ProudGrammy

justmest hi there you should NEVER force yourself to eat more than you can - as you said, its not the smartest thing to do, your tummy will not be happy and you will feel sick i am not sure about your restriction increasing? - some people complain about the opposite effect/restriction decreasing. not sure whats going on with you? if you are having trouble getting required food in, you should talk to your NUT, tell her what is going on supplimenting your intake by drinking Protein shakes is good idea. you need to get your protein in, nourishment talk to your NUT/surgeon once you are done listening to others here that can help you better. good luck

Scaredy Cat you are lucky that you've always been great with your fluids i'm a little green with envy, i had to teach/force myself to get all my Water in way back when. now i some times drink so much that i make slush slush noices

Gabby congrats you are a one week sleeve survivor - you did it you are early in the game, many people's tummy still hurt, need to adjust to drinking. drink slowly, those one oz measuring cups/your NUT could give you are great - just drink as much as you can from the start. slowly, very slowly you must push the fluids, sorry its difficult for you right now - you can become dehydrated if you don't drink enough just continue to sip as klds we we were told many things we had to do even though we didn't like it, things might have been explained, but in the end you just had to DO IT. well kiddo......you gotta do it now, drink for various health reasons - no ifs and butts - this is something you must do for the rest of your longer healthier life as your tummy allows , take bigger sips, that might help you get your Water in. as you heal, it will get easier sip slowly now - progress to a water btl - and just take bigger sips as you can - eventually when you feel able, and when your NUT says ok - you can take gulps which might help you get your water in- this is what i do get the water down, and get the "job done".get the water down anyway you can, even if you have to stand on your head good luck drink for/to your health, one day at a time - i know you can do it

happiness is having WLS, the sleeve for medical reason i am prone to fall. i haven't fallen in a few months. when i fall, i have to turn, roll on my knees ( both have been replaced) and with difficulty get up. i fell the other day, i got up a lot better than i usually do. I was so happy. I said to my DH, hmmm, do you think this has anything to do with my weight loss (lifting up 90 lbs less of me?) DH and i were walking today, i was walking pretty well, better than my usual tortoise pace - i said hey, do you think i'm walking better from my weight loss? i went to the mall today for the first time in a long time, i bought a smart phone. in the past, i wouldn't have gone into a big mall, amongst many people - my confidence is way up there now i am a happier person thanx to the sleeve - i am hanging around too, working hand and arm in the sleeve :D

O.T.R. - aint that the truth hey dude, look at you - great new picture WooHoo i actually only recognized that great smile, then i saw you behind it looking good ok, back to me being serious, yeah right :) my mom hasn't seen me since i've had WLS, she lives in another state. as i've lost weight, and tell her - she did say to me once, when will the weight stop dropping? i told her not to worry. BTW i've been in a 2 + month stall, so it has stopped dropping, but it will continue to move in its own sweet time

SoonToBeThinKAT congrats great start keep up the good work good luck

Jlm Kitts congratulations 127 lbs down with pre-op - how terrific is that you are doing wonderful keep up the terrific work

Olivia having WLS is a big decision - people don't turn to WLS until all other avenues have been exhausted. i looked at my weight over the past decades, yo yo dieting - weighing too much - health issues - personal issues - i came to my informed decision that WLS is my last resort if i had been too nervous to proceed w/the sleeve - i would never have reached this healthier, happier stage of my life its "probably" safe to say you are going through the above, and would like to turn your life around, using the sleeve as a helper towards the next, healthier happier time of your life you are understandably scared/nervous you will deal with many changes in your life towards eating...it will be a long process for the rest of your life, your excess weight didn't happen over night, don't expect the weight to fall off a week after surgery.. but the weight will leave your body at its own pace, making you very happy you have thoroughly researched the sleeve - you checked everything out, you know what you are facing (to a point) Of course its your decision - i hope you proceed w/the sleeve - my opinion, my 2 cents worth now...open the door to the wonderful world of the sleeve.walk in...and don't ever look back good luck speedy recovery

it must be hard as a trucker, driving around............food - would be hard for me btw yada yada yada you do look pretty terrific

i would do the sleeve again, a million times over and twice on Sunday

Newbie most of us can relate to above statement you are not a failure your next step, the sleeve, will be amazing have a wonderful journey finding health and happiness in sleeveland take care good luck

fellow beef jerkey lovers - you know who you are Jack Link's is the brand I buy. come in small pieces. i think i under eat, because i'm not sure of the right portion amount how much can i have???? tell me i can eat as much as i want, all the time ,day or night....i'll be your BFF BFF ......my adoreable 12 year old grand-daughter's favorite expression

Sophie you don't eat those dinners on a regular basis do you? i didn't think those foods were acceptable as a basic meal you measure portion out from box, your 1/3 or 2/3 cup, whatever your NUT says - one WW meal isn't one of our portions to eat? maybe i'm incorrect???

lisalani what a great NSV - must be so happy that you can be more independent - walking, shopping. Betcha can walk, rub your tummy, and chew gum at the same time keep up the great work

BrickHouse sorry about your cancer diagnosis it will be a hard fight, but holding on to your good thoughts are great hold on to getting your sleeve done - dr approved - just wait for the right time good luck best wishes

i will have an Atkins Advantage Peanut Butter Bar this is my chocolate "fix" - have it once in a while as a meal - ummm ummmm good calories 240 carbs 22 Protein 19 carbs are kindof high though

ameejo enjoy the seminar, eyes and ears wide open before going tonight, think of questions you can ask the speaker/surgeon - bring paper to write information down - just be totally prepared fellow sleevers come to the board and frequently say, " wish they had done WLS years earlier", you are at a great young age to have this done - congrats having the WLS any younger?, you would have had a pacifier in your mouth good luck tonight congrats on pending WLS

Pam really happy for you - what a great feeling you are now in onderland too WooHoo The sleeve is the best thing most/all of us have done for ourself don't hurt yourself, but reach over and pat yourself on the back congrats keep up the good work BUTTTT ............................ the word ONLY is forbidden on this board nobody loses "only" 2 lbs, 4 lbs - 44 lbs!!!!. etc. every lb is a whole lot, a victory!!!! now you know kudos

chris54 great turn around from insurance - you must feel great good luck with your last few appointments have a great WLS speedy recovery

Curvy Girl Would have, could have, should have I let DH take one before picture - should have taken more pictures through out journey, should have taken measurements , should have kept a blog. for the record, i did think of doing all of the above at one time or another, just didn't happen many, many if not most sleevers do take pictures, measurements and blog Newbies take note - think/do the above i'm 9 1/2 months out - too late to start any of the above

newbie sounds like you are bursting at the seams hold on to that enthusiasm go into WLS with all those great feeling towards your new life w/the sleeve good luck speedy recovery

Awwwww hun you must feel so happy and proud of your accomplishment!!! keep up the great work congrats

Update Update Update!!!!!! bought Peanut Butter again buttttt,couldn't deal with the pressure/obsession anymore of possibly losing control of my eating PB I am 5'3 - my DH is 6'0 - I had him put the peanut butter on the top shelf of the pantry so i couldn't reach