RJ'S/beginning

No actually it seems to happen to all of us at some point...At the beginning I did everything by the clock and it felt like I was eating or drinking fluids all the time... As time passes you will worry about other things like whether you get enough Protein or Water in..Or did I eat too much, or wait, I think I could eat more and now I have to hope that the restriction is back..How do I do that... Then it's I didn't lose much weight this month and crap I stalled and now I am up 2 lbs.......This is not working............ But it is working and the plan is in place and if you don't abuse it it will go the distance...Your head is starting to throw obstacles in your way........Don't let it.....K

I too did the pre-op diet 2 times..the first was cancelled because of another patients emergency..I felt horrible but hoped that if that happened to me that someone else would be kind enough to help me...........Well it happened several times to me that I replaced patients who were lined up for the surgery because of the 13 surgeries I had because of WLS... It gives you a chance to reflect again about your decision and it makes it that much more important when it finally comes.....

I'm still happy I did this. Some days are just harder to get threw. And its funny you talk about me eating real food...I've gotten to where I can't imagine that. Last night my hubby was in the kitchen watching me get some cheese...I had 1 oz of cheese and half of a small Ostrim stick. I sliced them up thin and he raises his eye brows and says ...you're not going to be able to eat all of that. He was right too. I still consider myself blessed tho. Like you, I've been close to death a couple of times from heart issues. I have another shot at life! I have another chance to make it to be a grandma some day! I have a chance to REALLY find me. It is very nice to meet someone who has had trouble like myself...We are fighters and survivors....Your attitude is amazing...I so see you succeeding in this war!!!!!!!! I am a grandmother and she is most of the reason I did not give up on myself through this..... I, like you consider it another shot at life.....Let me know how you are getting on!!!!!!!!!! It is very nice to meet you gomekast..

I have a stricture...I can't move to the next stage, yet its not big enough to strech out as some will have done. I've opted to just roll with it and let it slowly go back to normal. I just need to go slower than the majority of people here and I'm ok with that. Some days I miss having normal food but for the most part I'm happy. But its made winter here in Minmesota tough. I haven't been able to do all the physical things I like doing. And I have days like today where I judt feel like poo and can't get much in me at all. Thank heavens for propel zero and pure Protein. Well that explains it then....I was referring to the natural order of things...I know what you mean..I did not eat for 6 months because of complications..And i moved into eat new area with much caution as you should do...Once you are healed and ready you will find that you will want to eat real food and good and healthy food...I wish that for you..I hope that for you..This is a journey..Some have it easier then others...Some have to work hard for each success......

It is not an alarm that is going off..it is the next step in this journey...Your stomach is now ready to go to the next stage...It is a good thing! It is a good thing to go slow as well..And it is a great thing that you are ready for the next step....take it! But move slowly at first................K

I do don't I...I really do!!!!!!!!! Can you tell the Doctors and my body that please

Leave the peanuts out of the equation okay for now..Just eat to get used to the new way you need to eat.....Your stomach is not going to take some foods well at first and you may find that you can't stand peanuts!!!!!!!

Just work slowly at this point okay..Start with things like shrimp if you like it or chicken. add a little cooked veggie to it and a couple of mouthfuls of carbs....Put your fork down after every meal and even if you need to measure your food out...when your fork is down chew chew chew...!/2 way stop and just look at your plate....Pay attention to how your stomach is responding to the food put there..See if it tells you...Gives you a sign to stop eating..Some people their nose runs..Others sneeze....You will find yours as well..When I do that most of the time I push the rest of food away from me and leave the table..... Eat where you can concentrate on what you are doing..No distractions okay.......

ME too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! me too!

Are you sure your just not afraid to test your sleeve and see how he purrs....some people are scared to death to go to the next step.....You must move on........You must get to real food and not depend on shakes or soft food to live on.....It is all part of the journey..... So off you go and plan a nice chicken supper maybe with some veggies on the side. You will stall as your body may start to think that you are not feeding it enough....K

It is just so wonderful to see the progress of others....Thank you for sharing with us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

woman issues..middle of Sept after 6 years had my monthly..middle of menopause...not good!!!

holy moly you look awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!

way to go girl!!

Man..they floated me yesterday for my day surgery....They gave me so much stuff that I could not get going.....I was in so much pain and loopy that I could not even walk after a hour and a half........ Apparently the anesthesiologist over sedated all his patients and we were all loopy....I still feel horrible today....Still trying to see straight and in so much pain.... I don't know why they just didn't put me out..I felt every pock and cut......... I want this stuff to end.....I need it to end.........I want my life back!!!!!!!!!!!

It will happen. you are on their radar...I had to be delayed once as well....

Where is here?

Yup..........If you were any other way it would not be normal..... Don't do it though unless you are not ready for a big change in your life! Your on the road to big and better things and improvements to your life and health...Not the easy root though as the surgery is a tool not a fix it all now.............Lots of work to do and lots of fixing your head to do..... It is so worth it....but right now panic is so normal...All the what ifs!!!!!!!!!! You'll be fine!!!!K

Wow.........I am so sorry for everything you have gone through..Life sure can be a B***H sometimes and we get caught in the middle.... I am hoping that you will get yourself on track but you have to feel what you are feeling..Grief not only for this surgery but the grief of losing your brother......This is awful!!!!!! I admire your strength tremendously.........I am sure as things feel a little better you will get back on track...... Make sure that you feel everything you need to feel to get through these devastating setbacks and in the meantime....Be good to yourself and watch caloric intake.... Lots of Water too helps a lot..... I wonder if I was in your shoes hun if I would do as well as you!!!!!!!!!!! Mt heart goes out to you.

While they are good intentions on your children's side..They don't know what you really feel or have been through in life to get you to this decision. That was nice of the one to say that your not fat enough but really...What does she know about what is going on under your skin?... You have your reasons for choosing to do this...If they love you which I think they do they will support your choices like you have supported theirs.. Don't let anyone stop you from fixing your mind and getting yourself healthier and letting the real person you are out...You have a lot of life yet to live....Your life your choices... Go get em!!!!!!!!!

No insulation now like there used to be..doing things more easily now with less weight..........Now that is normal!!!!

TY...I truly believe that if it was not for him and my daughter and 1 friend of mine I would have lost it seriously!!!! They stayed with me through it all and are still my biggest champions.......... I love them so much I can't believe it......When life totters on death..You really find out who loves you and who doesn't....I learned that real quick!

I feel like I could have written most of what you said..Hang on there..you will figure it all out in time..So be good to yourself and just keep swimming....K

LOL..how do you know that have you talked to all the church goers...Sorry couldn't resist!!!!!!!!

Don't feel alone girl I think we are all in the market to replace those friends that just couldn't handle the new us. Honest, loyal and true seems harder and harder to find anymore! If it's to cold in Canada I have a warm beach in Florida! Your a sweetheart..thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!