Mz.Smurf

I had to switch from Nexium to Prilosec in the beginning. It made a world of difference. Also being hungry is not a bad thing. Just make sure to keep the right foods within arms length. I eat all day long. Everyone swears i eat more now that i am skinny. I always have somethng in my hand...Yogurt..Banana..Protein shake...it will get easier!

I think thats a great idea...low fat healthy Snacks in arm reach...I know it will get easier...I just be glad when I reach that point...thanks for your helpful advice ))

Stomach acid can definitely fool you into thinking you're hungry post op. So will thirst. Make sure you're getting in enough Water. Also' date=' eating processed carbs will increase appetite and cravings. Dense Protein will leave you feeling full longer. Lastly, head hunger is a bear. We develop habits of eating that are hard to break. Your head sends you a signal to eat and in the past you've always obeyed it, I know I did. But next time it happens, stop and take a real good self assessment and ask yourself are you really hungry or just wanting to eat. Those are 2 different things. I'm 8 months out and I still sometimes catch myself wanting to eat when I'm not physically hungry, nor do I need anything.[/quote']

Thanks for the advice...also my Water intake is great that's all I drink...I love water so that's no problem at all...I will ask myself from now on am I really hungry or is it something else...I go see my doctor next Tuesday @ 2 so I will sit down and talk to him about everything...im making my list for him....thanks for your advice ))

Great thing is you posted and asked! Can't tell you how much information this forum has given me. Good Luck!!

Thank you hun...im gone get it together...I promise I am

I mean I feel like such an idiot...TYPO

Yes I am but I don't take them everyday...I never knew that acid reflux felt the same as hunger omg...u feel like such a idiot

I am 7 weeks post op... I'm hungry all the time...in the beginning I lost 36 lbs...now i've gained back 5 lbs...I got tired of liquids but I did it...the soft foods sucked and I got tired of them and started to try other foods...I am not at a stall I am still loosing and gaining...but im freaking hungry all the time and I don't kno what to do...im going insain I want the weight off but damn I didn't think it would be this hard...somebody please tell me what too do...im gonna call and make an appointment too see my doctor cause it shouldn't be like this ((

You might be eating too fast. Do you get nauseous no matter what you eat or just certain things? My doctor gave me pills for that. It did go away after a few months but I would check with your doc about it.

What's the name of the pills he gave you?

I wish someone told me that sometimes weight loss could be slow. I was sleeved November 14th. Only down 7 lbs. very disappointed.

Protein shakes and Water hun be sure to walk walk walk...you can break that stall sweety...good luck

Will be praying for you!

Thank u...the surgery went well...im a little sore from the incisions...the gas on my chest really sucks...I hope that I will be able too drink Water normally again instead of sipping it...down 17 lbs...I will keep u posted

The day is finally here....my nerves are all over the place...please pray for me...I will keep you guys updated on how it goes surgery @ 10am this morning gotta be at the hospital by 8am.....

my surgery is Tuesday and I am like about to lose my mind... but then again I think everything is gonna work out just fine... I really just can't wait for it to be over with so that I can get on the losers bench and start doing my thang working out and getting healthy... please everyone pray for me that I have a successful surgery and recovery on Tuesday the 27th....it is so close and I'm so excited can't wait to get back to me and living life

my surgery is Tuesday and I am like about to lose my mind... but then again I think everything is gonna work out just fine... I really just can't wait for it to be over with so that I can get on the losers bench and start doing my thang working out and getting healthy... please everyone pray for me that I have a successful surgery and recovery on Tuesday the 27th....it is so close and I'm so excited can't wait to get back to me and living life

you go girl! Stay Strong! everybody and their momma tried to talk me out of it! When we are overweight' date=' they have something to say but when we want to become healthier, THEN its a bad idea. what the crap!![/quote']

So freakin true....I don't care though cause im still going through with it on the 27 of Nov

Did anyone's doc tell them how long it takes for their incision and staples to scar over on their new pouch?

My doctor told me 2 months

Mz Smurf we will do just that! This is your new beginning and you will do great! I lost 16 Lbs on my preop diet and I did it for two weeks! I wasn't perfect everyday' date=' but it sure paid off! Much success to you and keep us updated on your progress![/quote']

Thank you sweety...I only have preop diet for 1week...I can't wait to have surgery next week...I'm so excited....congrats on your successful surgery and goodluck on your journey )

Nov 27th @ 10am I will be getting sleeved can't wait..but yet im so nervous because I start liquids tomorrow and my surgery is next Tuesday...please keep me in your prayers fam...

****update****

so I called the office to speak with the insurance lady at Drs office. Dr said since insurance will pay he is pushing it back to Jan or Feb...grrr BUT it is my own fault for smoking I have been 8 weeks clean....YAY

How did he know u was smoking?

Well. I'm hoping since we didn't hear from you' date=' that means you had surgery.[/quote']

Hey Amy girl...I finally got my approval and my surgery date is Nov 27...im so excited!

Good luck. I hope ur approval is near! And Happy Burthday! Praying ur wait is almost over!

Thanks hun!!!

