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I was moody. There are hormones stored up in the fat cells - so as we get rid of the fat our bodies release hormones. Please also note we tend to be very very fertile during this time!! As for the shape - I lost my boobs and according to hubby my hips and butt. I was glad to see the boobs go - although they did not have to head south! I am working on getting my thighs back. My advice is get into the gym and start shaping the parts you want to shape.

I will be honest with you it is the one rule I have never been able to follow. I could just never get used to it. I don't drink a lot but I need something to help wash the food down. At my year post op visit I asked my doc about it and he said it was ok as long as I had swallowed my food first and it was in my stomach. Please note every doctor is different and you need to follow your doctors rules. I do not condone rule breaking, but wanted you to know you are not alone in your struggle.

Well today is my 2 year anniversary and I am so happy I did this!! It has been such a wonderful experience and I keep learning everyday. All dreams have been possible and many have been achieved. My newest is to become a triathlete in October! I am so excited for the challenge. If you are struggling or brand new - this is worth it and you can do it!!! I started at 256 in a size 22. I currently weight 135 and a size 2.

No I am tallahassee Fl. The museum/zoo there had a zip line over the too of the entire park! It was so much fun!!I never thought I would get this small, I was happy at being single digits in the clothe sizes, but my body had other ideas!

I had an idea to train an do a triathlon in October, but I am lost on how to begin. Does anyone have suggestions? Books or websites or general advice?

Congrats on the weight loss, and welcome to our little family!! ????

I went to sonic and ordered a large ice water, and just kept sipping away.

Ok then you should focus on protein first and then add in your fruit and veggies if there is room. Take it slow, and let your pouch guide you. Get to know your pouch what it likes and does not like. I found that chicken was heavy in my pouch especially if it was dry. Starting out my pouch loved seafood.

It really depends on your doctors program. You should call your doctors office and ask them. It depends on what stage you are on. Liquid, soft, or solid.

I am reading the book Triathlon for the Every Woman by Meredith Atwood and she is very encouraging. I am only a few chapters in when I came across my new favorite quote: Start in the body you are living in right now. Do it for you. And no one else. Then go a step further.... And dream big. This quote is great for pre and post op!!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!! You have obviously been a star patient! I am approaching my first year anniversary on the 25th. I am so afraid I will wake up and I will be back to where I was a year ago. Your post gives me hope that the journey continues and that I can also do this! That old me is gone forever!! For me I just made up my mind that I will NEVER go back to my old self. I never realized how miserable I was until I became so happy.

My bucket list keeps evolving! 1. Play soccer without pain - achieved 2. Get off of prednisone - down to 2.5mg daily from 20mg 3. Make it through the police entrance physical fitness test - achieved 4. Walk up the stadium steps without needing to stop half way - achieved My newest goal is to complete a triathlon which is scheduled for October!!

You have to go do zip-lining. I did it in Florida on a business trip. I started out on the easy course and quickly paid for the advanced one. It was so freeing!!!

My marriage is stronger 2 years later, but it has taken work. Communication is the keys to happy marriage. Before surgery my husband and I had a long heart to heart talk. Let me start off by saying my husband is skinny and has never had weight issues. During our pre surgical talk I told him that I felt like he would sabotage me when I would try to diet in the past. I would start losing weight and the he would buy sweets and tell me to have the will power to deny myself the sweets. So fast forward to about 2 months post op. I was losing weight and although I was nauseous I was excited about my results. Hubby went to the store and came home with a chocolate cream pie. He said I know you can't eat much, but this is like jello and creamy. I got hurt and started to get mad. Typically I would be mad and stay in our bedroom for a while. Today I decided we need to talk about it. So I told him this is what I was talking about. I felt like it was a sabatoge to my surgery. He apologized and said he still wanted to eat something sweet at night. I said that was fine, but he needed to find something I did not like. So we settled on coconut cream pie because I hate coconut, The other issue we have had is jealousy. My mom made a comment to him before surgery about being able to handle men hitting on me more when I was skinny. He began having dreams of me running off with another man. Once we talked about it. I told him he loved me when I was overweight because he loves me for me. No other man could love me that way. So communication is the key. You must be willing to ask the hard questions, and listen to those answers with an open mind.

You need to make sure you get your protein in. That is what prevents your hair from falling out. However it takes several months for you protein intake catch up to your hair. Meaning if you were to meet your protein goal from now on - it will take about 8 weeks for your hair to stop falling out.

One thing I really used right after surgery was sippy cups - little kid cups. I would put my water in it and sip away. It was smaller size and when you are done with one you feel like you accomplished something. After surgery it will be about small steps. You have to get in 64oz daily or 8 cups. I took it one sippy cup at a time.

Also remember it depends on your activity level. The more active you are the more protein you need. I shoot for 130 without the use of shakes. I use egg whites in my drinks.

I find comfort in sports and activity. My stress reliever is soccer and more recently training for a triathlon. You have to learn to deal with the anxiety a different way. Find a hobby or sport or activity to get involved in.

My advice: take a deep breathNow take another deep breath Before you know it surgery will be over and you will be post op!!!

You're officially co-host, thanks Thanks Alex!

I have thought about it, but I just don't think I could fit it into my schedule. I would be happy to co host with someone.

Yes the picture in my profile shows me doing my part time job. I am a director spotter. I tell the director what's going on down on the field. My full time job is working with animals. I manage a mobile vaccine clinics for dogs and cats.

That was good for a laugh this morning! I don't like kids much either even though I have 5 ...that could be why though! lol So physical therapist?? I consider PT for a while. Amazing how people have picked up what I thought of doing in my life.

That was good for a laugh this morning! I don't like kids much either even though I have 5 ...that could be why though! lol So physical therapist?? I consider PT for a while. Amazing how people have picked up what I thought of doing in my life.

I am not a music instructor - however started college to be a band director - but I don't like kids! I used to coach men's soccer, but got out of that a few years ago when my husband moved up in age division.