Hi everyone who is having surgery in October 2014. We can start a new topic for those of us who have had surgery already.

This is the spot were we will all end up, were we'll share our stories and recovery. It will be a new dawn for so many of us. Let's stay close as united we will conquer anything that comes our way!

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Today was the first time someone commented on my weight loss. They just asked if I have lost weight and said I looked good. I was thrilled, finally someone noticed.

Monday meal plan

B- premier Protein shake chocolate 11oz

S- 1/2 bar pure protein chocolate

L- costco chicken salad 1oz Special K sea salt crisps 8

S- 1/2 c popcorn

D- sirloin steak 1 1/2 oz roasted potatoes slices 2

S-??

13w post rny gbs

Ammylynns,your last post was well said. From my highest weight to today,I have lost 80lbs. Most people do not comment verbalize noticing any weight loss. I have 80lbs to go. I haven't made it to the regular size clothes.. I envy all of you who have made that accomplishment! Perhaps, 25 more lbs. I am dressing myself in a more trendier way.

Misstvb, yeah!!! I'm sure thay compliment or acknowledgment made your day! Im still waiting for that experience!

You go girl!!

Most people I know don't say. One friend said they think it would be rude. (Like they didn't notice I was fat!!) Then people I hardly know say things like, "So you had your surgery!" Go figure. I'm still in fat clothes, but I'll make it to the regulars one day!

I have been working on not overfilling the pouch. Doing good since my last throwing up attack 10 days ago but I have noticed I am hungry now. Not a huge hunger but a couple hours after I eat I feel hungry again. Anyone feeling the same? I drink hot tea and it helps a lot. Because I am eating even smaller portions, it may be causing the hunger.

Wildgoose, I could only laugh at your post. Fat clothes... before the surgery I never referred to my clothes as fat clothes, although knowing the bitter truth of it! However, I can say fat clothes without any issue.. because I know the fat clothes days are coming to an end!

Beni, that is happening to me asnwell. I would agree you to the reason of the hunger. I eat sugarless ice pops to satisfy th e hunger. Only 15 calories!

I was told by a coworker that I need to watch what I eat because so and so lost alot of weight really quick then gained it right back. I didnt know what to say so I told the coworker that she she should look into the surgery it could help her cpap & diabetes. Then she said well another coworker did really well but she is an exception. Geez I dont know if I am wearing my heart on my sleeve but please dont compare me to other employees that had the surgery. It can be very discouraging. I have lost 87 pounds in 3 1/2 months. This is my journey.

@@LisaCO

That's the best way to look at it. This is your journey, no one else knows how you are doing. The fact is the vast majority of people do just fine. The ones that put the weight back have other issues/surgeries. We can all imagine what it would take to eat more then what we are eating. An all out effort because I can't overeat even if I wanted to. Not all WLS surgeries are the same. Ours is the most restrictive and with the best chance of success, always remember that.

I have lost 87 pounds in 3 1/2 months.

Wow, that's great.

LisaCO, I think it is 10 percent who gain the weight back, yet those are the stories that people will tell you. No wonder people don't talk about their operations.

Beni: I am a huge fan of those popsies!!

Thank you guys! I am trying to keep the best attitude but I can feel the envy when they look at me. I am proud I made this decision and have no regrets. I want all you to know how much this site means to me. I can let it all out and its so nice to have understanding. Thank you all what a wonderful group!!!

Yeah, we're awesome and we know it. And, and, and we are getting even more awesome by the minute. Lol!