danaymacklin

Charlotte NC here

Hubby is from STL in Florrissant. We come back to visit periodically. Hopeful to make the Joyce Meyer conference this year

Charlotte NC here

I'm a little over an hour from you in Monroe NC

Monroe, NC outside of Charlotte, NC

Congrats! Yes very normal. On surgery day it becomes so real but you have to know your WHY and remind yourself of it then and even after until you start achieving various desired results. All the best!

Sorry you're dealing with this but believing this is temporary for you:) I just wanted to share you are not alone...from time to time the anxiety monster tries to rear its head here too. The other night it had me second guessing my decision but I had to take control over my thoughts by focusing on the positive thus far and all the reasons I made this decision along with what I'm believing to happen for myself on this journey. I would kindly suggest trying the same and it gets better week after week and for sure month after month. Above are some great suggestions and I too had the thought therapy would help just be sure to get a therapist who's specialized in this area or has experience working with clients who've undergone WL surgery. All the best to you![emoji4]

My point exactly!

I was prescribed antibiotics today and hope they kick in quick! Been sick for a week:( Pray we all feel better soon![emoji120]?

The first week I barely lost:( the second week I lost and then after that it has been a bit of a roller coaster. However, in eating right and working out so I have made a COMMITMENT to TRUST THE PROCESS and lovingly encourage you to do the same[emoji4] I thought I would be down more but will take this as I'm sharing to encourage you (HW 215 SW 192 and looking forward to GW 135:) Never forget God loves you and is protecting your body and you every step of this journey and your life[emoji120]?

In thinking it's the corn. Did you eat the corn? My NUT strongly suggested staying away from corn. Did they put any sauce on it? I ask because the first night I could have salmon my NUT wanted me to try out a restaurant. I went to Olive Garden and the salmon sat perfectly. Later that week I tried it elsewhere and it had some type of sauce on it and my stomach was like OH NO!!!

Mine was pretty similar and agree to use the stool softener as needed for relief. We've all been where you are and it gets better!

In this stage my NUT warned me to not eat iceberg lettuce. I was however able to do another lettuce for wraps. Think it was baby lettuce, but could check the name in my booklet later if you like.

I hope my stomach is the same:) miss salads!

Great share! In my business I tell people all the time...you can say whatever you want to say, it's HOW you say it.

Agreed and well said!

I merely read what you wrote. What makes you think she or we are not "eating clean"? Because she or we eat one morsel of a dumpling constitutes not eat cleaning? Yes I agree it can be challenging to convey emotions via keyboard but noticed the emoji and sincerely that was a nice touch as it helps to communicate emotions. I'm just merely going back to the mere fact that a specific question was asked regarding a time frame and nothing more. I would encourage you to go back and read what you wrote from the receiving end against the specific question that was asked. For what is it is worth I wasn't the only one who felt offended by the two "non judgmental" replies. I appreciate your reply and heard your heart.

I don't need an interpretation. I was clear on the words you and Montana Gal opted to use. I highlighted what stood out to me and didn't feel compelled to elaborate on every point. I merely wanted to show and share with you how that made me and/or others feel rather you intended it or not. I'm sure we are all well aware that carbs are not Protein hence why all or majority of us are here in the first place. So if we express that we wish to eat something and ask the specific question of when it seems judgmental to state things like why would you want to eat something void of nutrition. Obviously the person wants chicken and dumplings and asked a specific question. Some comments seem unnecessary and again appear to be judgmental whether you meant it or not. Just trying to shed some light. For the record your reply seemed a little lighter and sincere in your inquiry. I'm not here to argue but I don't want people to be made to feel bad about their decisions or worse they don't ask a question they need an answer to.

Just because you say no judgement doesn't mean it's not implied. The above comments feel rather condemning. If I was the sensitive type of person it would deter me from posting and even leaving this otherwise great community. Lucky for me I've found value here. I'm going to continue being honest in my posts here because that's who I am. Do you know how many times since my surgery (12/1) and honestly 2 weeks before while during the liver reduction diet I desired all types of foods I couldn't have? However, not once have I cheated in following my guidelines. So again considering every day I take my Vitamins and 98% (room for error as we are human and not perfect) of the time I get in my Protein and liquids along with working out 5 days a week doesn't constitute me wrecking havoc on the "honeymoon"

Yes I hit my goal daily plus I workout 5 days a week. So I felt that a couple bites of my husbands plate along with my order of eggs wouldn't kill me. I had a taste for them and do not wish to deprive myself as if I'm not human. I did not indulge and balanced it with my protein requirements the remainder of the day. Plus I'm trying to gauge what I can eat and can't.

Agree with everyone above. I had the same thing happen. Can't stress walking enough and also get some Milk of Magnesia and suppositories this helped me so much as I really couldn't get relief without them.

I'm almost 11 weeks out and had CB for the first time last week. Though I didn't have chicken and dumplings I had the hash brown casserole and a couple bites of a biscuit with grape jelly and eggs. I listened to my stomach and stopped when I began to feel that full feeling and was just fine. I think once you get the clearance from your doctor for solids you are good to go just eat one thing at a time to gauge your tolerance.

Thank you so much for ALL of the above! Really appreciate the input and managing of expectations.

Hi Everyone! So I go to see my surgeon on Valentine's Day for my release to transition to regular food. Have two questions: 1. What advice do you have for transitioning? Please feel free to share any specific experiences that may help me. 2. When did you stomach begin to feel normal where you could eat just about anything with no issues? I'm not trying to eat everything jut want to know when stomach will "settle" so to speak. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Completely agree! Been home all week and took a half dose of Mucinex before bed and that felt heavy on my stomach. Thinking I'm going to stick to the Tylenol Cold instead. Pray everyone gets better! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App