SunnyCox

Sorry I didn't do it sooner.
My only regret is the misconception I had about how life would be after surgery. Before surgery, I had a lot of 'last suppers' / 'food funerals' because I thought I would never be able to eat normally again. Instead, I have found that I can eat my favorite foods, but I do so in normal size portions.

Sorry I didn't do it sooner.
My only regret is the misconception I had about how life would be after surgery. Before surgery, I had a lot of 'last suppers' / 'food funerals' because I thought I would never be able to eat normally again. Instead, I have found that I can eat my favorite foods, but I do so in normal size portions.

I go through "hungry days." There are a few days each month where I can't get full. I think about food all the time, and I feel like I eat a ton. Funny thing is that I still (usually) lose weight on those weeks. It comes and goes for me. Maybe it will be the same for you. I've really learned to listen to my body. When it asks for a little more food, I don't deny myself. I have figured out the difference between head hunger and real hunger. If I was consistently hungry for several days in a row or was gaining weight, I would re-evaluate. Otherwise, it may be a normal fluctuation.
I find that a few things help - getting enough Water & taking my Vitamins.
I have heard others say that having lots of acid has made them feel hungry. Maybe you need an adjustment to your medications.

You aren't meant to be a blimp, and you haven't failed. You are at the beginning of a very long journey.
How much weight have you gained? It is normal to fluctuate up and down. Just because you aren't losing as fast as you planned, doesn't mean it isn't working.
When I was five months out and 60lbs down and could look back at my success, I realized that I should have never worried about how much I was or wasn't loosing in those first few months.
You said you ate a slice of pizza and were not full. Was your stomach full? Or was your head not full? Feeling hungry and having a full stomach are different. It could be that you need to work on your head.
I posted this for someone else earlier today:
About 8 weeks after surgery, I could eat just about anything I wanted in smaller portions. If I just eat smaller portions and cut out the Snacks, I will lose weight because I have so much to lose. On the other hand, if I cut the carbs and greatly increase my Protein and Water, I will lose weight much faster. All of this was true before and after surgery.
Here is where you have a personal choice to make. You can lose weight faster or slower depending on which route you chose to go. Personally, I don't feel that either route is right or wrong. The one thing you MUST do is figure out how to be healthier for a life time.

I can eat the same things as before, but I also chose not to do so. I made a choice to use the sleeve as a tool to correct the bad habits that led me to this point in my life. Since I am not starving and having cravings all the time, I use it to make better choices. Before surgery, I ate a lot of fast food, drank nothing but soda or sweet tea, and could eat candy, chips, ice cream or Pasta as a meal (often my only 'meal' of the day). (I also hate eating meat and protein) Now, I get in a Protein shake in the morning mixed with my coffee. For other meals, I eat my Protein first, veggies second, fruit third, and treats (breads, sweets, etc) last if there is room. I rarely skip a meal. I drink more Water and less soda. I do have a treat most days of the week - half can of soda, part of a candy bar, some ice cream. I take my Vitamins. I move my body more. This is what works for me. I know I could lose a lot more weight if I was a more diligent, but I am not in a hurry.
So what if you aren't getting in a full 90g of Proteins. Averaging 60g is pretty good. Figure out how you can get that up to 65 next week. Keep pushing forward. Find protein you do like and fill up.

No, I'm not in the same boat, but can offer a little advise. I'm out 3 + years and i WAS like that. All I can say is this, do the best you can. This surgery isn't cookie cutter for everyone. everyone is different. What I can do, you may not be able to do, as what you can do, I may not be able to do. Just do the best you can. The beginning is hard, you have to retrain yourself and your tummy is still swollen and hurt, heavens you can't stick everything down there! Good luck, just sip to your comfort, don't overdo.

Sorry I didn't do it sooner.
My only regret is the misconception I had about how life would be after surgery. Before surgery, I had a lot of 'last suppers' / 'food funerals' because I thought I would never be able to eat normally again. Instead, I have found that I can eat my favorite foods, but I do so in normal size portions.

Sorry I didn't do it sooner.
My only regret is the misconception I had about how life would be after surgery. Before surgery, I had a lot of 'last suppers' / 'food funerals' because I thought I would never be able to eat normally again. Instead, I have found that I can eat my favorite foods, but I do so in normal size portions.

