Ms Lady in NC

I know 3 and 1/2 weeks is still early but I go all day without eating because it is beginning to make me feel somewhat bulimic from the constant running to the restroom after a meal. I know the Soups are not enough but wonder what else can I do to begin getting more than 20 or 30 grams of Protein or 4-5 cups of Water? I saw the protein shots at GNC and Wal-Mart but my next appt to my doc isn't til the 16th. So I am asking if you guys could help me. I know it takes time but I am worried and do not want to alarm my fam or friends. They all are finally accepting wls as a benefit and not a problem and if I say something I feel they will once again say it was a bad idea. Here is a typical daily routine for me: 6am : Wake up. Try to drink a 1/2 cup of water and take multi-Vitamins 8am: Shower. Another 1/2 cup of water. 1/2 of an egg 10am: Work. Mix of water and juice in in 16 oz cup of ice I sip on for a while 12pm: 1 chicken strip or another form of grilled/baked chicken. (always comes back up) 2pm: few sips of water 4pm: few sips of water and a 8 teaspoons of chicken noodle Soup broth 6pm: 1/2 cup of water and 3 tablespoons of tuna (usually comes back up) 8pm: 1/2 cup of water and up to half a hot dog and 2-3 cubes of cheddar cheese It really is taking all I have to do that and people think me owning a restaurant will help me eat but it actually does the opposite. I am never hungry and have to force myself to eat but I feel like I am always thirsty and can not get enough down. It still is harder to drink plain water than sugarfree drinks but I stay with water because of the artificial sweetners. I told my surgeon to make my sleeve small as possible and he said it will hold no more than 3-4 oz when healed but I am wondering if I made a good choice since I never had a major appetite or ate more than twice a day. Should I just add the protein shots for now and keep working my way up or keep forcing myself to try to eat real meat and chance getting sick? IS it normal not to want to eat at a month out? Any replies will be greatly appreciated

You look grrrrreat !!! And so much happier, also. I love seeing posts like these because it reminds me why we chose to do it. Good luck making goal though you really are beautiful the way you are now

I agree with you on eating being a chore but that's only because I am newly sleeved. I think only eating a few bites compared to mouthfuls takes the fun out of it. But I still enjoy going out and spending time with family or friends. We joke about how much of an item I will eat and they copy me but I know the last laff will be mine when I am 100 pounds lighter this time next year! As for being cheap, I tell hubby to the same thing and then he reminds me of the wardrobe he knows I will be buying soon so he says I am more of a tease

Add me to the stall list but as the other vets said, it is normal hopefully. I even gained a pound before stalling out going on 4 days now. We just need to try to be patient and get used to our new sleeves. I still get on the scale every nite but do not stress over something that I have no control over. It will be okay and we will soon be losers again. Just keep pushing protein and fluids

I have been having the same craving since getting home for a chef salad and I have never been a fan of that. I think it is just our minds messing with us knowing we can't have whatever it is. I don't harp on it though and the scale moving is reason enough for me to say no thank you

Glad the doc said it was just that and nothing serious. I too have to get used to the size portions to prevent getting the slimes but we are still early in this journey and I am sure we will catch on soon. Take your time and chew, chew, chew...then before you swallow, chew some more is how my doc explained it to me.

I wish you well and a speedy recovery dear. God bless

I have most all the places here in NC you mentioned except aTapas style place that I know of. But I now know how to better handle hubby wanting to go out. I was telling him how it is such a waste but didn't think about sharing off of his plate (if allowed). That will be my best bet right now since I am only able to eat a couple bites still. Thx again for the help everyone! I am still trying to learn the ins and outs as I go and he is getting anxious to go out and about so thought I would ask before I tried.

Yipppeee!!! Glad you made it I felt the same when I made it below 300. Hope to see you there soon!

I have a family that loves to eat out at least 2 times a week. I have went out with them and ordered soup or just unsweetened tea if I was not hungry and wanted to ask my fellow sleevers what are some good places to eat at that allows us to eat from the kid's menu, has great options on the menu if not, and etc...

Great advice!!! And I love the thought of seeing my size 24's hit the floor when I try them on I need to keep that in mind when I stall out! It seems so easy now but when the scale doesn't move, I will be freaking out like most others have. I think we are somewhat spoiled by the great initial loss and want to see results like that the whole way down. But that would be somewhat dangerous to lose so much nonstop. I don't mind it slowing to even a pound a week as long as it is not at a complete standstill for more than a few weeks. You will be fine and after your body adjusts to the shock, i' sure you will be a loser again

I think it is wise to do so for a week or so after. I did and that was what helped me realize I had an infection that luckily was caught early enough to only need antibiotics....I averaged about 99.2-3 before the infection and it spiked to 100.9 when I began to feel something was wrong.

