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I agree with the above statements we have all been where you are and have shared the same feelings how did we let this happened, but remember life is full of change and as long as we are still willing to changed and improve our lives we are ok, this is an new opportunity to be a new you and you can do this trust me this surgery is so worth the wait and all the blood and tears, you have already gotten over the hard part which is acknowledge that you have a weight issue and that you want to be healthy we are all here for you, you got this.

You need to walk as much as possible and get in your protein and water.

I agree I am 4 months post opt and stalls will continue just stay focus and eat healthy, drink your water and protein and exercise, your bode will begin to loose weight again and remember just because the scale is not moving does not mean you are not loosing inches good luck.

Congrats and your looking good keep up the great work.

Hi I gave been drinking the chocolate for 1 year now and I'm 4 months post opt I love it .

Hi I havent had a problem with beef but I switch over to turkey meat for more Protein, I do have a problem with cheese and eggs no matter how they are prepared I get sick so now I just do not bother I think it is because of the changed my body is going through I will be 4 months post opt tomorrow.

Congrats your almost to the finish line now on the new you.

First congrats on your choice on being healthy, walking helps gets the gas out and makes you feel better, make sure that you are drinking water and your protein, if you cant get all the water in using water in your protein counts, also a sugar-free popsickle helps you get your water in as well. Make sure your are walking and taking your vitamins.Welcome to the losers bench each day will get better my friend.

Congrats just remember to sip and drink your water alone with your protein and dont forget to walk.

Ortega07 yes your body can be in shock because it is still adjusting to the new you, your doctor may up your calorie intake but make sure that you are eating enough try, eating small meals like if you eat Breakfast at 0800 and then at 11:00 you should be eating something again if its not nothing but string cheese, or a half of Protein shake or bar. Or perhaps 1 ounce tuna , chicken, or turkey slice. Or even sugar free applesauce. I have increase my protein to 100 grams per day and it has prevented me from several stalls as well as I am steadily loosing weight 1-5 pounds weekly. I focus on more on protein, Water, and exercise. You will get there it just takes time for your body to adjust to the new you.

Hi you mentioned that you are taking all of your Vitamins are you eating enough food, how many calories are you taking in per day? are you eating every three hours or at least 6 smalls per day? I know when I stared eating every 3 hours small meals that my energy level increase, speak with your doctor or nutritionist, because I am almost 4 months post opt , I work out 5 times per week and never go over 900 calories in a day. Congrats o your weight lost and remember your body is still adjusting to the new changes. Keep us posted my friend.

Congrats to you all and your choice on being healthy, I know that you will be a success.

Hi I was taking 5 injections a day as well as high blood pressure and cholesterol medications I was taking off everything when I left the hospital and I have been off them since, just make sure you follow your doctors orders and eat like you should. Congrats on your choice to be healthy and I am almost 4 months post opt and loving life again. Keep us posted on your progress.

If she tells anyone not only will it cost her to loose her job but your employer can be sued. Congrats on your choice to being healthy.

Hi I agree with the above statements , your feelings are normal but here is your opportunity to use this tool to save your life, regain the mobility and opportunity to be healthy and live a long heathy life focus on one day at a time , trust me it's so worth it. Good luck.

Congrats that's great, thank you for sharing this is very encouraging.

I agree the new me takes time getting use to but I love it everyday I have a reason to love life and enjoy life and continue on my goal to be healthy, every time I go to the gym I am happy because this is another step toward the new me, and my choice to love me more than anything else. I am only 3 and a half months post opt and I am in a size large yoga pants who would have thought. My clothes are falling off of me but I refuse to have clothing of different sizes anymore in my closet so I am now shopping at the concession stores. Take one day at a time and focus on just enjoying the day and that you made good choices. I find myself rewarding myself if its nothing more that painting my toenails .

Congrats I am so happy for you I cant wait to see where I will be at when I am 1 year out i am currently at almost 4 months post opt, keep up the great work its encouraging.

I agree with the above statement try and focus on getting in your Protein and Water I am almost 4 months post opt and I am only getting in 800- 900 calories per day and my doctor says that i am doing great as long as I am not tired or for weak i am ok, i work out 5 days a week and get in between 80-100 grams a protein per day as well as 64 ounces of water or more , you will see as you get further along it gets easier. And you will begin to feel great as the weight comes off you will have more energy. Congrats on your choice to be healthy and welcome to the losers bench. Keep us posted. I am on fitness pal but do not know how to add people.

I agree with the above statement first it is no one business, you can begin making changes now as far as what others think the hell to what they think this is about you and being healthy because none of them are going to take care of you or your needs. I did not tell anyone at my job because it was none of their business but I did began making changes with my food choices and drinking more Water and exercising. I feel great my only regret is now doing it sooner. I wear dresses now and swim suits and I am almost 4 months post opt, I am off all of my medications and I am a gym freak now. My atitude has changed for the better because i feel better about myself as well as look better and I get tons of compliments. Congrats on your choice on being healthy and as far as walking after surgery you are going to want to walk, pain was manageabe and after 4 days I could have went back to work. Congrats on your choice in being healthy.

Hi you will see that once you have your surgery your feelings changes as well as your want and needs, I know that things that I have never tried I do now, I am a gym junkie now and who would ever have thought that. You can still pursue a new job rather it be nursing or something different . Congrats on your choice to be healthy. I know I am almost 4 months post opt and I went from a size 3x to a large, stay focus the new you is so worth it, good luck and keep us posted.

This is normal I felt the same way and I'm almost 4 months post opt eating is a chore and I find myself woundering how do people sat that much, as well as how did I ever eat that much but it does get better over time , stay focus .

I agree I am loving my life and believe that now I am at a point in my life were few things bother me anyone, I focus on the important stuff like my health and family, since I have had my surgery I am more active and positive, I even find myself smiling more and trying things that I have not done in years, I am wearing dress again and that is something that have not wore in over 20 years. I actively go to the gym and work out and I dont care because I am meeting new friends at the gym and everything has been positive. My husband, children and family members are my biggest support. Appreciating life and knowing what is important is key. This new surgery has saved my life as well as afforded me the opportunity to love life again.

Congrats your doing great and I agree writing done what you are eating is important and shopping at the thrift store is key and reasonable. Keep up the great work.

I would check with my doctor, I started off just walking and then I got the approval to participate in aquaqerobics. Good luck my friend and congrats on your choice in being healthy.