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I was never treated poorly to my face at least prior to weight loss surgery. I was always told things like I was beautiful but I should lose weight. Duh. Well I'm now 5 months post op and 40lbs from my goal weight so I still have work to do and still see myself as very heavy. My husband tells me I'm skinny and I know I'm not so that aggravates me lol. But since the weather is getting nicer I've finally replaced my clothes and after a year of working losing weight ppl are really noticing. I've kept my surgery a secret due to I don't feel it's anyone's business. In the past week these are things I've heard "you lost a lot of weight" "how did you lose weight" "what's your secret" "are you on a crack head diet" "you didn't have wls did you? It's incredibly unhealthy for you". All of the above comments to me were rude. A simple you look good or great job would suffice. So I think some ppl are just rude either way. I just try ignoring them and enjoy things like wearing whatever fashionable clothes I want now since I no longer have to shop in the limited selection plus size departments.

I've had to replace all of my clothes finally. I've replaced pants along the way but since it's spring time I've decided stretchy clothes would be best. Maxi skirts, palazzo pants ect. I make sure I have 1-2 pairs of jeans that fit.

shrimp with spaghetti squash, a little olive oil and garlic! So good.

I don't have a labor intense job but I was cleared at 4 weeks to start gradually lifting heavier things. And by 6 weeks told I was cleared for whatever. I felt great at 2 weeks so I had to be very conscious about not lifting my child or anything over 10 lbs. and yes everything seems to get easier as the weight Comes off. Wish I did this surgery a long time ago!

The only ppl that I told about my WLS are my parents & husband. When ppl ask me questions on how I did it I just say portion control, no bad carbs, no unhealthy fats and lean protein & excerisize.

I drink lemonade vitamin water all day I generally eat a greek yogurt for breakfast and fish/seafood for lunch & dinner. It's high protein but seems to be light going in my stomach. It's the best foods I've found for me. Do you make sure you take small bites and chew well?

I take Tylenol cold medicine

Hi all! My surgery was dec 1st and I'm down 66 pounds since surgery. I've had some complications but am finally feeling "normal" lol.

I eat the cheese and sauce off of pizza and I made cheeseburger pie and that fixed my burger craving!

I did, turned out I was severely dehydrated. I hope this is not the case for you!

I'm 3 months out and fluids are still my first priority. Dehydration is not fun at all. Your calorie intake won't be much at this point anyway. I wouldn't focus on calories. What were your post op directions?

Gosh I'm so sorry that your being treated this way! Everyone has different pain tolerances and it shouldn't be taken lightly. I hope this is the last of your complications!

They removed your gallbladder and sent you home while you were still in pain??

Bella, I completely understand your pain! I had RNY on 12/1/14 everything went fabulous I felt great then the week of Christmas things started going downhill. food became painful, drinking became painful, I went to the ER on 12/31/14 and was admitted, I didn't leave until 1/6/15. I had sludge & gallstones and I was going in for surgery. I woke up with my gallbladder and they told me I had ulcers in my stomach and esophagus. They put me on a bunch of Meds and I get to keep my gallbladder for now (wish they woulda just taken it). Lost control of my hydration again because of the ulcers so I've spent 4 hrs a day each day this week getting fluids at the hospital. My arms and hands are all bruised from the IV. The worst part of it all is all the time I've missed out on with my daughter. When I was admitted to the hospital and she would FaceTime me I would end up crying my eyes out. I hope this is the end of your set backs!

I know it's not the same but at christmas I was stressed so I smoked some cigarettes and well it ended up putting me in the hospital for a week. I ended up getting very dehydrated CUZ it hurt to drink, long story short smoking gave me ulcers on my digestive track. I'm 6 weeks post op and still struggling to get my water in and throw up constantly.

I'm down 34lbs in 20 days and still struggle daily with protein and eating. I had a Christmas party at my home yesterday, I ordered pizza. Let me just say eating the cheese & sauce off a piece of pizza was ahhhmazing! Lol. Totally fulfilled my pizza craving. Tomorrow I'm having another Christmas at home, I'm making lasagna, for myself I'm going to make a cheese lasagna roll up and eat everything minus the noodle. It sorta makes me feel normal to be able to "eat" like everyone else sorta. Saves on a ton of questions.

My weight gain happened over the course of 15 years due to a traumatic life event, I finally received the right help to deal with correct diagnoses and then as a last step decided to deal with my weight. I fortunately didn't have any health issues besides my weight and some tolerable back issues. I wanted to act before things did get worse for me to lead a healthy life to be able to watch my daughter grow up. I never was treated differently because of my weight till the past few years my inlaws make comments, now they talk about how great I look since I've been losing weight and it sorta makes me mad coming from them lol.

Yesterday I did better I had half a protein shake and a scrambled egg white. I just have no desire to eat. Water keeps me content. I'm trying to work through this. My recovery has been great till this point so I guess I was due for a struggle lol

Hi everyone, my surgery was 12/1. Everything went great. I'm struggling right now with putting anything in me besides water/crystal light or ice pops. I've eaten 4 times maybe. No protein shakes. I'm gonna try tomorrow with protein and count it towards my liquid intake I guess even tho my NUT said it doesn't. I watch my family eat and cook for them and it doesn't phase me. I did pull some cheese & sauce of pizza because that's my kryptonite lol.

. Happy to hear your feeling better!!

My pain meds & heartburn meds were pills. Day 2 in the hospital they had me swallowing pills. I haven't had a problem.

. My energy is normal, I'm doing everything I did before house cleaning, cooking, shopping ect with help Because of the lifting restrictions. My diet consists of vitamins, ice water, and ice pops right now. I can't eat broth and jello but I don't like it and soy milk as well but ice cold tastes the best to me. Today I go back to the dr and hopefully I'll get cleared for phase 2 of the diet.

Almost 20lbs since surgery. I've been sleeping on the couch or in a reclining chair, my beds not really comfortable to be in yet. I sleep with s pillow on my stomach but there's no chance id accidentally roll on it. It's sore, so if I were to start to put pressure on it, i would feel it.

I'm only 11 days post op but I don't think this has been a bad experience at all so far. My worst complaint is I'm tired because I can't sleep on my stomach yet lol. I'm still on a clear liquid diet and I would love to taste food in my mouth even though I'm not hungry but I know all in due time I will be able to eat.

Good luck!!