My4Brownies

Good luck on surgery tomorrow.. Great you have your brother to be hands on with the experience.. Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

Alright alright alright!!!! In my kevn Hart voice...healthy recovery to you and take it one day at a time..4 wks on the 9th...month f/up and 30 lbs since surgery on November 9th..proud of you already Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

You will be fine..Being scared,anxiety n nerves its normal..When you wake in the morning before surgery.. Look in the middle and tell yourself. You will be fine, I will take the the new attitude towards a healthier life with me and leave that person that put my life on a roller coaster of being heavy, hidden and not showing my true bubbly beautiful self..I got this!!! Good luck and prayers for a healthy recovery on tour journey. Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App Look in mirror Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

Trust me when you taste buds change(they will)..you will find things you don't like tastes pretty good.....GOID LUCK with your journey..new year and new journey..amazing Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

PLEASE don't give up on this site..It has truly helped me with what I needed to help me pre and post. I look for the positive feedback, read ALOT of people before n after for encouragement and yes I have scrolled pass some posts that tend to degrade n move away from what is asked...because I'm not here for negative jabs (even if not intended) because this process is hard (in all phases) emotionally n physically n information is plentiful (good n bad)... I encourage you to still read post to see what can n can not help you in your journey..I wish you the best proud of you already. Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App Sleeved November 9th Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

Was long as it takes...don't rush it cus it will come back up..it you sip it..maybe an hour or 45 mins. If you starting out..I'm 4wks out and the taste is why it takes forever for me..good luck Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

Benefibee was told right out the hospital ( tasteless and colorless..has been a good life saver for me over miralax and my stool softeners.. Good luck n feel better Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

Oh my I have been feeling that way too..I am a month Friday..sleeved Nov 9th and I have to remember to eat also..I sip on Water n crystal light all day as told so I don't feel the hunger thing or need to eat but know I should(at least I grab turkey or an egg..protein) when I do eat..I feel like maybe they cut away too much stomach..lol..hope it passes cus I don't want to get sick or do damage internally to myself Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

All you have to do is let HR and your supervisor the return date with or without restrictions and leave it there..Hope everything else is going well for you Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

Thanks so much My4Brownies. Lol I heard you loud & clear. Lol. Love Missouri. Special place in my heart. I have a lot of relatives around the Jefferson City, MO. I thank God every day & will continue for being there for me through all of this & friend from church said think God had me find out all the truth too because been easier moving on in right direction I feel God has me on now without him. It was crazy he had two lives. He went to church one weekend with me & next weekend when in clinicals he was cheating on me. I am getting ready now to head to church to praise God for so many blessings in life & you are right - glad had surgery before too. I feel wonderful now & really loving myself too inside & out. God bless you & Merry Christmas too. Sent from my SM-S902L using the BariatricPal App LOVE IT..MERRY CHRIST MAS TO YOU TOO..Keep us posted on your journey..this site through God's guidance could be the therapy you (we)need.. Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

6month!!!! woe..great job!!!! Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

Hummm every plan is different..beans are Protein.. Veggies are natural Vitamins..and fruit is natural sugars....it sounds like he wants you to eat meat but more lean because some meats are fatty n pumped with junk and takes the good out of it...At direction you go to get those muscle building nutrients in is ALL in moderation. My doctor of dietician through this whole process has never encouraged calorie counting or being obsessed with the scale..They have said to read labels (protein ahoulde be at least half the carbs), watch sodium (swelling) and sugar counts...Those tips and others from them n this site has helped me beore conscious of what I prepare n put in my face..Good luck n hour journey..everyday is a learning experience ...I think of it this way..we all didnt get heavy the same way so we all have to find what works for us on our own path. sleeved Nov 9th.. Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

Yes I went through HR to inquire about FMLA, we use UNUM, I called and they asked my questions ( surgery date,my end work date, surgeon info, expected time out etc..and they started my process..they even seen paperwork to surgeon n UNUM sent info to my Hr and to me that it was approved. I told my supervisor that I was requesting FMLA from this date to this and gave enough advance notice I gave 2month notice so they could prepare staffing..I was being generous ....other than that she knows nothing..sent her a email when I was retuning n been back at work since..sleeved Nov 9th back at work since Monday after Thanksgiving.. Sounds like your folks are being noisy over being professional.. Up to you if you like that with them but I wasn't (im private about me at work anyway) n it wasn't the whole office business. Good luck with surgery. Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

Oh my gosh.I had the same problem with getting busy n forgetting to eat..sleeved nov 9th been back to work since Monday after Thanksgiving..I brought Protein bars,Protein shakes n powder for drink..the tasteless protein in my Water helped..sipped it inbetween rooming patients, Jello helped at my desk but bringing my required food in small containers was my biggest help because going to the cafeteria was hard n bad at the same time...Setting my times for my Vitamin (once a day) before work and Calcium chews (Carmel my favorite Cus it helped with a sweet treat) spaced out throughout the helped me too..good luck! Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

I'm only 4 weeks out on this journey and I want to be where you are..fit, weight training..my goal is tone, tone tone...cosmetic is not my journey ..like you said too expensive for my life of bills n kids.. How and when did you start the weights process? Right away or when you reached your goal weight? I have never been a little chick but I want to a toned chicken on my journey Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

My incision was under the bra line so no problem with bra..I did wear sports bra when I went out the first week..but back to work n no issues..I was not stapled tho they used glue for my incisions and it helped with healing..4wks n no scar there.. good luck on your journey Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

Sounds like the milk based Protein is the bandit in disguise... Hope you feel better soon... I had a little of that n when I changed to tasteless protein it helped (the shakes were starting to taste chalky to me)...I'm 4wks out since Friday and if I wait to late to eat (sometimes I sip Water so much I truly forget to eat..which is different for me!) I get those pains n finally when I eat it hurts...I believe I try to satisfy the hunger and don't chew properly n rest between chews so the pain comes..when I do it right..no pain ..Good luck yo you on your journey. Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

I was told to take the omeprazole for 6mos and when I got my hunger pains..I sipped a Protein Shake n it smoothed it away..try and have a shake, Jello or sip every 2 to 3 hours to help.. I put myself on a time schedule for my Vitamins and chews after 2weeks (especially since I had to for work) it also helped the inbetween mental cravings for hunger.... Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

...love it..happy holidays!!! Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

Crock pot is great!!! Helps pre plan meals to go Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

food scale was a must for me, measuring cups and I only weigh myself at work (work in doctors office) once or every two weeks but measure myself weekly...The scale always gives me anxiety so I don't have one at home..I never bought one for home (alaway big so I just felt it would read...too much )..good luck on your journey..you'll do great..reading post from this site can help ALOT.. Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

Sleeved November 9th and I had to go on a 1 week no carb diet, start my Vitamins and increase Protein shakes..they wanted me to increase protein due to clear liquids, pureed after surgery so I would not loose nutrients in muscle.Good luck on surgery. Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

Amazing spirit...God has put things in place at the right time for you..glad you had surgery b4 he left ( it may had stopped you from your journey..emotionally)..thank him for is for that:D...Hate what he did but glad he moved out your way of your blessings..now your journey all the way around is going to be AMAZING!!!! Did you hear me scream that from Missouri!!!! Good luck to you and keep up the good work. Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

Gone Girl!!!you got this..encouraging post.. 1month today sleeve Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

Good suggestions Odie.. You can also put a thin pillow under your stomach on the side u sleep..I'm a side sleeper too n it relieved my pressure of everything shifting that way..good luck ! Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App