juliarh

Yep, wholeheartedly agree with Tiff. I've gained and lost the same 100 pounds that I have now almost currently lost 3 or 4 times. The thing is, is that I had no control over what my head was thinking about food -- for the first time, I feel in control of what I'm thinking about food -- I don't really care about it for the first time -- it's fuel, nothing more, nothing less. Could I have done this the "old fashioned" way? Sure -- but I would have regained it -- and I wouldn't have lost it as fast -- and I wouldn't be as active as I am now -- Do we blame a person who needs glasses to see? No. Do we blame a person who uses hearing aids to hear? No. Do we blame a person who needs meds to live a normal life? No. Why should we blame ourselves for doing something medically that is going to help us lead normal, active, healthy, productive lives?? Nope, I don't blame myself. Nope, I won't accept that "coulda woulda shoulda" speak -- we all did it because we needed it just like any other medical procedure or device. That's what I think.

Have to agree with Irene -- puking does feel the same (nausea wave, then vomit) -- but overeating and then puking is completely different -- the food is still in your esophagus sometimes and it can hurt in a completely different way. I learned probably during my 1st couple of weeks, after a couple of bouts of overeating vomiting, what my "stop point" was (wave of nausea and then a hiccup) -- and then I don't eat anymore -- it's important to know where your stop point is because then you will be vomiting from overeating all the time.

Update . . . . SN.........................Starting Wt........Current........Goal.......Lbs to Goal juliarh......................211.2.................208.2...........186................22

First, always call your dr. if you have a medical concern. Second, it sounds like a lot like you had a bunch of acid and if you're not taking a PPI (nexium, prevacid), then you should ask your dr. about it -- I am still taking a PPI 5 1/2 months out -- I had a very similar sounding incident too (but earlier on, maybe 3 weeks out) and my dr. temporarily increased my PPI -- now, I have no problems. But I really do want to emphasize that you should always call your dr. if you have concerns, ok?? (Like you should call him/her about this.) Take care!

Wow!!! Irene, that is crazy!!! 6 pounds is incredible!! Congratulations! Cherice, great job with the consistent weight loss -- it's nice that you've been very steady about it -- and only 15 more pounds till goal!! WOW!! that is truly awesome! I lost 2.2 lbs. this week -- so nice and easy -- it's been weird not to stair step for the past couple of weeks, but I'm taking it! Looking forward to another good week

Whoot!!! Congratulations That is soooo awesome

Welcome! We're so glad you are joining us and hope that your surgery and pre-op diet go well

You're looking great -- the weight loss is REALLY noticeable Keep up the good work!

Hey Chloe -- I'm sorry you're feeling so bad (hugs!) -- listen, don't beat yourself up. This is COMPLETELY NORMAL. You're in your first stall. In fact, most people hit a stall around the 3rd week or so. It happens because you've lost weight so fast that your body is saying, "Whoa!! I must be in a famine! I will conserve every bit of fat/weight I can so I won't die!" I think I've been through 3 stalls already -- and I might be in another -- but just so you know, ALL bodies hit this stage at one time or another -- it just happens -- if you were to graph out your weight loss, it would look like a stair step rather than a direct line downwards -- you lose a bunch, then nothing, then lose a bunch, then nothing. So, when you hit these stalls, start measuring yourself in a different way -- measure your inches, see if you have any non-scale victories, like doing something couldn't before -- OR even take up journaling your thoughts/emotions -- I do a vlog on YouTube that is really helpful to me -- and I get good feedback which is also a positive motivator. So, I hope that helps -- DON'T BEAT YOURSELF UP!! You're not allowed! Take care and big hugs!

Wow! terrific weight loss -- you must be thrilled Yes, he's right -- everyone's ability to recover is different -- some have no pain, and others, like you and me, have/had pain -- go figure. But it's soooo worth it in the end. Glad you're doing well otherwise

Anna, I'm soooo glad you're back -- look how fabulously you done!! You look amazing

yep, yep, yep -- gotta agree with everyone -- PPI is the way to go -- like Prevacid or Nexium. Feel better!

Nice video! Keep up the good work!

Oh it is alllll worth it -- I can't believe how awesome this surgery has been for me and I KNOW that in the end, despite the liquid diet, despite the mushies, despite the awful protein crap, it is totally worth it! SOOO happy that you have your neck back! Hooray!

Whooot!! That's awesome! We all have our little mini goals -- goals that mean something emotionally to us -- those goals, I think, are the best goals to meet So happy for you!

Thanks so much -- I try -- sometimes I have a hard time figuring out what to say and sometimes I blab too much -- sigh.

I was 42 (I think -- gotta look at my ticker below) and I would like to be 24 (I think my ticker says 24 something) -- I want to be normal. That's it. Just normal Edit: yikes I was almost 45!

Hi and welcome! I'm 5 months out and I really don't miss food at all and let me tell you I was a full-fledged raving food addict -- used it for anything, good, bad, and just to eat. But I don't really want to eat anymore -- occasionally I will wish, like Blackberry, that I could eat more from a nice menu, but that's it. I know I can't eat much, and even when I think I might really really like it, my tastebuds have changed soooo much that I don't enjoy what I'm eating as much. Suffice it to say I eat to live now, instead of living to eat.

Hi Lara! Welcome! I don't think you're alone in feeling nervous -- having had surgeries myself prior to my sleeve, I too was nervous. Some other really active posters here that have had the revision are Tiffykins and LilMissDiva -- I know I'm forgetting some, but they're very helpful about revisions Good luck to you on your surgery -- I know it will go great!

I think it's an awesome compliment!! As for whether you do it, I think if you really enjoy it and have the time, go for it!

So glad you're here!! It's nice to have long-termers amongst us I'm only 5 months and little bit out and I still am quite restricted and have no real desire to eat either (which is good) -- my concern, though, is when I get to goal and maintenance and whether I'll be able to eat more (I don't want to disappear!) -- were you able to increase your eating to maintain or did your losing just stop??

Congratulations!!! Whhhooo Whoo!! So glad that ugly stall is done with and you are feeling better -- don't you just love, love, love this sleeve??

You and I think along the same lines -- -- I drink it for the same reason!

Congratulations!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE the sleeve -- it's wonderful!

I was one of those secret sleevers, but my weight loss was too much and too noticeable. I had told my parents and that's it. (Hubby and kids knew of course). The main reason I didn't tell was fear of rejection, negative reaction, etc. I'd spent 20 plus years in my emotional cocoon and was worried that if I said I needed help to lose the weight there would be negative comments. TODAY, however, I just told my extended family, via email and video (I live outside the States, so a phone call just seemed weird.) (Video is on my YouTube channel if you want to take a gander). And you know what?? I got the most beautiful, loving, supportive emails from my extended family -- my mother-in-law, my sister-in-law, my cousins, you name it. Made me cry. I was just soooo worried that my victory would seem less to them, but they were so happy for me. I think this may be one of those days I might never forget . . . . Anyhoo (while I'm tearing up) -- you never know who might be the biggest supporter of you -- I never expected the in-laws to be supportive at all -- and you never know who you might be helping if you do tell. Thanks to Tiffy for pushing me in the right direction -- Not that we need to blast it from the mountain tops, but withholding it when asked only causes more stress (at least in my experience). Just my 2 cents