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Looks like the others have already covered it. I agree completely that the most important thing you can learn here is to NOT compare yourself to others. I am a slow loser as well and I am now 11 pounds from a normal BMI and still losing.

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I mainly had protein shakes and water. Once in a while I would have a Progreso canned soup, ground in the blender and with some added broth to make it a liquid. Things will get more interesting when you get to the puree phase.

This was one of my concerns also. I am a total foodie that loves having a wine and snack night with my husband. After surgery I didn’t drink wine for about 3 months…..I really didn’t want to….even when my mind was craving it. When I did try it again, it took me hours to sip on maybe 2 ounces of wine. I didn’t feel tipsy or anything….I just wanted water more. I am 4+ months out now and can drink a whole glass, slowly. If food/snacks are involved it takes me a lot longer. The thing is I now have to listen to my (much smaller) stomach for cues on when to stop eating/drinking and not what my head is telling me I want. The thing is, it doesn’t bother me in the way I thought it would. I can still have a fun time shooting the s%it with the family while eating and drinking (way) less. I have no regrets.

You look great! You should be proud of yourself. 😁

Glad to hear it.

@catwoman7 Same here with all of the attempts. My last real one was quite a bit back, and I lost a significant amount, but I did put it back on. I don't see myself getting there again without this support (surgery). I need the extra tools in my box, so to speak. I'm in that same boat (which is why I'm here, haha). Very true... I'm working on managing that! Thanks.

Congratulations and continued success. Tek

That is astonishing. Well done! And inspirational. I am closing in on double digits down from my start weight (in old money!) and can't wait for that to happen.

pre-surgery I never thought Tylenol did much for me, but actually, it does. I mostly take it for headaches, but oddly, I rarely get them anymore. I had pretty much zero pain after surgery. They sent me home with pain meds which I never even bothered to open. I think I might have taken Tylenol the first couple of days, though (I can't really remember since it's been a few years). Pain with these surgeries is really across the board - some people have none, some people have a lot. Most people seem to have little to none, though. But if you're one of the unfortunate ones who has pain with this surgery, you'll have the pain meds - just take them as directed to keep on top of it, and it should be pretty manageable.