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.