Easter dinner at mom's was cancelled thank goodness! Sis said she was looking forward to seeing me around the usual spread of ours. Heffa! I am sure I would not of eaten anything but potatoes

Does popcorn count? Hubby took me to the movies for my bday yesterday and I had probably a handful during the movie. But I stopped and let him finish the bag and said that was my bday cake

Like Tiff said, the sugar may upset you more than you want. If I drank more than the allowed 4 oz of juice I was running to the bathroom the first few days. But everyone is different. I would be more concerned with the extra cals so maybe the Silk or low-carb version would be better than plain chocolate milk. I still have a prob with lactose products so I am gonna wait a few more weeks before trying again. But my doc did tell me skim milk only was preferred.

II know we all lose weight differently but was trying to see what my chances are to drop another 4 sizes by August. I just FINALLY fit into a size smaller this week (22W) after losing almost 40 lbs and would love to be in a 16W by then. I am now 292 and 6 feet tall if that makes a difference. So I wanted to see what everyone's average was 3 months after the initial month post-op? Also, I would love to know what your exercise routine (if any) was after the 1st month? I am going to my doc in the morn and am gonna ask if I can do some light cardio or something to keep my loss moving. I feel like I am ready to do more than the 2 hours a day I am walking. Any input would be greatly appreciated and Happy Easter everyone!

Girl I have been home a couple weeks now and already had many similar statements. At first it was bothering me, not because of what people think, but because I did not prepare myself for the attention. They know I did something to better myself and like always, a lot of people I know are "partypoopers". They are the ones that always talk but never act aqnd once again, Gina is doing something she said she would. I am not a hip hopper but am now using the term "HATER" more than ever. Don't even waste your time replying to the drama. I now smile and say if I get too small or never lose another pound, it is my biz and nobody else's.

I showed her today just how easy I am having it when I was with her 1/2 the day and she saw my routine of sipping every 10-15 minutes. Then I showed her exactly how much I could eat and she retracted her statement! She said she didn't know it was that time consuming to have to do all that I do and said she never meant it that way. Yeah right. But I took other's advice and just stop trying to prove my point because ultimately, I am the only one that truly knows how easy or hard it is. She is a friend but not even best friends understand everything we do. I gave her info and websites she asked for to research the surgery and left it at that. She will be the 1st and last person I do that to. From now on I will say I am losing from eating and exercising as I should and that's it.

That hit the very issue I am dealing with and how I am feeling right now! Thanks for letting me see I am not alone

About 4 of my close friends who were against me initially having surgery have now begun asking questions about the sleeve so they can possibly join me as a loser. The heaviest is a size 16 and now instead of just dieting, wants to go the "easy route" like me as she calls it. I spent over 2 hours on the phone explaining what info I learned in my 2 years of researching all wls procedures. But it kinda annoys me and made me wonder if anyone else had people say they were losinng the easy way or cheating? I feel like this is anything but that and really hate people thinking having major surgery, eating like a bird for months if not years, and having to constantly monitor themselves medically for defenciencies is easy! She is a best friend so I know she didn't mean to totally insult me but the next person that calls wls easy or cheating will get a real good piece of my mind

Talking about fighting temptation...my little girl came home yesterday with a Wendy's frosty saying it was my reward for doing so good and boy did I want to taste it along with whatever she had in the bag for herself but instead I said thanks but I couldn't. The soft cals will be what does me in I know so I am staying away from all dairy including yogurt. I instead keep sf Jello and popsicles on hand to fill my sweet tooth as needed.

Awww, I was thinking about you and was about to send you a message when I saw your post. I think you are doing the right thing by going and getting checked out in the morn. I do agree we all heal diff at diff rates so hopefully that is all it is. As for comparison, I too have back pain that comes and goes. I even get little twinges in my lower left side. I think it will really take a good month before we are back closer to what was normal for us. But please do see a doc because a fever is a sign of infection sometimes and the sooner they catch it the easier it will be to deal with.

I think like Foxbins said, you will find everyone is different. I have no hunger but notice more acid induced grumbling but like Tiffykins said, take my meds and feel fine. It will all depend on you and how you are as a eater. Emotional eaters or those addicted to food will of course have a harder time mentally than those that aren't. I myself have no problem watching someone eat or smelling food. But seeing the new Hershey's commercial of the minis that look like M&M's really messes with me lol. I think the same way we were determined to have this surgery is the same way we will and do overcome whatever issue we have with it. But I do not think it is hard as the 100's of diets I have been on. The pre-op diet I placed myself on really helped prepare me for what was to come. Being a week and a half out is nothing I know but in that time I have learned my sleeve is now in charge no matter what my eyes or mind wants and that is exactly what I need.

Congrats and hope you reap all the benefits you desire from it !!! I felt just as you the day after surgery and have been on a high every since

Thanks so much everyone for your support and yes hubby really was my knight in shining armour again! I am feeling better after being ordered by hubby to bedrest and the antibiotics seem to be working against the infection. He will be taking the advice of Beadingnurse and others and filing several formal complaints against both the hospital and surgery center. We shall see what becomes of it. Yes it pisses me eoff as well and now that I am feeling better, I would love a face to face meeting with all parties involved to give them a few choice words. But I am just thankful I did get treated and will do as advised and let the correct authorities handle them.