PEvette

Well, being big or being small, you are going to have haters....I didnt tell but 3...yes 3 people at work and swore them not to tell, and I can say that they didnt, they let me tell me when I was ready....when some of my co-workers found out most were supportive, some were supportive but threw their jabs in comments every now and then....my response to them is I laugh, I dont get annoyed by them, because if the tables were turned I probably be alittle "j" too....
But I tell everyone who has a negative or "hater" comment about my WLS....if you can go through what I went through at 339 pounds, and be successful then I will listen to you, until then what you say doesnt matter to me.....

I hate it when people use the terms- "to lose it naturally or with surgery". Even folks who had surgery talk like that. This surgery does not control the food you buy or the food that your hand brings to your mouth. I have lost 94 pounds by getting a grip on my mental attitude towards food naturally. The surgery has helped tremendously by only allowing me to eat small amounts of food.. I am so happy I kept this surgery to myself and did not feel the need to advertise my business. I really hope that people that have not had surgery read this post and learn a good lesson. Keep your weight your own business. Nobody needs to know anything.

I was so excited for my surgery and I've pretty much told everyone in my life including co-workers about it. My family has been great, but some of my co-workers have been shady. I've even had a few try to tell me that WLS is cosmetic! As if. Now I am not one who cares too much about what others think. But it's super annoying. half of the reason I shared is because 75% of the women I work with are overweight themselves and perhaps hearing my story would inspire them. Instead they hate. Well they will really hate me a year from now when I'm a size 8. Ha.
highest weight = 228 DOS = 219 CW = 203 DOS was May 7th 2013

My BIGGEST concern is pulmonary emboli! Biggest risk with any surgery.

Sex was always better at a lower weight, almost non existant now as I am just to embarrassed for my hubby to see or feel my body. I can't wait until I hit 200...he already said I get to be on top...ok...you said let's don't be shy

I'd guess that if someone had passed away from the surgery, they wouldn't be able to respond here...

Happened on Day 6 for me...and it was painful! Once I got that out, though, I was in the "bowels are more loose now" mode...lol! Talk about TMI!

Oh yeah, that happens all the time when I do a side glance at my reflection....I sometimes have to stop and look...that's really me...

Oh yeah, that happens all the time when I do a side glance at my reflection....I sometimes have to stop and look...that's really me...

Oh yeah, that happens all the time when I do a side glance at my reflection....I sometimes have to stop and look...that's really me...

Dannon light and fit greek is really good as well....8g of carbs...12g of protien per serving...it comes in 6 flavors I think....walmart carries all of them....I like them...

I was told not to worry about carbs too much...just make sure the carbs I take in are complex carbs....they keep you fuller longer...

My program doesn't have a carb restriction - they only care about me hitting my Fluid and Protein goals.
That said, they also want me to always approach my food choices from a Protein first, then vegetables, then starchy carbs (if there's any room left).
According to myfitnesspal I average 50g of carbs or less (with an occasional spike) per day.
I've finished week #14 and am in week #15 with no stalls to date.

I was told I had PCOS when I was 18....I've gained and lost weight over the years, and was also told that I would not be able to have kids without medical help, but I was over 300 pounds and it was unsafe for me to have kids anyway....I've had 2 knee surgeries because of my osteoarthitsis in them....
I had revision surgery to VSG in June 2012, and it has changed my life....my ob/gyn told me that I needed to lose 100 pounds before even considering children....I'm 0.3 pounds away from 100 pounds lost!!! Knee pain is nearly non-existant....but the PCOS is still there....she told me that it would not go away, but losing weight helps manage the side effects, which it has....I still suffer from PMS symtopms every month like clock work....

Its been almost a week now and I think I've gained some control over it....I've managed to keep my eating to around 1200 calories a day, sometimes I go a little over sometimes a little under....
I've lost the 7 pounds I had gained...and now I am 0.3 pounds away from being 100 pounds lost!!
Even though I haven't hit 100+ pounds lost yet, I'm still celebrating

Its been almost a week now and I think I've gained some control over it....I've managed to keep my eating to around 1200 calories a day, sometimes I go a little over sometimes a little under....
I've lost the 7 pounds I had gained...and now I am 0.3 pounds away from being 100 pounds lost!!
Even though I haven't hit 100+ pounds lost yet, I'm still celebrating

I've never had a child before, but why don't you just wait until after you are finished to have it....tummy tucks cost atleast 10K here in the states....why stretch your skin out again after paying 10K to get it cut off??

