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Great job Tim!!!!! I am so proud of all you are accomplishing!

Diana gave you some awesome and very intelligent insight!

People will treat you differently for the most part, in most ways this is a good thing. If you make an effort to allow yourself to grow (emotionally, mentally and as an individual) you too will begin to view and treat yourself differently. I never really ever thought about the fact that I might be treated differntly by myself or others, but I am, and it really is a positive experience. I must say that in my mind, I am "one of the obese". even tho I am thinner and healthier, and those who do not know me would never guess I weighed 270 lbs, i find I am very protective of others who are where I was and when nasty comments are made, i take it very personally.

Relationships change somewhat, is varies person to person. If your relationships are based on food, those will change big time, or your wls joureny will be sabbotaged. DO not allow that to happen. Begin now to incorporate a new basis to these relationships. Replace the food with things like learning a new craft together, taking walks, hikes, etc,  Things that can be a common bond, but don't have to include sabbotage. Some people will feel threatened by your self improvement. This can be a big issue for wls patients and thier loved ones and friends. Many spouses fear that once you are thinner, you will want to replace them with someone better. The best way to deal with this is to include those you love as much as you can in the learning process. Help them learn what your wls requires of you, the support you will need, and the behavior modifications they will need to make toward you, like no more 'food pushing" I had to tell my hubby over and over...PLEASE DO NOT offer me food of any kind. If you have something I want, I will ask, if I am hungry, I will get what I need, but to offer me foods that are not on plan is actually cruel to me. I knew he meant well, but he didn't realize how hard it could be for me. I think it is a great idea for him to attend some support groups with you, as this helps him learn (even if from others) the challenges and difficulties you face. They don't consider many of them, as they are not where we are. You can't know what you haven't experienced personally, you only have an "idea" of what it is like. Assure him of how you feel for him, and he will feel more comfortable as time goes on and your changes occur.

Now speaking of change, not everyone changes alot mentally / emotionally / etc. But many do. I know I have changed tremendously. I am much more confident than I had been. I have wroked hard on resolving emotional struggles that have plagued me since childhood and on. I have grown, and matured and am even learning that taking care of ME when I need to isn't a bad thing at all. there was a time everyone else always came first. I have learned it is healthy and good for us all, when I see to my needs as well. It isn't always an easy thing to choose filling my needs over others, but I have learned that if I do not, I will begin to resent others and become depressed and miserable.

WLS is not the easiest journey in the world. BUT it is an awesome one, and can be so positive and rewarding, if we allow it to be. Just remember wls doesn't work on our "head issues" only our digestive system. That is a small part of what needs to be fixed. We must all take an active role in fixing our mentality to truly succeed in this journey and embrace the life we were always intended to live.

Hugs to you.

I have had to take prilosec ever since my RNY (was on it before too). Once in a while there is one of us who just has this trouble. Be careful as it can be a precursor to ulcers later.  Even tho you are on a strong acid reducer, different ones work differently with every one. Try a different one if you can. My acid reducers are the only thing that helps. KJeeping caffienne down if you take in any will help too. best of luck in getting some relief!

Try googling chair exercises, or exercises for those with your issues. There are lots of options out there, but I don't have these issues, so I haven't looked that deeply into this. best of luck!

Woooooo Hoooooooooo... I was hoping for this great news! I had a feeling it was coming. The second phase should be easier to handle than the first. Keep up the great work. You are doing so well. Have a great day out and just always remember...nothing tastes as good as being thinner and healthier feels!

My sinuses are tremendously improved this morning. I am hoping they will stay that way. We shall see as the day progresses. I took some dayquil (sp?), hoping that if the sinuses were going to get worse, it may curtail it. I have a ton of housework to do and it is very hard to focus on when your head is ready to explode, and your face feels like it is about to split in half. lol. Then there is that feeling of that little man sitting inside the head trying to kick your eyeballs out.