FutureSylph
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I was forthright about it. Don't know if he would have noticed otherwise.
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Welcome, Steve. I didn't have much success with the pre-op diet (kept "cheating" because I was so hungry and miserable), but I got through it eventually -- and so will you. Best of luck with your surgery!
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Hope you feel better soon. I'd be in a bad way if I couldn't drink coffee.
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Terrific milestone! I'm so happy for you, @Spinoza.
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Right now I'm getting my exercise by dancing in front of the air conditioner. Crank up the Bob Seger and let 'er rip!
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Much less pain after 1 week mark
FutureSylph replied to Juniper123's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So glad to hear you're feeling better! -
Food Before and After Photos
FutureSylph replied to GreenTealael's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
That looks fabulous, and just right for these brutally hot days. -
Wish you knew before surgery…
FutureSylph replied to KimA-GA's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Absolutely. That feeling of not recognizing yourself and your life anymore can be hugely disorienting, and can lead to really unhealthy coping mechanisms if you don't address it. -
Aiming for Perfection
FutureSylph replied to PeachyQueen's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Nope. One of the (admittedly few) benefits of being older is that I gave up my perfectionism years ago, and am much happier for it. You do what you can, blow off the rest, and learn to dust yourself off and climb back on the wagon when you fall. -
Best of luck today!
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Wish you knew before surgery…
FutureSylph replied to KimA-GA's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I wish I hadn't stockpiled so many protein shakes/drinks based on my pre-op tastes. They're nasty now.- 30 replies
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Lots of recipes here: https://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/
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Final Weigh-in
FutureSylph replied to LookingForward22's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I remember that feeling so clearly. (My surgery was delayed multiple times due to pandemic issues.) Hang in there. -
Check with your surgical team, of course. I found that a baby spoonful of applesauce helped pills go down.
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I'm with @Arabesque on this one. Even if caffeine is on your plan, why risk it the first time when you're out with friends? Could be absolutely fine or could be an embarrassingly bad idea -- much safer to find out in the privacy of your own home.
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Weirdest None-Scale-Victory - I'll go first
FutureSylph replied to chiquitatummy's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Yeah, sometimes when people scurried out of my way, I wanted to assure them that obesity isn't contagious. -
Back home from the hospital and in pain
FutureSylph replied to Supafly82's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yep. Hope you feel better soon! -
Slim body but your brain's still thinking fat
FutureSylph replied to Smanky's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Automatically heading for the disabled stall in restrooms, before remembering that I fit in a regular stall now. -
Congratulations on your surgery! A whole new world awaits.
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Am I doing this right am I broken?
FutureSylph replied to It'sAlbright's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Absolutely normal. Just white-knuckle it through the first few weeks (I recommend trying various activities to distract yourself), and I practically guarantee that a month from now, you'll feel a lot different. -
Chips and salsa and bad eating day
FutureSylph replied to Brittneykdelacruz's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Peeled cucumber slices might be worth a try. -
Dealing with the Changes... Like Loose Skin
FutureSylph replied to SuziDavis's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I have lots of baggy skin, but I don't complain about it, much less have regrets. I think of it as battle scars. As long as I win the battles (and the war), I'm thrilled to wear the results. -
4 months out and stalled all month!
FutureSylph replied to DonnaGS's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Luckily, puppies and walks are a natural combination. Good luck! -
Started WK 2 and Starving
FutureSylph replied to ShianRaineDrop's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Mine is Steve, recently promoted from Baby Stevie since he quit being so temperamental those first few weeks. -
Dinner party on soft foods
FutureSylph replied to Melissa4444's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Take an insulated lunch bag (with freezer puck) in the car, packed with a spoon and containers of hummus, Greek yogurt, applesauce, cooked baby carrots, or whatever other soft foods appeal to you. Problem solved.
