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Very interesting theory! :Chevy_anim:

Ditto to that! I get so sick of the constant sweatiness, even in cooler months. Sometimes it seems like my sweat drips like a leaky faucet, and then I get self-conscious about it (and nervous) so I sweat more!!

Ditto to that! I get so sick of the constant sweatiness, even in cooler months. Sometimes it seems like my sweat drips like a leaky faucet, and then I get self-conscious about it (and nervous) so I sweat more!!

LoserMama & PDX man -- some really good points here, thank you. There may be something to that "window of opportunity," because I have read that at least from anecdotal "research" some people start to get more appetite back down the road. And yes -- caught in the act -- I really shouldn't be eating pizza but gave it a try very, very slowly and did OK. The slow eating and chewing thoroughly makes all the difference! That said, pizza isn't very low on the fat side, and so I am watching that more with my Protein. One of my favorite high-protein lunches is a mini noodle Campbell's Soup at hand doctored up with the powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury chicken flavored Protein (21 g for the scoop). The down side of that is the sodium content, and who knows, that may be making me hold on to more Water.
Interestingly enough, when I look over my day-by-day I see that when I was doing full liquids I would rack up MORE calories than now when I have moved to more solid food. I'm taking it slow and watching what my new tummy does and doesn't like right now, but I think that bit of solid food has made me feel full longer and typically with fewer calories than a Protein Drink.
One other question: How much do you think your sleeve holds? I ask because I can "eat" the whole Soup at hand I referenced earlier and it's just shy of 11 ounces. At that point I am FULL, not sickly so, just don't-want-to-eat-another-bite full. When I listen to folks say they're full after a couple of spoonfuls (like what you said, PDX), I wonder if my doc left my sleeve a bit on the larger side?
Exercise is coming back: Had not yet completed a full 60 min boot camp class...could only make it through about 40 minutes before feeling like I was going to heave. But today I did it!! So I'm sitting here with a great feeling about that because I have felt that my energy isn't 100% yet.

Very interesting theory! :Chevy_anim:

I think Lissa hit it on the nose. If it's not working, back off for a bit and try again. I've been kind of looking at this like my pregnancies. It seemed like everyone had their "prescription" for just about every stage -- what to eat/not eat if you have morning sickness or can't sleep or get heartburn, etc. In the end I think you take the best advice but above all else listen to what your body is telling you. If it's not ready for something, it's not ready. Everyone is different. And as Lissa suggests, if it persists too much longer, then check in again with your doc.

I was sleeved on the 29th and have read a lot about the very mixed results early on. For that reason, and for my own sanity, I've just decided that this whole first month of January I don't care what I weigh. I am just trying to get used to how the sleeve feels, what it will accept/not accept, healing & regaining energy, etc. I don't know if this is possible for you or if it even makes sense for you and your situation, but above all else I'd simply say be gentle and easy with yourself. This was a big step and is/was major surgery. Try more than ever to love your body as it heals & recovers to the new "version" of you. The weight loss will come.

I know EXACTLY how you feel. Right now my wardrobe choices are so limited. For me it's black slacks and some sort of top for work. Pretty monotonous. I'm going to try to set aside two or three bucks for every pound loss and keep in a jar until I reach my goal. And then, celebration shopping spree will definitely be in order! I know there will be some make-do sizes & needs in between, but I'm going to try to do second hand as much as possible as I move towards my goal.

K, I agree with so much that's being said here. We've lead different versions of the same bad Lifetime movie. Spent several years married to a man who I dearly loved (he was my "first love" from my early 20s...truly the love of my life). But part of the "deal" included several years of emotional, verbal and sometimes physical abuse -- and one more chance, one more chance, one more chance from me. Don't want to paint the wrong impression -- no broken bones or black eyes. But a fair amount of pushing, poking me in the face, shoving me down, and a couple of threats I don't care to re-live at this point. And in fact, there was a direct relationship between the amount I weighed and how poorly I was allowing myself to be treated. Imagine that.
What I'm clear on now, several months after I sent him packing, is that I am finally focusing on taking care of ME. It's very easy to lose yourself when you focus all your emotional and physical energy on a man you love, and children you love (have those, too). I feel like now, for the first time in many years, I'm focusing on what I want and need. Not neglecting my kids, job, etc., but finally putting me top on my list of priorities, where I should have been all along.
All the best to you as you shrink into the new you ; D and most importantly, find the solid, strong footing you've had all along but are just now re-claiming for yourself.

Funny that you say that....I have felt less satisfied and comforted, too, about my fav go-to foods. In some ways I feel that's it's the mental step I've taken to really believe that this is it, and that I'm serious. It is my time to begin my journey to a healthier me. But you're right, it's all about that conditioning over many years. I just feel disappointed that even with my commitment and determination, I've not done my part to make my surgery the best it could be (shrinking liver, etc., for instruments).

I'm having surgery on the 29th, but was only scheduled a week ago. Bought and started using the Protein Powder in milk, but every day caved and have eaten favorite foods. I'm disappointed in myself, and know that beyond the "food funeral" there was some emotional eating at play. I feel scared about post-surgery. I truly do feel ready for this (have been considering/investigating weight loss surgery for a couple of years now), but I know that this is just a tool. And the tool will only be as effective -- and safe -- as the person using it.

Hoping you don't mind if I slide in here ... my surgery is this Thursday, Dec. 29th!

Hoping you don't mind if I slide in here ... my surgery is this Thursday, Dec. 29th!