Felicia

Okay let me start off by saying I do not mind people giving me some truthful harsh criticism. I have been stuck and I can't get out of this bad place. I am exercising anywhere from 3 - 5 miles of brisk walking a day. Am I doing too much, not enough, I don't get it. Now as far as eating I make my protein shakes with skim milk. Should I cut the milk out? I have also been eating cheese a lot, because it has tons of protein. Maybe that is causing this I have no idea. I chew everything very well, and I can honestly only eat small amounts. Maybe 2 cheese sticks, or a yogurt and I am full. I don't graze or anything. Seriously I know my surgeon is going to be pissed at me but I don't know what to do. I am thinking of going back to strictly protein shakes but the ones made with water and do that for a week or two. How many carbs should I be getting in a day? Anyone have any ideas or anything at all. I can't stand this stall any longer, and believe me I am measuring myself and there isn't much of a change there either. Please HELP me!

I woke up in really bad pain BUT once I started complaining that I was hurting they switched my medicine to something stronger and gave me a shot right into the IV in my hand and BOOM I was a happy camper. Most of my pain was from the gas that gets stuck in your shoulder, I always seem to get that worse than others. If I said I was feeling sick to my stomach they got right on it. Even though I was in pain I felt like a Queen. LoL. I left the day after surgery but after being home a few hours and getting stressed (fiance and my 2.5 year old daughter causing complete CHAOS!) I said take me back to the hospital. So off I went. In the ER they gave me medicine right away and I only sat a couple hours until my room was ready and went right back up to my part of the hospital. It was not a pleasant few days but I am 4 months post op now and all that stuff seems like a distant memory.

You won't be able to lift her for many weeks. I have a 2.5 year old and I was unavailable to her for most of the week right after surgery. The second week I was feeling much better but still not able to do everything for her. You will most likely need help with her right after surgery and for a couple weeks afterwards. Its a big surgery and a major adjustment for your body. Good Luck on your surgery.

I want a few things. For starters I want a bikini or tankini or whatever looks best. I also want boots that go over my calves, still not there yet but I am getting close. AND I want some sexy lingerie for my fiance to look at. I am still too embarassed by my looks but when I am at goal I am gunna rock it out. OH AND a sexy halloween costume. I am going out and showing the booty like all the other skinny girls I am usually jealous of. Woohoo I am getting excited just thinking about it LoL

I'm pretty sure I will want to get some type of reconstructive surgery, if I can afford it. I too didn't get into a bra soon enough so my boobs are pathetic. I am 26 and almost 5'8. I started at 250 and now weight 196. My stomach still sags a bit. When I was preggo with my daughter I ballooned up to a nice 315 pounds (BLAH!) my highest weight ever. I will have to wait and see what I look like at goal, but I know my boobs and my stomach will be a sure thing for me. I am not done having kids though so there is no point in fixing either one of them until I finish screwing them up. If I have the money I will prolly have my triceps worked on, and maybe my inner thighs. Right now my body is so disgusting I only glance at it sometimes when I change LoL. I know I am getting thinner but this half-way between thin and fat look isn't something I enjoy looking at. I am saggy, my fat has no density, and I feel like I am made of jello because I am always jiggling all over the place. I am super determined right now to zoom past my 190's and 180's so I can be closer to goal. I am almost 4 months post op BTW.

