Texasmom65

I'll be 10 weeks out tomorrow. This morning when I got up, I noticed a pain on the left next to my belly button when I leaned up against the counter. It's a small area about the size of a silver dollar, but only hurts when you press on it. It's a soreness type pain. Seems to be getting worse as the day goes, takes less pressure on it, to feel the pain/soreness. The only thing I can think of is something to do with me working out. But Thursday night was the last time I did that. So why would it start today? I lifted 5 lbs weights and did some small crunches, but nothing else I did should cause this pain. And really....3 days later to feel the pain. Not sure that is the cause. It doesn't hurt sitting, walking or bending over. Only when you press on it. Any idea?

I already take a B-12 and all my vitamins, except for iron. My multi doesn't have iron. Maybe someone thats been through this will come along soon.

Monday I will be 10 weeks out from my surgery. This past week I've been so tired and fatigue feeling. Anyone else been like this? I get plenty of Protein and Water, eating well, no problems there. Wondering if I could be low on Iron or something. Any ideas?

Oh look for the canned Salmon, it comes in a group of cans like the size of tuna.

I get the devained, tail off shrimp. Yummy Kirkland's Italian meatballs Kirklands chicken tenderlion strips All of the above are in the freezer section. If you find anything new, let us know.

Gayle and Dana....thank you so much. You both made my day. Thank you, I do feel better today, instead of feeling sorry for myself, I'm gonna grab the fat by the horns and wrestle it off my body....LOL I'm putting up a new video I did this morning on YouTube....explaining what my new program is going to be. It's a way to find what formula works for ME. But it took all the help from you girls and my Youtube family to help me figure it out. Hugs to everyone today, Robin

That is awesome. WTG !

I got the new Lane Bryant catalog today in the mail....I thumbed through it...and tossed in the trash!! Woo Hoo....don't have to shop at LB anymore. It felt good

Oh Kami, those are so cute. You should sell them :-)

Thanks everyone. I do take my measurements once a week and that is my saving grace...I do lose inches even if I'm not losing pounds. I just want it to speed up a little. I know not every week is going to be huge numbers, but it would be nice to have a 3-4 lbs loss every once and awhile. Knowing that the first 6 months are the best to lose the most, I just want this to work for me. If it gets slower after 6 months, I'll be pulling my hair out, instead of it falling out. LOL I do keep in contact with my doctor's office. It's been about 2 weeks since my last meeting with them. They don't seem worried and tell me its going to work. So I guess I'll see how September treats me. Hopefully better than August.

Julie, I'm not offened in any way. That is why I came to you guys, I need a stern talking too. You have some great ideas and your probably right about the stress. My stress level has doubled lately. My husband broke his leg at my 4 week mark. So since then I've been taking care of him. He had to have surgery and had a plate and screws put in....so no weight on that leg for 6 weeks or longer. So here I am, trying to recover myself and having to help him get in and out of the shower, get his clothes for him, taking his food to him plus doing the things he use to do around the house....he does nothing right now. So my load doubled up. Not to mention the cost of his surgery, while we are still paying on mine, so money stress is added to the mix. Jackie, My doctor's office and NUT told me not to count calories or carbs, just my Protein. I have a hard time doing that. I have my carb count on my food dairy just so I know what I eating, but I don't really worry about the carbs. But maybe I should. I don't know......I'm so confused about all this. Kelly, I'm going to try and stop weighing everyday. that is a hard habit to break. But I'm going to do it. I'll put the scale up until MOnday, my weigh in day. Thanks, ladies for your advice and help.

I'm 7 weeks out. I'm not losing fast at all. Week 1 -7.70 Week 2 -4.4 Week 3 -4.4 Week 4 +1 Week 5 -1.8 Week 6 -1.2 Week 7 -2 That was on Monday. Tues I went back up .6 lbs. So I'm at 194 as of today. It's been the same for 3 days. But I was 194 last week too. On Aug. 1 I was 196. On Aug. 31, I was 194. So for the month of Aug. I lost 2 lbs.?????? 7 weeks out and I'm only down 18.50 lbs. Most of that in the first 3 weeks. I know we all lose differently. But this is really getting to me....really bad. For weeks I've been telling myself its ok, I will lose. But you see I did WW for 4 months and only lost 5 lbs that entire time. I feel this is JUST how its going to be for me. I went through the surgery and the cost for pretty much the same thing. Help me...help me get these bad thoughts out of my head....help! I'm drowning here. I'm so down and depressed, it affects everything and everyone around me. I just can't seem to work or do anything without thinking I'm a failure. I track all of my food. I get more than 60 gms of Protein per day. At first my calories were anywhere from 500 - 650 per day. So I was told to up them to lose more....so now I'm anywhere from 750-900 per day. Nothing changes. I've been working out and doing more this week than any other. Going tonight to work out with a personal trainer. I need help with these head games. I feel like such a loser and not in a good way. I was thinking of tossing my scale and not tracking my food for an entire week.......is that crazy? But the other part or me, would go nuts not knowing, if I'm gaining or losing....I'm so torn. Any help or advice I would love. Thanks,