You aren't failing and certainly don't feel defeated! You are doing great. Keep striving for 60g of Protein and more fluids. You will get there eventually. You should stop eating when you feel full.
This might help - go back to drinking a Protein filled shake in the morning to get in your fluids and protein. Then, move on to more solid foods for the day.
As far as the weight loss, 34lbs in six weeks is wonderful. You are probably thinking that you could have done the same thing on a crash diet, right? Or you have probably lost 34lbs really quick in the past, and you were hoping for a lot more. So was I. That is usually the point were I would give up because I didn't lose 50lbs in one month. Then, I would gain it all back. One of the great things about being sleeved is that this is truly just the beginning. You can't quit and gain it all back. In another 6 weeks, you will lose another big chunk. Judge in seasons and not weeks. When I was five months out and 60lbs down and could look back at my success, I realized that I should have never worried about how much I was or wasn't loosing in those first two months. I haven't been 60lbs thinner in years and years. No matter how fast or how slow, I am so happy.

You aren't failing and certainly don't feel defeated! You are doing great. Keep striving for 60g of Protein and more fluids. You will get there eventually. You should stop eating when you feel full.
This might help - go back to drinking a Protein filled shake in the morning to get in your fluids and protein. Then, move on to more solid foods for the day.
As far as the weight loss, 34lbs in six weeks is wonderful. You are probably thinking that you could have done the same thing on a crash diet, right? Or you have probably lost 34lbs really quick in the past, and you were hoping for a lot more. So was I. That is usually the point were I would give up because I didn't lose 50lbs in one month. Then, I would gain it all back. One of the great things about being sleeved is that this is truly just the beginning. You can't quit and gain it all back. In another 6 weeks, you will lose another big chunk. Judge in seasons and not weeks. When I was five months out and 60lbs down and could look back at my success, I realized that I should have never worried about how much I was or wasn't loosing in those first two months. I haven't been 60lbs thinner in years and years. No matter how fast or how slow, I am so happy.

I don't think they are going overboard. I think we are all different in what works for us.
About 8 weeks after surgery, I could eat just about anything I wanted in smaller portions. There are some things that agree with me more than others. If I just eat smaller portions and cut out the Snacks, I will lose weight because I have so much to lose. On the other hand, if I cut the carbs and greatly increase my Protein and Water, I will lose weight much faster. All of this was true before and after surgery.
Here is where you have a personal choice to make. You can lose weight faster or slower depending on which route you chose to go. Personally, I don't feel that either route is right or wrong. The one thing you MUST do is figure out how to be healthier for a life time.
I can eat the same things as before, but I also chose not to do so. I made a choice to use the sleeve as a tool to correct the bad habits that led me to this point in my life. Since I am not starving and having cravings all the time, I use it to make better choices. Before surgery, I ate a lot of fast food, drank nothing but soda or sweet tea, and could eat candy, chips, ice cream or Pasta as a meal (often my only 'meal' of the day). Now, I get in a Protein Shake in the morning mixed with my coffee. For other meals, I eat my protein first, veggies second, fruit third, and treats (breads, sweets, etc) last if there is room. I rarely skip a meal. I drink more water and less soda. I do have a treat most days of the week - half can of soda, part of a candy bar, some ice cream. I take my Vitamins. I move my body more. This is what works for me. I know I could lose a lot more weight if I was a more diligent, but I am not in a hurry. I am happy every day.

I don't think they are going overboard. I think we are all different in what works for us.
About 8 weeks after surgery, I could eat just about anything I wanted in smaller portions. There are some things that agree with me more than others. If I just eat smaller portions and cut out the Snacks, I will lose weight because I have so much to lose. On the other hand, if I cut the carbs and greatly increase my Protein and Water, I will lose weight much faster. All of this was true before and after surgery.
Here is where you have a personal choice to make. You can lose weight faster or slower depending on which route you chose to go. Personally, I don't feel that either route is right or wrong. The one thing you MUST do is figure out how to be healthier for a life time.
I can eat the same things as before, but I also chose not to do so. I made a choice to use the sleeve as a tool to correct the bad habits that led me to this point in my life. Since I am not starving and having cravings all the time, I use it to make better choices. Before surgery, I ate a lot of fast food, drank nothing but soda or sweet tea, and could eat candy, chips, ice cream or Pasta as a meal (often my only 'meal' of the day). Now, I get in a Protein Shake in the morning mixed with my coffee. For other meals, I eat my protein first, veggies second, fruit third, and treats (breads, sweets, etc) last if there is room. I rarely skip a meal. I drink more water and less soda. I do have a treat most days of the week - half can of soda, part of a candy bar, some ice cream. I take my Vitamins. I move my body more. This is what works for me. I know I could lose a lot more weight if I was a more diligent, but I am not in a hurry. I am happy every day.

WELL... as of this morning I was able to secure a December date with another doctor (Sheilendra Suresh Mehta, M.D.) he works with now my old doctor (Erik B. Wilson, M.D.). As a matter of fact I met him before I met with Dr. Wilson – what a strange twist of fate. Now I just need to steady my nerves and take it one day at a time. I know God is in control and everything works just the way He planned, not as I planned...
THANKS FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT AND SUGGESTIONS, YOU GUYS ROCK :wub:

Yep, I'm 2 years out and I can eat anything I want - I just don't/ For the most part the hunger is gone, I am not feeling starved like I used to, when I get hungry now it's just a little bit and not the gnawing hunger I used to have. I do eat a lot less but it's still easy to eat too mcuh and it takes just a few extra calories to start packing on the pounds again.

