carolrod

My husband mad me a sort of like pizza, he used a wrap called wheat flatout wrap, it's low carbs, added some Pasta meat sauce and triple chedddar cheese mix on top and placed it it the oven. Delicious almost like a regular pizza, but I got only have a bite or two and was stuffed. But it was satisfying.
Good luck:)

Sleeved 10/18/12 today lost 25 lbs post op total 41 lbs all together:)

An email from Obesityhelp.com reminded me that it was two years ago today I had my VSG. No regrets!
I was not a big loser by any means. My surgeon predicted that because I started at 230 lbs and 5' 5" I would not lose 100 lbs. I did lose and maintain a 65 lb loss. I feel and look SO much better that I don't really care. I could be more committed about exercise and lose more, but with working full time and being 60 years old, I am content with my weight loss.
VSG is the way to go. I see coworkers who have all had GBP having Iron infusions. My iron has remained perfect. I eat very small meals and basically no food has bothered me. I do stay away from very spicy things, which I don't enjoy anyway.
The thing that has surpised me the most is how differently people treat me. This has changed with friends, coworkers and even strangers. It is kind of sad that I now realize how I was treated when I was a large lady. I get more doors opened for me, smiles from men and women and just find that people are more willing to strike up a conversation.
Hubby won't admit that he likes the smaller me, but his actions speak volumes!
I wish the best for all of you who decide to have the VSG. Just remember that it is a tool that you are given to help you toward a healthier life!

Interesting read:
http://www.m.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/features/loss-of-sexual-desire-in-women?page=4

Are you stressed, trying to make sure you get your Protein, etc?
I read once:
"For men, sex erases stress.
For women, stress erases sex."
! I agree with going through the motions. LOTS of foreplay. It'll come back.
It's really easy to get caught up in your own stuff and not feel like being that close and intimate with someone else. Not let someone else into your personal space bubble.
Also,you said he's getting frustrated. is he being a jerk about it? Biggest turn off!

No change here. I have always had a healthy sexual appetite and continue to have one. I don't know what to tell you, perhaps therapy will help.

I have lost my desire for intimacy as well. Pre-op I was always in the mood, but now I have no idea where it has ran off to??? Lol

This is going to be way TMI but I wasn't in to it till one day I was on top and for once, since surgery, I didn't feel like I was crushing my husband. I suddenly could let go. What a great feeling. It will get easier- try not to stress too much about it- I know it is hard. I definitely went through the motions too after surgery because I knew how important it was to my hubby to have that intimacy. Hang in there.

Yo are not alone, you will get it back slowly. But for now you must try to have sex with your huband. TMI Sorry. He is there for you through your changes don't push him away. You can always please your husband eventhough you don't want to be pleased.
I am now about 7 month s out and I don't do it the way I use to but since the weight lost it has been the best sex I have.
Good luck

Recommend even though you're not interested, put something sexy on and just go through the motions. My first time after surgery I had to too and something didn't click until doing that. Mentally you're just not wanting anything, but going through the motions Animal instincts will kick in and you'll be good to go.
It's a good release for you and your hubby.

I just compared my shirtless pics on holy wow what a difference! Today marks my 2 month surgiversary and I have gone from 385 to 298!!!! Keep working hard y'all! I have hit 3 stalls that discouraged me but pics say it all so here's my current!
48 - 38 jeans
3xl - xl shirts!

Well here I am 21 months post op. I am so thankful to God for my sleevie, words can not express.

Highest weight 234, lowest 144...I am 148 today and that's with tom lol. I am a perfect size 6 (actually even have some 4's)...if I can do it, YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!!!!

Here's some before and after pics

This morning I realized that I am so dang close to being just overweight and not obese. My BMI stands at 30.7. I don't know why, but this has become a real thing for me, to move out of obesity - I just hate that word!!!! I still want to lose 25 ish pounds but am feeling pretty good these days.
I have lost nearly 125# and am going to hit 130# lost by the end of the year. In all honesty, looking back, I think I could have even lost more in this time window, but I am content and satisfied with my progress. I took about 2 months "off" in the summer... I was sorta reaching burnout on some things. I didn't go wild, ate small portions and was still losing, but I lose better when I have that laser like focus! I lose better when I really watch the carbs - I started with 150 to lose and I feel that if I had stayed low carb more consistently I would probably be looking at being very near goal by now. I am not saying that as a regret, rather just my opinion that might be informative for the preop crowd!
I also notice that exercise makes a difference. I am not convinced it is just the calories burned during the exercise, but rather that it kicks your metabolism up a notch. My routine has evolved over time..... but I am currently doing shorter duration, higher intensity work outs and that helped shake me out of a stall.
Oh, what else... I am thrilled, excited, pleased as punch with results but struggle at times with dismorphia - seeing myself as still hugely fat when I really am pretty normal looking for a woman my age! I think that just takes more time.
I took this self portrait this last weekend - hard to get a body shot that way.
I also attached the dreaded before picture to give you an idea of what 125# lost looks like!!!

I just stick to two Protein Shakes and a Protein Bar for the day. When i do get hungry i eat chicken in whatever way i cook it. Premier Protein shake and bar. I can't eat much of anything. And I drink crystal light or apple juice (no added sugar even though it has sugar) if i am thirsty or Water if I work out.

Thx:)! I did hit a plateau at 2-3 weeks and I found I was consuming way too much either food or Water or carbs. So I kept it 500 cal or less and drink when thirsty. Then i started dropping again. Too much drinking made me retain, keeping it les than 50 carbs a day. And that seem to be the trick. Good luck!

Before surgery I think I had reached a tipping point. That is a point at which if I hadn't lost weight I would have gotten sicker and sicker and then eventually died from being overweight. I had a mild heart condition that would have gotten worse if my blood pressure would have continued to be high and a fatty liver and I couldn't walk very far without a lot of pain. And my blood sugar was a little high and I weighed 240 lbs.
I think I have reached the tipping point again going back the other way. I have lost 34 lbs now (almost 15% of my body weight and about 30% of my excess weight - in about 2 months.) I have noticed that my knees don't start to hurt as fast as they did before. I can now walk about a mile (even though it still hurts a little toward the end). I can go up the stairs faster now and without having to hang onto the rail and pull myself up. I can stand and cook and clean in the kitchen now without getting tired right away and walk around the house and clean up. And the other day I started dancing again. I used to dance around all the time. I danced through 2 songs. About 7 or 8 minutes. I find this awesome and it can only get better the more weight I lose.

CM4HandinSD
Heck yea! That's awesome and a lot in just 2 months!! Did u hit a plateau when u started soft foods?

Sleeved 10/18/12 today lost 25 lbs post op total 41 lbs all together:)

Sleeved 10/18/12 today lost 25 lbs post op total 41 lbs all together:)

Hi everyone! I have not been on for awhile. Things have been crazy with moving to a new home and whatnot. Just wanted to give a little inspiration to everyone. I have now lost 70 pounds since surgery and a total of 84 pounds. So great full for my sleeve. I went from a size 22/2X to size medium tops and 10 bottoms. I feel 10 years younger!

I had the same but i was allergic to the sutures, so he removed them and I was back to healing instantly.

Me too!! I ate 2 Reese's cup, one mini box of milk duds. Kickin myself in the butt! Thanks so much for sharing. I see I am not alone. However the guilt is killing me. Tomorrow is another day. Scared about thanksgiving, Christmas and new years. I need strength.