toy27

Why do you say you have regrets? I haven't been sleeved yet.

The things I noted in my post & the hair lost

THANKS

That msg was meant for the OP naroby87... so sorry you took offense

U said but for some like toy they can't handle the urges and feel like they ruin there life that's y I said that & no offense taking was wondering what u was talking bout

I was just wondering if you were feeling any better?

I am feeling a lil better still having breakouts & still needing naps but hanging in there also the sex drive is still low but trying things 2 help that out most of all I'm just happy & thankful I didn't have leaks and complications like some others

Its successfully worked for me too. I was and is still in love with food.. however when people ask me the real.. I keep it real. Yes I still get hungry. Yes I wanna eat everything bad still. But those moments are far in between for me..but for some like toy they can't handle those urges and it seems like the surgery has ruined their life. . I've never had that feeling.. not once since being post op

What do u mean I can't handle those urges and the surgery ruin my life? Is that what I wrote NO

Mine is 2 keep this weight off and get down 2 a healthy bmi I'm only 2months out

Not trying 2 be funny but ppl say its gonna get better and hold on ,soon as some1 post something negative its a big problem I think we should be interested in the good and the bad & not bash the bad goodluck 2 all

MY SURGEONS OFFICE FELT I HAD A "BUG OR SOMETHING". GOT AN APPT W MY PCP AND SHE HAS ALREADY DONE LABS. DOESN'T KNOW WHAT BUMPS ARE. SENT ME FOR HYDOCORTIZONE AND BENEDRYL. SO FAR IVE SLEPPT AND ITCHED MOST OF THE DAY.

THANJ YOU FOR COMENTS AND PRAYERS.

Or welcome hope the benadryl works 4 u I've tried the pills & cream seems like it only works 4 a couple min that's it pls keep me posted I get more lab work done next week

MY SURGEONS OFFICE FELT I HAD A "BUG OR SOMETHING". GOT AN APPT W MY PCP AND SHE HAS ALREADY DONE LABS. DOESN'T KNOW WHAT BUMPS ARE. SENT ME FOR HYDOCORTIZONE AND BENEDRYL. SO FAR IVE SLEPPT AND ITCHED MOST OF THE DAY.

THANJ YOU FOR COMENTS AND PRAYERS.

Or

OK ANY APRIL SLEEVERS WITH NUTRITIONAL PROBLEMS? I AM ALMOST 6 WEEKS OUT AND HAVE FELT FINE UNTIL NOW. ALL OF A SUDDEN I CANT' HANEDLE Vitamins OR KEEP ING drinks DOWN. STILL HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET BEYONG THICK pureed.

NOW I SEEM TO BE WEAK FEELING' date=' CANT' CONCENTRATE AND ALL OF A SUDDEN IM ITCHING EVER WHERE. I HAVE NEVER HAD AN ALLERGY PROBLEM WITH ITCHING SO I CANT SEE IT AS ALLERGIES. I JUST FEEL MY GENERAL IMMUNITIES ARE DOWN AND WONDER WHY THE SUPPLEMENTAS ARE NOT HELPING.

I HAVE BEEN UP SINCE 2:00 JUST UNCOMFORTABLE. WENT TO TAKE A SHOWER AND HAVE WHAT LOOKS LIKE MOSQUITO BITES HERE AND THERE MOSTLY AROUND JOINTS. NOT A LOT BUT IF IT WERE MY KID I WOULD WONDER IF IT WAS START OF CHICKENPOX......

HEAVEN HELP ME I JUST FEEL LIKE **** TODAY AND HATE TO MISS ANOTHER DQY OF WORK !![/quote']

Omg I'm having the same problem itching & bumps that look like mosquito bites I kept going 2 the doc at first they said 2 much Vitamin B12 then they said bed bugs I was like it can't be that & they still trying 2 say its that I been having this problem over a month I was sleeved april 3rd I've tried benadryl it don't & I take all my Vitamins & and get all my Protein in I will keep u n my prayers good luck

Same here Queen' date=' I was sleeved April 2nd and I'm only down 35 pounds and I eat the same amount of calories as you...My Dr says it's because my BMI was on the lower side, but I still want to lose faster![/quote']

& I had a low bmi also haven't had a stall yet but only lost 25pounds I wish it was 35 I lost would be so happy

Same here Queen' date=' I was sleeved April 2nd and I'm only down 35 pounds and I eat the same amount of calories as you...My Dr says it's because my BMI was on the lower side, but I still want to lose faster![/quote']

I was sleeved on the 3rd have u experience any hair loss

I was sleeved on May 13' date=' 2013 and felt the same way I found myself taking bites of my husband's food chewing it and then spitting it out just a few day post op. I just knew I made a horrible decision. Then on May 21, 2013 my brother in law who was a year older and 20lbs heavier than me passed away from a heart attack due to his weight. It was definitely a reality check for me. I am so happy I had this surgery and even though I continue to struggle with eating and getting my liquids in, I know I made the right decision.[/quote']

Sorry 2 hear about your bro passing & yes we made this decision 4 a reason but @ times its so hard goodluck 2 u & may god watch ova u & ur fam durning this trying time

I've notice that I feel hungry when I'm not keeping busy & I believe its head hunger not actual hunger be strong & try 2 stay busy good luck

Please forgive me for double posting if someone else has specifically mentioned this (I quit reading at page 4...).

