PittGuy

Less than two weeks till Christmas where I get to travel and see my family that I have not seen since the surgery. I am pretty excited. What is everyone else's Holiday plans?

Soccermom, I used the trick you taught me. I ate my Protein and left just a little room for pumpkin pie.... I took off the crust to be safe and added a little cool whip and I did ok. Sorry it did not work for you. i will have another sliver of a piece in your honor tonight.

All I remember is waking up in the recovery room and looking over and there was an old lady next to me that looked dead.... my drugs were making me pretty carefree and I remember thinking... huh, not my problem.... sounds cold but I blame the drugs

I had originally planned on the band but my surgeon recommended the bypass for me. I went to the pro's opinion.

November has been NSV month for me. I have been to two college football games and an NFL game with even thinking about being a tight squeeze into the seat. Tomorrow I fly out to TN and am not stressed on where I will be sitting on the flight and when I get to TN I am going to be in a tree stand that I am not too heavy for.

Down 108 pounds since I started my pre-op diet and 10 pounds to go until I hit my original goal.

230... ten pounds away from original goal.

My back is getting all tingly like it has fallen asleep under my left shoulder blade. It feels like when your foot falls asleep. It does not hurt but just odd. Anyone else experience anything like this?

238.... Down 100 pounds since I started my two week preop diet in July!!!! DOING THE HAPPY FAT MAN DANCE TODAY!!!! Down 6 for the week.

I took my daughter to a football game last week and I fit comfortably in the seat. If anything it was a little roomy. I love to go to sporting events but was always worried about spilling over on who was ever forced to sit next to me.

I am constantly freezing cold.... I hated being hot all the time.... and being originally from North Dakota I am in heaven.

244 .... 6 pounds away from 100 pounds since July 9th.

I had a little taco meat with a sprinkle of sharp cheddar and a dab of fat free sour cream

249 Down 6 pounds this week!

Some food taste different for me and I have had zero hunger since the surgery

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I hope everyone is doing well. I broke my android tablet so I have not been on here in a while. Things have been going well for me. I am down a total 85lbs since starting my pre-op diet in July. I have not had any dumping which I attribute to Soccermom's advice of making sure you have protien in your stomach if you are going to treat yourself. For example I had a 30gram protien shake yesterday and about 10 minutes after drinking it I treated myself to half an Oreo. This by far has been one of the best decisions I have ever made! I will try to get on here more with my work computer and my wifes home computer because I would like to hear how everyone else is doing. Pittguy

Last Sunday I did not sit on the coach and veg while watching football. My daughter and I went out and played. Then the whole family went shopping at an outdoor outlet mall. I dont shop because shopping is evil and it seperates me from my money however I was able to walk around and enjoy the time with the family.

This is easy for me to say looking back at this now almost three months removed from my surgery but this is a marathon. I try not to weigh myself but once a week. There are times I cheat and will do a midweek check but for the most part I try to stay away. Even at my stage the body is still adjusting and it is about more than pounds this early. Stick to your surgeons game plan and start working on the good habits that will make this a long term success for you.

I am the same way Mz Shay. There are some foods I have to wait more than an hour for before I can start drinking Water.

I was required to stay two unless there are complications. Luckily there were none and I was ready to jet as soon as they green lighted me to go.

86pounds! that is great

Mitzie, congrats on the 68p pounds. That is great! Ankle and knee problems are no fun and can make the journey tough at times but it is great to hear you are still having great success.

I am sure it is a matter of time until I am eating a whole one.... I am still in the stage where I have no hunger and no cravings. I am hoping if I treat myself in moderation I will not get back into a pattern of downing 5 Oreos with Milk when I get cravings back.

send an update after your appointment. I hope it goes well!