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nannon32    28

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Im 5 weeks out went to lunch with co workers and had a chicken breast sandwich no chesse no mayo well toasted bread had 4 small bites but atleast i felt normal a regular bussiness day i never thought this day would come finally life is getting back to normal well my new normal.. I love it i feel so great... So for everyone in the early stages be patient its worth it .. I can go up a flight of stairs without losing my breathe... God is good

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NewCarrie    4

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Thanks for the story...gives me hope that normal life will return soon enough. Especially as I sit hear listening to my family prepare dinner as I get my cup of Jello. :)

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nannon32    28

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Normal new life will come i felt like it would never happen.. My girlfriend is philipino and hawaian all she does is cook it was hard and still is... For anyone that says this is an easy out they r so wrong hardest thing i ever did but soooooo worth it.... And for the bread i had the toast it extra crunchy and i did find juss chewed it really well my dr said its fine i dont do bread very often mostly juss protien...

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NewCarrie    4

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Nice. I told my family today that all I want is a cracker. Sad when that's what I'm looking forward to. :)

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Yolyann    56

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Thank you nann. Now I'm not as nervous.

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NewCarrie    4

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This is day 5...I have my first dr appt on Fri.

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nannon32    28

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The first 2 weeks were the hardest for me ...but u will get thru it and see ur weight loss an know its worth it...when u get discouraged or frustrated sign in their are so many postitive stories... The new you is on its way.. :)

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NewCarrie    4

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I know alot of it is the mental hunger talking but I also just want to feel normal NOW. I keep looking at the photos of people and reading as much as possible. Thanks for the encouragement.

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TinyMamiOf3kids    1,280

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Im 5 weeks out went to lunch with co workers and had a chicken breast sandwich no chesse no mayo well toasted bread had 4 small bites but atleast i felt normal a regular bussiness day i never thought this day would come finally life is getting back to normal well my new normal.. I love it i feel so great... So for everyone in the early stages be patient its worth it .. I can go up a flight of stairs without losing my breathe... God is good

I can't eat bread at all. Lucky you.

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Stacey Dayonne    69

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I'm 5 months out and still don't eat bread. I don't even miss it. Life gets back to normal. I go out with friends and family. I just plan ahead and remember how far I've come that I don't want to go back

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TinyMamiOf3kids    1,280

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I'm 5 months out and still don't eat bread. I don't even miss it. Life gets back to normal. I go out with friends and family. I just plan ahead and remember how far I've come that I don't want to go back

Are you over vomiting? Can you eat more then 4 bites? Do you eat fruits & vegetables? How's your blood work? Any Vitamins? Did you reach goal weight? Have you had alcohol yet?

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BBdoodle    483

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It is a great feeling that you can eat something and maintain control so easily. I am 4 months post op and afraid to eat certain things :( But generally I eat normal food that is low or fat free and healthy foods.

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Stacey Dayonne    69

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I never drank so no alcohol anyways. Yup fruits and veggies at this stage are encouraged. Over the vomiting too.

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