CantBelieve_IdidIit!

starting wieght 458
day of surgery 390
today 353
surgery date 4/20
total loss since Nov. 105

Surgery date : April 10th, 2012
Day of surgery weight 428
Weight today 376.
Total weight loss is 52 lbs.
Love my sleeve!!!!

I actually pulled a couple of stitches out that worked their way to the surface. I just used tweezers and it wasn't a big deal. If it's painful, leave it alone, but do keep it clean and dry. It will either dissolve or work it's way further out. You might want to call your doctor, just to make yourself feel better.

Tomorrow is a new day. I plan to increase my activities and Protein protein.

River Valley is where I live. We are neighbors Rootman!

Same here, I think the stress of the surgery, lingering effects of the anesthesia, massive caloric shortfall, rapid weight loss and system kicking into ketosis ALL conspire to throw our metabolism - and therefore our mental state - into a tizzy.
I second the suggestion of seeking out a professional, as well as a good friend that you can just sit down and have a good cry, or two or three with too.
I wish you the best, you WILL get over it, but expect bouts of it from time to time as your body adjusts. Good luck girl.

Thanks for all the encouragement. I'm feeling better this evening. Who knows what tomorrow will hold I'm gonna buckle up and be ready for this bumpy ride!

I can relate. I think we all go through it. This is a huge change and we are out of our comfort zone. It was easy to grab a box of Cookies, sit on the couch and watch a movie. That was what we are used to, but now we can't do that. It is really hard to adjust, but it really does get better. Hang in there and know we are here for ya

No carbs was killing me eventually I had to get some in because I was going crazy.

i was crazy about pickles! haha
it goes away after a while

Surgery
20/4/12
start- 112.8kg
day of op- 109.5kg
today- 102.5kg
Loss of 10.3kg (about 23lb)
Sorry in Australia so date format is different and we are in kilo not pounds...

I too am just a month out from surgery. I have lost 32 pound since my March 28th pre-op. Since surgery, after the first week after surgery, I too feel like the loss is crawling. I was having a pity party myself and my mom (banded in 09) reminded me it's not a sprint, its a marathon. The doctor warned my mom that there would be some post-op depression issues and questioning why I did what I did. A life long problem of mine is that I always question whether I am good enough or doing good enough. I think we all face the issues surrounding why is this so slow, BUT when you think about it, when's the last time you lost that much weight in that short of a time period?
We can do this!! One day at a time.

Wow - okay - first thing you need to do is pull yourself up out of the pity party. And I apologize, I hate to be mean and don't want to be insensitive. But you need to get a hold of yourself sweetie! This is a TOOL to help you loose the weight. Everyone looses at a different pace - and keeping yourself positive goes a long way in helping with that. All that being said, are you getting in the required liquids, Protein, etc? If you are and you are getting some good walking in, etc. The weight will start to come off. And 17 pounds is nothing to cry about!! Your attitude right now may be part of the problem. I'm so sorry you are having such a horrible time with this - but try to get yourself together and follow your eating plan to the tea - exercise and you will start to see the weight drop off.
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Hello Arkies...I grew up in Little Rock & Springdale. My husband & I are military so have lived all over the world. Currently in the SW Mo area, soon to be central Georgia and the onto Cambridge England again. (lived there 11 years for a few tours over the years Hense my pic of Hyacinth, love her!
I was sleeved April 24th, so 4 weeks out. Finally feeling nearly human, really struggled with food and the Protein Shakes intake. Are us excited? x

Because you're Mrs. Bucket? (It's Bouquet!)
I've seen others have the same issue. Just edit your profile, delete the tickers and copy the code in again.

Just think of my situation/problem. I'm retired law enforcement & think how hard it is for me to give up donuts. LOL. There's a joke in there somewhere.
When I go grocery shopping, I have to steer clear of the bakery shop. Just the aroma throughout the store gets me going.
Good luck to you & God bless.

Sleeved 4/25, down 28 lbs including pre-op. I think each and every one of us have done a great job!
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One month since surgery! Feeling good and slowly regaining my energy level. Down 32.1 pounds since my pre-op appointment March 28th.

Hello! I too am only getting 500 or less calories...my nutritionist says keep up on the Protein Shakes as well as intrducing new Proteins everyday..trying to keep 2 oz of it each setting. They dont seem worried, but I wonder if I am losing muscle too with such low intake. Also you and I are nearly exact on start weight and loss...my VSG was April 24, 12! Good luck hon!