mufasas-mom

I am only 7 weeks out - but I eat really quick - it takes me about 10 min to eat my meals and I can pretty much gulp any drink down - I have had absolutely NO issues and with the hunger hormone gone I have to remind myself to eat. But I still get in the required amount of Protein without shakes - all from food. I know that my sleeve is pretty small as I've seen it on the X-Ray when I had to drink that nasty barium stuff - however I am completely SATISFIED with the amount of food I take in - I was shocked as I thought I'd be starving 24/7 compared to how I ate before....but it's all good. I would be afraid of failure if I only had a little more than 1/2 removed and maintenance would concern me down the road if I had more of a stomach than I currently do....
it's your decision and one not to be taken lightly - do your homework!! Good luck to you.

I hope I uploaded this correctly.....I couldn't notice that much of a difference until I placed these two photos side by side....my oh my.....

I hope I uploaded this correctly.....I couldn't notice that much of a difference until I placed these two photos side by side....my oh my.....

I hope I uploaded this correctly.....I couldn't notice that much of a difference until I placed these two photos side by side....my oh my.....

I hope I uploaded this correctly.....I couldn't notice that much of a difference until I placed these two photos side by side....my oh my.....

I hope I uploaded this correctly.....I couldn't notice that much of a difference until I placed these two photos side by side....my oh my.....

plus, I decided NOT to have the mindset that I'm not going to deprive myself of anything - if I want chips, I'll eat some - which is usually about 6-8 chips total and I'm done. If I want something sweet - I'll eat it - but again it's only a bite or two and then I'm satisfied.
Just for me, I can't continue down the DIET road any longer.....so with my new portion sizes and my obsession with getting in all my Protein and fluids I never feel like I can't have something.

unbelievable.......
Surgeon $29,279.00
Asst Surgeon - which is NOT covered - $16,061.22 - which I will fight against since I was NOT told there was an assistant surgeon
Hospital (1 night) - $42,227.20
Anes - $2,562.00
Pic line - $551.00
Lab work - $185.00
thank goodness for insurance.....just to think that we charge here in the US over 80K for a surgery and you can go to Mexico and pay under 10K....something is really wrong with this picture and Obama Care is NOT the solution, trust me.

unbelievable.......
Surgeon $29,279.00
Asst Surgeon - which is NOT covered - $16,061.22 - which I will fight against since I was NOT told there was an assistant surgeon
Hospital (1 night) - $42,227.20
Anes - $2,562.00
Pic line - $551.00
Lab work - $185.00
thank goodness for insurance.....just to think that we charge here in the US over 80K for a surgery and you can go to Mexico and pay under 10K....something is really wrong with this picture and Obama Care is NOT the solution, trust me.

Part of the reason I had this surgery (other than getting rid of my diabetes) was to never have to DIET again....to be able to lose the weight without counting every little calorie and enjoying myself. Don't get me wrong - I log everything into MFP (mainly for Protein tracking - not calorie counting) and struggle to get in 800+ calories a day...but I do have some carbs and i do have an occasional cookie with milk at night. I get in all my Protein from food and most of my Vitamins from leafy greens and other veggies (yes I take a multi Vitamin as well) - I don't eat fruit, yet.
t just seems like there are so many people on here who are having a tough time because I think they approach this as another diet...which most of us failed at or we wouldn't be here, right? I still enjoy food and enjoy planning my meals and such - but my life doesn't evolve around food anymore - it's there because i have to feed my body, that's it. so you might as well enjoy it!
I am probably the slowest loser here....but I'm losing and that's all that matters. It may take me 6 months to drop 60+ pounds and at 10 pounds a month its OK and healthy - not going to worry about hair loss either.
I am making a vow to myself to stop the madness and stop comparing myself to others weight loss - just keep trucking along, doing my weights and elliptical and walking the dog (poor guy is actually gaining weight with all my leftovers) and see where this wonderful new life takes me.
I hope you can all join me in enjoying our new lives and look forward to the new 'us'.

