scarletskinnygirlinside

I know exactly what you mean!! My husband moved/hid my scale, of course I found but have been freaking fixated on that damn scale too!! It is so stupid of me but I do. First thing every one asks is, "how much have you lost?" and I want an answer for them but gotta let it go. Good for you, being able to let that go!! I really wish I had been a little more of a closed book about the whole surgery thing. Told most people that I know and let me tell you, I work at a hospital, one of the freaking anesthesiologists thinks it's his place to tell my damn patients that I am on my way to skinny, explaining to them that I have had surgery and am now losing weight!! That really ticks me off!! Anyway, I am down and out today and came here for positive... Gotta get back positive! Happy weight loss!!

They gave me regular pain pills in the hospital. I just have to swallow one pill at a time. No problem at all!

I am terrified... I ate some thanksgiving dinner, a couple of ounces of turkey and some stewed squash but I also had a couple of tablespoons of dressing and a tiny piece of pumpkin pie, not all at once but spaced out. Then I have been having left overs yesterday and today. No pie but turkey and squash and a little bit of dressing again. Not able to have my protein shakes like I should but this evening, I had gained two pounds. Still, since I had surgery on Oct 30, I have lost 25 pounds and a total of 35 since pre-op diet. I am sick with worry. Hope eating that dressing and such did not mess me up. I actually lost that extra two pounds with a stomach virus I had just prior to Thanksgiving. I guess, I need to chill and get over it! Right??

I am from Aiken, SC! Just got sleeved on Oct 30 and finally have calmed down a little over two weeks out! I was calm but I thought I needed to chew on something in the first week and wanted to so badly! Got some sugar free gum and chewed away after a day or so, I was better. Had my surgery at Lexington medical center in west Columbia, SC. Dr Marc Antonetti at riverside surgical center is my doctor. Wonderful experience there. My biggest incision is having a hard time but I'll bet that chunk of stomach they removed was big!! Lol! Worried though as my insurance company is talking about not counting this doctor as preferred provider which worries me because I have follow up visits that I need to have with him. I wish that when that happens, they would have to cover you since no other surgeon will touch it! So I can apply for an extension of service for an additional 45 days but we know that is nothing in this process.

I am still on here. For one thing, have no clue how to join the Facebook link. Every time I click on the link, I am not where I am supposed to be. Anyway, I like coming here for all of the vertical sleeve talk!

Oh ladies!! Scary but we have made a huge leap of faith!! having surgery knowing this was for a new us and I just know it will get better!! I am the worlds biggest pessimist but I just keep telling myself it will be worth it! Having said all of that I have been having a pity party all day!!

I was exactly one week out on election day. I feel awful that I want to eat some of my same old crap! With my doc, of course I am still on clears until Nov 7 but I was crazy hungry one day, or so I thought, and decided to skip to the soft food stage and have a boiled egg. Huge mistake!! One tiny bite and my body rejected that!! I do not know how I kept from throwing up my shoes!! Anyway, all of that to say, this is a daily struggle for me, at least. I am seeing now that every bite has a consequence. How profound! If I'd figured that out 20 years ago, I'd never have gotten here!! Keep on keeping on and we shall be huge success stories, I can hear it now!!

I have tried clicking on your link and from my cell phone, I cannot make it work but I would really love to be on the Octo sleevers Facebook page. Can you help me with this?? Thanks!!

I will admit, I did the same thing. Happened earlier than it did with you. Thought my surgery was going to happen in August then got put off until October 30. But I would hate to think we are the only one's that has happened to. I am now almost one week post op. Was scared out of my mind yesterday because I wanted to eat everything my husband, son and grandson were eating. Trying to be stronger today!! So far so good and the day is half over!

Ok, I was just worried. I am having a tough time this week. Missing chewing way too much!!

I have been using the protein powder from walmart , i think, Pure Protein, frosty chocolate(25 grams protein) and Body Fortress, french vanilla(26 grams protein). Well, we got some premixed Atkins Advantage shakes with only 15 grams of protein. Well, I like them but I swear I have been more hungry since I tried them, only yesterday. Plus, I have to take in an extra shake to get the amt of protein. What do you all think of the Atkins Advantage shakes? Are they a big no no??

Going insane because of the liquids?? Me too!! Driving me nuts!

I am really feeling pretty good! Missing the whole chewing and eating thing today for some reason. I think I am going to be ok though. Cannot wait to get to full liquids, then soft foods.

I miss the chewing of food as well. I think I did realize there were issues with food, though... We will slowly but surely overcome this though!! I know we can!!