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You should be able to get the sugar free cool whip

Wow, that looks good! I'm going to have to try it when I get there!

congratulations!

My incisions were infected and look nothing like that. Definitelylooks more allergic response to me. :-)

Sannah, Sorry I don't have any pic's for you as I just had surgery on the 11th but I want to wish you best of luck in your recovery and I'm sorry it's been such a rough road for you! I know not being able to take care of your child now is rough but you are doing this to be there for her later and later is what she is going to remember, not now. I have a 2 year old so I really do understand. Also, for some easy (if not outdated) before and after pics you can check obesityhelp.com. I look a lot and everytime you go to it there are different pic's right on the main page. Hope you have an ok christmas and remember next year is going to be a whole lot better! Jen

I might as well...lol 1. I am addicted to looking at before and after pic's! 2. I am very afraid of losing my already thin hair! 3. I can never get in all of my water...I do try very hard to get in my Protein, but it doesn't always happen. I hope it's easier when I can eat some! 4. I weigh myself every day and I feel it's ok because I feel like it's the only bad habit I have left! lol 5. I am just now realizing how much I missed out on in the last year because I was sick so much of the year. I am also realizing how depressed it has made me and also made it harder for others to be around me. 6. I miss the happier person I used to be and hope I can get that back for me and for my family! 7. I am glad this is here because some of these things I can't say to anyone else.

I can't start my 'smooths' until Christmas. :-(

congrat's, that's awesome!

The protein drinkd are hard...low sugar/carb/calories and high protein. I haven't found many...thankfully my docs office sells some good ones! :-)

They say to keep them clean and dry...if its in a bad spot I would just put a dry gauze on it

Thank you....so excited to try these! Merry Christmas to me this year! Lol

That is a lot of sugar for post op!

I have told people as I go, not everyone knows at work yet but most of my friends and family know. My start weight was 325 so it's not like people won't know anyway. I also believe that for me it adds a little accountability. I don't want to be known for being a failed wls like some other people I work with. Everyone needs to do what is best for themselves though. If you don't want to tell, stick as close to the truth as possible!

I had that for a few days and then I swung the other direction..lol

I can't wait to start getting rid of clothes! lol I am just starting to fit into the clothes I have which is ridiculously sad.

It's very good to hear that you are getting better and getting such good care! Good luck to you and hoping you get home before the holidy!

You will be able to get treatment here. It might depend on your insurance wether they cover that treatment. I will say though that my sister had a self pay surgery and had wound complications from it, her wound treatment was covered by her insurance because it was not considered post-op treatment but a new issue.

Good job! I was 12-11 and I think I've hit it like 2 days...it's pretty hard! lol I can't wait to be eating a little protein so I don't have to have 4 supplemental drinks!

Yeah, I really think that you need to increase your fluids. Your body can't function well when it's not preperly hydrated. If you can't tolerate enough fluids right now then definitely go to emergency to get hydrated.

Wow, you look absolutely amazing! Congratulations on such a successful journey. What do you think was key in your losing so well?

I also think we need to remember that we'll be starting the year right. Who needs a new years resolution that won't be kept? We have already made the change! Also, by next year we will be looking good for the holidays and all of the parties and even be able to eat in moderation...maybe looking back next year moderation will be easier because if we can live through eating nothing during the holidays then eating in moderation next year won't be too hard!

It's completely normal...gotta give your body a little time to heal. I am 10 days out and I still feel discomfort with bending at times.

I definitely understand where you are coming from! It must be nice to be a little normal, I am looking forward to that next year! Good luck hitting your goal.

Wow, that is definitely scary! I hope they figure out what is going on and get you better and home soon!