jmendezrn

I'm two months out and down 40. I think ur doing great.

I haven't needed one. Ur tummy will tell u when ur done. I'm 8 weeks post op and down 40. :0)

I'm supposed to start purees today and, at almost noon, I have yet to eat anything. I had my surgery 5/7/13. Going in I had already lost over 10 pounds on my pre-op diet and, as of today, I'm down a total of almost 25. I've followed all instruction to the tee and things have worked out beautifully so far so why am I scared today? Ugh. I feel like it's a showdown with my arch nemesis. lol

Thanks for the words of encouragement everyone. It's insane that our circumstances can be compared to an alcoholic or other addiction but it is so very true. Well, I made 2oz of egg salad with one large egg and low-fat mayo. I mashed the hell out of it with a fork then chew, chew, chew until it felt like applesauce and it went down ok. A lot of tummy noises (I'm so hoping that dies down a bit). I couldn't even finish it (left maybe a teaspoon). My body told me exactly when to stop. That has NEVER happened to me...or maybe I just never listened.

Lol. Thanks

I have a tentative date set for 5/7 considering all goes well with my endoscopy next week. Woo hoo! Yay us!

I understand that specifications vary from one patient to the next, however, each doctor has their own standard preferences as far as pre-op diet details, post-op diet details, how much time is recommended off work and how much hospital time should be anticipated if there are no complications? I do, of course, have an appointment with her already so I'm sure I'll obtain this information in due time, however, I'm a little anxious and I'd like a little idea of what's ahead. Any insight anyone could provide would be very much appreciated. Thanks guys. Jess

There are but a handful of people that will know about my procedure (actually maybe not even that many) as (A) I don't really feel it's anyone's business ( People are just so quick to pass judgement and I don't need any of that negativity I'm not even telling my children as I don't want them to get the impression that I'm taking the easy way out. I don't think they can wrap their brains around the factors that bring someone to this place and, therefore, can't really understand. We all know that there is a much bigger picture than taking the easy way out, however, I don't think children can differentiate. I'm actually worried about co-workers as we work in a very small office with a staff of maybe 10 or so. We usually decide on lunch together if we're ordering out (they'll have to start counting me out) and usually eat together (in small groups or pairs). I'm only telling my boss the truth and I anticipate her support as we have a pretty good relationship. For everyone else, I'm contemplating making up that I had some other type of stomach surgery that affects my diet, however, I'm at a bit of a loss. I understand that I'm not obligated to tell anyone anything, however, I'm sure the barrage of questions are sure to come. I just don't want to be rude and brush people off as we're a pretty close knit group. What to do? What to do????

I may eventually feel differently about telling people, however, right now this is something I'm pretty emotional about and I'd rather keep it private because not everyone will understand. I need an interrogation and opinions from every Tom, d**k and Harry like I need a hole in the head. Thanks for all ur input. U guys are great.

Omg. Throwing up blood sounds really scary. Has anyone else had that happen.

Ur post helped me make up my mind about my "story" (lol). Thanks a bunch