kelliecalgary

I know that women can sometimes get cravings around that time of the month but this is my first period since my surgery 2 months ago, and for some reason NO food will satisfy me. I am hungry, and I try different things, but nothing hits the spot. Nothing makes me feel "full" or satisfied. I was doing great, and on track and now what the hell? What is going on? Has anyone else had this going on?

I honestly didn't think I had any restriction early on, but now almost 2 months out I def feel it! When I eat too fast, now I feel like I want to die because it hurts so bad. Def took some time to adjust to a new way of life, and took some getting used to.

I eat grapes now and I loooooove them....have not had any trouble with digestion. what is the supposed harm?

Ok, before my surgery I could eat anything, and I mean anything. I would eat things that friends and family couldn't finish from their meals, and did not really like spicy foods. I don't know if it because I can not eat much anymore, but I am so much more picky about what I eat. I give some of my food to my hubby now because I don't want to eat it. This is just crazy to me. I want SALTY stuff, and food with flavor. In fact most of the time I don't want to eat anything because I know it is not going to satisfy my flavor craving. I am a bit scared to try spicy stuff because of acid reflux but I don't know what else to do. I need some flavor!!!!!!!!!!! Any ideas? I am hungry and tired of eating stuff that doesn't taste good to me.

I have heard about it, and I am curious too. I saw it the other day on the Kelly Rippa show in the morning, they had all sorts of different treatments on there for female hair loss. Maybe you can YouTube it

So I have been working out more lately, and not only is my sports bra not cutting it, but my tummy is bouncing all over the darn place. It makes me not want to work out because I am self conscious about it. Is it okay to wear shapers while working out? Will they make you itchy? Do they make work out gear just for big girls that will keep things in place? If they do WHERE CAN I GET THEM? So far all I can find is regular sports bras and shapewear at AdditionElle and Penningtons here in Canada. looking forward to hearing how yall other ladies keep the wobbly bits in place! Thanks

I think that having a little bit of certain things, in your case ice cream sandwiches, keeps us sane. makes us feel like we are not starving ourselves of the things we love. Just don't make this an everyday thing and don't beat yourself up too much. Everyday is a new day!

Thanks for the encouragement yall. It is a dream that I never even allowed myself because of my weight. Right out of High School I wanted to join the military but there was no possible way since I was so obese the wouldn't even talk to me. Now that I have a daughter I don't think the military would fit my lifestyle but if I could get into the police that would just be so awesome. I am going to keep going and work out as much as possible working on weight resistance and cardio workouts. Will keep yall updated.

After having surgery last month I am on track after having a big stall and a bit of adjustment to my new lifestyle. I have been thinking in the past few weeks that I really want to become a police officer. But am I hoping for too much? Is it even possible to go from where I am now, 356 lbs already down from a year ago when I was 420 lbs, to a weight where I would even be accepted into the police department? The only thing I can think of is to keep on with my good eating habits and maybe start going to a personal trainer to get me in shape. I know it will be at least a year before I could even think about trying out for the police force..... But am I hoping for too much? Is this dream even obtainable? Advice anyone?

I am not afraid of not being known as the fat girl anymore, that is for sure! But I feel like I am losing the part of my identity that goes along with food. I have always been the kind of person that will go out to dinner at the drop of a hat with friends or family, will hit up the buffet and try all sorts of new and unique food. I know that these behaviors are the thing that helped me get the size that I was, but part of me is sad to give up all of these things that I used to do. I eat a lot healthier now, and in far smaller quantities as well. We went to the Taste of Calgary festival this past weekend, and I chose the healthier options there, and would eat a bit or two and give the rest to my hubby. I was offered so many deserts but had no inclination to even have any. I should be happy that I don't want those things anymore, but I just feel like I kind of don't know myself anymore. I feel as though I have lost a part of me on the inside. Does anyone else feel anything similar to this?

At first when I thought that I might be pregnant I was scared as hell and thought there was no way this can be happening to me after years of wanting surgery and finally getting it. Then my hubby and I started to get excited about the thought of it and even started talking about names. Shortly after that we found out that I am not pregnant. I still have not started my period but have had the blood work and everything so it is most likely my cycle is all out of whack. I am back on birth control, and have hope that when the time comes to have a baby the PCOS will not hold us back. Thank you everyone here, this issue has been a bit of a roller coaster ride for us emotionally but we just keep on trucking! And it makes it a bit easier that I am starting to lose weight again.....

I have never tried one, I had better do some research to find a good place to try one around here!

I got a pedi done the day before surgery because I hate people seeing them when they are not done. The surgeon and nursing team actually commented on the color and how nice they looked! Made my day.

I have had the same problem. I have not had any change in this, and I am not sure it ever will. I am looking forward to my follow up appointment with the surgeon to see if he didn't make my pouch small enough, or what. good luck and let me know what happens with you