Bedhead

I spent my first 6-7 weeks feeling like I was on the cusp of death. I couldn't eat. I couldn't drink. I couldn't stay out of the hospital. I regretted it with my whole heart and soul. I cried. I was so mad at what I had done to myself. Now, I am 13 weeks out and I don't even feel like I ever had surgery! I eat less. That's it. I can take 3-4 big gulps of Fluid, wait about 20-30 seconds, and take 3-4 more big gulps... and that's how I drink now. I can drink icy cold Water with no sweetners or flavorings in it.... it's heavenly! I never thought I would be to this place but I'm SO HAPPY I got the surgery! I've only lost around 47lbs so far... but that's an average of 3.6lbs each week. I NEVER could have done that myself!

I added you! Surgery 2/6- Total lost so far 47.5lbs. I feel like I am the absolute slowest loser EVER.

I'm so glad you guys like it! I know that if anyone on this planet can understand exactly how I feel and exactly what I wrote- it's my fellow sleevers!

I buy the 4 packs of Breakstone 4oz cottage cheese containers. I can sometimes eat all 4oz, but usually not.... so I'm going to guess that my capacity is right around and sometimes just under 4oz.

Bumping for newer users so that maybe you can write a letter to your skinny self too

There are 6 grams of Protein in an egg. Those grams are split evenly between the yolk and the white. So if you eat only the whites from 6 eggs, you're only getting 18 grams of protein. Perhaps I'm wrong here (please correct me if I am) but there is no way on earth you could get 42g of protein from 6 egg whites. In order to get that much protein you'd need to eat 7 whole eggs (both yolk and white). In my opinion- the benefits to eating dairy products FAR outweigh any 'risk'. One serving of 2% milkfat Breakstone cottage cheese has 6g of carbohydrates and 12g of protein. Well worth the carb intake IMO. I'm not into low-carbing.

This was my 4th major abdominal surgery- so we're old pros now. Once I was in my room I sent him home to be with the kids so that I could press that pain pumps button to my little hearts content!

My friend experienced almost the exact same thing as you and also had a bend in her sleeve because of scar tissue and the way she healed. Her surgeon was able to go in, cut the scar tissue away, and re-tack her stomach down to the surrounding tissue and when she woke up she said even through the surgical pain she felt so much better. It was that fast. Now she's at her goal, eats whatever she wants (within reason of course!) and just generally feels great. I so hope you are able to have a similar experience!!

I just started eating almonds again the day before yesterday

I don't do eggs every day because you do get a lot of saturated fat even from just one- but I have 1/4-1/3c of egg whites with cheese every morning. Some days I can eat it all, others I have to share bites with my kids.

My big incision still really bugs me and I'm over 2 months out.

I've never thrown up but I sure have gotten close!

No, I don't think obesity should be protected in the same way that gender or sexual orientation are. And how can you prove discrimination against obesity? You didn't get the job and the obvious reason is because you are obese? I just can't see how you could prove something like that.

I would avoid the egg beaters/egg substitute bc while they may be lower in calories and saturated fat- they are full of various things that can't be pronounced unless you have a Ph.D in chemistry. Instead opt for egg whites. You can get them in a carton and the only ingredient is 'egg whites'.

I was sleeved 2/6 and bread is still something I'm very careful with. The other day I had a 6" cheesesteak sub and in order to eat it I had to tear off pretty much ALL of the bread except a tiny layer at the very bottom to keep it together. Even then I couldn't eat the whole thing.

I'm only 10 weeks out but here's a typical day for me: Breakfast- 1/4 cup of egg whites and a slice of cheddar cheese (not the american cheese slices) Snack- 4oz Breakstone Cottage cheese Lunch- Spinach stuffed shell (stuffed with ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, diced spinach, and spices) Dinner- 1/2 - 3/4 homemade hamburger patty with ketchup, french style green Beans, tiny bite of baked beans Evening snack- String cheese/Greek Yogurt with fresh fruit/Frozen yogurt/More egg whites

2 Magnum Mini's ice cream bars. *facepalm*

2/6 sleever!

It took me 10 years to make the decision to have surgery. I went to more info sessions than I knew what to do with. I wish I had been emotionally prepared at 18 to do this instead of having to wait until almost 28- but I'm so glad I waited because looking back I know I wasn't ready to make the commitment back then. Hell, I struggle every single day with the commitment now- but in two short months I've lost 41lbs- that's not something I ever could have done on my own. You've got to do what's right for you right now. Maybe later on VSG will be the right choice, or maybe something else will come along and that will be the right choice- either way be happy <3

Graze. That is absolutely what could defeat me. One bite every 5 minutes and I could eat all the live long day.

My surgeon made it VERY clear to me that the absolute most important vitamin that I could never ever ever slack off on is the b12 because of the serious long term damage that can be caused without it.

I didn't make my 50lb goal... but I got close!

I totally could have written this post myself! HELLO!! Bow chicka wow wow. And I've learned not to bother with toys that run on disposable batteries. I splurged on high end version that you can plug into the wall to recharge. I have saved so much $$$ on replacing batteries.

I have been grazing like crazy the last few days. It's insane.

I struggle with the head hunger and desire to eat despite being full every SINGLE day. Some days I watch the clock like a hawk until I can eat again. I've found that drinking a LOT of Water helps. It puts something in my mouth and gives me the movement (hand to mouth) of eating with none of the guilt. Plus it helps me get toward my hydration goals for the day.