Heather Leigh

Actually, this page was made because someone in another country didn't understand what a Bugle was. They aren't sold there. The conversation went off track from there, granted. But the page was not made to mock you. Reread the page.... Sent from my XT1565 using the BariatricPal App

No, not "end of discussion". I didn't say I was going to block newbies, I said I was going to block newbies and ANYONE who comes in guns blazing and name calling. I am here to support people, not to watch someone give good advice and be called an a-hole for doing so. I understand what you said it was someone else... He specifically said I'm blocking all newbies. Sent from my XT1565 using the BariatricPal App

I'm not sensitive. I was putting it to rest. You do understand this page was made to make fun of me??? I'm 100% OK and 100% accountable. I would however like to log on and read valuable information. Sent from my XT1565 using the BariatricPal App

I'm going g to respond and hope this is the last post. Here's the deal. I was having a really hard day. I didn't cheat preop and didn't cheat post op. I didn't have a 2 week plan and was trying to figure it out on my own (this has since been resolved) I asked if I could "suck" on a bugle to make it mushy. I asked of it was ok. Period. Two people responded incredibly judgmental and harsh. I then got several vets that DMd me saying it was OK....move on and don't do it again. I got hyper sensitive to the person that was really harsh. I shouldn't have done that.... I'm usually not so frail. But I was for that moment. I got some serious slamming and downright nasty comments. The next day I made an apology. It should have been over. BUT people took to this site(SUPPORT SITE) to make fun of me, ridicule me and say i was ruining the plan for most people. Blah blah blah. Here's the deal. I'm not. I made A mistake. I learned and I have moved on. I laugh about most things but being a jerk to people trying to get support isn't funny. We ALL had this surgery for a reason and we ALL should be in this together. I won't make the mistake of doing what I did and I hope people are kinder when someone comes on and asks a stupid question again. To the people saying they are blocking newbies shame on you! Why be in a support group if youre here to shame people. End of discussion. Time to move on. Sent from my XT1565 using the BariatricPal App

It's amusing to me at this point. I mean we are adults. There is a difference between making fun of someone and humor. I apologized yet some people are still going...worse yet the OP was made after my apology.... I am ok. I have had huge support and several DMs. I appreciate the support and the people that get it. I went to Dr today and they set me up with everything I need. I went on this site for help because I didn't have the information. If people turn it into negative feedback then it's their issue. We all wish and hope for success. There will always be the people out there excited for an argument or are the experts that make you feel stupif. I am excited for my journey!! Thanks for the support!!! Sent from my XT1565 using the BariatricPal App

praying* Sent from my HTC Desire 626s using the BariatricPal App It's OK. Thank you. I had ppl private message me yesterday also. The thing is a lot of the vets have been on here for so long they are black and white and some have forgotten how hard it was in the beginning. I have to believe they mean well. Thank you!! Sent from my XT1565 using the BariatricPal App

I read it all. It's fine everyone needs something to laugh at. I apologized this am. If people are still making fun of me it's fine... I had a really bad day yesterday if it brings humor, name-calling so be it. I learned a lot from it all. It is supposed to be supportive I agree. Sent from my XT1565 using the BariatricPal App

Wow. Thank you!!! I really appreciate that. I called my office this am. They were going through hiring process of a new nutritionist over the past 2 months and the group I was in got slightly slided on the group and one on one education side of things. I'm going in @ 230. My Dr is really good and pretty unhappy with what happened. I'm hopeful. Sent from my XT1565 using the BariatricPal App

I was wrong. I was emotional yesterday and had a bad day. I didn't have my follow up diet plan and was struggling. I appreciate all the posts- black and white and flowery. I was defensive and need to work on that. I think the PM's from the other vets made me feel like I was being attacked... But it was just me being emotional about making a stupid choice. I know everyone was being helpful. Thank you. My apologies. Im new at this an need to take a breath. The last thing I want is to do this alone. Sent from my XT1565 using the BariatricPal App

Just an observation here. When you asked, "Is that OK?" You are leaving the door open for all sorts of responses. You should not be surprised if you receive ones that are not to your liking. Believe it or not, they are often the best ones. Eating that type of food so soon after surgery can risk your health as well as sabotage the entire purpose for doing this. Would you be happier if people simply endorsed your behavior?I appreciate that. Thanks. Sent from my XT1565 using the BariatricPal App

I will make sure I follow up again tomorrow. Thank you!! My kids all think I cook better now. Lol. I think I'm cooking for the smell. I have done really well until this afternoon. It was 2 small Bugles and one tiny pretzel...I sucked on them quite a bit- pretty darned mushy! I understand that was a bad move I'm glad I asked. Thank you!! Sent from my XT1565 using the BariatricPal App

Thank you. I will. Sent from my XT1565 using the BariatricPal App

You don't have a plan that you are supposed to follow post-op? Really?I do it was one week out but that's it. There are different stages. But I'm not sure where I am on the stages. He didn't say....at the end of the day sound like I was wrong. Won't do it again. Sent from my XT1565 using the BariatricPal App So you're saying that your doctor performed major surgery on you, and sent you home with instructions for only 1 week post-op? That is criminal if I am understanding you correctly. The reason I asked where you were in your food stages is because all plans are different, but no plan is going to have you eating "crunchy" anything at 13 days post-op. You need to concentrate on meeting Protein and Water goals. Did he/she at least give you amounts to aim for (e.g., 80 grams of protein and 64 fl oz of water)? 64 oz water. I had my follow up last week. He said I was doing great and the dietitian was supposed to follow up with my food plan. I called this afternoon. I should hear back tomorrow. Thank you! Sent from my XT1565 using the BariatricPal App

I did this afternoon. What's your deal? Maybe just stay off this thread please. This is for help and for conversion and for questions and support. Not anger or making someone feel stupid. Sent from my XT1565 using the BariatricPal App

Understood. Thanks. A little positivity goes a long way. Clearly you didn't hit a bump in the road. I was asking for help not ridicule. Sent from my XT1565 using the BariatricPal App You're 3 weeks out. Are you supposed to be having anything crunchy? And you're not having "crunchy" if you're just sucking on them anyway? And where's the Protein? And DON'T tell me I'm not being 'positive'. You just had major bariatric surgery and have a post surgery diet you're supposed to be following. Grow the hell up. You're not positive. I asked a question. You got all defensive. You're kind of an angry elf. I'm not worried I got this. I didn't have the info I needed now I do. Best of luck to you. Sent from my XT1565 using the BariatricPal App