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I eat all types of carbs . . . in moderation. I make sure to get my protein, but I will eat whole grain toast for breakfast sometimes or an occasional slice of pizza or half a hamburger bun. I was keeping it super low carb for awhile, and my NUT flat out told me to go ahead and add more into my diet. I'll admit that I'm stalled, but that's due to the fact that I am stress snacking. I can't blame the carbs. I'm getting it back on track, so I'll start losing again soon.

Sell them to your "vulture friends" instead and use the money to buy new, smaller clothes! Then you won't feel so sad! I feel you, though . . . I have gotten rid of some awesome pieces that just don't fit anymore!!

Truthfully, you have to give it time for your taste buds to get used to the Premier Protein as your creamer. When I first started using it, I didn't like it at all. Now I love it! You might find that after surgery, you don't like the sweeteners as much, too. Give it time and see if you adjust.

I have backed off weighing myself so often, too. I was stressing because I keep gaining/losing the same 5 lbs. Now I just weight myself after I have a water "whoosh" day because that gives me my new low weight. It works for me!

I had to laugh. My oldest son (9) was worried about me having weight loss surgery because he likes my soft, squishy tummy. His words . . . not mine. Apparently, I am also soft and squishy like a sponge, too.

I was just there in April, and I rode this exact ride. There is a seat outside the entrance and there are signs all over encouraging people to try the seat. At my larger size, I would have tried the seat to make sure I would have fit. That's why I can't really take this article seriously . . . in my opinion, she was embarrassed and just wanted something to complain about.

I went on this exact ride last month. First, there are seats outside of the ride entrance and signs that encourage any guests to try the seats before they get into line. There's literally no one standing there, so that could easily be done without any embarrassment. Second, for safety reasons, they can't make the seats "one size fits all." Depending on the type of ride, a seat that fits a 400 lb. person may not securely accommodate a 75 lb. teenager. Somebody is going to be unable to ride. it's not discrimination. It's a safety issue. It sucks that she was embarrassed, but it sounds like they handled it as discretely as possible.

You'll probably get to a point where you don't lose pounds as quickly, but the inches start flying off. I have only lost maybe 20 lbs. since the end of December, but I have gone down 2 sizes!!

I can't eat bread (it makes me uncomfortably full), but I don't think you should worry. If it fit into your macros/goals for the day and your plan allows for it, I don't see any harm. My plan allows a sandwich - I just can't eat them!! LOL!

I am 6 months out, and we go out to eat about once per week. When were you able to start eating out? As soon as I got cleared for regular food (around three weeks, I think), I was able to go out to eat. At first, I had to really focus on ordering soft/easy to digest protein and eating that and a bite or two of veggies. What kinds of restaurants did you find it easiest to be successful in? You can literally eat anywhere. You might find that there are some foods that don't sit as well after surgery. For me, that's bread and pizza crust. For me, I adapt by ordering my burgers without buns or getting my sandwiches served as lettuce wraps. I also do thin crust pizza or eat just the toppings. You can make any restaurant work for you if you make smart choices. Did you have a "strategy" in approaching eating out? Protein first. Now that I can eat anything, I still do protein first and I also try to get a small amount of veggies/fruit and healthy carbs with each meal. When I go out to eat, I try to undereat my sleeve a little bit. At home I measure portions, so I know I'm not overdoing it. When I go out, I may more attention to how I feel and try to stop short of that "full" feeling. While I understand the diet requirements going forward when were you able to eat a normal meal at home? Meaning a meal that would have a Protein, vegetable and maybe a starch at one sitting. Smaller servings certainly. Pretty early on - I think I got to start soft proteins at 2 weeks and then adding soft fruits/veggies at 4 weeks. You slowly build back up to tolerating crunchy stuff again. At 6 months out, I can eat anything. I guess maybe the real question is when could I expect to eat some of the same things for dinner my wife could or would eat? You can eat "normally" about a month out as long as your wife doesn't mind softer cooked meats and veggies/fruits. I ate with my family at that time, and they didn't mind the stuff we were eating. There are a lot of options in that phase - most crockpot meats, ground beef, etc. You probably won't be eating raw veggies or crunchier foods for a couple of months, but that isn't too long in the grand scheme. Your surgery really shouldn't affect your social eating long-term. You can still go and have fun - you just eat smaller portions and focus more on nutrition.

If you think you may have an eating disorder, you should go to a therapist. I can see how this surgery could cause that - you definitely need to be mindful of your calories/macros to ensure you are losing weight in a healthy way. I am 6 months out, and I am between 1,000 - 1,200 calories. I have lost 95 lbs.

Yum! Borrowing this idea!!

Ice cream is soft, so you should be ok. That being said, you know you probably shouldn't do that, so you need to think through how to avoid it in the future. Can you take one serving out, put the rest back, and be ok? Or do you need to avoid it all together? Nobody is perfect. The important thing is you realize you slipped up, and you plan for how to make better choices in the future.

Don't worry - I felt the same way after surgery. It's a blessing to not feel sick and to be able to get in your fluids and protein! You'll feel your restriction when you start on more solid foods.

I am undecided on whether or not I'll have plastic surgery. I have had the dreaded "twin skin" since my twin pregnancy in 2011. Losing weight is making it worse. If it's uncomfortable or feels weird, I'll probably get a tummy tuck. I could probably benefit from a breast lift, too, but the thought of implants makes me nervous. I'm going to see how I feel when I get to goal and decide then. It's not so much a vanity thing as just wanting to feel comfortable and confident.