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Thank you so much for all the kind words. I just weighed myself (which I've been afraid to do) and somehow haven't gained any weight, so that was a nice surprise. Cancer is so scary and it's nice to hear from those who have dealt with this type of situation. It's just hard to think about weight loss when you're sidelined with this kind of news. She seemed perfectly healthy....

I found out 2 weeks ago that my mom has stage IV neck cancer. Ever since then I have just been eating, eating whatever. Obviously my intake is much smaller but I just don't care right now and I'm doing whatever makes me feel better. I'm not staying on plan at all and I feel so bad about it but I guess I'm just using food to comfort myself again. I know I need to stop. Has anyone else had life hit them in the gut right after surgery and found themselves going back to old habits?

My GP was not in favor of the surgery at my BMI, but he still gave me medical clearance. I'm not sure what exactly your insurance needs but I'm sure he would've written the letter if I'd needed it. If he says no, find a new GP.

I was self pay b/c I knew my ins wouldn't approve me. The doc I used requires that you buy a BLIS insurance package to cover you for bleeding, clots, infection, leaks, etc for the first 90 days. I bought additional protection against strictures for 6 months. I'd find a surgeon who works with them. Good luck!

Like I said in my post it took me about 2 weeks to stop totally regretting the surgery and wishing I hadn't done it, but it took about a month before I was actually glad I'd done it. You will get there, the beginning is rough.

Ive noticed that lately. What happened?

I had 2 serious meltdowns the first week and it was about 2 weeks before I stopped wishing I hadn't had surgery. The beginning is HARD. You're still recovering, you're on liquids and many of us didn't get enough food/water. Your body is going through serious changes while still healing. You don't know if you're hungry or full and a lot of people are nauseous. I personally have not vomited once since surgery. Just take it slow when you're trying new foods. Take a bite or two and see how it sits before you have a full "serving". You will be okay! It will only get easier starting soon!

I dont think there is a "normal". I saw that post as well and I haven't even lost that much in 3 and 1/2 months. Keep in mind that men lose faster than women and a lot of factors go into weight loss. Some people just lose slower. You are down 18 lbs in less than a month and that's fantastic!

I refused to be in pictures for the last few years but had a similar moment when I saw myself in a full sized mirror at the dog groomers. I think a lot of us are in some denial and at some point something just snaps you out of it. even when i saw the occasional photo of myself id think, "oh it's just a bad angle". realizing there's a problem is always an important step in getting better. good luck at your WLS appt. you're on your way now!

I just have coffee and then a protein bar or shake 2 to 3 hours later. i have never been a breakfast person, the thought of food always makes me nauseous when i wake up.

Thanks so much everyone!

Just needed to share my excitement somewhere! I was sleeved on 10/11 and as of today I have lost 45 of the 90 lbs I was hoping to lose. It hasn't been easy but I can't believe how far I've come. So proud of myself and everyone else who has taken this journey. Best of luck!!

I so feel your pain. I stalled out from day 7 post op to day 21. It was SO hard because I was still recovering and miserable on the liquid diet and it felt like it was all for nothing. I was self pay and thinking this was a huge waste of 15K. I just stuck to my plan and it started moving again. My dr explained to me that we lose weight in steps, our body holds on to it and then loses a bunch at once. Ive had several more stalls, it seems like every time I'm on the cusp of a new weight decade (190s, 180s, etc) I stall out. I've been bouncing between 194 and 191 for nearly 2 weeks now. It is SO frustrating and even though I know that it will pass I still feel like maybe I'll just never lose another pound and at the time it feels like forever. Just keep at it, your food intake looks good! It will happen, I promise!

Just a thought, could be acid reflux. I agree that you'll be feeling much fuller on solids but I had bad acid reflux for the first month and thought I was hungry all the time because the 2 feelings were so similar.

I'm jealous of anyone who is allowed food. My pre op was one week of only liquids. It was mainly Protein shakes and Water then the night before was Clear Liquids. I did cheat twice and had a half can of tuna. I told my surgeon and he didn't really seem too shook up about it, he was just kinda like, "eh, it happens. do your best". The pre op diet liquid diet was MUCH harder for me than the post op liquid diet. After surgery you won't be nearly as hungry and if anything you'll be working to get all your liquids in.