luckysmomma

I am going. I need the weekly accountability of Mr. Scale. I am only 2 wks out from surgery, but I know this surgery isn't a magic bullet. I know my thirst, appetite, and cravings will return one day.

Michelle1024 - No, I told no one about this. I have no appetite/thirst right now. By the diet/nutrition materials the dr gave me, I can't really eat anything substantial til 6 weeks...I think going out to eat til then is not wise for me. I know eventually in the future I will order somewhat regularly in the future, but will ask for half or kiddie size portions; I am afraid I'd try to eat what I always di if I go out now or even up to my dad's. Next Wednesday, I can eat peanut butter & bananas. The following I think eggs & toast are the biggie. The next fish. And then, April 10 is more normal food. I just feel like a weak-minded freak right now who is missing out time with friends & family & even a date or two because of not being to eat...regretting it more by the second. Thanks for your suggestions. Maybe I can have dad's soup in the future!

I am sad because...everything I enjoyed about my life (and I don't have alot to enjoy in the first place) is gone...a friend asked me to go to dinner last night - I had to say no! A guy has asked me to go to lunch and dinner this week - again, two more no's. My dad just called - he has made my fav homemade veggie Soup - I can't even go up to see him because I can't eat it! Another no! Another friend wanted to go to the mall yesterday. I had to say no. How could I go & explain I was just drinking Water? My brother asked me what I was fixing for annual Easter dinner - I said I am going out of town instead (which is a lie).....I am beyond sad. Good or bad, food played a major role in my life. And what little life I was living is gone...I am beyond sad.... I am only 2 weeks out, but I am beginning to fear this will be the biggest regret of my life...

I totally respect your decision. I wouldn't tell any dr unless it was a danger to your life; I know what you mean about medical staff who tell all they know. All those HIPPA forms do not help in reality. I am not telling anyone, period. My friends, workplace & neighbors knew I had to be off for a surgery, but I gave no details on what. It is NO one's business what I do with my body. I know my family would have a cow if they knew I had done this & gone through the past week without them to help me. (I am one week out!)

...Curious today...I didn't want it. I wasn't craving it. But I did try some Diet Stewart Root beer today, out of pure curiosity. I put about 2-4 oz in ice, allowed the ice to melt in it some, and drunk it....I felt no pain or anything. I love diet coke; I am going to avoid it at all costs. I plan on maybe trying some later down the road, but not until I've reached my goal. NOTHING TASTES AS GOOD AS I REMEMBER SKINNY FEELING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just got sleeved on Wednesday; I know everyone's body reacts differently to pain....but with that said, be prepared. Yep, I was up & walking but I am still experiencing a great deal of abdomen pain, much more than anyone warned me. Yep, the first night the rolling gas pain to the shoulder about got me!

My dr says so . . .I think everybody's body reacts differently . . .I just got sleeved on Wed . . .I was told I wouldn't want one...and so far, they are right! I can't imagine life without diet coke! It is my fav!

I was sleeved Wed., March 6 . . .please make sure it is what you want to do