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tagyourit got a reaction from cwcoulter724 in Things you wish you'd known. July 22, 2016

I had very little pain and went back to work after a week. I wish I had been prepared for the buyers regret phase. I had about a week (while I was recovering) when I kept having mental attacks of "holy crap, what did I do!" I know it was frustration over not eating, feeling wonky and all that but it did pass and now 1 month post op I have no regrets or doubts. Another thing that has been learn as I go is getting used to sipping Water. I live in the south and it gets to be 110 outside and I feel like I am constantly thirsty. I keep sipping but have learned that crushed ice and SF pop cycles work the best on helping you feel hydrated. I am still struggling on timing out my eating too. It seems so odd to put my fork or spoon down after each bite and savor the meal instead of cleaning my plate in 30 seconds. I am getting better though.

tagyourit got a reaction from cwcoulter724 in Things you wish you'd known. July 22, 2016

I had very little pain and went back to work after a week. I wish I had been prepared for the buyers regret phase. I had about a week (while I was recovering) when I kept having mental attacks of "holy crap, what did I do!" I know it was frustration over not eating, feeling wonky and all that but it did pass and now 1 month post op I have no regrets or doubts. Another thing that has been learn as I go is getting used to sipping Water. I live in the south and it gets to be 110 outside and I feel like I am constantly thirsty. I keep sipping but have learned that crushed ice and SF pop cycles work the best on helping you feel hydrated. I am still struggling on timing out my eating too. It seems so odd to put my fork or spoon down after each bite and savor the meal instead of cleaning my plate in 30 seconds. I am getting better though.

tagyourit got a reaction from missruthy in Anyone with a high BMI? July 26, 2016

I am 36 so not in my 20's but I am 370lbs and 5'6" my BMI is 60. My bypass is on Wednesday and I am so nervous and excited. I almost done with the liquid 2 week diet and ready to move forward with my next step in life!!!!!

tagyourit got a reaction from cwcoulter724 in Things you wish you'd known. July 22, 2016

I had very little pain and went back to work after a week. I wish I had been prepared for the buyers regret phase. I had about a week (while I was recovering) when I kept having mental attacks of "holy crap, what did I do!" I know it was frustration over not eating, feeling wonky and all that but it did pass and now 1 month post op I have no regrets or doubts. Another thing that has been learn as I go is getting used to sipping Water. I live in the south and it gets to be 110 outside and I feel like I am constantly thirsty. I keep sipping but have learned that crushed ice and SF pop cycles work the best on helping you feel hydrated. I am still struggling on timing out my eating too. It seems so odd to put my fork or spoon down after each bite and savor the meal instead of cleaning my plate in 30 seconds. I am getting better though.

tagyourit got a reaction from mercedes620 in Liquid diet (Help) June 26, 2016

I agree with the others. Don't cheat again and get back to it. I think that the preop liquid diet is about preparing us mentally as much as physically. I will tell you that I am 1 week post op and the pain is gone and I am healing but I am struggling with the mental part of RNY. It is really hard to measure out 2 tbsp of food for dinner and to not drink during the meal. Just because they changed my physical body doesn't mean my brain did. Use this preop time to start working on those mental changes.

tagyourit got a reaction from gina171 in How are the Post op people doing? June 25, 2016

I am now 1 week post op and just now feeling 100% positive I made the right move. Still struggling with the whole 2 tbsps thing but I think I am starting to get better at it. Did any of you have a "what did I just do!!!!" moment or have any adjustments to make post op?

tagyourit got a reaction from Chez2812 in mushie food struggles June 25, 2016

I need this in my life!!!!!
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tagyourit got a reaction from dede0314 in Does anyone own a Fitbit? June 23, 2016

I have the charge hr and love it. Also fitbit has really good Custer service.
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tagyourit got a reaction from Iscarelys in You Asked: What Happens If I Don’t Eat Enough Protein? June 22, 2016

That was very informative and a good reminder.

tagyourit reacted to Imagine 1 in regret June 22, 2016

It's OK to feel the way you do. I had my surgery 11 months ago and I remember going through all kinds of emotions. I loved food and lots of it. That's what brought me to the need for the surgery. I found that I went through the similar stages of grief as if I lost a loved one. Anger, depression, ect. It helped me to read about the grieving process. I finally got to the point that food was not my reason for happiness. Things will get better. Follow the directions of your surgeon's office. Don't beat yourself up. A pity party is OK but don't dwell on it. Talk to a therapist if you have to. Get up and walk. Try some flavored Water. I liked Vitamin Water zero. The lemon flavored one tastes just like lemonade. You will be able to Celebrate food with family again. This was a holiday and that was probably rough. You won't always be on liquids. My surgery was last June. I have lost 134 lbs. And I went to my son's for a big BBQ yesterday with all the family. I had a rib, a deviled eggs, small portions of potato salad and baked Beans. I couldn't eat it all. It's not an everyday thing. The point is... I had a great time with family. I wasn't afraid of breaking a lawn chair. I could stand up in the kitchen to help cook the sides. Life After WLS is Good !!!
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tagyourit got a reaction from Shrinkinqtpi in June Surgery June 19, 2016

No drain for me. I am excited to have the surgery over with but have had a few moments in the past 2 days about if I made a huge mistake. I know I didn't but my emotions are running on full steam. I think I will start to feel better as swelling goes down and I start to feel like myself.
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