Smilecharmer

Hey everyone, Hope all is well. As for me I was sleeved on 01/18. Since I had my sleeve everything has been going great. And I am so thankful. I am drinking my crystal light and water. I ate some beans and applesauce. The new protein drink was disgusting getting some more good ones tomorrow. I don't know when i am full so I just eat the small amount i put on my little plate. Everything stays down. Should I be eating more or less? Thanks

Wow,,,,Is all I can say right now. I truly feel your pain. Reading your blog hit me so close. When I graduated high school I had a fear of going to college for the fear I would not fit in the seat and be teased like I was all through school. That has been one of my biggest regrets. I had the surgery on 01/18/12 and it is one of the best things I could have done for myself. People are mean and cruel, but we are grateful for this procedure. I wish you the best of luck...Just remember our Parents don't always have the best answers but we love them regardless. It sound like you need to speak with a counselor to help you with this journey. Good Luck and enjoy the new you!!!

I can no longer drink crystal light it leaves such a bad taste in my mouth. Has this happened to anyone else before?

Thanks for the alternatives to crystal light. I will definitely try something different, as I used to be able to drink crystal light like crazy.

Hi Everyone, I am so glad the surgery is over. I was home within 24 hours. I am still in pain but trying not to get addicted to the pain meds. Everything i eat is staying down, no gas pains and no trouble with my bowels (TMI)...lol I get up and walk around the house its really cold here. To everyone who sent me a message , I appreciate it alot. Take Care, I know it will get better.

I was sleeved 01/18, and I can't seem to get full. I am so hungry that I feel weak. On my diet I can eat beans and mashed potatoes. protein shakes crystal light and popsicles. I'm just not getting enough to eat. Should I be this hungry or am I doing something incorrect. ? Please help i am getting tempted to eat the wrong thing to get full...although i wont but i feel like it! Any ADVICE WILL HELP. Thanks

Sorry to hear your having difficulties. I m 10 days post op and I am having slight pain on my right side. I hsve not been cleared to exercise i can only walk. I hope you get feeling better soon.

Thanks ladies!

Hey Girlie, sorry to hear you have been sick. Hang in there. I pray things get better.

Congrats on making the decision to go. I signed up and havent been yet. But I do plan on it.. I think you lose faster when you do exercise. Well good luck and stay focused.

As I write this, I have so many thoughts going through my head. The one thing I am not, is scared and fearful. This is the first surgery I have ever had and feel like it is one ot the best choices I have ever made for myself. I have the weird thoughts about what if I don't wake up, but my mind tell me this has been done so many times and so many people have had such great success, that GOD will make sure I am in that number to. This forum has been so helpful to me. I have learned alot and know there is plenty more to learn. I read blogs some make me laugh and some have even had me in tears. While on this journey I plan on making it a positive and motivating journey, not just for me but hopefully for some of you as well. I will always remember the "Big Girl", but I am ready to embrace the skinny girl with open arms. Keep me in you prayers and, I can't wait to be on the loser side. Good luck and prayers to all the future sleevers.

Hi Dorrie, my surgery is tomorrow. This is time first time I want to be known as a "LOSER"...LOL. thanks

Andersonjl, thanks for your positivity, I am so glad out paths crossed.

I'm just curious, do you start drinking protein shakes the day you come home from surgery? Thanks

I went to a support group and was given a sample protein packet from champion nutrition, ultramet original it is vanilla flavor. I am in love it taste like a milk shake it's not real thick but it is delicious. I originally purchased one from walmart just to try it, but it does not compare to this one. I hope you find something you like,

Yea...I'm excited for you.

Hi, this is the 4th day of my preop diet. Things are going well. Yesterday I did cheat and ate one piece of hot wing from kfc drank one protein shake and ate green beans. Today I am not hungry i ate an apple and drank one 8 oz. bottle of crystal light. I will have my lean chicken and green beans tonight. I can have 2 protein shakes, and a meal on my preop that is what saves me. It seem like it's getting easier. I know I need to get the protein shakes in but today i didn't want it. I really want this to be successful. Thanks for stop by and reading my blog.

Thanks Ladies, Creed i have not weighed myself. I won't purchase a scale until my 6th month out. congrats on the 7 lbs.

Prayers are going up. You can do it. You are on your way!

Hi, just checking in to see how everyone is doing. Day five and I am feeling great, I am handling the liquid diet like a champion!!!! I can tell in my face that I have lost weight. I went to a support group today and everyone seemed so happy with their decision. I can't wait to be sleeved. I hope everyone has a great week.

Hi CV, Good luck on your surgery, mine is next Wednesday. The liquid diet has not been that bad you can do it...Looking forward to seeing you on the other side. Nothing but the best for you and I. Have a good day, keep smiling.

Hi, one thing I know for sure people hate change. Just remember your real friends will stick by you. I went to a support group and one of the speakers said that she has lost so many so called friends due to her weight loss. I am noticing since I have been on this liquid one of my friends doesn't come around and the other one keeps telling me I am losing my eating partner and trying to push me to do jenny craig. I love to entertain and cook for my family and friends so this is going to be different, but my health is more important and so is yours. Continue doing whats best for you, and good luck with your surgery.

Thanks PhatGurl, it is 14 days and it is not so bad. Have you been sleeved?

Hi, welcome to the group. And good luck on your journey.

Hi creed, today was my 3rd day and things went better than expected. I am glad you slept well. Yes we will be skinny one day. I am looking forward to it. Hang in there and keep smiling.