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I have learned over time you can't please everyone. My husband was extremely supportive and as far as I was concerned that is the only person whose opinion mattered to me. I think when we are fat a lot of us tend to be people pleasers. At the end of the day you are doing this for you. So tell them or don't tell them, it really shouldn't matter. I did not tell my father not because I was concerned about his reaction to me but because he is a worrier and has a heart condition and lives far away. I did not want him going through undue stress. He is visiting this summer and will see the weight loss and I will discuss it with him at that point so he can see for himself I am ok and have had no complication. You will have enough to deal with post surgery unsupportive people are not one of those things that should have you down. If they are not supportive then they just won't understand your struggle. Keep away while you take care of yourself.

You have not updated in awhile. I hope you are doing well.

I've read all these posts and it really makes me wonder if anyone if following up with their nutritionist after surgery. My surgeon has a NUT on staff and I take full advantage of her. she has me at 1000-1200 calories a day. I usually keep it at 1100: I work out regularly with strength and cardio. But I don't obsess because at that calorie intake I am almost never hungry. I drink 70-80 oz a day sometimes more if I have a really good workout. She has me at equal carbs as protein. I've lost about 70 lbs since Oct 26: my doctor wants me at 6-10 lbs a month and I've exceeded that so far but I do realize as time goes on that is realistic as I get smaller and don't burn as many calories. I've stalled a few times and its frustrating but feels good when the scale starts to move again. I see all these posts of 500-600calories and don't understand how anyone sticks to that and has a healthy balanced meal. I worry that no one can maintain that and will eventually do more harm than good.

I am 5'8" highest weight 368 , sleeved 10/26/12: Current weight: 301. Current size 24w pants, and 22/24shirts. Shopping at thrift stores and getting clothes donations. Refuse to spend money on clothes. Did buy two bathing suits new for aqua aerobics. Just now starting to get into exercise and feel great. Was starting to see bad habits creep up but exercise has helped a lot with that.

A daily dose of miralax will keep it soft and not cause cramps. Make sure you keep you fluids up

I've confessed before but I'm back.... 1. I am so happy the holidays are over...too much temptation. 2. I'm finding it hard to Celebrate even though I'm happy and down over 50 pounds since 10/26/12, because I've been HERE so many times and need to get to a major milestone. 3. Sad because I haven't had to buy a new article of clothing yet, I'm just in my SMALLER section...we all have one. 4. I still don't love excercise but its not as awful. 5. I really really am enjoying sex again!

Ok glad I'm not alone on that.

At 2 months my Nut has me at 800-1000. I thought it was a lot but she said its right in line with where I should be.