I use straws. I love straws. I've used straws since probably 1 week post. Our dietitian told us pretty much if it doesn't cause us discomfort, go for it. It has never given me trouble, and I much...

I'm actually not cold very often. It wasn't enough of a change for me to really notice, aside from the fact I can be a bit more comfortable at warmer temperatures. Like before, I'd be stupidly hot if...

I itched so bad I cried some nights. It was pure misery for me. I didn't think to ask the doctor about anything, though. I just kind of endured it and it passed after 2-3 weeks? It was the WORST part...

I'm not starving myself, lol. My goal weight on here was listed at like 230 pounds. I like to set small goals in increments so I can achieve them rather than look at a huge discouraging number for...

Mostly all of us hit stalls. I've hit quite a few, and looking back at this weight graph I can see exactly why.

I've had periods of awesome, dramatic weight loss. I've had periods of being stuck...

Lots of little things like go to a water park (which I will be doing in a few weeks for the first time ever!!!!!) and I had a NSV just last night. I went to a go kart track with my husband's family...

For me, post op, I stalled for three weeks every month. It wasn't til month 4 that I saw consistent weight loss. And I'd be stalled for three weeks, then drop like 10 pounds over like 2-3 days....

I'm not really what you're looking for, but here is my experience. I can absolutely eat whatever I want and nearly as much as I want. The key is that when I do that, I don't lose or I gain.. Just...

I was told no lifting for quite a while, but I was back to being 100% physically within like 2 days of leaving. I probably could have gone back to a physical job after a week. Then again, I had zero...

Long story short, I started eating poorly and overeating again about a month ago. No exercise, either. What happened? I started gaining weight! I was really alarmed by this and immediately made some...

This does get better. I went through the emotional devastation of the break up. It started during my pre-op diet. I actually cried over Raising Canes and threw a huge hissy fit. It was bad. Post-op...

More progress pictures! My brown shirt is a little too tight, so please excuse the obvious muffin top and rolls, haha!!

Before was around 280something pounds, currently 227.

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First, congrats on the pants!!



This.. This is tough. Use clear liquids to fill the void. Sugar free jello, sugar free popsicles, and water. The first 3 days are the hardest. You will not...

My doctor and dietitian told me not to worry about protein for the first couple of weeks. They said the most important thing was getting the clear fluids in to prevent re-hospitalization due to...

To me, "eating normally" means eating the way I ate pre-op. I do miss shoveling whatever I want into my mouth, but we can't go back to that life. We're pretty much looking at a life of clean eating...

LOL. I chickened out and removed the photo!!

Don't worry. I was worried during the pureed stage. I could hold so much more than I thought was appropriate. It's because the food is mushy and goes right through. As soon as you get to solids,...

Mine is sending me for blood work at about 4 months out. Everything should be in balance if you're taking vitamins as instructed and getting in the protein and everything else they ask for :)

I'm losing very slowly, as well. I have had two huge stalls, on top of that. The point is we are still losing! We are learning how to eat correctly and live our new lifestyles. I was a bit sad I...

This was my first IV ever. I was terrified, too. The nurse actually gave me a small shot to numb the area where she was going to insert the IV. The small shot to numb the area pinched a tiny bit. I...

I actually stalled for three whole weeks my first month!! It was the worst, but it will pass. Keep your great outlook. I'm just now coming out of another 3 week stall at 2 months post-op. They stink,...

I think the big driving factor there is the potential of replacing one addiction with another. Another factor could be how quickly alcohol now becomes absorbed. Maybe there is an increased risk of...

I can't believe I'm posting these!!

Long story short.. Pre-op pics are from around December when I was at 280 (my highest was 298). I was around a size 24 in jeans and could barely squeeze into a...

I'm aware I'm not on a diet. I try to avoid the not-so-good-for-me foods. I didn't realize that was called dieting. I thought it was just eating better. My mistake!! I'm actually pretty certain you...

I eat it and have had no trouble! I've had it since the pureed stage.