Linda 66

1st day post op I was puking up blood, had to stay extra days after that because has no desire to eat or drink. Once I got home still totally out of it and actually had MAJOR head spins/dizziness. By week 3 started to have more energy and actually ate. Give it alil time. You're still brand new and nervous. Best wishes to you!

[First photo, at 5 weeks:]
[2nd photo: now! :]

March 13th here!! I'm down 50 pounds and a hard fought 50 too!! I've been working out hard for 2 months now

March 19th

1st day post op I was puking up blood, had to stay extra days after that because has no desire to eat or drink. Once I got home still totally out of it and actually had MAJOR head spins/dizziness. By week 3 started to have more energy and actually ate. Give it alil time. You're still brand new and nervous. Best wishes to you!

I am down 61 lbs size 8. HW 216 CW 155

If you're ready for sex, feel up to it then have some...or lots enjoy!!!

Well, I'm 5'3" and I'm pretty sure I'm never going to look like that again at any weight, lol. Ahh, youth

This isn't necessarily a sleever's issue of course, but this is my only online community where I can vent so, here goes ...
I am deployed, the male to female ratio is 10-1 and a lot of these guys are young and hard, if they aren't working they are working out. I watch them do pull ups in the weight hangar and my mouth waters. It has now been ... 5 week since I've had any intimacy and I really. really. REALLY. want. IT. They all stare at me, stare holes through me, undress me with their eyes - and take their time about it, but none of them approach me or take the initiative.
All those tanned muscles ... twitching biceps and corded forearms that could just lift me ... hmmmmm.

HI all ,, its been going pretty good but i am a slow loser ... Hey linda 66 we are in the same boat ,, but we are still doing good, everyones body is different . Hey it will give our skin a chance to catch up to the weight loss easier... thats a plus!!! Wishing all a happy journey ...keep the updates my march sleevers...

3/19...I at a whole slice of pizza yesterday, minus the crust. Isn't that a lot to be able to eat? Can any of you 3/19 sleevers do that? I eat salad, carrots. I reallllllly believe that I'd be able to eat anything I wanted. 3/4 of a black bean veggie burger...which is bout 3 oz. I think that's a lot . Though I'm comparing this to what I was able to eat when I had the lapband. When I was banded, I would maybe get in a bite or two of anything at one sitting. What are you 3/19 sleevers able to eat? Also, I can eat get full off of let's say the 2/4 veggie burger then 1 1/2 hrs later I will feel hungry again. I always grab for a sting cheese of a handful of almonds. Please share.
Btw, DeeJack, you look fantastic, good work!!

Ughhhhh... This is my own nightmare!! I wish you strength and success! I wish everyone on these boards would just wish each other *success* instead if judging. This isn't as (for lack of a better word) *easy* as we thought it would be. The *restriction* isn't as great as some hoped it would be.
I really do wish you (as well other's and myself) success!

And I say to this..."God bless you and congratulations because if ur staring at ur self in the mirror, ur happy with what you see". If you weren't happy, you would avoid those mirrors! Continued success you you!!

Ughhhhh... This is my own nightmare!! I wish you strength and success! I wish everyone on these boards would just wish each other *success* instead if judging. This isn't as (for lack of a better word) *easy* as we thought it would be. The *restriction* isn't as great as some hoped it would be.
I really do wish you (as well other's and myself) success!

And I say to this..."God bless you and congratulations because if ur staring at ur self in the mirror, ur happy with what you see". If you weren't happy, you would avoid those mirrors! Continued success you you!!

Even though I do stop myself from over eating (like a diet) I could eat more but decide against it. I do get this feeling of...I think I had my limit for stomach size so I stop. Let me give you a for instance...I used to be able to eat 2 veggie burgers with cheese, pickles and onions on a bun and some potatoes salad cole slaw on the side. Now I eat ALMOST, 3/4 a whole veggie burger with the same stuff on it but on 1 slice of multi grain toast or a wrap ( better choice than a bun, hey I'm trying lol) I don't eat the salads with it anymore...well once in awhile I'll take a bite, but mostly not. Now, I wouldn't think other people sleeved the same time as I was could eat this same amount. It sounds like they are taking 2 bites and done. If I'm hungry or as a snack I'll eat a few almonds or a string cheese. It doesn't fill me, but I think my body may need it instead of me picking at other things. BTW, the question you asked me about the pizza...prior to sleeve I would eat 2 slices maybe another half if I was hungry, but now it's a slice and I stop...I could probably eat a few more bites if I wasn't being good

I hate to hear this. My question about the pizza was just trying to get an idea of how much you COULD eat, had you chosen to, prior to surgery. Wondering if you are feeling any restriction or feeling any different. For me, now....I can go eat Mexican food and eat one enchilada and a TB of refried Beans and about the same amount of rice. Prior to surgery, I could eat the entire entrée. Two enchiladas and all the beans and rice, not to mention, my husband and I would go through at least one and sometimes work on a 2nd basket of chips. Now I will 'pick' at a corn tortilla and salsa, rather than chips. To me it seems like a LOT of food until I look at what other people are eating and remember THAT use to be me!!! Talk to your doctor and dietitian.

I'm sorry that you're having complications. I can't offer you advice but I do hope things get better for you.

I know....I am not comparing my struggle as being worse/better, etc....
I was just curious about how people who have different histories have succeeded with the surgery outcomes.
Sorry if the OP sounded rude...I totally didn't mean it that way!!!

For me I like clean shaven men because 1. i don't like hair any other place than on a head and certain area of face. 2. if a person has hair under the arms after a shower(even w/ anti perspirant/deodorant )it can smell funky, this being said, hair traps smells from sweat and such. W/out hair, fresher & cleaner and that is jusy MY opinion. That goes for ladies area too. Though some like to argue the fact that hair is there to lessen bacteria from getting into your privates...I'd still shower, shave/wax and take my chances. Happy Sexing!!

Going under the VSG knife this morning. Ready to get this over with. Didn't sleep last night.
Lost about 20lbs in pre op diet.
Today's weight 300 even.
God be with me and the dr.

Lots of folks that have had VSG are on myfitnesspal. There's a tread in here somewhere to get friends. Very supportive bunch. Very easy program to work.

I use my I- pad to do my fitness pal for every morsel good or bad that goes in my mouth. You also can use your home PC.