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Hey guys.....question....does anyone else sometimes feel guilty when they eat??? Lately, ive been feeling guilty everytime I eat and honestly, its quite annoying cuz I get to the point that I don't want to eat.....any advice????

Are you eating the right things? If not, that would explain the guilt.

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Of course, im eating the right things....id never jeopardize what ive done

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Of course, im eating the right things....id never jeopardize what ive done

Then I don't see any obvious reason - I'd suggest working with a therapist. I see one every week.

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Hmmmm....ok....i guess you right

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@ButchLuce, yeah, I think I'm just being unrealistic and impatient, LOL. I am doing well -- 8-10 lbs a month is awesome, but for some reason I wasn't thinking that the 8-10 is coming off .5 lbs at a time, not in one or two dramatic chunks!

Plus, it's a little disappointing -- I'm down almost 40 lbs and no one seems to have noticed anything! What the heck? Just makes me realize how big I was that 40 lbs is a drop in the freaking bucket.

Heather it may have to do with people (especially) men being hesitant to say anything about a woman's weight. Or, they may think you are ill. Have you let it be known that you had Bariatric surgery? I put a post on Facebook the day after surgery so my friends would know about it. It's saved a million questions and I get so many positive remarks from my friends. They are very supportive! Also it helped to explain why I'm not taking part in the meals at Masonic and Lions Club meetings. No one had to ask they just knew I would not be taking part in the buffets! Hang it there gal!

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Had my surgery on 9/13. I have done very well medically and was down 32 lbs last Saturday. I only weigh once a week at WW. I realized today I could pull my jeans up and down without unbutton or unzipping them. Bought new underwear 3 sizes smaller and down in pants from 16w to 12 or 14. I was lucky that my mother cleaned out her closet just when I needed some clothes. I have noticed I am more tired in the past 2 weeks since I went to trying to get my Protein from food. I am off all meds except antidepressant and my goal is to get off that by the new year. My hair is falling out so started the Biotin and hope it stalls it. I feel so blessed to have had a good recovery and I thank God for that. I have become hooked on this website and really have to do less frequent online activity as my house is suffering. This surgery is a great thing for me and I thank all the people who post on here that have helped me figure out the steps.

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I was sleeved September 6, 2016 I'm going on 9 weeks out and am down 40 lbs since surgery. For any of you that don't know about www.insurenutrition.com this company contacts your insurance co to see if you qualify to have your Premier Protein shakes, scar and stretch mark cream covered. My insurance co covers it and the shakes alone is a savings of $100.00 a month.

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I had surgery 9/15/16. It's been really frustrating. I still can't drink more that 20oz a day. I get IV fluids a few times a week. The Vitamins make me nauseas and most foods heavier than the soft/ mushy diet hurt. On top of that the gas and Constipation in the last week have been killer.

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I had my gastric sleeve on 9-8-16..today makes two months for me. The beginning was rough because I developed a strangulated hernia and had to have a second surgery a week later but all in all I'm doing much better. Highest weight was 430 Pre op weight was 409 Current Weight 360....you don't realize how heavy you were until you start loosing the weight post-301219-14786015091633_thumb.jpg

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I was done on the 9th. Almost through the 2 weeks of clears. Bad issues with the head hunger. I have leftover Optifast in my fridge and that is looking tasty, lol. Hell, the cats wet, canned food is almost looking good (just kidding). I will start full liquid on Thursday. That means some shakes and other stuff with a little more substance.

My current worry is that I am supposed to have lunch with my mom tomorrow and the parents do not know I did this.Trust me, it's better this way. I'm not sure how I'm gonna get through this. I'm in town for a job interview so maybe I can just get some Soup and pawn it off as nerves. There's also soft boiled eggs (she's got celiac so we usually do Breakfast places) but that's not exactly clear.

Ideas, anyone?

Soup, yogurt etc

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Hi everyone! Just wanted to check in you all! Seems like I've found my happy grove. Just taking it a day at a time. It's been 2 months and 4 days since my surgery. 48 lbs gone forever! I was a bit nervous how the carbs I ate over thanksgiving would affect me, but I kept things minimal. My three month check up is the Tuesday after Christmas. I would love to have it read a total of 60lbs lost by then. I've also signed up for a5k obstacle course in April. My daughter (who is 12 and now weighs more than me) is going to do it with me. We're both working with a trainer. Trying to lead by example- and so thankful she's choosing to follow!

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My surgery was September 26th. VSG, gallbladder removed and hernia repair! I'm doing well overall, lost 41 pounds so far, have no food restrictions, meeting my Protein goals most days with food - not shakes. I am still struggling with Fluid intake often (my taste buds don't like Water anymore and I'm getting tired of the same flavors). I'm open to suggestions. My incisions have healed, I have no pain unless I lay on my right side (still tender), my scars are fading. People are telling me I look skinny - (no one outside of my immediate family knows) my clothes no longer fit or are baggy. I found a local support group I really love. This 1st Thanksgiving was wonderful except for the ham (vomiting the 1st time since surgery), I don't know what is up with pork! I'm never hungry. I have been able to stop my blood pressure medication & the cardiologist gave me a great report and I don't go back for a year! Overall, I'm really happy with the progress I'm making and so glad I decided to have the surgery. It feels GREAT being healthy!!!

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