Well, its 4 days post op and I have to admit I had a pretty good experience with surgery. Not much pain other than gas discomfort and I went kinda crazy the second day in the hospital and couldn't get comfortable but on today I had a sort of emotional break down. Please see the attached link...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4wdgZUWbUg

I guess I will ask this question too when I see him. Thanks!

@ Queen P...you look AMAZING!!????????????. I feel the same way, I know I will not care what it takes, or what I can and cannot eat, I want ME back and I want my life back. I want to feel good inside and out for ME. You are such an inspiration! Way to go girl! Keep it up!

Thank you Anxious2beme I feel Shereeb's pain and just trying to encourage her it will be over soon an she will be encouraging others and soooo happy!!!!

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I guess I will ask this question too when I see him. Thanks!

I have never heard of the drain either til now sorry I cannot help with that one!

ShareeB I'm 9 months post OP and 90 pounds down! You will get through it girl and get there in no time! Hang in there. This is what you have to look forward too!!! IT IS SO WORTH IT!! You are not alone and we all went through the stall, the mental changes..but we made it... NOW.. I don't care that I can't eat much I love the new me soooo much!!! HANG IN THERE!!!!

Oh wow! You look great. Thanks for keeping me focused

I have a friend who had this done in Januarynans she said she forgot about that part until I just mentioned it to her and yes, she said the Dr did and it seas wrong or something she had extreme pain as it was pushing against her lung. They took it out and she was 100%

It will be a while before you can eat anything close to normal food - take your time. I have gotten great recipes from Low Carbing with Friends group on Facebook! It takes more effort to cook low carb but once you have the basic supplies you can make a lot of things you used to eat. I just tried low carb pan cakes, I won't lie and say they are just as good as a fluffy short stack but they were good! I liked them - no one else in my family did, but that is ok. I am now 10 months post op and it gets easier to make better choices. Try not to focus on what you can't have, find things you can have! I made a mousse kind of desert with cool whip, sugar free peanut butter and a sugar free fudge pop - I ate that a lot at the beginning! Good luck

Just saw your video.

I can only imagine that it's tough when you've gone through everything only to see the scale show numbers you don't like.

One thing all the veterans around here say is that that there will be periods when the scale doesn't move like we want....but progress is still taking place.

Take a look at @@Queen P photos. Amazing !!!!!

Those Atkin products give me fits, too. The sugar alcohol inside don't agree with me. I've found that when I use Atkins shakes and bars that my weight loss slows down. They tend to have more overall calories than other types/brands.

Best of luck to you. Hang in there. You'll be leading the way for the rest of us in a couple weeks. Hope the drain is now out and you are more comfortable.

Oh wow! You look great. Thanks for keeping me focusedYou are so welcome! Hope things are better!!

Love the video!!! U hit on a lot of feelings I have been experiencing ! Definitely not been a easy road I agree , been off diabetic meds since surgery My surgery was 7/28 and I had to stay in the hospital 4 days due to a fever !!! But am glad u went through and the hardest part is over for us! Don't look at things so negative , just think it's much better to eat 3-4 chips than the hold bag or 2! U can have everything u always have had but in moderation ! Listen to ur pouch, if ur getting full stop eating! Thats the key to keeping our weight down after we loose!! This the beginning girl , our lives will change for the better let's embrace it !!!!!! Cheer up!

Know that u can do this. What u r going through is normal. I had Rny 2 years ago and I don't regret having the surgery. Once u get past this phase. U will be ok. I know how hard to get liquids in at first. I used to lay my head back and drop liquids down my throat with spoon. Lol I also tried different protein drinks until I found one I really liked. I luv pure protein chocolate from Walmart. I still drink it today. Emotionally I had a moment after surgery. I asked myself what have I done. But it was worth it. Two years 100 lbs lighter. Off all medications. Hang in there. Better days r coming. U can and will do this. Any questions. U can email me. Pollywilliams487@yahoo.com or message me on Facebook. The most important thing is keep positive attitude. And be able to reach surgeons office if any concerns. Also gas strips work very well for gas.

Know that u can do this. What u r going through is normal. I had Rny 2 years ago and I don't regret having the surgery. Once u get past this phase. U will be ok. I know how hard to get liquids in at first. I used to lay my head back and drop liquids down my throat with spoon. Lol I also tried different protein drinks until I found one I really liked. I luv pure protein chocolate from Walmart. I still drink it today. Emotionally I had a moment after surgery. I asked myself what have I done. But it was worth it. Two years 100 lbs lighter. Off all medications. Hang in there. Better days r coming. U can and will do this. Any questions. U can email me. Pollywilliams487@yahoo.com or message me on Facebook. The most important thing is keep positive attitude. And be able to reach surgeons office if any concerns. Also gas strips work very well for gas.

Hey what's your Facebook name?

Queen P you look great I'm 8 weeks out and haven't lost anything in 2 weeks what can I do

Omg! I had exactly the same reaction on day 5. I had surgery on 8/3/15 Monday and I am so sick of protein drinks! I finally went and bought Isopure protein powder. Plain no taste. I don't want anymore drinks. I added powder to pudding, yogurt, and soup. It's actually pretty okay. Good luck. Finally down 1 pound from pre-surgery weight.

Queen P you look great I'm 8 weeks out and haven't lost anything in 2 weeks what can I do

what are doing now ?? You have probably hit the dreadful two week stall!!