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Amazing! You look great!

Great job!

I'm trying not to weigh until I go to my follow up appt next week, but I went to get my hair done this morning and my hairdresser screamed that I have lost weight! Woohoo!

Great job!

From first visit to surgery was 7 months. I had to do the six month supervised diet. Well worth the wait...

I've done poorly with Protein this week. My NUT said to focus on Fluid this week, so that's what I've been doing. I'll go back to my Protein shakes when soft starts! Much success to you, my brotha!

I have 5 days post op and I can tell it does get better. Hang in there and try to walk when you can. It does help.

I agree.

Hey, I just saw this! I am 5 days post op. She said because it stimulates appetite and would probably cause me to fall off the 3 day liquid diet. But, I couldn't stop drinking coffee and my NUT relented after she saw how grouchy I had become. So, my last full cup was Aug 19, the day before surgery. Now, because I'm a risk taker, I had a couple of sips today. Now, I'm feeling like I have more gas than yesterday. My doctor's instructions say that you can have coffee several days after surgery, if tolerated. Quite frankly, although I love coffee, it made the old stomach hurt. I'll pass on it for a while.

I love, love, love blue moon! Maybe by November, I'll be able to indulge!

Okay, I'm in! Starting weight: 295 Surgery Date: August 20, 2012 Current Weight: 281 Goal Weight by Oct. 31, 2012: 250

Okay, if you havent had surgery and have infrequent periods, get ready? I had surgery Monday, August 20 and my period started this morning, August 25! I haven't had one since April and was just about convinced that menopause was calling my name. I'm kind of relieved!

My surgeon's father was in a car accident in CA. So, my surgery was moved from Thursday, August 16 to Monday, August 20. I was very disappointed this morning, but I'm over it and just ready to get it done! Let's go!

Well, here I am... I came home Tuesday at about 2 and went straight to my bed.. I just couldn't sleep at the hospital. I'm just really tired. I haven't been doing a good job of sipping because it hurts going down. I did get up to take a shower and take some medicine on Wednesday, but the thought of much else wore me out. I wasn't in a lot of pain, but there was some. I've never had children, so this was a lot for me. When I first woke up after surgery, I kept thinking of food and it made me incredibly nauseous. At one point, I had the dry heaves and the only thing that came up was the blue dye from the blue ice chips. I felt better after that. My shoulders were also aching. I read that's from gas or something or another, but there is a connection. I felt great on Thursday, but my parents came the same day and maybe I did too much because I've been tired today. I'm going to take something to sleep and turn in pretty early tonight. I didn't sleep well last night and I think that affected me. This eating thing is still tricky. That pain in my chest has still been there with the slightest bite or sip so I know I have not done well in the nutrition area. I've been living on Popsicles, the broth from Ramen noodles, and Jello. I'm a little head hungry because I would like to just chew something, but it's bearable. My parents ordered pizza last night! Do you believe?! But, the smell made me feel sick. My Dad had a Big Mac and I thought, 'How can you eat that?' I did try on a few clothes that i hadn't worn in a while and they fit, so that gave me hope. I wish i could take back some really great clothes that I've given away. My 'go to black pants that we all wear at least once a week to the office' are now a little saggy. Woohoo! Saturday I'm going to pick up the pace. I'm going to go walking in the AM and fill my Water bottle for the day and sip, sip, sip... I can't let this beat me! I have got to get with it! Enough about me, are you ready?

I will be sure to ask when I go for my follow up. I was so out of it when I saw her after surgery.

I'm sitting here waiting for one of my friends. She's taking me to the hospital for surgery. My surgery was rescheduled from Thursday to today. I'm not really nervous. I'm just ready to get this part over with so that I can begin adjusting to the many changes. I will talk to you guys on Wednesday. Pray for me and I will pray for you.

Thanks for the prayers and well wishes! I made it. Woohoo... I'm at home now and just sleepy and tired. I haven't been doing a good job sipping because it hurts going down. I got up and took a shower. The thought of much else is draining right now. I have a ball attached to me that slowly releases pain meds for a couple days. I think for women who've had children this will be a piece of cake (yuck), but if you're like me and hadn't had a lot of medical issues, it might be a bit overwhelming. When I woke up from surgery, the thought of food was absolutely revolting to me. So much so, it was making me nauseous. And my friend was sitting in my room eating pizza when I woke up (double yuck)! She's a skinny cow! I was going to work Mon, but I think I might pass on that. We'll see... Thanks again everybody! Everybody will do great!