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@@Spiceyfrog It went well actually, still a little pain but it's almost gone. I have had SO much air in me, which is causing a lot of the pain. I've already lost 15lbs actually it's crazy.

Any advice for me?

Wow you look amazing! Congrats!

Questions for everyone how did you measure your portions after the liquid stage? Actual food is different with measurements from liquid or so I've been told. I've heard that an ounce of chicken breast is about the size of a chicken nugget, is this accurate? Also has anyone found any special scales or measuring cups that work well? I'm looking for some tools to buy lol.

Oh good, they're so expensive! I can just barely afford them, my doctor gave me guidelines but I wasn't sure if you still had to take the protein shakes once you were able to eat other sources of protein.

I was wondering, how long do you have to be on the protein supplements? Is it for the rest of your life?

Hah, good question. I know I'm going to have hard time giving up giant shredded beef burritos... those things are such a big part of my life lol. Pizza will be hard too.

Well... for one, giving people more negative attention after they've already dealt with that crap their whole lives is cruel in my opinion. Why say something mean? Why not just say nothing? Also, it's a bit narcissistic to assume that every other person on this forum thinks, feels, and forms the same opinions as you do. Some may actually be being sincere in their compliments, we are all unique individuals and the world does not always agree with you. And to insult people as you have, calling them harlots and whatnot is simply something that someone who is not yet comfortable with themselves and envies those who are would say. Why would you want to express your disgust for people who are trying their hardest to change their lives and be better for the future? Why would you want to discourage them by body shaming them? To me it seems mean spirited and completely unnecessary, as an adult you should know by now to have compassion for those around you who are only human. That's all I have to say.

Really? For some reason my doctor told me that things like Tylenol can burn a hole in your stomach...

For everyone who is post-op I was wondering, what kinds of things did you eat in the early days? Also I was informed that I would no longer be able to take Ibuprofen and aspirin products for pain relief, what kind of pain relievers do you use?

That's great advice thank you! I think it will be a challenge to know who is really a friend and who is there only because you're now acceptable looking to them lol.

Yeah I know what you mean, I've noticed that throughout my life people in clothing stores have always walked up to help whoever was with me and didn't pay attention to me. Or if they were offering makeup samples or anything that was a beauty product they would offer it to whoever I was with and disregard that I was even there. So it will be interesting to see if it changes at all. Good job though on the size 4! Great accomplishment