I’m not a “vet” by any means but I’ve had a lot of success since my surgery and I’ve been on this site for a good 9 months. And I love being a part of this community. So I want to say this first, I posted in Rants & Raves for a reason....

- “I’m 5 day’s post op and it’s not working”. Miracles don’t happen overnight. The amount of people who think that they will wake up from surgery feeling amazing and all their problems solved. SMH
- “I haven’t lost anything in 3-4 months and I’m 6 months post op”. I’m all about helping but I hate when people post about how they aren’t loosing and then don’t offer any information on their diet, exercise, vitamin intake, ect. And half the time they drop off the face of the earth when you ask them.....SMH
- The pre-op diet sucks, that is all. SMH
-“I’m still hungry”. I hate that a common misconception that hunger is going to disappear. It doesn’t happen to everyone. But common sense would tell you that, liquids aren’t filling. Wait until you are on solids again to worry about your hunger levels. SMH

Ok I’m done! Thanks guys for letting me get that off my chest. Some days you just have to rant.

And PS. I know that people don’t always know the stuff I mentioned above, so when I’m not overly irritated by these gross misunderstandings about the process...I’m happy to help!

8 hours ago, MargoCL said:

I had to take several online courses and at my preop class I was told 3x... read your material a minimum of 3 times. If you have post op questions, refer to your pre op material. Personally, I've done that and refer to these forums for help.

P.s I've enjoyed your rants....

only three times? I had a quiz over my entire binder and I was told that if I did not pass the quiz, they would not schedule my pre-op appointment.

8 hours ago, iluvbears42@yahoo.com said:

We all want a balanced life but I know I can not eat sugar ever if I do then I will just keep eating it. We are all addicted to food. Even if you think you are not addicted to food. I never said anyone had to eat chicken breast because there are so many wonderful recipes out there you don't have to just eat chicken.

8 hours ago, sillykitty said:

I'm actually not a food addict, really

4 hours ago, GreenTealael said:

I'm not addicted to food either, these journeys are not all the same...

I've learned that I'm not really addicted to food either. I'm addicted to sugar and all of the forms that turn into sugar as it is being digested. My trigger foods are bread (in any form), pasta, white rice, and potatoes. Once I start eating any of these foods, I'm hooked again! Also, anything that is fried or breaded seems to trigger, but on a much smaller scale than my main trigger foods. I can say that fried potatoes, especially french fries, are the devil for me...

8 hours ago, FluffyChix said:

Help me please...

What's SMH?

Signed sincerely,

One Upper In Houston

shaking my head...

only three times? I had a quiz over my entire binder and I was told that if I did not pass the quiz, they would not schedule my pre-op appointment.

The online courses you had to pass before surgery would be scheduled.

8 minutes ago, MargoCL said:

3 hours ago, macadamia said:

only three times? I had a quiz over my entire binder and I was told that if I did not pass the quiz, they would not schedule my pre-op appointment.

The online courses you had to pass before surgery would be scheduled.

My quiz was written and done at the doctor's office. Then, I had an oral-board of sorts where the NUT asked even more questions to make sure I was ready.

Wow! I'm speechless.

3 hours ago, macadamia said:

My quiz was written and done at the doctor's office. Then, I had an oral-board of sorts where the NUT asked even more questions to make sure I was ready.

Holy crap!

10 minutes ago, Orchids&Dragons said:

Holy crap!

My surgeon is very serious about success after surgery. The diet and the lifestyle changes required are tantamount to success.

2 minutes ago, macadamia said:

My surgeon is very serious about success after surgery. The diet and the lifestyle changes required are tantamount to success.

I agree, but I've never seen one take preparation to those lengths! Guess you won't be posting asking how soon you can eat pizza!

17 hours ago, sillykitty said:

Off topic ... but @AshAsh1 ... you are only 16 lbs away from goal!!!!! That is so exciting!

Thank you! But that is only my first set goal. My surgeon thought it was appropriate to say that I could aim for my high school weight. But, I was very athletic in high school and I think 180lb on me now, will be too heavy. I think ultimately 150-160 will be a lot better.

14 hours ago, FluffyChix said:

bahahahahaaha! OMG. I will use it forever!

Thah crahps ah sayuved!

TY AshAsh and sillykitty!

bahahahah. no problem, anytime!

32 minutes ago, Orchids&Dragons said:

I agree, but I've never seen one take preparation to those lengths! Guess you won't be posting asking how soon you can eat pizza!

I know me so I know exactly when I can eat pizza again... never. Pizza for me is one serving size - the whole thing. It does not matter what size it is, I will eat all of it. It is one of my trigger foods, so I will avoid it at all costs. I'm not going through all of this to keep eating what got me here.

57 minutes ago, macadamia said:

My surgeon is very serious about success after surgery. The diet and the lifestyle changes required are tantamount to success.

I lowkey received something similar from the psychologist! when I didn't understand one of the questions, rather couldn't answer it he told me to join this site... Then he gave his approval referral.

1 hour ago, AshAsh1 said:

Thank you! But that is only my first set goal. My surgeon thought it was appropriate to say that I could aim for my high school weight. But, I was very athletic in high school and I think 180lb on me now, will be too heavy. I think ultimately 150-160 will be a lot better.

Well getting to your high school weight is huge!

My surgeon told me to aim for 80 lbs. Now that I'm past that he asked me if I was done. When I said no, he was surprised, and said I looked great. I told him not so much when I'm naked!

I'm 16 lbs away now too, and I know I'm not going to be satisfied there. I'm thinking 130 or so. As long as I don't lose my butt!

1 minute ago, sillykitty said:

Well getting to your high school weight is huge!

My surgeon told me to aim for 80 lbs. Now that I'm past that he asked me if I was done. When I said no, he was surprised, and said I looked great. I told him not so much when I'm naked!

I'm 16 lbs away now too, and I know I'm not going to be satisfied there. I'm thinking 130 or so. As long as I don't lose my butt!

If the next 20-30lbs could strictly come from my love handles, stomach, and back... I'd be very happy.