Sorry I didn't do it sooner.
My only regret is the misconception I had about how life would be after surgery. Before surgery, I had a lot of 'last suppers' / 'food funerals' because I thought I would never be able to eat normally again. Instead, I have found that I can eat my favorite foods, but I do so in normal size portions.

Sorry I didn't do it sooner.
My only regret is the misconception I had about how life would be after surgery. Before surgery, I had a lot of 'last suppers' / 'food funerals' because I thought I would never be able to eat normally again. Instead, I have found that I can eat my favorite foods, but I do so in normal size portions.

Sorry I didn't do it sooner.
My only regret is the misconception I had about how life would be after surgery. Before surgery, I had a lot of 'last suppers' / 'food funerals' because I thought I would never be able to eat normally again. Instead, I have found that I can eat my favorite foods, but I do so in normal size portions.

Sorry I didn't do it sooner.
My only regret is the misconception I had about how life would be after surgery. Before surgery, I had a lot of 'last suppers' / 'food funerals' because I thought I would never be able to eat normally again. Instead, I have found that I can eat my favorite foods, but I do so in normal size portions.

Sorry I didn't do it sooner.
My only regret is the misconception I had about how life would be after surgery. Before surgery, I had a lot of 'last suppers' / 'food funerals' because I thought I would never be able to eat normally again. Instead, I have found that I can eat my favorite foods, but I do so in normal size portions.

I am watching it now! She acts like the surgery is her magic bullet. She is not even trying to stick to a diet. Hard to believe they will do the surgery for her when she keeps gaining weight.

Date of surgery 06/07/12
Left pic / Weight 230
Right pic : CW 159
GW 130

I am one week post op today. I lost 10 pounds on my 8 day pre op liquid diet. I lost 12 pounds post op for a total of 22 pounds! Hurray for me! I am super happy but worried for the day I get on the scale and nothing! I know, I know.... One day at a time. I only wish my brain could remember that! Power to the sleevers:)

I'm 5'3/4" too but I'm not sleeved yet. 230#
I wondered if you girls have a hard time finding jeans like I do. And shirts actually too. Gah!
When I'm a size 16 I have no problems finding my length. But the fatter my butt gets, the harder it is to find my length. everything is too long.

I had lasik in 2005, and I have 20/20 and 20/15 vision as of last month. I started with 20/220 and 20/200. I couldn't be happier to see my alarm clock in the middle of the night (as someone mentioned)! I also love men in the stylish, dark plastic frames.
If you hair is dark enough, consider laser hair removal. You can find great deals on Groupon for packages. Make sure the clinic using a YAG (darker skin) or Alexandrite (lighter skin) laser. I agree with getting rid of the back hair, but if your chest hair bothers you, maybe you and your wife can compromise by thinning it out. I love my SO's chest hair, but he doesn't. He had 4 laser treatments and has a quarter of the hair he used to have.
I would wait on the skin (neck and tummy). Lose the last bit of weight you want to get off, bump up your exercise, stay hydrated, use lotion, dry brush your skin and see what happens after you have maintained a steady wait for 6-12 months.
CONGRATS!!!

I had lasik in 2005, and I have 20/20 and 20/15 vision as of last month. I started with 20/220 and 20/200. I couldn't be happier to see my alarm clock in the middle of the night (as someone mentioned)! I also love men in the stylish, dark plastic frames.
If you hair is dark enough, consider laser hair removal. You can find great deals on Groupon for packages. Make sure the clinic using a YAG (darker skin) or Alexandrite (lighter skin) laser. I agree with getting rid of the back hair, but if your chest hair bothers you, maybe you and your wife can compromise by thinning it out. I love my SO's chest hair, but he doesn't. He had 4 laser treatments and has a quarter of the hair he used to have.
I would wait on the skin (neck and tummy). Lose the last bit of weight you want to get off, bump up your exercise, stay hydrated, use lotion, dry brush your skin and see what happens after you have maintained a steady wait for 6-12 months.
CONGRATS!!!

I'm not a guy, but I can answer your lasik question. I had Lasik 12 years ago and it was one of the best things I ever did for myself. It's great to go swimming and see where you're going, look at the clock in the night to see what time it is, and just do day to day things. I had them checked last August and I'm still 20/20. Plus if your wife likes it, I say go for it :wub:
PS My ex had a hairy back and he waxed it, especially in the summer. I liked it! But that's a wifey thing too. She might not mind the hair.