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So I have been silent around a week I guess, being depressed with this stupid stall. Why I thought that being silent or sequestering myself would help I don't know. I guess I am the opposite of those that feel misery loves company. I officially HATE my scale! I knew the stall was coming and was okay for the 1st 4 days but COME ON!!!! Me being desperate enough to have my intestines rearranged should equal more pounds lost on the scale. I feel like a failure, it's depressing and then I decided it is what it is. I tell myself to stay away from the scale, that I'll only weigh myself once weekly. Yeah...right. I think I need to take the scale to my parents house they love 30 minutes away and if I'm desperate enough I can weigh myself at work. Sorry for the forever post, while I'm usually cheery I guess it was time for me to be blah. Hope everyone else fairs better!!! Welcome home Beonxmerci !

Colleen Kennedy is my surgeon out of Plano but had my surgery in Dallas.

Yes, it's a great drug! Sorry you've been in pain and been having food getting stuck! That sucks but kudos for being a trooper! Good luck on your upcoming procedure!

Reglan; it does work nicely. Congrats on your weight-loss to date!

@@BubblyTXGirl Where r u in TX? I'm in Denton. Also, hope you feel better. Why do they need to stretch your pouch?

@@tacycakes How are you doing?

@@kimodell69 Every single person is different! You are doing amazing. Do you wear an abdominal binder, if not one will really help. I can understand your frustration; while my surgery itself went well I had sciatic nerve issues that left my leg numb from the time I woke up in recovery until 6 days afterward. Then you'd think great I have feeling but it felt like the raging fires of hell burning down my leg. I saw all of these other wonderful October folks talking about walking 3 miles etc and I just felt like a failure. I wasn't and you're NOT! You are a trooper, your surgery was hardcore! Just know that the only track you need to be in is your own. You are not supposed to be running a marathon yet. Follow your doc's orders and give yourself a chance to heal! You've got this!

@@Bronxmerci that is hilarious! I'm glad you're eating and drinking better and so I assume w the blood clot gone your pain is decreased or gone?? So glad you're on the downhill swing! You've fought hard and you'll achieve your goals, I'm certain bcs you've invested so much already. I'm still laughing at the shake lol... So proud of all that you have accomplished especially in the fact that you have had more to overcome! Keep I other awesome work!

Great job! Also great to hear from you! You're gonna kick this!!

At my 2 week visit last week I was taken off of my blood pressure medicine!! Yaaaa!

Thanks TinaC !!

I would check w your Dr for sure and you may have to backtrack to liquids for a bit longer. Maybe your pouch just isn't ready. Were they different foods each time? My purée was different, my doc said it had to be able to pour from spoon or suck through a straw. Would def contact Dr and just do liquids for remainder until you hear from them.

Way to go!!

@@Beni @@Jyoyonomore thanks! Your replies are helpful, I'll try. I just know I need to step it up.

How is everyone getting their liquids in? How much can you comfortably drink in an hour? How much is safe to drink in an hour? I'm currently only getting ~35 ounces. HELP??

@ I started soft foods Thursday so I didn't have to purée it but it has been done or as you say being a soft, flaky dish yes I think your thoughts would work. Be careful with the stuffing as it is usually high fat.

Congrats! I have a looooong way to go.

Congrats!!

Tonight's dinner baked salmon and mixed collard and turnip greens.

@@Jyoyonomore That's a tough situation, but as you stated you're going for your goal AND knowing that this is definitely NOT the easy way out. Stay strong she'll either come around or not but never doubt yourself, your strength your goal.

#1 you are NOT a failure to life!! Period. You had this surgery and took upon the risks to make a better life for yourself and your child. You did it to be healthy for your child and be present hopefully longer and to get to see all of his milestones. I am so sorry that this has happen and that you are frustrated and upset, let alone in pain. Know that we are here for you to vent or cry or scream! You will get beyond this challenge and you will be stronger mind body and soul for it. I send you my prayers and well wishes. ✨❤️✨

Woohoo! Good ones I like 4 & 5. Not sure I'm brave enough for a bikini though I'd like to be able to; and the perfect little black dress priceless although I'd look like a newborn foal in heels. Lol

@@Beni Additional NSV's - going on cruise excursions zip lining, parasailing, aerial glacier tours - doing a pull-up -being comfortable in restaurant booths