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Surgery was April 25 and I woke up with no problems. Was up walking around within five hours of surgery and went home the next day. You can do it!

Nice job and congratulations!! Enjoy the yard work and during it tell yourself you’re burning more calories [emoji23] HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17) GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18) GW#2- 180 [emoji736] (4/2/18) GW#3- 160 CW 172 5’6”

Well not the greatest start to my day, only down 1.5 pounds and missed the crossover from obese to overweight. So another week i guess. Well at least its down even if slower than i would like. Tuesday is nine full months and some days it feels like a blink and others like 9 years. got to get some coffee in me, to dam early in the morning for coherent thought. enjoy your weekend

I honestly think you're legit starving. If you asked me to eat: fruit juice milk (even lactose free--has sugar in it) I'd want to "cut off the head of the infidel and bring it to the king," I'd be so hangry. So big hugs and cudos to you for staying the course. The liquid diet is evil evil stuff. Each doc has their own brand of evil. But, you do just have to knuckle down and follow the plan. As bad as it is. It really helps to drink LOTS of water. Especially when hungry. I also found hot decaf tea helped tremendously. Also sugar free popsicles were somehow very soothing and filling. Maybe cuz they took a long time to eat? I agree with getting your mind doing something else. Binge watching Netflix was also a lifesaver as was walking--even if it's only 5 minutes while you're having a bad urge to eat. I swear the time will go by quickly! Hang in there!

you are definitely in my thoughts... Hope you recover quickly!!! Sent from my SM-G930VL using BariatricPal mobile app

And not to make anyone lose their breakfast or anything but it has now ruptured twice tonight! It was like a volcano of rancid smelling puss and wouldn’t stop....the nurses are great it was all over my gown socks bedding floor the wall! The one said in the twenty years she’s been here she’s never seen one rupture like this! Still a huge amount of fluid so still having surgery tomorrow. All I can think is thank god it didn’t happen at home bc my husband would have puked or passed out lol.

I was approved today! May 15th is my date[emoji16] Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app

How terrible your surgeon didn’t seem to take your concerns seriously. He should be ashamed of himself. Hope you heal well and get better soon. Please keep us posted!

Southern, Please put in a call to your surgeon's office. it is always better to talk to them about any new increased or failing to improve pain. It will in most cases turn out to be nothing but the risk is not worth it. No matter the replies please just call and talk it thru with someone in the surgeons office and let them decide if it is routine or not. These first weeks are the most risky.

I met with my dietitian yesterday and mentioned salads. She doesn't recommend them until 6 months! UGH!