SkinnyMingo1408

I was pretty open once the decision was made. I didn't carry a banner or anything but my close Co- workers knew, my boss knew and my family knew. Even now, if someone asks I tell. It's done, it's part of my story and if someone doesn't like it then they don't need to be apart of my story. I've always been a pretty open book to those around me. I haven't had any negative feedback yet. My mom got this surgery 15+ years ago so it wasn't new to my family. I've lost over 50lbs since the last time my coworkers saw me, probably closer to 60lbs by the time we return to work (yay summer break) and I'm cautiously optimistic about their reactions when they see me. I don't SEE the weightloss as much as I FEEL the weightloss if that makes sense? I'm hoping they can see it? .

Great job! ????

Everyone is 100% right! You are doing great! I just came out of my first stall so I can totally empathize with feeling like you're failing. Like everyone said, stay the course- this will end and you'll get back to losing weight. You're body just needs to restart. Stay as far away from the scale as you can for the next week or 2.

I think this is a decision only you can make. You know if you need the extra help that the surgery will give you. It seems like you are definitely on the right track and doing amazing! Even with the surgery a lifestyle change is necessary. The surgery is only a tool for your weightloss arsenal. Eventually you will be able to eat food that will cause weight gain and you'll have to make a choice. The only difference is you won't be able to eat as much or absorb as much. It sounds like you're doing really great!

So after 2 weeks of not having my scale budge, this morning I was down a pound and a half! I finally got past 259! Going to really try to stay off the scale until Friday but it's a relief to finally have the scale move. And somehow I thought I was in week 3 of a stall but when I looked at the calendar I was actually in week 2... it just felt much longer. So relieved to have the scale move... I mean, my brain knew it would but my heart had doubts. Of I go! TTYL! Melly

I was told it's ok post-op to add powder to your Shakes because you drink so slowly your body has time to absorb it. Definitely ask you nutritionist.

I would overbuy if not for my hubby. We'll be in the store and I'll say I want xxxx and he'll remind me it'll go bad before I can eat it all and I'm the only one that eats it. ? A little frustrating at times.

But the best part is the bready part! I don't really crave anything but I do look forward to experimenting with low carb bread recipes.

I wouldn't rush it because your tummy is healing and bad juju can happen. I mean you could get lucky and not have any consequences but that will only encourage you to take more risks. In my honest opinion the slower you go the better. My plan had me on 2 weeks full liquid, then 3 weeks pureed, and finally on soft now. Never realized just how good scrambled eggs were until I had to wait to have them. As they say, it's your journey but going slow now will pay off in your future. Give yourself your best chance to succeed.

Sweet Baby Rays also has Rays no sugar added BBQ sauce that is pretty good. Not as sweet as the original but no weird after taste and fills the need. It's a good fit for BBQ sauce.

Weight isn't listed on the Florida DL. Congrats on that victory though!

I had surgery June 7th and I know that "stuck" feeling. I find that tapping(and sometimes pounding) on my chest helps. It causes me to burp and allows room for the food. It's definitely a miserable feeling. Usually when I get the stuck feeling I wasn't paying attention to what I was eating and ate too fast or didn't chew it enough or took too big a bite. It seldom happens at home but has happened a few times since I returned to work. I get caught up talking to my co-workers and stop paying attention to what and how I'm eating. I stop eating when that happens. It's just not worth risking more getting jammed.

I love the Baritastic app!!! It really does cover all the bases and since I don't go anywhere without my phone, I always have it at my fingertips. It's great!

Good Luck! I'm on week 5 post op and I already feel a difference. I'm moving easier, breathing easier and much to my husband's delight, snoring less. [emoji1787] You can do this!

I hope so! I'm ready to be losing again!

I didn't notice the names! That is cute?

That is really hard for me. I'm trying to limit it to Fridays. Though I may change it to Saturdays so if it's not in my favor I can be grumpy at home?.

I measured myself because I had seen it suggested on other posts that even though you're not losing pounds you might be losing inches and I have lost about 5in since the beginning of July. That makes a total of 24in since June 7th. Not bad!

How long it took your doctor to complete your surgery? About 2 hours. I had a routine RNY. How long was your hospital stay? I stayed for 3 days. How was your doctor's bedside manner? My doctor and his PA were great. They answered all my questions. What can I expect when I get to the hospital before surgery? I arrive at 7:15am for a 9:30am surgery. Get there when your surgeon says NOT when the hospital tells you. If I had listened to the hospital I would've missed my surgery completely! The put 2 iv's in me, 1 in each hand, different sizes. Just in case one blew out. I saw my surgeon, anesthesiologist, and the nurse that would be in the operating room. Once I was taken back to pre-op it all happened very quickly. What was your biggest struggle at the hospital and at home? Realizing my limits. This is MAJOR SURGERY! Give your body grace and allow it time to heal. When did you go back to work? A little over 4 weeks post-op If there was one thing that you could have changed, what would it be? Nothing. I'm content with how things have gone so far. What did you pack to take to the hospital? I packed an extra long phone charging cord, toiletries, book, some crosswords, I downloaded some movies to my phone in case the wifi wasn't dependable. I wore loose clothing and crocs to the hospital, wore the hospital gown at the hospital(in case i bled or got sick- better their gown then my clothes), and wore the same clothes to come home. I found that between sleeping, walking(they were pretty clear they wanted me up as fast and as often as I felt capable) and drinking slowly the TV in the room was extra enough. Oh and chapstick! That will really help with any dry mouth! Eye drops will help if your eyes get irritated easily. I think that's everything.

I'm in week 5 and still have no hunger/food cravings. I have an am schedule that involves eating first and lunch/dinner are usually based on how long ago the previous meal was OR if I start feeling icky and realize I lost track of time and haven't had any intake in 4-6 hours depending on my activity. This usually happens with dinner on my days off if I don't cook. I do enjoy looking at the different ways to fix the food I used to eat in healthier ways.

I'm on soft food and I can have canned fruits like Peaches and pears in juice. I was VERY, VERY happy when I was allowed to have unsweetened applesauce. It's still the best tasting thing I've had so far.

Awesome! Way to go!

After being constipated for about a week I was put on ducolax by my doctor. He doesn't care for miralax, feels it's too harsh on the new pouch. I take the ducolax twice a day.

Now that I think about it (I'm 5 weeks out) I drank from a straw when my daughter brought me home a baby Smoothie from her job. It was habit, I did it without thinking and had no ill effects. I do avoid them because I get air build up easily. Side note: how do you add you surgery info onto your profile?

My Psychologist and I have a deal. He is the ONLY one that can change my mental meds. Other doctors are not allowed to change them because even though they are doctors they don't have the training to know better. I 100% agree with the others to contact the doctor that prescribed your mental meds to see about getting back on them. For the past 5 weeks I've been crushing my meds (which is disgusting btw) and putting them in flavored water and chugging them like a shot. Super gross but haven't missed because so much is changing already in my body that I can't risk my head being out of whack too. I am willing to bet that getting back on your meds will help your outlook some.