Ms skinniness

i am keeping you in my prayers! Sending some healing energy your way! At least your getting some help from medical professionals.

Miralax took a couple of days to work for me. I was taking colace instead and it was really helpful, like the next morning.

I love the conversations here. I've been away from the forum since friday and will be away coming Wednesday to next monday again. I'm really going to miss it. I had a horrible weekend where I ate more carbs than usual. I did feel a lot more energy and got more accomplished, but I also went up to my high bounce of 151 lbs. I know some of it's water weight because I use a lot of salt. So now this week, I'm going to get back to basics and get my bounce back down. I'm really needing to get my head hunger under control. Coops, you are doing really good now! Congrats, I love hearing that your feeling skinnier because after all, you are skinnier! GT, I love your determination and positivity. This is a great time for you to use some of your free time to exercise. you will find a job! Meg, I'm hoping the PPI works for you, I know I haven't been taking mine lately and I'm wondering if that had something to do with how much I was eating this weekend, not the good food either, some carbs. Now it's time for me to get back to basics!

Wow your transformation is amazing! Thanks for sharing. You have a nice smile

You both will be strutting your stuff really soon! You are going to feel so sexy too! I love wearing my skinny jeans.

I am totally addicted to Premium Protein drinks from Costco and Sam's club! I have been drinking it for over 9 months and still love it.

Look at you CoolBreeze! you have lost 32 lbs! Yay, that's fantastic! CONGRATS! Keep it up and Welcome to VST!

What does your intuition tell you? Listen you your intuition! I was diabetic pre opt and when I asked my doc what her advice would be, she stopped a minute, thought about it, and said the sleeve. I basically am not diabetic and have my blood gluscose under control. I felt like the sleeve was better for me bc it's more permanent than the lap band and not as many complications as the GBP. I have fiend who choose the GBP bc her doc (at same office) recommended the GBP. Last time I touched base with her, she was having difficulties with eating and a lot of complications. She couldn't go out without getting sick when eating food. So I am so happy I made the right choice for me. Besides, there is more of a risk of stretching the pouch out in comparison to stretching our sleeve. This is a personal choice that you need to make. Ask yourself this question, Does your doctor have more experience with GBP, and what rational has he given you on why the GBP is better for you. I am no doctor, so this is JMO.

My upper back is always getting sore (tired) and it's most likely due to a lack not getting in my exercises. My muscles are weaker now and I am trying to start exercising more but seem to avoid it totally.

I'm wondering if what size bougie your doc used as a guide, and is it different the the bougie they used for your Mother? To be perfectly honest, you are so lucky you can get your water in and have less risk of dehydration.

You are so lucky! I'm jealous! Also doing the happy dance with you! Congrats !

You might have just over did it. Are you drinking a lot of fluids because it could also be dehydration. Make sure your getting some protein in. Our bodies react in some strange ways.

If your having pain in your butt, it wouldn't hurt to call you surgeon's office today, since it is friday. Why struggle with the pain if it's unnecessary. Be proactive. Are you taking your pain meds and are they helping you? Please keep us informed, we care about you!

I take an assortment of vitamins. I take a multivitamin, iron, B12, B complex, calcium chews, bioitin, and silica. I also take omeprazole because my body has difficulties with high fats and sugars. It gives me stomach problems. I do forget to take my vitamins though. I have a blood panel coming up next month and it will be my last visit to the surgeon's office at 10 months post op. Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyy! I have had no complications.

Hey O.T.R. I have a question for you. I know that estrogen is released when women are losing weight. Do men lose testerone when they're losing weight. Is Testerone stored in fatty cells? Do you have mood swings also. I hope you don't mind me asking, I'm just curious in nature.

So happy for you! CONGRATS! This is the hardest part of the journey for you. Can you see the dancing banana's?

O.T.R. I love the banana phone! Made me laugh. I myself was not diagnosed with sleep apnea, but if my surgery would have been denied due to no comorbidities, I would be excited to have this due to the increased probability of getting the tool to help me loose weight. not only that, sleep apnea causes all your internal organs to work extra extra hard, which leave you feeling tired and that alone increases hunger. It also causes difficulties with mental processes. you lack the ability to think clearly and therefore places your life in danger when driving a car. So I am so excited you found this out and the fact your taking the steps to get the tool of the sleeve to help lose those pesky pounds and live a healthier life. You are so lucky! So happy for you!

Sending healing energy your way! My prayers are with you.

Wow, you have lost a 101 lbs! That's great. you will lose the remaining 100 as well. I find that when I use my special desert size bowls or plate, I don't over eat. I get a good feeling and i don't feel deprived. The desert size plates are perfect for portion sizes. I bought some elegant desert bowls and plates. I even give my husband his food on that also. Now when I'm in the mountain cabin, I don't have any of those plates up there, and I tend to over eat then and have a yucky feeling. I believe the first year is a trial period where we are learning about ourselves. This is a new lifestyle and we are making many life style changes for life. We are actually giving up our old coping devices to our daily stresses and our emotions. I am looking at how much $$ I save by eating such small portions. I know that if I put food on my plate that is too much, I most likely will try and eat it all. I really don't need all that food to begin with, just enough to nourish my body. Hope I didn't share too much. XOXOXO Dorrie

Talking about sugar addiction, that's me. I decided to have a gelato yesterday and ordered a small one. I even told the server not to fill it up. As I was eating it, my stomach did not like it. It started to have a spasm. I ate a little more and now I really know that sugar is my enemy. If I want something sweet, I'm going to eat a piece of fruit instead. I love strawberries in salads or just plain. I really want to get to a comfortable size 6 pants and just eat in moderation. I am working on going out to eat and just ordering ala cart. I ordered a taco yesterday and just ate the carne asada w/o the tortilla. It was so filling.

I am a Marriage and Family therapist and I highly recommend some therapy. Also, in addition, I highly recommend getting some medical help for the chemical inbalance. This is a time to refocus your attention to eating mindfully and keeping all the chocolates out of your mouth. Go back to basics. The BASICS BOOTCAMP: By LilMissDiva (Irene) For 5 STRICT DAYS I will eat only... Proteins: Seafoods, Poultry and eggs, Dairies, nuts/seeds including Peanut Butter. Veggies: Green only. Fruits: None. Breads/Cereals/Other Carbs: None. Fluids: One gallon of Water (128 oz.) or Protein drinks. Avoid: Sugar and Sodium Once the 5 days are over, I am pretty much over the Sugar Carb Demon. Don't get me wrong, I don't hate carbs! I do need them to live a healthy life and since I workout a lot it is important I have them. However, I need GOOD carbs. Whole grains, fruits, veggies... But I don't need processed sugars. White carbs, in cereals, breads, rice... etc. This plan will help get you back on track. It has worked for numerous people. Those people that miss treated you and caused you all this trauma are not worth the ground they walk on. You deserve to get back to a size 2 and rock that world of yours again. You are doing awesome by seeking help. But please get some therapy to help get past your trauma so that it doesn't traumatize you any more. Get your personal power back.

drucella. everyone is scared that something will happen to us and that we will change and no longer love them. It is a scarey thing. This will work out and yes, you will change, they will be scared and they will try to pull you back to where you were, but they can't! you will blossom and get more confidence. It's a great journey. Sit back and enjoy the transformation.

Misty, I wish I would have known about these in the pre-opt stage. I was so hungry all the time. Blahhhhhhh! You are in the hardest part of your journey right now and it's well worth it.

It is very rewarding when you can eat! Congrats on losing 90 lbs 4 my dogs.

This is the hardest part! The hunger monster sucks! Your doing great and it will get easier. Great job BTW!