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They won't let you take vitamins right away on your newly operated tummy...Usually you start about 10 - 14 days after surgery...That's what my Doc said and that's what I did....

I guess I was one of the lions. I am so passionate about this surgery it is unbelievable..I have had to struggle for success every inch of the journey... I did misunderstand what you wrote and apologize for my quick and tactless reply...Every Doctor is different and even mine has said things that I have never read on this forum... It brings tears to my eyes as I listen to all the progress folks are making on here and the pain disappearing from their souls and I try very hard not to jump the gun and say the first thing that pops in my mind...This time that did not happen and I am sorry.. don't give up on posting, this is a marvelous tool that you can learn from and laugh with those who are experiencing funny things or cry with those who are who are struggling...that is the most important reason why this forum is here... It is here to benefit me and you and anyone else who has an opinion or a story to tell.....That all said...It is not like me to be a lion...i am not happy with my reply and so sorry that if it is me that stops you from being here then that would be just awful...As my opinion is just that an opinion....

You should keep some G2 Gatorade with you when you are walking..it will keep you hydrated....It also helps with the thirst. I mix it 1/2 and 1/2 with Water and carry it where ever I go!

You can get calcium and Vitamin D in chocolate, that tastes similar to a chocolate! Multi vitamin in Orange flavor. Try to get the other pills in smaller sizes...If you have to take 2 it is better then trying to swallow a large pill!

Welcome to the losers bench!!!!!! LOL

I have lost 176 so far that is a large man in shape...Oh did I really say that!!

Your just plain lovely......Wonderful to see the progress!!!

I lost 100 in 5 months...because I was in the hospital with complications with the sleeve...Helped that I did not eat for 51/2 months and almost died..Try not to do it how I did eh.. Oh yes I will be a year on Nov.6th and down 176 lbs....I think being really, really sick gave me an edge...and not a good one I might add!

I really don't know and never will...LOL

I meant to write for me it is a bla bla bla.....

Why bother being on the forum in the first place if you have it all figured out....I admire the fact that you do as you would be the only one I know of that does...Mr it is an everyday learning experience and I read and studied this program for 2 years...Personally I find the forum valuable in that you get to read how others are handling all the things that you have already figured out....Amazing!!!!!

Like gamergirl said I never really thought about it...but I still do have issues with it.....I find myself watching Diners Drive-ins and Dives and some of the food that is served I think oh my that portion would never fill me up...and then I realize that I could never even eat a small amount of that and then I get all puffed up and proud of myself for this great tool I have now.......

Bedridden does not help..but it was necessary! Everyone stresses over the same thing..Will I be a slow loser, will I fail...You are already winning as you are down 21 lbs. Don't spend too much time on the what ifs..Trust me it wears you out...You are bound to lose it as you are now geared to lose.....800 calories is good..Please don't go any lower as your body will go into starvation mode and store the food you are eating.... It is going to start to fall off of you...and you are going to feel so much happier...But you have to deal with your head and stop sabotaging yourself.... Your among losers just like you and you will succeed!!!!!Just keep swimming..K

Your too funny..TY for the giggle!!!!!

My daughter took me shopping yesterday at a regular store....no over weight expensive clothes...The problem is that the clothes I bought fit me to a T...when I looked in the mirror all I saw was a really fat woman squeezing into small clothes.... My family said they were fitting and that I should wear them on vacation next week....I am so depressed because I think they look to tight and everyone else feels they are right.....The mind is a terrible thing to fix!!!! I will bring them with me but I am so used to covering up myself and hiding, that this is going to be very hard for me to change.....

I have to wear skinny jeans..I have no butt and tiny legs..The rest just hang on me or fall off!

Almost there too....Wish I was there this week or today or this minute..lol Congrats!!!!!!

TY your sweet to say that..I feel so old now and unattractive...These are the devils I am still working on in my head!!!

Negative Nancy...cute....I was always the one that everyone counted on to be bigger then themselves and they made sure I knew it.....I feel like I am betraying my sister who has always depended on me being heavier then her...In one sense I want her to faint and on the other I feel like I should warn her of the pending view she will experience next year......Weird eh!!!!

Since my surgery..I throw cakes, and Cookies away all the time now...I have said before my hubby is a walking stick in size and if he does not have sweets or eat constantly...He loses weight...I am always stunned as the cake hits the garbage can with a thud....I know for a fact that it would have never ever happened before my surgery...that's for sure!!

Exactly how it is going for me right now....After I tried on the clothes for my hubby I told him you know I am still so fat....I just can't wear these clothes..And he looked at me like I had 2 heads...He said dam it girl you should be so proud of yourself...Then I looked at him like he had 2 heads!

That is normal!

Feel it, really feel it..You are making one of the biggest decisions in your life..You can't go back from this.....It is normal to be nervous..It is natural to fear the unknown.... Just trust your decision and feel proud that you are looking out for you now.....All the best!

We are still abusing ourselves...Do you think we will ever get it together? I really wonder sometimes!!!!

I know it is me.....just very strange..and scary as well!