Ok everyone since we are getting close to December I figured I would go ahead and start us up a post op thread

MI2 I was done on the 18th Dec and I too went four weeks without the scale moving. I have been despairing' date=' but have been having procedures for strictures, three so far, so I out it down to that. I've lost 17.7kgs at lady weigh in Friday just gone. We just have to soldier on.

On another note, I too am quite concerned for Simply Southern, her cheeriness inspire if her adversity has helped me lots, I'm hoping she will be fine and can contact us all soon[/quote']

It is so hard when you go so long and don't lose and I'm not so convinced I will continue to lose or it will be quite slow until it stops all together. It was a hard thing to accept but I did this to myself with the hopes of losing weight and reducing the chances of having to take diabetes meds but w/o the weight loss that isn't happening. I'm recording everything I eat and staying around 800-1000 cal now. I see nut on Friday and I hope she has some suggestions but I can't imagine what that would be. Can't hurt, I guess but I do have to pay for it so hope it's not money thrown to the wind.

I made it to onederland (199.2) today. I would like to say it feels awesome but still have a lot of pain, so it's a goal that can't be enjoyed right now. Doing better on eating n drinking today and managing pain or trying too.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

Wonderful news, Gen! Hopefully you will be able to feel better soon. Onderland... that's quite an accomplishment!

Great news Gen. Congrats!

I made it to onederland (199.2) today. I would like to say it feels awesome but still have a lot of pain' date=' so it's a goal that can't be enjoyed right now. Doing better on eating n drinking today and managing pain or trying too.

Gen :-) 12/15/12[/quote']

That's great news

MI2 we got ourselves to this point for many reasons and the focus for every single one of us is better health, and I believe the surgery is just a tool to get there and I believe as long as we follow the rules, we have to keep positive or even this most drastic of steps is doomed to fail. I'm nearly eight weeks out now, as you are and I'm still mainly fluids, some thicker but struggling with purée and mashed foods. Some days it does my head in but I have to believe that out of this will come more improvements to my life, not just the smaller size but the reenergization of

My health and well being. We will get there in the end. I'd dearly love to have just a bite of a burger, but not for now, perhaps later...... We have to keep helping one another in these forums.

I made it to onederland (199.2) today. I would like to say it feels awesome but still have a lot of pain' date=' so it's a goal that can't be enjoyed right now. Doing better on eating n drinking today and managing pain or trying too.

Gen :-) 12/15/12[/quote']

Congrats on onederland! Boo about the pain. Feel better!

DOS 12/17/12

I am so thirsty and tired of water and crystal light flavors and poweraide zero. they make me more thirsty.

no i dont want a soda pop but has to be something we can have

I am so thirsty and tired of water and crystal light flavors and poweraide zero. they make me more thirsty.

no i dont want a soda pop but has to be something we can have

I hear you. What about tea?

Gen :-) 12/15/12

I hear you. What about tea?

Gen :-) 12/15/12

I have only tried the crystal light decaffinated tea. and its just to blah. i need to brew some real tea i guess decafinated and put fresh lemon in it.

I hear ya.... all I drink is vitamin water and milk. Tired if the same old thing.

Gatorade G2 has been a life saver... Lots of flavors! And unsweetened tea (not caffeine free... I only do it 1-2x a week)

I have only tried the crystal light decaffinated tea. and its just to blah. i need to brew some real tea i guess decafinated and put fresh lemon in it.

I use decaf tea w lemon and splenda.

I have been having problem getting protein in. I've noticed I can eat fruit and veggies. But the shakes and meat I can't handle right now.

So I picked up some isopure fruit protein drink w/ 40g protein in 20 oz bottle. So far I've tried mango peach. I also got 3 other flavors to try, we'll see.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

Gatorade G2 has been a life saver... Lots of flavors! And unsweetened tea (not caffeine free... I only do it 1-2x a week)

Jodi how are you doing? How is school? Did you go to your 2nd post op visit? Mine was today but canceled it. I will reschedule it. But no more then the maybe 5 mins the surgeon will spend with me decided not to go

Jodi how are you doing? How is school? Did you go to your 2nd post op visit? Mine was today but canceled it. I will reschedule it. But no more then the maybe 5 mins the surgeon will spend with me decided not to go

Why hippie? I actually found that appointment kinda fun...where we have lost a bit of weight...and there's more praise than criticism.