Girl I am so sorry you had a bad night. It always sucks when we have bad days! I too have found myself having rough and stressful days and grabbing a bag of chips or Cookies or something else I shouldn't have. I have actually started not buying certain things because I can't help myself at stressful times. MY life is ALWAYS stressful LoL. An almost 3 year old, a fiance out of work and physically ill, and then myself who is a stay at home mom feeling bad about not working. It seems like I always have a reason to grab something bad for me. Like someone else said that's what is great about the sleeve, I can make my mistakes sometimes without it really being a huge problem to my weight loss. I have ordered pizza on crazy nights and only been able to eat one tiny piece. My problem is wanting to eat more to calm my nerves even though my stomach is full. I get so mad that I can't eat like I used to, to self medicate with food. SUCKS! But it is also such a blessing, I have always said that my food issues were my biggest problem so now I am forced to deal with them. Are you not allowed to even have a drink in like a Water bottle (sport bottle)? I would think they would let you at least do something. Nurses have such hard jobs. You guys are always on your feet, you have to deal with ridiculous people sometimes, and like you have stated you don't really get much downtime. I really hope you don't have another night like last nights in a long time! Good luck! Also, don't feel guilty about half a cookie. The thing is you recognized what you were doing and I am sure before your sleeve you would have had way more than half a cookie. Be proud that you stopped yourself and that you recognized your feelings and why you grabbed that cookie. In reality I think you accomplished more good last night than bad. So brush it off, and maybe next time you won't even look at those cookies twice!

Most of my friends are normal weight and so far they haven't said anything too negative about it. I haven't told any of them I had this surgery and I don't know if I ever will. I have only told 3 people. My BF,mom, and dad. My family on the otherhand makes me wanna scream. My younger brother who is a jokester keeps telling me I am anorexic and that I need to eat something. He keeps telling me that I never eat. He is overweight and I am sure he is just jealous. Part of me gets mad and the other part of me is a little giddy that he notices I am losing LoL. My mom and dad are both overweight and know I had VSG and they seem pretty supportive. Sometimes I can sense some jealousy from my mom, but she tends to always set up these competitions between the two of us for some reason. My Dad keeps telling me he is worried that I am going to lose too much weight. I tend to take everything overboard so it is a valid concern. I am not worried about it. I kind of want to get too skinny just to hear one person say it. I have never heard it and I wanna hear it once in my life LoL

In all honesty I would say wait a bit longer. I wasn't cleared for anything I wanted until about 3 or 4 months post op.. In my opinoin I would wait until at least then when ur stomach is a bit more healed and able to handle the pills. Now I gotta ask why u want to take the diet pills? Do u feel u arent losing enough weight? If u feel u arent losing enough weight you may want to take a look at ur food or liquid choices to see if you might be adding in extra calories somewhere. Also u may be in a stall and not losing for that reason. Just a few helpful suggestions. Good luck.

Congrats! A loss is a loss! You will continue to see that number on the scale go down so enjoy it!

I have heard the same thing that Catracks said. And honestly I drink diet pepsi everyday and it DOES make me crave carby and sugary foods. I have to fight those feelings to drink something I enjoy. No big deal.. I think to each their own, everything in moderation, and use good judgement.

Congrats! Being in onderland is awesome. I got there a couple days ago and I am so excited, so I totally know how ur feeling. I haven't seen onderland in many many years. Anyway congratulations to you!

Congrats! What a great accomplishment! I agree that you should enjoy ur summer, for sure..

That's awesome!! Congrats!

That is so awesome. I haven't had that happen yet, dunno if I ever will. Sounds like you were very excited, im happy for you! It's always nice to meet people that have similar things in common. It's a nice surprise for the day. Like finding a 10.00 bill on the ground LoL

Former has summed it up pretty well. I just wanted to let you know we are all here for you and I'm keeping you in my thoughts and hoping you can get thru this rough time. Good Luck, I know you can do this.

This is a very valid concern. But like other people said I personally would rather live the next 20 years happy and healthy and feeling good about my body image then to live the next 20 years overweight and uncomfortable with myself.

I drink Diet Pepsi everday.Don't judge me! Also every night I eat some popcorn or maybe some chips. I made Cookies with my daughter yesterday and of course I ate one. I am an addict. I was addicted to food, now I am addicted to working out. Feels good to get that all out there.

Woohoo! Im happy for you guys!

Yeah this question is a bit confusing maybe u could clarify a little for me too.

Congrats! I have always held other peoples compliments above my own. I really never notice a change until someone else says Im looking different. So congrats!

I voted!