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Not true. I am not acting out of character. I complained because, to me, I felt that they were charging us for splitting it. They did not make an effort to tell us politely. Wouldn't you complain if you felt like you were charged a fee that didn't belong? Just because you've heard of split fees, doesn't mean everyone else has. It would have been nice if they had told us beforehand.

@@OutsideMatchInside, I did not expect special treatment. I just expect to be treated respectfully. I did not cuss or scream at him, yet he was still rude. If he would have said, "I apologize for the misunderstanding. On the menu it says there's a split fee charge. I hope that is ok.", then I would have understood and left it at that. But I didn't get anything close to that.

No one explained that to us. The assistant manager didn't even apologize for the misunderstanding. He was extremely rude.

I have eaten at much nicer restaurants than that place, and I have never been charged a split fee. Not even at 5 star restaurants. What's so hard about apologizing for the misunderstanding? Do you see that I'm not purely upset about the charge, but more so about how it was handled? They were so rude to me and my mother.

Are you feeling the gas pains in your abdominal region? Or are the gas pains in your shoulder/neck/back area? What brand of protein drinks are you drinking? If your protein drinks have high fiber, that can be the cause.

Some people are addicted to cocaine. But me... I'm addicted to cheese. I usually eat those Frigo Cheese Heads cheese sticks. I don't eat more than 3 a day, since they can pack on some calories if eaten in a high amount. But they definitely help with my craving.

I'm sorry about how you're feeling. You definitely made the right decision. What pain and emotions are you dealing with?

I did this twice after my surgery. But, I heard this is dangerous because it can lead to bulimia. Try to avoid this. The frozen pickle juice sounds like a good idea.

Your doctor is only letting you drink skim milk? I've never heard of that. That's kinda bizarre, lol. I was on protein shakes and basically anything liquid until the 7th day, when I switched to clear liquid (broth, Powerade Zero, Jello, Popsicles, etc.)

Just hang in there! It gets easier after the 4th or 5th day. Once the surgery is finished, you'll wonder how you were ever able to feel this hungry. Just remember that this is temporary. Keep yourself busy and remember the prize at the end of the journey!

I see that you've lost some in your mid-section. You look great.

I can't imagine telling my family they can't have pizza in their own home because I'm fat. I agree. It's their house. It's easier to walk outside or into another room and spray something so you don't smell it. The smell of pizza doesn't linger across the house, lol.

I love that show! Though, one episode really frustrated me. There was one guy who almost completely refused to change. He was also an ass. It was hard to watch, but it was nice watching the doctor set him straight.

Congrats! I had, and still have, a lot of negativity from my coworker because of this surgery. I now realize that she's just extremely insecure. I'm down 61 pounds since August, and not once has she complimented my very obvious weight loss. I don't know why people have to be that way. Proud of you for making this decision! Good luck!

Thanks for the reply! What you described is basically what the pouch reset is. I'd drink Clear Liquids on the first day, full liquids on the second day, pureed food on the third, soft food on the fourth, and solid food on the fifth. Some say it's a great way to get back on track and helps get your mind and sleeve back into feeling as if it can only handle a little bit. Honestly, I think my main problem is being lazy and eating what is easy. Food really isn't as enjoyable as it used to be; and to be honest, I'm so glad. I hate liking food. I want to feel as if I could take it or leave it, you know? Last night I did a bit of grocery shopping and I got a few things to help me get back to where I was. I know it won't be like the beginning, but I'd at least like to have a bit more restriction.

Has anyone ever done the pouch reset? If so, did it work for you? I'm asking because, I've lost 61 pounds since August, but the weight loss had slowed a lot. I think a lot of it has to do with the holidays and bad choices. I also feel as if I'm able to eat more than I was last month. So I'm worried that maybe my sleeve is stretching. I haven't gained any weight back, but I'm also not losing as much as I want to. I was stalled at 195, and it took me 2 weeks to get to 194. (I have PCOS and my period is very late, so it could just be my body getting pissy and holding onto PMS weight... ) Everyone around me still thinks I'm starving myself, but to me, I'm eating too much. I want to get my mind back on track, but I'm worried that if I've stretched my sleeve, that it'll be hard. So, have you ever been in this situation? EDIT: Also, does the pouch reset help you feel full quicker like before? I never thought I'd say this, but I actually miss that extremely full feeling after 3 bites of food. :/

I know a lady who had WLS done 10 years ago. She is constantly gaining and losing 5 pounds back and forth. This is normal. You just have to know when to start cutting back again.

Yes, try that for about a week. If you still feel anxious, contact your doctor. I'm 90% sure it's the caffeine, though. Good luck.

So you are making your own shakes? No wonder. Those aren't very good, in my opinion. They're kinda chalky. Have you tried the ones you buy in a pack of 4? Like Premier Protein. Those are pretty good.

You will love eating Soup. It'll be like eating a high quality steak, lol! What kind of Protein shakes are you drinking?

It's highly likely that you are feeling this way because of the caffeine. There's a reason why some doctors tell their patients to avoid caffeine after the surgery. You are feeling stronger effects of the coffee because your stomach is smaller. It's the same with alcohol. Those who drink after the surgery will most likely get drunk more quickly. For example, if it takes 8 shots to get you drunk before the surgery, then it may take only 1 or 2 shots to get you drunk post-op. Same goes for caffeine. I've been taking Adderall for years. Now that I've had my surgery, the Adderall makes me feel like I'm anxious and having a hard time breathing (but only sometimes). My sister has a strange reaction to coffee. Every time she drinks it, she feels paranoid and even questions peoples' intentions.

My surgeon is trying to get the Band away from his practice, as well. The sleeve is less harsh on your body, since it's almost impossible to get Dumping Syndrome.

You're very welcome! It seems hard because you expect to feel a little better after losing a certain amount. But the body doesn't always act the way we expect it to. Also, have you ever wondered if maybe it's your mattress causing your hip to get out of a healthy adjustment? My hip hurt for a whole week because I was house-sitting for a friend, who has a horrible mattress.

I doubt you messed anything up. You would have to overeat A LOT in order to do anything. Just keep doing what your surgeon told you to do, and try to distance yourself from junk food. The more weight you lose, the better your hip will feel. After I lost 20 pounds, my sciatic nerve still hurt. Now that I'm down 61 pounds down, my sciatic nerve no longer hurts anymore.

Congrats! Girl, you got curves! You're gonna look like a model when you get to your goal! Get it!