to fast food and the sugar." I think your success will be so much better because you have done that work and you know what you are accountable for. I am so excited that you get to start your journey!

My doctor didn't limit carbs, but did limit sugar. I have chosen to limit breads and pasta, because I love them way too much, but I have not cut them out completely. I will have a few tortilla chips here and there and I will have a wrap if I feel I need something.

Congratulations! ? I will say, my doctor warned all of us ladies that we would be way more fertile after surgery. I guess it is true...lol!!!!

It's so good. the only flavor I don't recommend is the Garlic parm. But the cheddar, gouda and Pepper Jack are soo good!

Moon Cheese is my go to when I want something crunchy and salty. You get protein and no carbs and a good snack.

If I am eating alone, I have a very hard time sitting and eating slow... It's boring. But if I am with people I will make sure i am eating slow so I don't sit there the whole time. It's hard though, I generally only eat 2-4 oz of anything and 2 oz of food over 30 minutes is not even feasible to me.

I had extras too...lol. I had 4 top and 2 bottom so 6 total... You are the first person I have seen have extra

I have had 2 C-sections and they are much worse. The small holes in you abdomen are nothing compared to a 10 inch cut at the base. The only part that was worse was the air trapped in my chest cavity that day, but that only lasted a couple hours.

That is a question for your doctor and everyone is different on when they can tolerate different things. I have no issues with spicy things, but acidic foods make me feel sick.

My husband, who has never really had a weight issue, keeps worrying that I could look for someone better... Yet, he paid cash for my surgery. ? It gets frustrated to be accused of something that has never even crossed my mind, as I have always thought he could do much better in the looks department, especially after I gained weight the last 5 or so years.

Has anyone else gotten hiccups more often after surgery? I feel like I get them multiple times a day. I know it all has to do with muscle spasms... so maybe the healing muscle is adjusting, but geez, I don't think I dealt with this after my C-sections.

Congratulations!!!! That is a huge deal and I am sure it will make your post op even better!

That has to feel good! Congrats!