unbelievable.......
Surgeon $29,279.00
Asst Surgeon - which is NOT covered - $16,061.22 - which I will fight against since I was NOT told there was an assistant surgeon
Hospital (1 night) - $42,227.20
Anes - $2,562.00
Pic line - $551.00
Lab work - $185.00
thank goodness for insurance.....just to think that we charge here in the US over 80K for a surgery and you can go to Mexico and pay under 10K....something is really wrong with this picture and Obama Care is NOT the solution, trust me.

plus, I decided NOT to have the mindset that I'm not going to deprive myself of anything - if I want chips, I'll eat some - which is usually about 6-8 chips total and I'm done. If I want something sweet - I'll eat it - but again it's only a bite or two and then I'm satisfied.
Just for me, I can't continue down the DIET road any longer.....so with my new portion sizes and my obsession with getting in all my Protein and fluids I never feel like I can't have something.

plus, I decided NOT to have the mindset that I'm not going to deprive myself of anything - if I want chips, I'll eat some - which is usually about 6-8 chips total and I'm done. If I want something sweet - I'll eat it - but again it's only a bite or two and then I'm satisfied.
Just for me, I can't continue down the DIET road any longer.....so with my new portion sizes and my obsession with getting in all my Protein and fluids I never feel like I can't have something.

It's easy - i get in about 50 grams a day (my goal per my size and weight is 45-50) which if you track your food intake is really easy. I have Breakfast here at the office - usually equals about 10-12 gms Protein - then i have a yogurt or cheese snack - another 5-10 gms - then lunch which i have meat and veggie (takes me all day to finish it,but i do it) and this is about another 15-20 gms of protein - then dinner is meat/veggie or salad where i can get another 10+ gms of protein - if you add it up it's easily 45+ grams a day. I really only track my protein because I'm not eating enough for carbs to even be a factor and getting in about 800 calories a day my fats are way below normal and so is the carbs....some days i have more carbs if i feel like a potato or something, but all in all it balances out. I even had two bites of bread pudding (my weakness...) today w/lunch.

if you were not nervous then I'd say you were not ready. This is a huge life-changing decision and therefore it's quite normal to be going through all sorts of emotions prior to surgery.
best of luck to you and I'm sure all will be fine! take a deep breath, visualize the New You and get ready for the journey.

it's quite common - I still burp like a frat boy at keg party.....I eat TOO fast. but this is just normal and you'll start to notice all sorts of little sounds your new stomach will be making during this healing time.
Sometimes in the beginning (I am only 7 weeks out, so I'm definately no expert) I'd walk or pace around the house after I ate....which made the burping less, but it never totally went away.
better to have burps now then something else later....

Part of the reason I had this surgery (other than getting rid of my diabetes) was to never have to DIET again....to be able to lose the weight without counting every little calorie and enjoying myself. Don't get me wrong - I log everything into MFP (mainly for Protein tracking - not calorie counting) and struggle to get in 800+ calories a day...but I do have some carbs and i do have an occasional cookie with milk at night. I get in all my Protein from food and most of my Vitamins from leafy greens and other veggies (yes I take a multi Vitamin as well) - I don't eat fruit, yet.
t just seems like there are so many people on here who are having a tough time because I think they approach this as another diet...which most of us failed at or we wouldn't be here, right? I still enjoy food and enjoy planning my meals and such - but my life doesn't evolve around food anymore - it's there because i have to feed my body, that's it. so you might as well enjoy it!
I am probably the slowest loser here....but I'm losing and that's all that matters. It may take me 6 months to drop 60+ pounds and at 10 pounds a month its OK and healthy - not going to worry about hair loss either.
I am making a vow to myself to stop the madness and stop comparing myself to others weight loss - just keep trucking along, doing my weights and elliptical and walking the dog (poor guy is actually gaining weight with all my leftovers) and see where this wonderful new life takes me.
I hope you can all join me in enjoying our new lives and look forward to the new 'us'.

unbelievable.......
Surgeon $29,279.00
Asst Surgeon - which is NOT covered - $16,061.22 - which I will fight against since I was NOT told there was an assistant surgeon
Hospital (1 night) - $42,227.20
Anes - $2,562.00
Pic line - $551.00
Lab work - $185.00
thank goodness for insurance.....just to think that we charge here in the US over 80K for a surgery and you can go to Mexico and pay under 10K....something is really wrong with this picture and Obama Care is NOT the solution, trust me.

