Jugee44

Wow , makes me wonder what i am doing wrong

I was sleeved on Nov 13 , 2013 , so appoximatly 3 1/2 months post op . My start weight was 237 , Day of surgery 222 and as of this morning 185 . I found that the first 2 1/2 months , I was much like you after just a few bites and I was so full that if i took another bit ,I ended up throwing up but with the creamy or chunky Soups I never had a problem eating a full cup .
I find that with time , I can hold down more food but I don't know if that's good or not , because I have a sense of guilt . I don't push myself I have always known when to stop . This past month I have been craving hearty meals and I seem more hungry more frequent . I am not to worried because my weight lose seems steady 51- 52 lbs in 3 1/2 months is pretty good.

Thank you for this , I was just feeling so down about myself ... Had my surgery Nov 13 , 2012 started pretty good , so far lost 37 lbs ... but for the past 2 weeks "Nothing ". I also have to admit that I have not started excercising and I am feeling guilty about eating some of the things that I know I shouldnt be eating , I am not pushing food down or anything ,,,, I just feel that my stomach is able to hold more than before..... I sometimes with that I could have that uncomfortable feeling I use to get when I took an extra bite of something , and would send me to the bathroom to throw up ............ Yesterday , I went to subway and got a phily steak 6 ' on wheat with cheese and onions ( First time I got subway) I cut it in half and I was able to eat it , then about 3 hours later I ate the other half .Although I have the food list of what I should be eating ,sometimes when I am on the go , its hard to stick to it . I need some feedback.

Reading your story hit close to home and I really feel with you for everything that happend to you. This year I had a similar situation .... at 44 yrs old , 237 lbs with a body frame of 5'1 .... both parents diabetic , sleep apnea and being tested possitive for cancer with a genetic test , lost two sisters fo ovarian cancer , one in March 2005 & Feb 2012 , lost my dad to pancriatic cancer in Oct 2007 and my mom this past September 2012
My primary doctor had concerns about my weight and gave me a referal to see a nutritionist ( I had no intention on having any weight loss surgeries) but after working with the nutrtionist and doctor they explained the procedure of the gastric sleeve and thought it would be a good option for me .. I gave it alot of thought , did alot of research on line and saw so many before and after pictures and stories from so many people that I started to feel more convinced and finally decided to have it .
I went through about 6 months of visits to the nutrtionist , doctors ,psychiatrist and sleep apnea specialist .. After being schedualed for surgery twice and canceled for insurance reasons was fustrating especially since i was mentaly prepared for it
On July 17 2012 , I had a full hystorectomy and on Nov 13 , 2012 I had my sleeve surgery . My start weight was 237 lbs , I had to do a 14 day pre op liquid diet prior to my surgery , so on the day of surgery I had lost 15 lbs and I was 222 lbs , my surgery went very well . After a week and a half , I dropped 7 lbs . Two weeks went by and the scale did not move much , It had been about 1 month and a half since my surgery and I have now lost 37 lbs , I am 200 lbs , went from wearing a size 20 & 2 x tops , to now fitting a size 16 and some XL tops ... My goal weight is 140 ( This is what I weigh when I was first married ) I have no regrets , I am feeling great about myself ..... Don t be afraid you will be okay .
Get your life back , I am happy to hear that your losing but when we have alot of weight to lose , it is very hard to do on our own , and when we dont succeed we start to feel like failures and that is a very bad feeling , dont feel guilty about doing whatever it takess to be healthy and happy with yourself , I know that alot of insurances cover it , even public aid assistance takes it look to see what s out there Best of luck to you .

I think that it impacts everybody in a possitive way , I am almost 4 week post op , was sleeved on Nov 13 , My start weight was 237 lbs , I am 215 lbs now ... although the scale has been at a stall for the past 2 weeks , I know that I have lost dramatic inches , I was a size 20 and I can squeez into a size 16 , if the pants stretch.... I went to old navy the other day and I am now able to fit XL sweaters and xxL button shirts , so that was very exciting..... also I am sleeping alot better and enjoy feeling my husband s arms around me . I can also reach my full back when I shower ..... its just those little things.
I wish you the best of luck on your surgery and on going recovery.

My heart felt heavy reading your story , you sound like a very strong person and you will get through this. I had a full hystorectomy this past July and I had to put on hold the sleeve after being tested possitive in the cancer genetics , both my sisters were my age when they were dignosed with ovarian cancer ( I am 44) and they both passed before they turned 50 .
I can only imagine what you must be feeling , be patient and things will fall into place ... your chemo is more important right now after that , take one day at a time. My prayers are with you.

I had my sleeve on Nov 13 , The only time I drank from a medicine cup was when i was in the hospital for 2 days , on my 3 rd day home , I can take in more liquids .. yesterday I made myself a cup of tea and I sat with it in my hand watching tv. and without realizing it , I finished the whole cup ........ I think that I am adjusting to taking in small sips and as soon as I feel that something in the pitch of my neck , I automatically stop and when it passes I take another sip.

Hey , Butterfly
I am sorry to hear that your having a rough time , I also had my surgery this past 13 of November . I was able to leave on the 15th. I guess everybody responds differently. The thing that was so helpful to me was all the comments and stories that i had heard through this site. I kept remembering that your mouth becomes larger than your stomach , so when I took my first sip of Water , I was very careful and took very small sips .
On the 14 th , I tried to take in the Soup and Jello , and then I felt that little pain right under my breast , so I stoped and as soon as it passed , I tried to take more in.
I was relased on the 15th , and I got home , all I wanted to do is sleep. I felt so moody and sick and tierd of eating the same thing ,,, that stupid broth and Jello ... so I didnt eat much except for the jello and some Water. I also had a sleepless night , kept waking up every 2 hours , my belly was so sore and my back was killing me.
This Morning , I felt better took a shower , went out to the grocery store , cooked dinner for my family . I was able to take in my water much easier .. I didnt feel that pain under my chest , but i am still careful because I dont want to throw up .
I really hope that you feel better and if you need any support , drop me a message.

I was supposed to have my surgery this coming friday ( Oct 12 ) and yesterday I got a call from my Doctors office saying that there were some new insurance policies that had to be met before my surgery , I was really upset especially since i had already taken the time off from work and lost 10 lbs on my pre op diet. anyway..........
I did not tell anyone about my surgery except for my husband, my 20 yr old son , 18 yr old daughter THATS IT ! . I decided not to tell my boss and co-workers because i just feel that it's non of their buisness . I didn't tell my brothers and sisters because they are always so judgemental and I don't want to hear any drama or opinions since my mind is made up , also because they are always rubbing in my face how much they spend on Gym's and personal trainers and make me feel like I am a weak looser. As for my girlfriends , i did not tell them either only because they would go open their big mouths and tell the rest of my friends .
I figure that I have delt with my weight and all that comes with it by myself and the struggles that i have had , I resolved and managed alone ........... so I am feeling a bit selfish and I can't wait to have my surgery so that I can be the person that I was before and even better ...... and to all the ones that looked down at me and judged me based on my weight ... eat my dust . Lol
My best wishes to you and remember that you don't have to tell anyone if you don't want to , that's your right !