Peaceful

I drink Bacardi Lemon waters with crystal light ice tea, each time I get a different effect- usually have drinks on Saturdays only- yes higher calories from the booze- and yes 5 months post op- and no do not drive. Just have to eat well the rest of the week!! I am not an alcoholic because I enjoy a few drinks- yes I am happy I did the surgery- yes some are over critical on this site! But I am happy :-) good luck everyone!!

Well through so many up's and downs with my surgery and wondering if my choice was the right one - today I am more confident than ever I made the right choice but......... here's the thing. I don't really do anything right. I think maybe I am living in the maintain stage. I don't post alot on here because I don't have the time. I don't go to support groups because I live far away from them. I think I could be losing alot more and faster if I followed the rules but........... it's working I was 237 pre op and today I am 199 - kinda a biggie for me :-) I was a size 3-4 X in shirts down to a XL - pants 22-24 down to a 13-14 I eat what I want, I don't do much Protein because I hate it. If I can stand the taste without wanting to throw up - I burp it up for hours. I pretty much know what foods work and what I need to avoid. I have never thrown up because of eating, only one time because I went to bed too soon after eating and it just didn't set well. I read alot on the forums. I know everyone charishes their sleeve and wants to make the most of it. So do I but............ I am a bit concerned about the long term. I do eat healthy regardless of eating what I want, I can't intake alot, my calories are 800-1000 a day depending if I go all out or not. Am I stupid the believe that it's working for me? Will I adventually gain it back because I am not doing the 60-80 Proteins a day? Will my sleeve stretch with eating the wrong foods and too often. I work shifts some days I am up almost 24 hours with my midnight shifts. I need to eat more than 3 times and 2 Snacks. OK I know this is probably boring some but this is how I do it. I eat right when I get up. A hard boiled egg, sometimes a 1/2 a piece of toast. I snack on a smoothie with fruits and protein, yogurt, string cheese, boiled green Beans, pudding, things like this every 2 hours, with a larger meal about every 4 hours. But every 2 hours I have to eat something. Every week I switch shifts - so I am up long hours and I just can't go without food for more than 2-3 hours. I feel good, I don't drink coffee I always drink Water or crystal lite ice teas. I drink constantly through my waking hours. My only issue is I have heart burn alot!!! Bottom line here - am I making a mistake by just doing it my way????? Will it effect my weight long term?? I don't want to live heavy again. Any advice would be appreciated :-)

Does anyone have a card they use for eating out at Buffets to pay less? I have not asked my doc will next week when I go for my 3 month checkup- but I hear some people use them??

There's lots of calories so you just have to work harder during the week but Long Island Teas work well for me also Bacardi Lemon with water and I mix in Crystal Light Ice Tea- very good!! Carbonation does not work- I am 3 months out

Beautiful- congrats :-)

I have Bacardi Lemon' with water then I add the Crystal Light ice tea- like 70 calories for a shot but I sip in it for a couple hours- its not probably recommended but it's social for a treat!!

I am having the same exact problem/ issue- depressing and sad :-( my family says hang in there- but it's very negative situation!!!

Sure no problem :-)

My doctor and the staff have been great - any issues or concerns I have are dealt with immediately - my doctor has even called me to check up a few times out of the blue - I think they just know it's frustrating for me and just want to make sure!!! I did have a leak test right after surgery and it was fine. I will post when I find out more - thanks for the prayers

4 weeks post op tomorrow - heartburn is CRAZY - after trying several things starting tonight I am on 2 Omeprazole in the am 2 at night - 4 a day before meals and bed Reglan 10mg - and started tonight all that plus Sucralfate 1gm tab - 4 a day. Also going in a friday for another leak test - and checking to see if my stomach entrance is too small - take tums in between constantly all day - UGH my doc said 6-8 weeks post op and it will go away - PRAY PRAY PRAY

well it's not dramatic but I am 214 today - will post again before sunday if I lose more!!!

216 today- I'm in on the challenge- where do I report?

Fred is amazing natural spring water - I don't know WHY but I love it- it's got a velvety texture- crisp and refreshing- I find it at Holiday!!

I cried, I got mad at my boyfriend for stupid things, I think I wanna cry right now- lol Seriously so many emotions going on- I just keep myself busy- looking for new hobbies- it's perfectly normal :-)

I had some cottage cheese and small steak bites- went great- now I've gotten brave and dealing with alot of heart burn- going back to being on schedule- its there for a reason !!