Oh I love the Tervis tumblers...I have tons of them. That is what i use every day. It keeps my water/ice cold and no sweating glass all over my desk. I also use the lids with a straw in the car. You can get 16 oz or a 24 oz at Bed Bath and Beyond.

I"m 7 weeks out and can eat anything also without problems. Now I have not tried lettuce or steak yet. I'm not losing fast at all. I am averaging about 1 lb per week since Aug. 1 st when I started solid foods. I'm getting in anywhere from 650 to 800 cal a day.

I'm 7 weeks out and no problems so far eating. Breakfast: Protein shake with instant coffee or egg with Morning Star Sausage pattie, or bacon Lunch: Tuna with olive mayo and dill relish with 4 crackers or costco italian meatballs with bbq sauce or some type of sauce. I've also made a pizza out of a 1/2 pc of flatout bread with pizza sauce, turkey pepperoni, cheese and sometimes add Morning Star meal starter cumbles. (like crumbled sausage) Dinner: Shrimp, stew meat in crock pot, meatballs, hot links, chicken or hamburger meat. I have not tried steak yet. If we go out to eat Mexican, I will get a soft beef taco and just eat the inside, not the tortilla. Oh and I haven't tied lettuce yet etiher. Refried Beans are good too. Snacks; Protein bars or shakes, fruit...like cherries, strawberries with greek yogurt and some granola. (sometimes I have that for breakfast)

I feel like Decamom, I'm down to an XL and now that they fit better and not loose, I feel so bloated/fat again....yes I'm still fat...but was feeling better in the loose clothes...LOL Go figure. It's another mind game.

That is awesome.

I'm the same way. I don't go as often as I use too, and when I do go, its not as much. I'm drinking all my water. When I mentioned this to my doc, she said as long as its clear liquids coming out...I'm fine and getting enough fluids. But my question is...where is all that water going that I'm drinking?

I hate them too and one reason I'm not on here as much as I use to be. It's hard to keep focused on what I'm reading with something flashing all around me.

Ok, I just got my HRM I've been wanting for months. Got it all set up and just did a test run...well bike ride. LOL So since I'm not a fitness guru....what should my heart rate be when riding my bike or exercising? It only got up to 108. Resting mine is usually 68. Now I'm 46 yrs old and weigh 194 right now. What HR should I be shooting for or does it matter? Thanks,

Well I was thinking we get our calcium from the pills/liquid we all take. And I know I get plenty of protein per day, so I don't really need the protein in the milk for my shakes. So was thinking of using Almond milk instead to save calories and carbs.

When I had my pre-op class the nutritionist told us to use cow'smilk and not almond milk. That's fine unless your watching your carbs. Just wondering what everyone else using and why? Has anyone told you not to use Almond milk? Let's discuss this.

I'm 6 weeks out and I'm the same way. My NUT finally said to use the gummies if I could, because its better than nothing. So I take One A day Gummies for adults. Instead of 2 per day I take 3. In a few weeks I'm going to try my Celebrate chewables again. But just like you, they make m vomit....its not pretty. Calcium chewable do me the same way. So I found a liquid that I can tolerate. But last week bought the Citrical Citrate pettits. They are great. Good luck. Hope you find something you can tolerate.

I can understand your frustration, but also see your mothers side. We have a favorite resturant here in town and know all the waiters and owners. The first time we went in, everyone was concern why I didn't order much...and why I didn't eat much. Same thing the next time...over and over..so I finally told them. ONe of our favorite waitresses already knew, but it seemed we always got our other favorite waiters...LOL Now things are much better each time I go in. But like your mother, I don't mind telling anyone...I don't say anyting unless prompted or asked. But I want to tell the world how the sleeve has changed my life. I'm not ashamed of it at all. Without it, I would still be over 200 lbs and not losing. Good luck. Just do what you feel is right for you.

Mine used a 36 and I've had no problems.