Part of the reason I had this surgery (other than getting rid of my diabetes) was to never have to DIET again....to be able to lose the weight without counting every little calorie and enjoying myself. Don't get me wrong - I log everything into MFP (mainly for Protein tracking - not calorie counting) and struggle to get in 800+ calories a day...but I do have some carbs and i do have an occasional cookie with milk at night. I get in all my Protein from food and most of my Vitamins from leafy greens and other veggies (yes I take a multi Vitamin as well) - I don't eat fruit, yet.
t just seems like there are so many people on here who are having a tough time because I think they approach this as another diet...which most of us failed at or we wouldn't be here, right? I still enjoy food and enjoy planning my meals and such - but my life doesn't evolve around food anymore - it's there because i have to feed my body, that's it. so you might as well enjoy it!
I am probably the slowest loser here....but I'm losing and that's all that matters. It may take me 6 months to drop 60+ pounds and at 10 pounds a month its OK and healthy - not going to worry about hair loss either.
I am making a vow to myself to stop the madness and stop comparing myself to others weight loss - just keep trucking along, doing my weights and elliptical and walking the dog (poor guy is actually gaining weight with all my leftovers) and see where this wonderful new life takes me.
I hope you can all join me in enjoying our new lives and look forward to the new 'us'.

Part of the reason I had this surgery (other than getting rid of my diabetes) was to never have to DIET again....to be able to lose the weight without counting every little calorie and enjoying myself. Don't get me wrong - I log everything into MFP (mainly for Protein tracking - not calorie counting) and struggle to get in 800+ calories a day...but I do have some carbs and i do have an occasional cookie with milk at night. I get in all my Protein from food and most of my Vitamins from leafy greens and other veggies (yes I take a multi Vitamin as well) - I don't eat fruit, yet.
t just seems like there are so many people on here who are having a tough time because I think they approach this as another diet...which most of us failed at or we wouldn't be here, right? I still enjoy food and enjoy planning my meals and such - but my life doesn't evolve around food anymore - it's there because i have to feed my body, that's it. so you might as well enjoy it!
I am probably the slowest loser here....but I'm losing and that's all that matters. It may take me 6 months to drop 60+ pounds and at 10 pounds a month its OK and healthy - not going to worry about hair loss either.
I am making a vow to myself to stop the madness and stop comparing myself to others weight loss - just keep trucking along, doing my weights and elliptical and walking the dog (poor guy is actually gaining weight with all my leftovers) and see where this wonderful new life takes me.
I hope you can all join me in enjoying our new lives and look forward to the new 'us'.

Part of the reason I had this surgery (other than getting rid of my diabetes) was to never have to DIET again....to be able to lose the weight without counting every little calorie and enjoying myself. Don't get me wrong - I log everything into MFP (mainly for Protein tracking - not calorie counting) and struggle to get in 800+ calories a day...but I do have some carbs and i do have an occasional cookie with milk at night. I get in all my Protein from food and most of my Vitamins from leafy greens and other veggies (yes I take a multi Vitamin as well) - I don't eat fruit, yet.
t just seems like there are so many people on here who are having a tough time because I think they approach this as another diet...which most of us failed at or we wouldn't be here, right? I still enjoy food and enjoy planning my meals and such - but my life doesn't evolve around food anymore - it's there because i have to feed my body, that's it. so you might as well enjoy it!
I am probably the slowest loser here....but I'm losing and that's all that matters. It may take me 6 months to drop 60+ pounds and at 10 pounds a month its OK and healthy - not going to worry about hair loss either.
I am making a vow to myself to stop the madness and stop comparing myself to others weight loss - just keep trucking along, doing my weights and elliptical and walking the dog (poor guy is actually gaining weight with all my leftovers) and see where this wonderful new life takes me.
I hope you can all join me in enjoying our new lives and look forward to the new 'us'.

