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Down 48lbs and 19 inches Hit like if you can see a difference

From what i understand, the protein is lower but it is better utilized by the body. it does taste great.

Shhhhh! It's Secret. I've had two diet comes since surgery. No problems and I didn't explode or go to hell

I can totally see a difference!! You look mahvelous!

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you know the saying. "fool me once, shame on you. fool me twice, shame on me" this is a "poor me " rant at 4 months post op. And yes, i am in therapy for these issues. I just need some empathy from others who are facing the same challenges to their self-esteem Shame on me for marrying a man who didnt love me just as I was- 100 lbs overweight. Shame on me for thinking the sleeve would miraculously improve my marriage. Shame on me for thinking that losing 50 lbs would make a difference in those feelings of what I can only describe as distain. Shame on me for getting all dressed up and then getting disappointed when I get nothing but negativity in return. Shame on me for needing outside approval, acceptance and self-confidence. Shame on me for wrapping my self-esteem up in a man who is emotionally unavailable. Shame on me for marrying a VERY controlling man, when I knew going in that I could never be good enough. And FINALLY (for now) shame on me for looking outside myself for what I will only find within myself--God's love for me as a child of His, and a love of myself. Anyone else in the same boat with a controlling, disapproving, jealous, a*****e of a spouse (or significant other)? How to deal with the SHAME of never feeling like my best is ever good enough? Is there a secret that Im missing out on? Please share and be kind

Happened to me too. it was transient tho. good luck!

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How far out? It does get easier, i promise! Its about finding your own new normal. I went thru this too. this too shall pass. That being said, if the depression gets worse or you feel like you just cant go on, please get some professional help...i did.

Thank you alll so much for the support. I am glad i wrote the post. You are all amazing!

I am 4 months out and have noticed it too. I think there are a couple of reasons for this. First, I sweat alot more when I exercise than I used to. Also, I think I am a bit chronically dehydrated. Just some theories.

Is this photoshopped? Just kidding! You look like a whole new you! Congrats!

You look Hot (with a capital H).

You are doing so good! thanks for the inspiration!

Im "taking the 5th" on this one, haha

Are you uncomfortable? If so, ask your surgeon about a mild laxative ( i took MOM). If not, give it another day.

I agree with Nicolanz.

I know most of us were counseled not to do gummies. But that is all I can tolerate. When they do our blood work, they will tell us what supplements we should be taking. So far, so good, with gummies only. I am not recommending this- just sharing my experience.

I chalk it up to hormonal changes that occur during the pre op diet and post op period. I always welcome Aunt Flo now. To me its a sign of balance.

Nicotine is a vasoconstrictor and can delay healing of the stomach. that said, I am a social smoker and started "cheating" at 3 months. Wish I would have never started again

Taking a bath with aromatherapy oils. Cleaning out old, loose clothes out of the closet to donate to the disadvantaged. Talking on the phone. Being outside Chatting here on-line. 10 minutes of meditation. Trying to learn how to knit or picking up an old needlepoint. Writing a real old-fashioned letter. Doing a little something for others. popsicles, popsicles, popsicles. Please post more. I need all the ideas I can get.