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Just got sleeved this morning at 7:30 am! So far doing really good although I am on pain meds. Very painful when I get up but hope that gets better! Even being able to drink some water all ready!

Flying today - this NSV makes me so happy!

I've lost 225 pounds, and I have that on my tummy, arms, and inner thighs. And no one has ever said a thing about it. (Though I am considering having some plastics work done this fall, but we'll see about it.) I agree that we are our own worst critic...

I am 6 mo out and I think about the Head hunger too. I think it divides into two types. Mental desire and physical cravings coming from the gut bacteria. The latter can be almost silenced if you learn about them, influence their population with good probiotics, and feed them their starches from foods that agree with us well, thus eliminating the bacteria who make us crave empty carbs. I have mine living off seeds and roast veggies so they are good. Which leaves me with the mental head hunger. You know, the lusts I always had for baked goods and chocolate. Now, sugar makes me feel very sick. Which I love. So I don’t eat it or want to eat it. I have found, though, that smelling these goodies gives me enormous pleasure. I don’t know if this will work for other people, but it is one of the weirdest and best things that happened after this surgery. Smelling is the pleasure. It’s not the foreplay any more to eating a bunch of whatever. Smelling it is the climax now for me. I love being in the candy store or the bakery. I don’t want them in my mouth, but I love the smell. Mentioning it in case this helps anyone. and my go to dessert especially when others are having dessert is very dark chocolate. 85% - 91%. At that point it is ahealthy fat, antioxidant rich food. Far less sweet than any fruit. I even have the 86% ghirardelli squares in my car. It really helps for the munchies or just a little pick me up.

Has anybody surgeon [emoji1523]‍⚕️ put them on a liquid diet before they actual surgery date because mines is

I’m yet to meet my nutritionist .. I should go! She suggests 6/7 meals a day which is hard with my schedule at work. My calorie intake a day is 800 or less

I use MoM when I have constipation issues and have all along. In the early days post-op, I could only do 1 tablespoon without having the issues you are having. Even at 16 months post-op, I still can only do 2-3 tablespoons. It will pass. It sucks, but next time, try a smaller dosage. Hang in there!

I had my surgery less than 2 months after I decided to call a surgeon and find out the process. I'm in Australia, and the insurance regime is way less intense than in other places. We don't even have to lose any weight to get approved. There's no waiting. I think if I had had longer to prepare, I would have gotten more and more nervous! My preparation suggestions: have a plan - who are your support people? tell them what you need from them. Decide if you're telling your colleagues, friends, strangers, heck if you're going to snap chat your surgery - whatever. Figure these things out. take lots of "before" photos and measurements (I wish I had done this). write a clear list of reasons why you are doing this (this was helpful to me, I keep it on my phone and look at it when things are difficult). You might make a dream board. It's nice to have something visual. if you know people who have had surgery, talk to them to get their perspectives. If not, then check out forums, youtubers, blogs, whatever. You will feel less alone. I even binge watched a lot of My 600lb Life and documentaries on weight loss surgeries. educate yourself on what a high protein diet looks like. read and learn all the information that your surgeon and nutritionist will be providing you. My family also read this information. Ask your surgeon if you have any questions. think about what you want to pack for the hospital. it doesn't really matter what you bring, but if you feel prepared and in control, it can help. think about your kitchen. Are you OK with other household members keeping bad food around? i purged my pantry and keep all junk far away from me. people who live with me have to keep the chips and crap out of my sight! Consider if any mindfulness techniques will help you. Relax, read, light a candle. Indulge in crappy reality TV. Make a playlist of songs that help you feel calm. Whatever is soothing. You need to learn how to keep yourself happy without food. If appropriate, get therapy. start your vitamins NOW. these will help your body heal after the surgery. I think vitamin D is particularly important. If you can, start some light exercise like walking every day. Being fitter will help you cope with the surgery and your new life. start drinking lots of water. acknowledge and appreciate that your life is going to change. Make peace with it.

I am 15th Feb :-) can’t wait. We should keep each other updated with progress. I would love to stay in touch with people having surgery on or near the same date. X

So I was supposed to start my liquid diet tomorrow. However I have a cold. My surgeon postponed my surgery due to the cold. I’m soo upset. He said it could be up to 6 weeks from now. [emoji20][emoji20][emoji20]