unbelievable.......
Surgeon $29,279.00
Asst Surgeon - which is NOT covered - $16,061.22 - which I will fight against since I was NOT told there was an assistant surgeon
Hospital (1 night) - $42,227.20
Anes - $2,562.00
Pic line - $551.00
Lab work - $185.00
thank goodness for insurance.....just to think that we charge here in the US over 80K for a surgery and you can go to Mexico and pay under 10K....something is really wrong with this picture and Obama Care is NOT the solution, trust me.

yes Cats do rule!
earlier this week I felt like total crap and was really beating myself up over the weight loss to date and such by comparing myself to all the others here who are doing terrific and losing lots of weight so early on - then OTR came along and TOTALLY OPENED UP MY EYES..... I am so grateful for this site as we all 'get it'.
strange how a few days can really make me totally flip channels - but I'm staying on this channel because I think it's the healthy way to go about this journey,.

Part of the reason I had this surgery (other than getting rid of my diabetes) was to never have to DIET again....to be able to lose the weight without counting every little calorie and enjoying myself. Don't get me wrong - I log everything into MFP (mainly for Protein tracking - not calorie counting) and struggle to get in 800+ calories a day...but I do have some carbs and i do have an occasional cookie with milk at night. I get in all my Protein from food and most of my Vitamins from leafy greens and other veggies (yes I take a multi Vitamin as well) - I don't eat fruit, yet.
t just seems like there are so many people on here who are having a tough time because I think they approach this as another diet...which most of us failed at or we wouldn't be here, right? I still enjoy food and enjoy planning my meals and such - but my life doesn't evolve around food anymore - it's there because i have to feed my body, that's it. so you might as well enjoy it!
I am probably the slowest loser here....but I'm losing and that's all that matters. It may take me 6 months to drop 60+ pounds and at 10 pounds a month its OK and healthy - not going to worry about hair loss either.
I am making a vow to myself to stop the madness and stop comparing myself to others weight loss - just keep trucking along, doing my weights and elliptical and walking the dog (poor guy is actually gaining weight with all my leftovers) and see where this wonderful new life takes me.
I hope you can all join me in enjoying our new lives and look forward to the new 'us'.

Part of the reason I had this surgery (other than getting rid of my diabetes) was to never have to DIET again....to be able to lose the weight without counting every little calorie and enjoying myself. Don't get me wrong - I log everything into MFP (mainly for Protein tracking - not calorie counting) and struggle to get in 800+ calories a day...but I do have some carbs and i do have an occasional cookie with milk at night. I get in all my Protein from food and most of my Vitamins from leafy greens and other veggies (yes I take a multi Vitamin as well) - I don't eat fruit, yet.
t just seems like there are so many people on here who are having a tough time because I think they approach this as another diet...which most of us failed at or we wouldn't be here, right? I still enjoy food and enjoy planning my meals and such - but my life doesn't evolve around food anymore - it's there because i have to feed my body, that's it. so you might as well enjoy it!
I am probably the slowest loser here....but I'm losing and that's all that matters. It may take me 6 months to drop 60+ pounds and at 10 pounds a month its OK and healthy - not going to worry about hair loss either.
I am making a vow to myself to stop the madness and stop comparing myself to others weight loss - just keep trucking along, doing my weights and elliptical and walking the dog (poor guy is actually gaining weight with all my leftovers) and see where this wonderful new life takes me.
I hope you can all join me in enjoying our new lives and look forward to the new 'us'.