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Never EVER thought I would actually enjoy going to the gym. I've started going though and today even took my son. My program through my surgeon gives me a 6 month free membership to the healthplex at the hospital and its a really great gym. Theres so many classes and activities to do, and it has something called KidFit, where you can bring your kid while you work out. My son LOVED it. I had 2 hours of peace to get my cardio in today and I have to say, I rocked it. Considering I sold a treadmill a couple yrs ago that I used maybe 5 time, lol. I'm actually looking forward to going back tomorrow night to do some weights with my trainer!

You guys look great! I agree with LadyIvy...you probably just need a little jump start and you'll be back on track. The fact that you're still trying and haven't given up is admirable! Good luck you guys

2000 calories does seem like a lot. Is there anyone else thats been sleeved for this long that can eat that much? I thought our sleeves wouldnt let us eat that much anymore :/

Hi TB! What you're going through is very normal. I'll be 6 weeks out on Wednesday. I went through the same things. I felt embarrassed because I too was grieving the loss of food. Eating still doesn't have any real pleasure for me, and there are times when I get frustrated, especially because I've been in a "stall" the last couple weeks, but can usually take a walk by myself or read and it passes. I try to sit down now with my husband and son for dinner, but even though I'm trying to go slow, I'm still done way before them. Needless to say, I've become the dish doer, lol. Before, I couldn't stand to sit there with them with my tablespoon of cottage cheese. There are so many emotional issues that come along with the surgery that you don't really expect before you have it. Just know that things will get better, week by week. Good luck and take it easy on yourself

Just wanted to introduce myself I was sleeved on April 25th. So far Ive lost 29lbs, a little mad because I would have thought I would have lost more by 6 weeks out Starting Wed I'm on real food finally though so thats something to look forward to

I feel really discouraged as well. Was sleeved on 4/25 and have lost 28lbs. Every time I get on the damn scale it doesnt move or its moved .something. Ive tried upping my calories and started going to the gym, but I was really hoping to at least lose 30 my 1st month. At this point I'm almost regretting my surgery again. A few wks out I felt the same way but then I started getting a little more upbeat, but cant help but question whether I did the right thing when I cant even lose 30 in a month and a half Everyone on here says these emotional swings are normal though, so I guess we just have to keep at it!

I had my sleeve on 4/25....I had the exact same feelings as you are. I felt selfish because I cried for a while, things were so different and I didnt have my old stand by of food to comfort me. Im doing better...I wouldnt say day by day, but definitely week by week. Good luck to you and know that what youre feeling is completely normal

I just bought 2 pair of capris to wear to work, both 2 sizes smaller than my usual, even though Ive only lost 27lbs. Also, I ended up getting a bathing suit, which I didnt want to spend the money..but....I really want to start with water walking now that its so hot here. Thats all I plan on buying though til these are falling off me! I promised my husband, lol

I asked about that too, my Dr said no berries for 6 weeks because at 6 weeks your staples will be completely healed, but my nut and patient care advocate said if I was blending it in with my protein shake that it was fine. It wasnt on any of my paperwork so it was a little confusing. I ended up blending it and had no problems and I was only 3 weeks out.

Bella, I get that you were just REPOSTING something from someone else and that wasnt all your feelings :/ Anyway, I think everyone will have their own issues with a big weight loss. I was surprised to hear your feet get smaller, lol. I'd much rather see it lost in my butt than my feet! I think it was a great repost to see what other people are thinking after their surgeries. Thats the whole point of this forum, to share our own personal experiences and concerns. Personally I've gotten a lot of reassurance from people on here further along than I am. That thing about husbands rang familiar to me. My friend had a RNY 6 yrs ago and she ended up getting divorced a few yrs later. She told me after I had mine that she read somewhere WLS people have something like a 80% chance of getting divorced after for one reason or another related to either persons feeling on the weight loss. In her case, she thought she had settled for a long time and didnt feel like she had to anymore. LIke when youre heavy you need to settle.....? I cant wait til Im a size 10 pushing a stroller out a store door to see if any man will hold the door open for me, cause they sure dont now, lol!

