☠carolinagirl☠

great loss so far..but the pre op is not really about losing (weight) its more to get the body ready for surgery..larger BMI people can lose more and sometimes some people hardly lose anything...its basically liquids...and it happens fast and also on the post op.....and then when people start to eat again (slowly) because one is just in drinking their food, they can gain or (even not lose anymore) and then they start the whats wrong stuff.......AND that is where you need to realize, inches lost mean actual weight.. measure yourself now.......and then again a couple weeks post op.....use that guide as a sign.. all the best.

you know what guys if one of use can encourage or make someone who is scared or struggling smile or feel good and let them know they are not alone then we did good as we all were once (new)

RJ a beautiful woman inside and OUT ♥

depends on what your own doctor recommends some say 20 mins and some say 30 min and some say 45 and some say no time at all i personally wait 20 min but if i need a sip, i take it use your best judgement...what did your doctor advise you?

i dont know..hadnt thought about that aspect of it. now that i dont eat out hardly (except on fridays) i tend to shop more for clothes and also spend more $ on better quality foods (tbone steak, 96% beef patties, chicken breast) so it could be the same or even more some times.

went home from work, waited on the ole man to get home....once he did we got kabo the doberman and off we went for our walk....granted it wasnt 5 miles or 3 miles but it was a mile...and i enjoyed every step..every step makes me stronger mentally and physically.. every step helps...just step forward...not backwards..

what type of questions? i am sorry you did not get the answers and devint is also offering great advice

the only thing i would add is that YES YOU CAN.......if you TRULY want too the WLS is merely a (helper).....the tool that brings one success if the one we already have ourselves

mind over matter is how i see this just because its there does not mean we have to eat the whole bowl have a couple, enjoy and move on..(3500 calories is a pound/ate or drank) we are stronger than we know or give ourselves credit for we are not dieting, we are living..

your doctor should have gave you a hand out of what you can and cant have for my WLS, tomato soup was not on my clears but on my full liquid segment. i would ask your surgeon about shakes etc instead of listing to an EKG person just my opinon...and shakes are your fuel/your food/your Protein...i continue to use them every day....they taste good also best of luck

prob not but its over and done w/now you are stronger thank you know or give yourself credit for best to do the best you can up and until then (maybe even let your doctor know) the pre op is to help your liver get smaller to give better access to your surgeon...its not to be a diet..its for a reason. ps, cheating after surgery could harm your insides so for best results, follow your doctors advice...because if you dont you only are cheating yourself....and we've all cheated on our diets havent we??

you know what you need to do eating (making better choices and exercising) certainly a fill can help but you can still eat crappy with a fill.. so dont...you have the tool to help you get well...use it... and i am not talking/referring to the lap band...

are you losing inches? are your clothes getting loose? are they getting too big on you? if so, then you are losing actual/real weight regardless of what the scale says or does not say keep doing what you are doing as it will soon enough ps, dont weigh all the time if you are...look how you feel now it will happen...hang in there

if you are able to walk.......that is a NSV if you can wipe your ass.....that is a NSV if you can put your own socks on.....that is a NSV if you can sit on a chair or bed no longer fearing it breaking...that is a NSV these are some of my personal NSV's after i had WLS i did not care what the scale said (still dont as i go by losing inches/clothes getting bigger on me) i did not care if i ever got to be a size 2 i wanted to be able to do those things merely WALKING without fear of passing out due to heavy breathing merely sitting down somewhere not being scared the chair would break (like in the movie shallow hal) trust me, those NSV mean a lot MORE than a stupid ass number on a scale when you go from wearing a TIGHT size stretch 30 to a snug 12/14 ......you understand when inches lost means losing TRUE weight... only lost a pound? how about being able to live comfortably its about health not about being skinny or a size...

if you are able to walk.......that is a NSV if you can wipe your ass.....that is a NSV if you can put your own socks on.....that is a NSV if you can sit on a chair or bed no longer fearing it breaking...that is a NSV these are some of my personal NSV's after i had WLS i did not care what the scale said (still dont as i go by losing inches/clothes getting bigger on me) i did not care if i ever got to be a size 2 i wanted to be able to do those things merely WALKING without fear of passing out due to heavy breathing merely sitting down somewhere not being scared the chair would break (like in the movie shallow hal) trust me, those NSV mean a lot MORE than a stupid ass number on a scale when you go from wearing a TIGHT size stretch 30 to a snug 12/14 ......you understand when inches lost means losing TRUE weight...

hey sharpie we call chick/dumplings (chicken pastry) where we are from and although i dont like the pastry part, i so love the chicken/brothy part

alex i cleaned my plate because i wanted too and went back for 3rds, 4ths until it was all gone..GLUTTON that is the truth...now my WLS wont allow me to do that so now since i cant do that (clean a plate eat a lot (which is what i did) you dont get up to a BMI of 62 by eating a small side salad btw i make sure i eat good things for me (lean Proteins, veggies/fruit)...i do not deprive but let my WLS of choice say when i am done...(*it tells you if you listen*) great post my friend

well, its my 30th wedding anniversary so i wont be (thinking of candy) LOL but to me, candy doesnt do much i eat some when/if i want it 3500 calories is a pound (ate or drank) if one takes in more calories than ones burns off they are going to gain (candy or slice cheese or steak or mcdonalds sweet tea etc) i say have a couple and move on and BOO

if you are losing (inches), you are losing weight regardless of what the scale say or not if your clothes are looser if you are feeling healthier...doing more...then its working hang in there..all the best

i went for a walk today with my hub and doberman...

FYI i had to reset my phone...please text me your name/phone to my cell so i can have it again (sorry) or pm me your phone (and address for christmas cards) and i will respond with mine

always best to call and tell dr what is happening ALWAYS i had #2 big time after surgery (and before) liquids in means liquids out if dr gives ok, see if you use immodum AD and also try a probiotic as that helps the digestive track i open the capsule and put in my Protein drink every morning make sure you are drinking/sipping (use SF popsicles to help) drinking too much too fast can make you feel sick.go slow and use the anti nausea tabs they gave you to help ..this was major surgery, its going to hurt but each day you will get better hang in there