Got my surgery date: October 22, 2018....and now the wait... Would love to gather a cohort here to go through this with!!!

First day today that I reached my protein goal (60g) since surgery!! It’s so hard to get it all in since I get full so quickly!

Still working on getting in all my fluids.

First day today that I reached my Protein goal (60g) since surgery!! It’s so hard to get it all in since I get full so quickly!

Still working on getting in all my fluids.

Good job! Keep reaching, it gets easier!

Just weighed myself after 2 weeks of not.. averaged 6 lbs per week.. not bad.. its been a month since surgery. 10/22


Hw:497
Sw:476
Cw:431

5 minutes ago, chuckwalsh said:

Just weighed myself after 2 weeks of not.. averaged 6 lbs per week.. not bad.. its been a month since surgery. 10/22


Hw:497
Sw:476
Cw:431

Congrats! Happy thanksgiving!

I crossed the threshold on Thanksgiving... Severely Obese to Obese! ? Keep pushing everyone!

1 hour ago, Grapefruit said:

I crossed the threshold on Thanksgiving... Severely Obese to Obese! ? Keep pushing everyone!

My last weigh in I was right on the threshold, so I expect to cross it next week when I weigh in (I'm only weighing on Mondays) and am ridiculously excited.

And I am teetering on the brink myself, still morbid this week, by December 10thi could be merely obese. This is the only place where being merely obese is a compliment and overweight is a goal. A little skewed but look where we may have come from!?✊?

So ya. Thanksgiving.. man.. what a strange experience.. not going to lie.. I had some stuff today couple chips.. like 4-5 queso laden tortilla chips.. and 2 crackers with cheese pre dinner..

then.. for dinner even when I tried to take smaller portions of each item.. my plate was still full once I was done serving myself.. but..

to my surprise.. about a quarter way through the plate I started getting the uncomfortable feeling in my throat.. which tells me it's time to stop eating. so I did a few more bites.. gave the rest of one small piece of ham to the dog.. then that was that..

my stomach really does control my eating.. which.. not surprises me.. but makes me feel relieved.. because even when I tried to do small portions it was still a ton of food.. and my stomach wouldn't let me overdo it.. was a very strange in a good way experience.. I still did overeat today but nowhere near as much as I could have..

So ya. Thanksgiving.. man.. what a strange experience.. not going to lie.. I had some stuff today couple chips.. like 4-5 queso laden tortilla chips.. and 2 crackers with cheese pre dinner..

then.. for dinner even when I tried to take smaller portions of each item.. my plate was still full once I was done serving myself.. but..

to my surprise.. about a quarter way through the plate I started getting the uncomfortable feeling in my throat.. which tells me it's time to stop eating. so I did a few more bites.. gave the rest of one small piece of ham to the dog.. then that was that..

my stomach really does control my eating.. which.. not surprises me.. but makes me feel relieved.. because even when I tried to do small portions it was still a ton of food.. and my stomach wouldn't let me overdo it.. was a very strange in a good way experience.. I still did overeat today but nowhere near as much as I could have..

I had about the same experience and I am also relieved. I ate probably more than I should have, but it was only like 5-10% of what I normally would have...and I am loving it. I don't feel deprived. It's wonderful. I had what I wanted. Stayed away from breads and don't like stuffing...but had all the good low carb stuffs. Little teeny bits. ?

Has anyone started to feel pain again in the main incision area weeks after surgery I felt like I was getting better now the pain feels like it did a week after surgery and my surgery was Oct 26th. I just called my Drs office in waiting for someone to call me back because u don't know if u show go to the ER or what. It sorta feels like a burning sensation and when I sneeze it hurts a lot and it only did that right after surgery. Need some insight

Has anyone started to feel pain again in the main incision area weeks after surgery I felt like I was getting better now the pain feels like it did a week after surgery and my surgery was Oct 26th. I just called my Drs office in waiting for someone to call me back because u don't know if u show go to the ER or what. It sorta feels like a burning sensation and when I sneeze it hurts a lot and it only did that right after surgery. Need some insight

I started feeling pain in my largest incision 3 weeks after surgery. The pain still comes and goes. The doctor said it's from my muscle healing from the surgery and the deep stitches in that incision. It would hurt when I cough, stretch and even stand straight up to fast. It doesn't hurt as much now but I will get a sharp pain sometimes

When did did u have surgery how long ago

I don't know maybe I've been doing too much. Just got me a little nervous because this pain just came back a few days ago. And I go back to work on Tuesday so not ready but I have to smh. Just want clarity with this before I do go back to work.

Has anyone started to feel pain again in the main incision area weeks after surgery I felt like I was getting better now the pain feels like it did a week after surgery and my surgery was Oct 26th. I just called my Drs office in waiting for someone to call me back because u don't know if u show go to the ER or what. It sorta feels like a burning sensation and when I sneeze it hurts a lot and it only did that right after surgery. Need some insight

I had my surgery on October 17th, and I still get pain on the right side from time to time. I went back to work after 2 weeks because I had no choice. I have a pretty physical job, and when I do more physical stuff, like push heavier items, I feel where the muscle is healing still. It's better when I remember to focus on my posture and use my legs and back muscles more. Then it's more of a dull ache that goes away with rest and sleep. I think you will be fine, muscle scar tissue just hurts as it builds sometimes. Listen to your body and just pause and rest when you need to if possible.

I know some of us can totally relate to this. Just thought we could use a post Thanksgiving laugh.