I bought an entire new wardrobe, from underwear to jammies to workwear to casualwear to outerwear and accessoires, but it was a few weeks and pounds before goal. I even had to have new eyeglasses made and my wedding ring resized!
My BFF, who knows I had the surgery, like everyone else, asked me the other day about my coat, "Is that new?". My response was, "Of course! Everything I wear is new!"

I think it's especially important for us to pay attention to these things too. Not only because it takes so much less to knock us on our butts.
I think the risk of a "crossover addiction" is very easy! I come from a background of family members with addiction issues (drugs alcohol) I have NEVER had a problem with drugs or alcohol (just food) .
I was very prepared for many things after surgery but the one thing I didn't think about was the temptation to find comfort in things that never comforted me before.. The weeks after my surgery I became increasingly aware of my "need" for my pain meds (refilled twice) it got to a point I looked forward to my nightly dose. I wasn't taking it during the day just at night for my relaxing down time (the time I used to over eat also). I knew it was becoming an issue so I fessed up to my husband who then helped me hold myself accountable after. I guess for that reason now I only have a glass of wine when I'm out at a social event and not at home alone, at least for now....

Its been almost a week now and I think I've gained some control over it....I've managed to keep my eating to around 1200 calories a day, sometimes I go a little over sometimes a little under....
I've lost the 7 pounds I had gained...and now I am 0.3 pounds away from being 100 pounds lost!!
Even though I haven't hit 100+ pounds lost yet, I'm still celebrating

thanks I will take you suggestions to the store and up my fat intake some...back in Oct I had issues (kinda similar to now) and my NUT increased my intake from 800 calories to 1200 calories because I workout 4-5 days a week....so I've been at 1200 calories since october, I'll be 9 months post op next week...

Its been almost a week now and I think I've gained some control over it....I've managed to keep my eating to around 1200 calories a day, sometimes I go a little over sometimes a little under....
I've lost the 7 pounds I had gained...and now I am 0.3 pounds away from being 100 pounds lost!!
Even though I haven't hit 100+ pounds lost yet, I'm still celebrating

I'm just looking forward to a feeling similar to about the 0:32 mark of this clip:
(Warning: content may be offensive to those who don't appreciate good old fashioned tasteless humor)

I believe in many cases here there may be a misdiagnosis. It is not head hunger, but just plain out HUNGER. With this surgery most of us fall into a 'anorexic' type of thinking. Oh Lord, if I eat one bite over 700, 800, 1000 calories a day I'm going to get fat again. If you had anyone else other than a WLS person tell you that they led a normal life and only consumed 800 calories a day, you would say that there was something wrong with their thinking. Living the rest of our lives in starvation is not feasible. After all the excess fat is gone the body is going to HAVE to have some fuel to burn. If it does not get it from what you consume it will start to burn its own muscles and vital organs. I have upped my calories to 1000 and actually consume closer to 1200 a day. I am finding it almost impossible to function on less than that now. I am still actively losing and I only have 5# of excess weight left. My body is obviously needing this. I would also like to note that generally I do not exercise. If you do, you are going to need more. When I have a hard day, I have to eat more or I will literally get faint. So I guess I took the long way around to say this; we were not told we would NEVER be hungry again. If you are feeling hungry maybe your body is trying to tell you something...FEED ME!! Remember being anorexic is just as dangerous as being fat. We were not looking to trade one eating disorder for another. Just keep it in check. Add a 100 extra calories a day in the form of a good quality fat/protein combo and see how much better you feel.

Hi, I had someone suggest to me before, but its difficult for me to eat small meals during the day, because I'm a teacher and my planning period isnt until 11:45am....so I have to go from 7:45am to 11:45am just drinking.....and drinking just goes straight through me....I'm now trying to keep turkey Jerky at my desk, but now I think I will keep nuts now.....I need things easy to get to, sneak and munch on without refrigeration....
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