Aww' date=' don't feel bad girlie I've had this same conversation with my cousin about "friends" that have told her the same thing you heard. What I told her was that her "friend" is jealous. Why would you discourage someone from something that will save their life? I believe because the friend is afraid, in their mind that after surgery, you'll get more attention than they will...sad, because this is a self-esteem issue in the other person. Keep your head up and keep it moving, I have children as well and I told a few people and heard a few negative responses along the way, but I do not give a rat's behind about what they think, because it will be priceless around this time next year Lord willing that I'll be able to run, jump rope, roller skate, and play with my girls with out saying, Mommy can't, I'm tired. Your doing this for your health, and if she doesn't understand this at some point, baby let her drop just like the weight your about to lose. Sometimes you have to love people from a distance. Cheer up now and smile, you are going to get through this [/quote']

I couldn't have said it better myself,thanks for all that positive energy hun Lord knows I needed it...yes next year at this time will be bliss...I can't wait to run and play with my babies...life is going to be great and u can't wait to enjoy it freely and healthy...I have gotten through it...I have to much to do at tgis point...I don't have time for haters...thank you again for the positivity

I wish you great success! I'm excited for you! Can't wait to read your success story.

Thank you so much ))

I'm so sorry to hear this. I just don't get people. I take such joy in seeing other people succeed. My first major attempt to lose weight I lost 90lbs. Some people were great' date=' but others would make the rudest comments. (A reason why I am keeping my surgery a secret, its not shame I just don't need that negative feedback.) Don't let other people take away your joy. Be happy for yourself.[/quote']

I know I wish I didn't tell anybody...but I was so excited for myself...people can be such a**es...im still gonna do this for me

MzSmurf

discussions on the board why friends/family discourage others from having WLS - being jealous they are going to be loosing their "fat" eating/dinner friend - or genuinly concerned about your health etc

sorry about reactions you received - i do think they "were" your friends' date=' but.............they didn't handle your news well, fill in the blanks on there thoughts

I didn't tell anyone pre-op about my surgery (except long talks w/DH)

I didn't want to hear any possible negative conversations concering the WLS, I already had made up my mind on the sleevef

PO i told my family and they were very happy and excited for me

i was always the "heavy"overweight black sheep" - so they were in my corner about loosing weight

Many people say one factor of wanting to loose their weight is for our children.

"friends" who say, oh no, what would happen to these kids if during surgery this or that happened???

people can be so stupid and insensitive

Being obese is so unhealthy - we all know that - all our co-morbidities - the kids see you dealing w/these problems

Losing this excess weight only makes life better for you, kids, family and friends

....going on about stuff many of you know ooooop

ending with IMO

NEWBIES

prior to WLS - don't scream it from the roof tops that you are having WLS

people might "pat" you on the back saying how happy they are for you, others might have different reactions that you don't need to hear

choose people after the fact that you want to tell about your new pending life-when WLS is done and over with, friends who tried to discourage you before, will realize its too late now - so they will either support you - or hopefully keep their mouths shut

hmmmm - WLS couple of days after Thanksgiving - either have that extra slice of pie

if you are pre-op - i would leave the country, getting as far away from the pie as possible (umm cherry is my favorite)

good luck w/surgery

speedy recovery[/quote']

Thank you and your absolutely right I should have kept my mouth closed about it and just did it...but these are friends and a few family members...people I have known all my life and half my life...I just never expected that I guess...(smiling about your Thanksgiving joke you are so right...I need to go out to sea lol because I want that fried turkey lol...

MzSmurf

discussions on the board why friends/family discourage others from having WLS - being jealous they are going to be loosing their "fat" eating/dinner friend - or genuinly concerned about your health etc

sorry about reactions you received - i do think they "were" your friends' date=' but.............they didn't handle your news well, fill in the blanks on there thoughts

I didn't tell anyone pre-op about my surgery (except long talks w/DH)

I didn't want to hear any possible negative conversations concering the WLS, I already had made up my mind on the sleevef

PO i told my family and they were very happy and excited for me

i was always the "heavy"overweight black sheep" - so they were in my corner about loosing weight

Many people say one factor of wanting to loose their weight is for our children.

"friends" who say, oh no, what would happen to these kids if during surgery this or that happened???

people can be so stupid and insensitive

Being obese is so unhealthy - we all know that - all our co-morbidities - the kids see you dealing w/these problems

Losing this excess weight only makes life better for you, kids, family and friends

....going on about stuff many of you know ooooop

ending with IMO

NEWBIES

prior to WLS - don't scream it from the roof tops that you are having WLS

people might "pat" you on the back saying how happy they are for you, others might have different reactions that you don't need to hear

choose people after the fact that you want to tell about your new pending life-when WLS is done and over with, friends who tried to discourage you before, will realize its too late now - so they will either support you - or hopefully keep their mouths shut

hmmmm - WLS couple of days after Thanksgiving - either have that extra slice of pie

if you are pre-op - i would leave the country, getting as far away from the pie as possible (umm cherry is my favorite)

good luck w/surgery

speedy recovery[/quote']

Thank you and your absolutely right I should have kept my mouth closed about it and just did it...but these are friends and a few family members...people I have known all my life and half my life...I just never expected that I guess...(smiling about your Thanksgiving joke you are so right...I need to go out to sea lol because I want that fried turkey lol...

I have heard the same thing about people knowing others who died from the surgery. Myresponse is well I know people who have died from being fat so now what. I am having surgery 12/10 and I am anxious for a new life and that's all that counts.

Already girl...im 2wks away from surgery...im still happy and excited to be a healthier new person...its just discouraging when you deal with stupidity.