Hi Jamie! The 1st 2 weeks I barely drank anything. I didnt come close to getting in all the protein and clear liquids. I'm almost 5 weeks out and I still struggle. Its easier now that I can eat soft chicken, apparently that has a lot of protein in 3 oz, but its still a struggle just to eat that. Ive been making a regular 6 oz piece and nibbling on it for meals and snacks, and then maybe a cheese stick. I think they just want you to try your best to meet their goals. From what Ive experienced and heard from others on here, every week gets a little easier to meet your nutrition goals

Bollywood is Hollywood for India. Usually in "Bollywood" movies theres all kinds of dancing and singing. The dancing is fast paced and really fun. I found a bunch of videos online and some gyms even have classes now, but those are hard to find and there aren't any in my area.

I live by Cincinnati, not that familiar with OH so I had to mapquest it and its 4 hrs away LOL. I'm going to Google around here and see if I can find something similar. What a great idea!

Have you used it with water?? I've been having a terrible time with getting my protein in

During my eating class I took before my surgery, they stressed the importance of having protein that was whey protein isolate, not soy. Whats the difference and is that only for shakes? What about things like protein bars? Does soy isolate count as protein?? Help!

My Dr said just to walk til 6 weeks out. By 6 weeks you should be completely healed inside. I've always wanted to do Zumba, but I feel really tired now, I think because I'm not getting as much nutrition as I should so I dont know how I could keep up. I'm 4 weeks out today so hopefully in 2 weeks I'll be ready for a beginners class :)

With my program I had to buy the shakes and vitamins from my Drs office so I have a whole thing of Vanilla that I cant drink. I couldn't find the isopur at Walmart when I was there. My sister had surgery in Jan and shes all of a sudden started losing A LOT of hair. So now I'm freaking out thats going to happen to me. She hasnt done well with her shakes either. I think I might just have to go to GNC or Vit Shoppe.

Mmmmmm, crazy bread! LOL

I was doing great with my Nectar chocolate protein shakes before my surgery, but after about 2 weeks after, they started making me really sick to my stomach. I switched to the vanilla, and I couldnt even swallow it because it was making me gag. This is something new, since I've never been prone to that with medicine and such, you just take it and be done with it, but somehow I feel like my sense of smell and taste is jacked up since my surgery, Does anyone have any suggestions for better tasting protein shakes? Since I havent been drinking them, Ive been using the Special K water protein but thats only got 5 grams of protein and thats not enough.

I tried it. My original surgery schedule was for Jan 24th. I lost 15lbs on the liquid diet, and my husband kept telling me I looked like I had lost weight. I was scared of the surgery anyway and I was STARVING, so I canceled my surgery 3 days before. I thought, heck, if I can lose this much weight in less than 2 weeks, then I can follow a regular diet and lose. Of course, the reason I needed the surgery in the 1st place was because I dont diet very well or for very long. I gained 5lbs back before I met with my Dr and rescheduled my sleeve for 4/25. Im almost 4 weeks out now, and have lost over 23 lbs. Its hard and its drastic, but I dont feel the hunger like I used to. Before, if I was hungry and I ate 1/2 a banana, I would have still been hungry, maybe even more so. Now, I'm lucky to be able to eat 1/2 banana before I'm full. Good luck with whatever you decide

You look awesome! I love the before and after pics, it gives us just starting the journey something to look forward to!

Sure! I hope it all works out for you, I dont know why WLS isnt covered by every insurance company and supported by every Dr. Even aside from OUR health, is saves them tons of $$!

I was worried about that when I went to my surgeon since I had only been with my primary doc for a few months due to us moving. He said that some primary docs are very against it, but that if she wouldnt write a letter for me, then his office could help me find someone that was more supportive. Luckily, my PCP did write the letter with no problems. I would talk to your surgeon and see if they can help. Good luck!

You know, I hadnt had my primary Dr for very long before seeing my weight loss surgeon, and I was afraid that she might not sign off on my surgery. I asked my surgeon about it, and he said that your weight causes so many health problems and risks when you are morbidly obese, that if your primary care Dr doesnt sign off, then it might be time to rethink that choice. Luckily, she did and I was able to get it paid for by my insurance, but I cant understand why your Dr wouldnt want you to be as healthy as you can be. Good luck!

I LOVE Dr Northup at Mercy. They have such a great program there and its all geared to people that are overweight. The people that work in the office and the nutritionists and Ann, the patient care advocate are great. Where are you having your surgery done at? The nurses were great at Mercy too. All in all it was a great experience, considering it was surgery, lol. I never felt judged for being there for weight loss surgery. Good luck! Its hard, but I know in the long run it will be well worth it!