twoboysandagirl

Yes...it is hormones. I am sure you have read this when you burn fat the fat releases hormones it has been storing like crazy and it make us a bit moody (or really moody) when you weight loss slows down and your body gets into a grove it stops. You will return to a "normal" you. Actually i think I am a bit more laid back now. But maybe you should ask my DH:)

I have heard that for some people their bodies just flip out on them and try their hardest to figure out what you are doing to them. For some I guess it takes a few weeks for their bodies the to catch up. I have faith that if you follow your surgeon and nutritionists guidelines you will succeed! Please keep us (or at least me) posted on your next few weeks and try not to get down. Oh by the way are you seeing inches come off? How are your clothes fitting?

Any religious sleevers out there done the Beth Moore Esther study? I am on week 2 and in the lesson today she quoted a women that took a poll for her...she said for women "sometimes there is nothing that make you happier than seeing a close friend gain a couple pounds". Got me thinking...I dont ever want to think that way about other people....I wonder how many people feel that way about me?
What do you think? Do we (especially women) feel that way about others? I want to be happy for others who work hard at taking good care of themelves in an effort to be healthy. But am I disgracefully feel a little good when I lose more than someone else or make a goal first. Gotta work on that right....we are all headed in the same direction.
Just some thoughts...wondering if I am alone.

Just a couple of thoughts...One thing I learned is that if I mix my protein shake and put it in the fridge for a few hours or overnight it was not frothy, it was smooth and well mixed. Also, after surgery my tastes changed drastically. When I was pre-op trying to loss required weight I used the syntex but after I couldnt stand it...so dont put stock in a company and make sure you buy it from a place you can return unused portion if you dont like it. Also, I am almost 2 years out and I still drink protein shakes just about everyday, so I have tried many combos and you dont have to stick to one thing.
Hope that helps.
Also, it was like 4 months before I hit my protein goal in one day.

Wow...I had never heard of this before. Thank you so much for sharing your experience...PLEASE keep posting...One thing I have noticed along this path is that there is always some one dealing with the same issues you are. You maybe the first resleeve that i have heard of but I'll bet not the last. Look forward to hearing all about your success after you surgery!
Blessings!

My advice is to wait until you are at goal. Stick with healthy foods avoid junk until you are there. But just to give you something to look forward to...I eat two small slices of thin crust pizza now at 16 months out. I havent tried brownies or popcorn.

My advice is to wait until you are at goal. Stick with healthy foods avoid junk until you are there. But just to give you something to look forward to...I eat two small slices of thin crust pizza now at 16 months out. I havent tried brownies or popcorn.

Mimismom~you know it's a lot to deal with. I am saying a prayer for you right now...hang in there. July 11th will be here soon.

I am 5'3" and my high weight was 226.5. I lost over 100 pounds and feel GREAT!

I know what you mean...It is so nice to have Drs listen to you and look at you and not just walk in the door and tell you to loose weight!

Oh my, my family would be in for trouble...we eat chicken like 5 nights a week.
Glad you found a way to make it work for you.

It will be your turn as soon as you know it! Good Luck to you.

Glad to hear things are getting better! Now it's all down hill from here right? You certainly have done your share of work at this process.

I have typed up my meal plans for post surgery...if you would like a copy pm me your email and I will send it to you.
As far a supplements I was instructed a flinstone complete in the morning and evening. Calcium chews (I use Viactive) 3 times a day. You cant eat them within 2 hours of the Vitamins. I take 1 B100comdeplete once a day and 1 B12 sublingual a week.
My basic guidelines are 70 grams of Protein a day
64 ounces of Fluid
30 or less grams of carbs
everyones guidelines are a bit different but this is what got me to goal

You look great...congrats on all your accomplishments...got to tell you the last pic you look so tall!
My doctor told me 2 years prior to surgery but when I went for my 1 year post op they hinted it would be ok. I think the 2 years is a carry over from the gastric bypass...and for those patients it is important because of malabsorption. I would give your doctor a call and be honest about the pill.
I have 3 kids and I will be 35 in a few weeks but still really want 1 more kid. Not sure how I feel about getting prego and gaining weight and taking my body through some thing further.

I think it is great that you can listen to your body like that...I think you should keep questioning and staying in tune...but maybe (prayerfully) it is just your body saying what did you do with the other 7/8 of my stomach???
Keep us posted!

Ask any and every single question you can think of...between all of us here we will have an answer. Keep asking and reading until you feel comfotable with your decision.

I had that same question
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Yep there is a chance but you have already had set backs and are over coming those. I didnt have to have insurance approval but I believe that their is a repeals process if you are denied so it isnt a final no. Just hang on and hope for the best. I'll say a little prayer for your nerves.

This is an endurance race not a sprint. Just keep your eye on the goal!

Dreams can easily turn into nightmares. Listen to your body, yes, but don't push yourself too much. You won't win any medals advancing quickly to the next stage. If anything, take it slower. Your dreams will still be there.

My doctor said it wasnt necessary, I asked because I knew the Bypass patients had to wear one. He gave me a card to carry in my walet that says what procedure I have had and it also asks resturants to sell me a kids meal...
I have never used it...kids meals are almost always fried or full of carbs.

My doctor said it wasnt necessary, I asked because I knew the Bypass patients had to wear one. He gave me a card to carry in my walet that says what procedure I have had and it also asks resturants to sell me a kids meal...
I have never used it...kids meals are almost always fried or full of carbs.

I have always taken Flinstones complete (2 chewable aday)
1 B100 a day
1 B12 sublingual a week
3 calciums chews a day (for women only I think)
and I buy all of these at the grocery store.
I buy my Protein from GNC because they let you return what you dont like and they carry wide variety of whey Proteins.
Hope that helps.

My advice is to wait until you are at goal. Stick with healthy foods avoid junk until you are there. But just to give you something to look forward to...I eat two small slices of thin crust pizza now at 16 months out. I havent tried brownies or popcorn.