Mags

I am now 194lbs, got the gastric sleeve 3 days ago with starting weight of 202, 199 the day of surgery. I also have the underling medical conditions that got me qualified for the surgery.

I am now 194lbs, got the gastric sleeve 3 days ago with starting weight of 202, 199 the day of surgery. I also have the underling medical conditions that got me qualified for the surgery.

Walgreens, Rite aid, Wal-Mart, they carry Bio-oil

I'm 5 months today post op, Yay!!!!! My scars took long to heal, and 2 of them. To make a long story short, I developed 2 small keloids, which is a raised scar..they have gotten smaller and are fading. I've been using MSM cream. I tried the Ambi going cream, but it made my scars very sensitive to touch and I had to stop using it. I've also tried silicone sheets, im just not consistent with it. I do think they work. Good luck!

Jersey City, NJ

Jersey City, NJ

e-cigs are another option. VERY helpful if you are also addicted to the 'motion' of smoking. That is what I used. They are a bit heavier than standard cigs, but give the feel and taste of smoking. Can get any nicotine level you wish, can even use them to wean down if needed. Good luck, it's not easy, but well worth it.

I am now 194lbs, got the gastric sleeve 3 days ago with starting weight of 202, 199 the day of surgery. I also have the underling medical conditions that got me qualified for the surgery.

I had my surgery 8/23/12 and I'm also losing weight slowly. I have lost 23.5lbs. I noticed that increasing my calories was what helped me lose those last 5lbs. Idk if I'm supposed to consume only 800 calories a day but doing research, I've found that you need to consume calories to burn calories and 800 calories puts your body in starvation mode and you store fat. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. I'm also burning about 900 calories a day and I eat every 3 hours.

I know you're happy about the change you're about to make, but I think that if you get yourself in a state of mind that you will be healthy aside from looking and feeling better you will feel different. You may not be able to have that wedding again, but like others said, renewing your vows sounds like a great idea. Don't worry about what you didn't do in the past, worry and concentrate on living and enjoying your new life to the fullest.

Eating is like a lover, easily accessible and faithful to temporarily fill your emotional hunger. Now you have gone to divorce court, you could no longer live with the devastation the relationship was causing to your health and life. Grief is inevitable like it is for any relationship. People seldom divorce without missing at least a little what they had before, especially when they see others enjoying their relationships.
I can tell you that you will find new loves. This time your new food relationship will not be destructive but beneficial. food will not smother you with quantity but you will enjoy it as it meets your physical needs. Your emotional needs will be met in other pursuits, ones that were overlooked and stifled by food obsession. After an initial period of re-education, food will be less and less on your mind. You will be free to explore yourself and the world around you and joy will spring up.
I can understand what you are going through. My TV was set firmly on the Food Channel 24/7 both before and for weeks after my sleeving. Eventually it lost its appeal and my mind turned to God, family, friends, and fun. When my new formerly buried body surfaced, exercise became a passion as the anchor of weight was cut away. Moving my body around became fun again and I looked for reasons to do it.
I think some lyrics from the George Harrison song work well with us WLS people:
Little darling, it's been a long cold lonely winter
Little darling, it feels like years since it's been here
Here comes the sun
Here comes the sun, and I say
It's all right
Little darling, the smiles returning to the faces
Little darling, it seems like years since it's been here
Here comes the sun
Here comes the sun, and I say
It's all right
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Little darling, I feel that ice is slowly melting
Little darling, it seems like years since it's been clear
Here comes the sun
Here comes the sun, and I say
It's all right

I downloaded a free app "mapmywalk". It tracks miles walked, speed and calories burned as well as your route.

I am now 194lbs, got the gastric sleeve 3 days ago with starting weight of 202, 199 the day of surgery. I also have the underling medical conditions that got me qualified for the surgery.

If you're a medical student, why didn't you learn more about the operation? 40 days out is less than 7 weeks. Your stomach isn't even fully healed yet and you're shoving chips and snacks and burgers down it? You of all people should know, nothing happens overnight. If you think the surgery is stupid, perhaps you should have done more research before having the surgery.