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You know what..There is no need to be sorry for asking questions on this forum. That is what we are here for....okay! Secondly, Seems to me that you are right on target. Everything you are feeling is normal for where you are in your journey. DO NOT stop drinking the G2 okay. It hydrates your system plus keeps your electrolytes up so you don't end up in the hospital with an IV. Diarrhea normal at this stage. Lots of meds coming out of the body still and that is the way it is removed. Do me a favor...Stay off the scale for a bit..At least 2 more weeks....Then only weigh in once a week if you must...All your going through is hard on your body and it is trying to protect itself from the trauma.

You really need to up date your stats..Congrats on your NSV!

Does no one get it. He lied about removing her lap band. He did not inform her of the hernia procedure ( When she had the test ) She was not informed about the fact that she had one or not. The staff was horrendous to her. And there are flags going up all over the place. This doctor lied to her about her lap band. I think it is all about money. Now that so many are going elsewhere to have their sleeve done they are getting desperate for clients. I would question everything he did and my care if all of this happened to me. Thank god you have had no complications..Some surgeon in the states would have to take that on. Even though you had the surgery by this guy....Personally folks I would rethink about my surgery with this doctor. I think he is now in it for the money and to hell with the patients comfort. I would go back and get more info about having the lap band removed earlier. If it was..Then what else did he lie about.....Fishy if you ask me...He would be scratched from my list as a potential surgeon if what she says is true.......

Welcome to the forum. I know what you mean about being a private person. But you really do need support from those that have been there. Trust me..You will have lots of questions and will want answers.

I am so sorry Lisa. There is no words to describe the pain you must be feeling right now.....To lose such a special person is life changing on its own. May you find the strength to go on and keep the fond memories of him close to your heart. My heart aches for you!

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The entire reason I personally chose the sleeve over the by-pass was because of food break down and absorption of nutrients. Having the food go into the stomach gives you a chance to start the break down process where as your bowels break it down yes, true but the stomach does the acid and does break down the food somewhat. then as it enters the small intestine it breaks down more and last but not least the large intestine takes what's left and then sends it out the shoot.....

Ask any question you need answered. We are here and ready and willing to help..If you want to you can PM me any time and I will get back to you asap! I know where you are coming from. Been there done that...

Gas and pain. It also gets the acids working to break down your food which is not there......

Keep swimming...So much more to come!

This is a great idea! It has not been a huge day to day problem in my house, but there are days that I just want "something" and this might help. I do hear what everyone is saying. I can only imagine how hard it is to hear that stuff all the time. The only one that tells me that stuff is me! My sister had bypass at least 17 years ago and has gained all of the weight plus more back. I have not even told her or others in my family because I don't want the judgment (my mom, husband, and select friends know). I had a lot of hesitation is this because of what my sister did. I am not her and she is NOT me! You are right! You are not your sister. First thing first is that you admit you are a food addict. Second you fix your brain. Learn why you are a food addict and what brought you to this decision. Then look for the triggers that cause you to eat the wrong things. It is all about retraining your thinking about food. Learning that it is nourishment for your body nothing more. Finding other things to replace that dependency with other positive things. Log the NSV and say something nice about yourself every day. And look forward to a happier healthier you. you deserve it. Take this miracle and run with it to see the girl you really are inside without hiding behind weight...It is not easy but the rewards are endless.......

You really need to update your stats for us hun! Congrats on the loss and the 3:30 am. I get that! Been there done that too.. Exciting eh!!!! Congrats!

Love it!

I have my own cupboard for my food that is away from my hubbies junk food. He goes there and I go to my cupboard for Snacks.... Eating at a meal, well you can pretty much eat what you want.....Just make sure the dense Protein goes in first...I am sure you know the drill...... You got this.......

Hey that is great that you are tough as nails...And as a compliment..I see your point. I was just worried that you were not being kind to yourself. We take one abuse and turn it into another some times. Or we tend to insult ourselves before someone else gets the chance. It is all part of the brain retraining we go through.... I am so happy to see such strength and zeal for the new you that is going to get there and be there for life....All the best to you. You got this....But we are here if you need us anytime.........

I would have a CT scan done....They can see what is going on when they do one of those..Trust me i have had plenty lately because of pain in my left side... Better to be safe then sorry. I say! And by the way..Stop the self degrading name calling..There are others on this forum who weighed in at more then you and they may take it personally that you are calling yourself names.....K Your a human being who is fighting the same fight as the rest of us. Be kind to yourself and remember that self abuse is self sabotage.....Keep yourself positive...As I think you are in it to win it!

No sorry there is no benefit to being a closet eater....This is your life now. you are the leader of your own destiny and what you do with your body and life. If you are made to feel bad for how much you eat. Little or more because today you actually have a bit of an appetite is not their concern it is yours. Would they want you to start to comment on their food intake or habit of eating a little bit....Hang it and hang them...This is you and even though your brain is working hard to change it will always be an up hill battle to maintain our new you.... Please for your own well being..Tell them to buzz off and be the person you know you are. You had to be some strong lady to do this in the first place.....Stand up kid and let show them you got this with or without them.....

What the hell tell him to back off jack...this is not a race or a sprint. This is the rest of your life and if he wants to be part of it calm the hell down....Sometimes I wonder what people are thinking. I can just imagine him taking all the credit for the hard work you are putting into this yourself....Oh I told her to do this or that...What!!!!!!!!!!!! This is about you not him...He can encourage you and support you but to control what your doing..That is going way to far.!

Damn that was awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Do it.....Be in it to win it and all the best to you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

At this point you should be on clear liquids. And Protein shakes are part of the menu. It does not surprise me that you are not hungry. Your still swollen and raw inside. your still at the start of this and your body is trying to recoup from all the junk they gave you when you were in the hospital. No, no drink some protein shakes. Or you will find that your hair will start to fall out....There will be times as you go along in this journey that you will be hungry or not. I find both still happen to me. But for you right now..... Liquids are the ticket...

I'm sorry I think you look great. you could smile though . I too have spindly legs and no butt to speak of and my arms are tiny and so on and so on and so on. I am at goal and I feel like I have a skirt or my stomach puddles around me when I sit down... My hubby says....This is a work in progress babe! Okay I'll take that and hope for the best. I think you look kinda hot!!!LOL Lots of room in that chair I see...Stop being mean to yourself..your doing great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I used to feel this way...But now I just go about my business and they can stare all they want and say dumb things all they want....Usually though they are waiting for me to push my plate away from myself so that they can dive for it..... Don't feel ashamed of making healthier choices and looking out for your health...It is about you girl and no one else. You are in control..Take and run with it.....And stop the closet eating because you may find that you will pick up those bad eating habits again and you will feel even worse.....Stick to the 1 cup amount and 2 Snacks...... You've got this kid!

It is always a good idea to cover all the basis and I thank you for that....But I really want to drink my 2 cups of tea a day..Right now I drink them on the deck with flowers all around me and the sun shining while I am under an awning...Love summer and my tea just as much!

True @@LilMissDiva Irene but like everyone else we learn from others experiences. Otherwise why the forum in the first place. We get knowledge from those who trudged the path before us. And since we have an addictive personality to start with. The possibilities are there to become addicted to something else...Like lets see just how small I can get.....It happens. That was not a stab at you hun... It was just a reminder that in everything we do we must have balance. Learn balance..Without it ..is how we go into this mess in the first place.....