Please' date=' those of you that are experiencing feelings of loneliness, feeling down, feeling regret, can't figure out how you are going to live your life with these enormous changes that you are making, find a therapist that you feel comfortable with. There is nothing "wrong" with you, you are simply making a huge life change and there are going to be an unimaginable number of emotions (both good and uncomfortable) that are going to go along with that. Sometimes family and friends won't understand. Forums like this one can't substitute for a professional therapist. Having a full range of really strong emotions is completely normal with this big of a life change, and you will need to learn what they are trying to tell you and how to deal with them. A trained therapist can help with that. Maybe you are experiencing situational depression, or maybe you are simply overwhelmed right now by all the changes.

For many of us, our issues with weight is a result of other underlying emotional issues. That may not be the case for you, but there is a lot of emotion wrapped up in being overweight or obese. I expect that you will get hit with emotions periodically that you have no idea where they came from. After making such an enormous change to better ourselves, we deserve happiness and contentment with our new lives and our new bodies. Don't forget that "we" includes "you". That's going take some work and support for our mind, as well. I hope that this post is taken in the love and support that it's offered.

Wishing happiness to all those struggling,

Daydra[/quote']

Thanks 4 being so caring and supportive

As you can see I have really long hair and at one point I thought about cutting it short because I started losing a lot at 4 months out' date=' it was falling out everywhere! Handfuls in the shower!

Scary stuff. But it stopped about a month ago and even though it drove my family crazy, my hair was everywhere (I. told them I could stop cooking dinner if they hated it that much )

Now one notices it like I do. It's livable.

I did tell myself if it got that bad I would buy some Xfusion hair fibers to camouflage my scalp.

But it never got that serious [/quote']

Thanks 4 the info I hope I don't loose a lot my hair is already thin

I'm almost 7 months.. And not everyday is easy.

I have days that I wish I could eat like I used to.

But I know that's why I did it because the way I used to eat was bad' date=' really bad.

Even though my stomach can't, my head sometimes still wants to binge.

At seven months though I am able to eat much more "normally" compared to you.. My diet looks quite normal as a matter of fact.

But see, I was a closet binger and I still miss it sometimes.

At the end of the day, would I do it again?

Yes, I most definitely would,[/quote']

Did u have Hair loss

You know even those of us that have "no regrets" have down days too.

Not everyday is sunshine and rainbows as a sleever

How long have u been sleeved?

Thanks again these posts r making me feel a lot better sometimes I have my good days & sometimes I have my bad I'm at the laundry mat wit a friend of mine & its a scale here I lost 4 pounds that made me feel a lot better lol I'm just a lil upset I'm a slow loser & I work hard but at least its coming off

Exactly....couldn't find anything else that supported what was said in this thread. Nothing that said VSG decreased lifespan at all much less specifically by 18 years. All studies I could find' date=' on life span are done on gastric bypass patients. Which may or may not apply to pts with VSG. I believe VSG is still too new for them to know what it may do to our lifespan. I know for myself when my surgery is completed and when I no longer have to take all the medications just for hypertension alone my quality of life will be much improved. Without the hypertension, my cardiac status will definitely improve. So how can my life expectancy be lowered by this surgery? I searched for any study that would suggest this and couldn't find it. I am gonna make the best of the time God gives me and not worry about what my life expectancy after surgery will be. We should all live like today is our last day. Because we are never guaranteed another one.[/quote']

U said it right we r not guaranteed 2 c another day

Your gonna do great!!! You will come through this. The emotions run away with you in the beginning. But it will get better. Day by day!!!!

Thanks 4 ur words of encouragement I really hope I do great & learn 2 love my sleeve & the sleeve life how long have u been sleeved?

Thanks & my nut/therapist said its normal the things I'm going through she said its like the 1st trimester of pregnancy if so can't wait til 2nd trimester I'm so ready 2 enjoy my sleeve

Hope some 1 responds I'm curious

Thanks every 1. 4 the support I really appreciate it

Gosh! I am getting the sleeve to add years to my life' date=' not cut them down

ALSO< Girls, how did you get to get the B12 shot? That is so good for you? Do you have to pay cash for it? How much is it? Sorry for so many questions but I haven't even had the sleeve yet and know I need these shots. But, insurance won't cover them anymore.[/quote']

My insurance pay 4 the shots I do them myself once a month