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I couldn't resist taking a photo the other day, my first since I had surgery in January. I was surprised to realise how fortunate it was that I was wearing the same top (note the paint mark on the front) that I was wearing for my pre op photo back in December. I have a long long way to go but damn it feels so good to me looking at these two photos side by side. Last week was my first week not losing a pound - I know why. It was my birthday and my sister in laws a few days later, so cake moments were had. But it didn't feel great on the scales later when I hadn't lost a thing. I know this is part of the game so all I can do is look at photos like this, note how many more belt loops I am into and just carry on. So far so good this week

Here's the answer to the easy way out comment that stops them cold in their tracks: 1) I've had to go on a restrictive, liquids-only pre-op diet for 2 weeks. 2) I've had to re-lean how to eat again beginning with clear liquids, moving on to pureed, then soft foods, and finally regular food. 3) I can no longer use food to drown out anxiety, emotional pain, etc. I have to deal with it face to face so I have good days and bad days. 4) My stomach has good days and bad days and I don't always no which one it will be. Then I have to carefully eat so as not to overeat and become sick. Food must be carefully and mindfully chewed. 5) I have to work out 3-4x per week 6) I need regular vitamins for the rest of my life. * So tell me again, honey, how I took the easy way out.

Sleeved 4/25/18 im 6 days post op and have lost a total of 25lbs already, things on my body are changing quick and im trying to get use to it, it wont be easy at first trust me but it’s definitely worth it I know that for sure.

I'm in the same boat. I honestly went so far as to try to buy tape worms online but couldn't find any.

I am on my 5th day and It is just hitting me. Not hungry, but I just need to chew so I have succumbed to eating ice and my popsicles lol 9 more days to go

Thanks for the welcome, allwet!!! Yea, I have a couple family members that have had this, and 2 men from work that have also done this......they are all success stories. I have 4 brains to pick, advice givers, etc. I played college football, and was mostly healthy through the years, but let my weight get away from me the past 15 or so years. I'm definitely dedicated to the lifestyle changes to be made, and will happily share my journey, to hopefully help others.

1199 is the insurance my job provides. It's a union job.

Thanks, Chrisb428!

I wonder if you are reading in different places to me - overwhelmingly what I read here is positive. Tips, tricks, tools, successes and triumphs. A few things gone wrong - every time followed by encouragement on putting it right. I have got so much out of the great ideas on the recipes/food/nutrition forums. I love, at the moment, the fitness and exercise forum, as I try and step up my fitness. Hugely positive place! Nice to add your news of good progress to add to the positivity total!

that sucks! I remember when I was your stage... I hated thinking about going to the grocery store because nothing tasted right. Luckily for me, that went away. I don't have many aversions to anything now. So give it some time, you may enjoy it again.