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If you haven't already read about the role of glycogen in the weight loss stalls, I highly recommend it: http://www.dsfacts.com/weight-loss-stall-or-plateau.html

Well, I got my wish! I am officially having surgery on Jan. 17! I cannot wait

Today I ran a 5km race. I had my sleeve on Aug 1. If you told me earlier this year that I would be running again, I would say you were nuts. It felt great running this race and it will not be the last.

I'm less than half way through to goal and have started cleaning out several sizes from my closet. I can still wear the smaller sizes I have but have held back from any shopping, though I would LOVE to shop.
Instead, I have been looking at clothing styles on Pinterest and I have a board where I collect what I would like for my "new style" to be. It is a lot of fun and satisfies the urge and gives me something to anticipate when I do go shop.
As I clean out some of the baggy, ugly clothes that I have, I am realizing that I really didn't like a lot of them but got them because they were cheap and would do at the moment or they are what fit at the time. No more. As my closet empties it presents a really fun opportunity to decide what I would dress like if size and selection weren't an issue. I have looked at several online stores and thought about what I really liked if I could wear all of it. There is a huge difference between what I have been wearing and what I wish I could wear.
So anyway....Pinterest!

Since my original wish already came true, would it be greedy for me to make another? Oh well, here goes: I want health and happiness in the new year.

<---- here is my pic today. Sleeved 10/08. Down 64 this morning.
Had to post this:
Moved my belt buckle another notch today in today. That six in so far. Only one more left before I have get new belts. #nopantsontheground

Get well soon!

Since I had my first appointment with my surgeon I've lost 40.6lbs. 17lbs on my own prior to preop diet, about 15lbs on two week preop, and almost 9lbs since surgery on 12/10! And my monthly friend is in town so you know I've gained a little because of that.
I cant believe it. I'm so happy!

Since my original wish already came true, would it be greedy for me to make another? Oh well, here goes: I want health and happiness in the new year.

Well, I got my wish! I am officially having surgery on Jan. 17! I cannot wait

Well, I got my wish! I am officially having surgery on Jan. 17! I cannot wait

Two versions to help you feel good about your progress!

I'm also currently going through this, although I am trying to keep it reigned in by allowing up to only 1 food funeral per day and also offsetting it by having a Protein Shake for Breakfast (I figure that will help me ease into the pre-op diet also).

I might be moving my surgery date up from March to January after all. I have a few things to figure out before I can make the final decision, but I really want to get it done sooner. Wish me luck!

At over three years out, I can honestly say I have not once regretted this surgery. I feel better, I look better, I am healthier and my confidence has improved ten fold. What was important for me was to really change my mindset. I was very much a volume eater. Sure, there were and still are times when I turn to food in response to stress, depression, etc. But, in being honest with you and myself, my main problem was I just love food, especially the yummy tasting, not so good for me foods. So, I have had to retrain myself. I have had to work on tracking every bite I put in my mouth. I love my sleeve because with it I can eat anything I want. However, I don't allow myself those special "wants" until I have eaten a healthy amount of Protein, dairy, fruits and vegetables for the day. And when I am eating something I especially love, and feel a bit jealous because others are able to eat more, or upset because I want to eat more even though I know it will make me miserable, I just have to remind myself that it's okay, I had some, I enjoyed it and now I can stop because I know I will be able to enjoy this food again another day. I don't have to binge on it, because it isn't like this is the last time this food will ever be available to me.
In the first six months to a year, aka "the honeymoon phase" I really had no interest in food. I never thought that would be possible, but it does really happen. There were times I actually forgot to eat! Holy moly, me, forget to eat? No way! But, I did. Food no longer held the same power over me. Now, at my present stage, I can honestly say I still don't experience what I believe to be real hunger, just the old demon of head hunger. I think I want something, even though I'm not hungry. When that happens, I drink a glass of Water or eat a piece of fruit and that usually satisfies me.
So, yes, no regrets and my sleeve is till working for me at over three years out and I happily and confidently recommend it to anyone considering weight loss surgery.
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I did feel an immense sadness in the weeks immediately following surgery. My mind felt on fire with thoughts of wanting to eat. I also ate mostly for comfort and it took me many weeks to adjust psychologically to the fact that it is not physically possible to fill my emotional needs with food now. I did try several times to over eat with the same result, vomiting!!! I can't tell you for sure when the head hunger eased for me but I am 9 months out today and I have a totally different relationship with food. I would totally do this again. The weight loss is awesome but for me the ability to have food be in its proper place in relation to everything else the world has to offer is priceless.

YES, YES, and YES! Your question is very valid and very important. I've had my sleeve since July and I'm still adjusting to a lifestyle that is different than any other I've had before. I have envied others at the table who are eating everything they ordered. Although no one has commented on my eating habits being odd. They envy what they thought was my self-control. I have been disappointed after preparing a wonderful, albeit small, meal and only being able to eat a few bites. When I'm stressed, I miss the relief and comfort I got from food. But since my pre-op diet in May, surgery in July, I've lost 80 pounds. I exercise and eat properly and I've never been happier. THIS is why I had the surgery. We never get it all, do we? And we tend to mourn lost relationships, even ones not good for us. So it's a matter of priorites and this is what I wanted more than the relationship with food. My only regret is not having done it years ago.
Good luck to you and welcome to the forum.

I'm PRE op but I'd like to offer a little.
I've never seen anyone at a year or so out say they regret surgery. EVER. even The ones that had complications.
Also, how do you feel after you eat large quantities. I don't know about you but I "usually" feel guilty, dirty, lame and ashamed. I will NOT MISS those feelings at ALL.
I am ESTATIC about surgery, and being free from this prison of food addiction.

I might be moving my surgery date up from March to January after all. I have a few things to figure out before I can make the final decision, but I really want to get it done sooner. Wish me luck!

All I want is to know for sure if I get to move my surgery date up from Mar. 22 to Jan. 17. So far, things look good (about 90% sure), but I'm not sure if I'll know for sure by Christmas (fingers crossed).

I was originally planning on March 22, but now it looks like I get to move my date up to Jan. 17--so exciting! 30 days!

Thanks for this! I am really looking forward to surgery, but not to hair loss!

I might be moving my surgery date up from March to January after all. I have a few things to figure out before I can make the final decision, but I really want to get it done sooner. Wish me luck!

I might be moving my surgery date up from March to January after all. I have a few things to figure out before I can make the final decision, but I really want to get it done sooner. Wish me luck!

Try this, it is a great resource: http://www.ochsner.org/content/misc_files/BARIATRICNUTRITIONBIBLE-2012.pdf