TynMcsMom

I know I should probably wait till I hit the 100 mark to post this since I am so close - but I am floating on air. I am 99 pounds down from my highest weight. I am so excited! Only 15 to go till I hit my first "skinny" goal and 30 till I hit my ideal weight. It is such an amazing experience!!!! I can't even begin to describe how incredible this journey has been. I would love to hear from other people about all of your successes as well!!!!

I just have to shout it from the rooftops - "Dr. Frank Chae is the most amazing surgeon!" He is in Lone Tree, CO at the Sky Ridge Medical Center (food you eat, and the why of it all. She really cares about her patients and enjoys her work. She goes so far as trying the things she tells you to do (for example, they recommend that you start cutting out soda so she stopped drinking soda for a month to see what it was like). She won't tell you to do something she hasn't done herself (now that is dedication if you ask me). She has a depth of understanding about weight issues that I didn't think was possible from someone who hasn't had weight issues. She is as much psychologist as nutritionist. It is refreshing and puts you at ease. He also offers a support group once a month. This is run by Kelly Elliot and is FREE of charge for the rest of your life if you like. Who else does that? The groups are great in that you get to talk to people taking the same journey as you and Kelly brings in speakers to help answer questions you may have about an assortment of different topics. I cannot express enough about the kindness, understanding and expertise Dr. Frank Chae and his team. p.s. Just so you know, I am not affiliated with Dr. Chae or anyone on his team. I just want everyone to have as amazing an experience with this as I have had!

I was changing my signature and I look at the top of the page and there is a Papa Johns ad. It just seems a bit mean on a site that is supposed to be giving support. Maybe its just me but it seems that you could get money for ads from another source.

You know I get hungry about 2 hours out too. The only difference for me is that with the sleeve it seems a lot easier to get my mind on something else. I also find that happens more when I am dehydrated - but that's just me. I don't drink nearly enough Water...

I remember that phase but if you want to know the funny thing - I only remember it when someone else brings it up. So know that it will fade (and pretty quickly too). That first 3-4 were pretty tough. But then everything gets better and better as each day goes by. (Hope it continues that way!). I still don't do consistent exercise. Bad Me! But it's more than I used to do. So there's that.

I had my surgery on 12/31. There have been some ups and downs (mostly ups) so I thought I would put a post out to see how everyone who has had surgery in the past couple of months is doing. How is the diet going ? How's the exercise?

I am only 4 weeks out and had the same question. I don't know if they will help you or not. Split pea soup, veggie drinks (like V8), overly cooked broccoli and cauliflower. I haven't had a chance to try the broccoli and cauliflower but maybe that will help.

oooo, split pea soup!!!! Brilliant!

Thanks all. Very helpful! I appreciate the ideas. Never thought of V8 and I have honestly forgotten to take me Vitamins. Oops! Have to get going with that again. It is funny how the taste buds change. I am drinking a protien drink that is sickly sweet now (I had to "water" it down with milk) and before it was never too sweet. Don't know why it happens but I'm not going to fight it.

Hi all, I am dying for a salad (so not like me). I am 4 weeks out and am on pureed food and then soft foods. Aside from canned green beans - how do you guys get veggies into your diets? Also, will I be able to eat fresh veggies when I am off soft foods? Thanks in advance for your help.

Oh no! That does not bode well for my cravings. What do you do for veggies?

I am on pureed food and I have been dying for a salad or some other vegetables (broccoli or carrots esp.). So not like me. I don't want carbs, I don't want sugar, I just want a salad. Who is this person talking? So my real question is - once I am past pureed foods and then soft foods - can I have a salad or is that something I need to work up to?

I posted the same thing. Everyone told me that sometimes you stall or even gain. It's like your body taking a breather to adjust. Do you ever watch "The Biggest Loser"? If so, you know how in week 2 nobody loses no matter what they eat or how hard they exercise? It's the same concept. Your body just needs to adjust to the changes.

Thank you so much everyone for your replies. I am so relieved to hear it is not just me. I really feel so much better. You all rock!!!!!