Metamorphosing

I still have a phobia of flying, greatly related to this issue. I dont think I've lost enough to not encroach into my neighbor's seats, but I think I'll be far more excited about a trip when I can!

I've noticed I can drink a lot of water in a short period of time (like 4-6 ounces), as long as I dont try to swallow it all at once. I can probably only take one ounce at a time, but I can drink 6 ounces spread over a minute. Anyone else?

I can't eat fish of any kind anymore. Everything I've tried has come right back up. And it gets pretty bad, so I probably wont ever eat it again... 😭

Thanks for the info, Fluffy! I read it several times now (and I'll probably read it a couple tomes more 🤣).

Great job! Keep it up, everything can be overwhelming, but you seem to have it all under control.

That's because you are all swollen and such. Give it a few days. You'll get there!

Wow, that's fantastic! I have a billion pounds to lose (well, 150 ish) and I dont think I'll be anywhere near 70 at my 2 month point - I'm thinking I might be over-optimistic hoping for ten pounds a month at the moment. Great job!

I have been tracking my body over the last couple weeks. The only pre-surgery measurements I had were several years older, but all more out of shape than I was directly before surgery, so I used them! I found out that I'm probably allergic to shrimp as well as most fish today. I ate some for dinner and immediately was sick for the next several hours. Good times. I only just got back to work and already had to call in for tomorrow. 🤒

YES! I didn't expect to feel the cold so much after the surgery. I know I've lost a lot of weight, but who would have expected that I'd freeze to death in California? Last winter I never wore shoes, just sandals the whole year through. This winter wont be the same.

I mirror everyone else's sentiment: you got tthis! I remember how nervous I was right before surgery, and after surgery I had a moment of panic - what had I just done? But two weeks later, 28 pounds down since surgery, and eating real (but soft) food, the world seems way better. The whole thing is freaky, but dont forget why you are doing it! As for the nausea, I'm probably not the best person to ask. I was sick twice in the hospital and once at home. Each time was pretty easy, but it still sucked. That said, the first week I hated the hiccups more.

Today I finally get to eat real food. It's been over a month between pre and post surgery and, honestly, I was thinking about doing something dreadful if I had to have another shot of protien shake ever again. I will miss the ease in which I could eat on a protien shake only diet, but that is the ONLY thing I will miss. Under my doctor, soft food is also extremely limited, but it's enough to make me happy. In about a month I start getting all the meats back, at that point, I can't imagine needing anything else. Never thought I'd say it, but right now I'd take a chicken breast over some crisp French bread any day!

I'm a belly sleeper, too! I called my doctor and asked when I could resume sleeping on my belly - he just gave me permission. I slept so well last night...

It could be your protien shake. I had a lot of issues with the horrible taste in my mouth after days on the liquid diet.

Congratulations!!

It sounds like you are doing amazing! My doctor is constantly on me for not getting my water or drinking enough protien shake (anyone else have a hard time getting water in when all you can do is drink liquids?). I know the slow weight loss is frustrating, but at least it's more than a pound a week off. It's possible your body is still getting used to the changes it's gone through. How's your exercise level? My doctor was very strict that without increased exercise there would be no weight loss.