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The good and the bad...Today is two weeks after my surgery and I have been reflecting back. The bad...head hunger, eating extremely small portions...about half of what my kids eat, not being able to eat what my wife cooks, restaurants and eating out, limited food selection, weak feelings, nausea, vomiting diarrhea, watching my kids devour s'mores. The good...35lbs lost in 3 weeks, down 2 clothes sizes, compliments from coworkers, no hunger, leaving my plate not empty, new old clothes, feeling healthier, better sex, better example for my kids, looking forward to cycling and running and boating and wake boarding.

I know there are lots of ups and downs and my emotions can be all over the place. I know there is a light at the end of the tunnel. At least I can see it. Every day is new day and a new opportunity. I am glad to be on this journey.

Hello Andrew

Welcome to the thread. For sure, many ups and downs to this journey.

I believe the ups will outweigh the downs ????

Today is my 2 weeks post op , feeling pretty good. 35 lbs in 3 weeks , hooray ! That's amazing.

Keep up the good work.

Keep posting.

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I'm 12 days out. Having trouble getting my Protein in so I have a really bad chest rash now. I still regret the surgery.

Something I learned from being on this forum is that different surgeons do different things! For my first two weeks I'm only supposed to work on fluids and staying hydrated. I don't start protein until my two week appointment! It's just odd to me.

Why exactly are you still regretting this surgery?

I'm feeling pretty great today! :)

I think we should all share our stats with one another!

I will start!

Highest weight : 330

Surgery weight : 321

Surgery date : 5.11.15 (8 days post op, yay!)

Current weight : 305

Hi Jenn

I'll share

Highest weight 245

Surgery weight 236

Surgery 5/5/15 (14 days post op)

Current as of today 223

Down 22 lbs total

I'm 5 feet 7 inches tall , I started this process in February so I'm down 22 lbs in 3 months. Never would I have been able to do that in the past.

Wow! So happy for you! I forgot to mention that I'm 6'2!

I also agree. Could never have done this by myself.

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I'm feeling pretty great today! :)

I think we should all share our stats with one another!

I will start!

Highest weight : 330

Surgery weight : 321

Surgery date : 5.11.15 (8 days post op, yay!)

Current weight : 305

Highest weight : 347

Surgery weight : 331

Surgery date : May 5th 2015 (15 days post-op ????)

Current weight : 311

We are doing so well.. Keep it up ????

I'm 6"0 tall

Down 36 pounds total.

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I'm feeling pretty great today! :)

I think we should all share our stats with one another!

I will start!

Highest weight : 330

Surgery weight : 321

Surgery date : 5.11.15 (8 days post op, yay!)

Current weight : 305

Highest weight : 347

Surgery weight : 331

Surgery date : May 5th 2015 (15 days post-op ????)

Current weight : 311

We are doing so well.. Keep it up ????

We really are all doing well, here's to continued success.

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Hello all

I was wondering if anyone has or knows of a good bariatric cookbook.

I'm gonna research to internet but just thought I would ask. Will let you all know if I find something good.

Usually when I would diet , I can find and eat the same 5 or 6 food items over and over. Thinking maybe because I am no longer "dieting" but adopting a new lifestyle, may help to have variety.

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Hello all

I was wondering if anyone has or knows of a good bariatric cookbook.

I'm gonna research to internet but just thought I would ask. Will let you all know if I find something good.

Usually when I would diet , I can find and eat the same 5 or 6 food items over and over. Thinking maybe because I am no longer "dieting" but adopting a new lifestyle, may help to have variety.

If you don't have Pinterest, I would get it! They have some great low carb high Protein meals on there!

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Hello all

I was wondering if anyone has or knows of a good bariatric cookbook.

I'm gonna research to internet but just thought I would ask. Will let you all know if I find something good.

Usually when I would diet , I can find and eat the same 5 or 6 food items over and over. Thinking maybe because I am no longer "dieting" but adopting a new lifestyle, may help to have variety.

If you don't have Pinterest, I would get it! They have some great low carb high Protein meals on there!
Oh. Thanks. I do have Pinterest

Will check it out.

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I ❤️ this thread!

Im 5'4

HW 242

Surgery Date May 7 (12 days postop)

SW 224

CW 213

I am still consuming only shakes smooth yogurt and smooth Soup.< /p>

Thursday I can start mashable foods like scrambled eggs etc.

I have yet to feel full, but I've also not been truly hungry. ????

Incisions itching like mad!

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I'm feeling pretty great today! :)

I think we should all share our stats with one another!

I will start!

Highest weight : 330

Surgery weight : 321

Surgery date : 5.11.15 (8 days post op, yay!)

Current weight : 305

Hi Jenn

I'll share

Highest weight 245

Surgery weight 236

Surgery 5/5/15 (14 days post op)

Current as of today 223

Down 22 lbs total

I'm 5 feet 7 inches tall , I started this process in February so I'm down 22 lbs in 3 months. Never would I have been able to do that in the past.

Congrats on your stats!! You're doing amazing ????

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Hello all

I was wondering if anyone has or knows of a good bariatric cookbook.

I'm gonna research to internet but just thought I would ask. Will let you all know if I find something good.

Usually when I would diet , I can find and eat the same 5 or 6 food items over and over. Thinking maybe because I am no longer "dieting" but adopting a new lifestyle, may help to have variety.

I'm just using Pinterest and Google searches as my cookbook. Good luck finding one.

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I ❤️ this thread!

Im 5'4

HW 242

Surgery Date May 7 (12 days postop)

SW 224

CW 213

I am still consuming only shakes smooth yogurt and smooth Soup.

Thursday I can start mashable foods like scrambled eggs etc.

I have yet to feel full, but I've also not been truly hungry. ????

Incisions itching like mad!

I ❤️this thread too ????❤️ you are doing so good too..

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I hade surgery last Thursday. I hadn't prepared for the pain. Worst pain I have ever had. It is Tuesday now and I am finally off pain mess. Trying to stay positive. Can't wait until I can have pureed food. liquid diet is a bummer but loosing weight. Lost six pounds since surgery.

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I hade surgery last Thursday. I hadn't prepared for the pain. Worst pain I have ever had. It is Tuesday now and I am finally off pain mess. Trying to stay positive. Can't wait until I can have pureed food. liquid diet is a bummer but loosing weight. Lost six pounds since surgery.

Hello and welcome

For sure liquid gets old real fast.

Hang in , soft puréed phase will be here before ya know it. ????

Congrats on your surgery , being off pain meds and mostly losing weight.

Keep posting !

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