NancyDec20

Ive been stalled for 2 weeks now.. I know in time I will start losing again.. just sucks when it happens... but then Im still on the losing my hair stage too.. didnt need a stall on top of it too.

Oh its a glorious thing.. I have hit several of those mile stones in my journey.. the one that excited me the most was.. going on a trip.. flying..and not having to ask for an extender.. I have one of my own. and I took it with me.. my hubby insisted that I didnt need to bring it.. but I did anyway..and didnt need it.. in fact there was lots of the belt left over after I buckled it... And I found some cute clothes at old Navy.. ive never been able to shop there.. but now I can totally shop at all the stores I stayed away from.. like macys. and Im not winded taking the stairs.. and Im no longer afraid to sit in a booth cuz I totally fit.. with room left over.. all these things that might not mean much to them..but for those of us on this journey.. means everything to us..and I did buy a cute bathing suit top to wear with my flowery Hawaiian shorts I have.. never thought I would do that..and looking around after I went in public with the suit on.. Nobody stared nobody laughed.. it was like I was this normal person... it was so totally cool... I just wanted to cry also.. very emotional times for me.. keep up the great work everyone..

Hi, Im post op since dec20.. so just past 5 mo. Ive lost 94lbs and have hit a stall.. but have had this journey that has been amazing and sad at the same time.. On the day of my surgery.. My son was shot and killed. I live in a different state than he did.. because of my last name not matching his.. they did not contact me until a week later.. which was when my hubby was getting out of the hospital from his sleeve surgery too. My daughter called him and he had to break the news to me that my pecious son was gone. I was 1 week post op. I had a really hard time with this.. I was afraid that the depression would send me into an eating binge. But my new surgery would not let me do this.. I had the best support anyone could have. If it was not for my hubby.. and here he was just out of the hospital.. I cannot thank him enough for always being there for me... our journey has been one of the best things in our lives.. we were very close before.. but now even closer if that is all possible.. he is a constant support for me when Im feeling like Im not doing very well.. he reminds me of where I was before. Both of my jobs have been very supportive of my surgery.. then after I lost all that weight.. poof low and behold some masses appeared on my legs.. I have a history of cancer..and possibly this could be also.. surgeon says.. out they must come.. so my hubby took me on a cruise first.. lol I lost 4lbs.. we went to the gym every morning and walked that ship a lot... when I came back.. I had the masses removed.. so now.. sporting 3 JP drains and 17 staples on each side of my thighs.. and out of work yet again... they must love me lol. right now im still off.. One drain left.. all 34 staples still in.. hopefully monday the last drain will come out and maybe the staples.. but all in all.. if it were not for the surgery I would not have found the masses.. I truely believe all things happen for a reason.. My sons death has brought me closer to the other kids.. we all miss him.. my mom passed away 5mo before his death.. so its been a rough few months.. but I have stayed on task and go to the gym for the last 3 mo. I cant do much now.. but I do walk and I do the wind jammer for my arms.. only cardio.. my surgery has set back my work out some.. I was to begin lifting wts.. but I have to wait now.. and I hit a stall. for the last 2 weeks.. but some I know if fluid from the surgery and plus im not as active as I usually am.. so yes this has been quite a journey for the both of us.. he too has hit a stall.. nice of him to hang back with me LOL. But this has been the best thing ive ever done.. I know my son would be proud of me..as would be my parents if they were here.. and if It was not for this site.. so much advice.. so many things Ive learned from others experiences and I have even commented on a few posts.. hoping to give everyone that support they need. We are not perfect.. but what we have gained from this surgery is priceless.. the friends we have made here.. the joys.. the laughter.. the tears we have all suffered.. we all have but one goal.. we want to be normal.. we want to be healthly... for us and our loved ones.. so thank you for this website.. we have all gained so much being here... so best of luck to everyone here..and thank you for forming this wonderful sight.. God Bless Everyone.

I know what you mean.. for the most part.. the nurses I work with at the hospital have been very supportive of my surgery..and some have inquired themselves into surgery for them.. but.. at my morning job.. most are very happy for me and tell me how great I look.. but there is one nurse there.. Im sure she means well.. she is over weight and chooses to do it naturally.. (lose wt). but it seems like she always has to tell me when she sees me that she will not have surgery to lose wt.. (not like ive asked to have surgery either) she always says.. least I didnt have surgery to lose weight. welll.. really? guess what.. Im down 94lbs..and you are what.. hmmmm 3mo and down.. 5lbs? really? well good for you. Im happy for you.. why cant you be happy for me? cuz you are way Jealous of how I look now.. fabulous.. thats what every one says.. and she looks? well lets face it.. 5lbs is not much.. she looks the same. I just smile and say good job.. way to go and keep it up.. and smile. LOL YaY us losers LOL.. keep it up.. .we ROCK!!

Im with dma on that one.. I think that the stress of the accident would have a lot to do with it.. Everybody is different when it comes to stress.. our bodies all react differently.. and yes that could be a reason. but I would have it checked out by a dr anyways.. expecially since you have had surgery.. just to make sure nothing is wrong.. sorry to hear of your accident.. speedy recovery for you.. best of luck.

My stomach changed so much with surgery.. those things I used to like.. I no longer like.. scrambled eggs is one of them.. Ive tried pizza.. and no go there.. too heavy.. so I dont eat that anymore either.. any food that is dry.. I cant handle.. so my foods for the most part have to be very moist.. which is ok.. I can handle it.. sorta keeps me away from stuff I shouldnt have.. I dont use salt.. so any processed foods taste so salty to me.. my hubby one time put some sea salt on some steak I was going to eat..and I couldnt eat it.. too salty..and he didnt put much on there either.. I told him not to put anything on my food at all.. poor thing lol.. I find I really dont miss out on anything at all.. cuz I have my fav. things to eat too.. hope your stomach issues resolve.. mine have just by changing what I eat yet again.. my tummy is so finicky LOL.. best of luck to you.

good for you.. Ive hit a stall.. and of course its right before I get to onederland.. but I figure in a week or 2 I will be back to losing.. I think its because ive been off work for the last 1.5 weeks.. and had surgery too.. so I think fluids play a part in that... and im sure that will start coming off again once I return to my 80hrs a week jobs LOL.. Im hoping hoping hoping.. im 5lbs from being in onederland.. so Im very excited.. best of luck to you.

I dont eat the laughing cow ones.. I love the baby bel rounds.. I get the low fat ones.. so they are really good for a snack.

vanilla wafers are a slider food.. so prolly any cookies.. popcorn, chips for sure.. so I try and stay away from these sorts of foods.. and a lot of crackers are too.. like ritz and wheat thins.. those types.. even rice cakes .. for which I like those too.. but I only ever eat one.. I dont eat popcorn.. I eat walnuts.. but they are very filling..and 3oz of those are really a lot I found out.. hard to eat them all.. but I think for most of us.. some slider foods are the same..and others do not. LIke they mentioned lettuce.. I cant eat it.. hurts my tummy.. I get too full too fast.. so I dont eat it.. I love it but hey thats ok.. I dont miss it at all.. too many other things I can eat in its place.. like those small oranges.. cuties.. or tangerines.. I like fruit.. Im going to try some greek yogurt cuz I was told it doesnt taste like reg yogurt.. I dont like yogurt at all.. tastes nasty.. so wish me luck there lol.. but your tummy will be your guide.. I dont weigh foods anymore.. my tummy tells me when Im full.. and I dont over eat.. I pretty much know what 3oz of meat looks like.. and ive done really well.. best of luck to you on your new journey.. It is a great one for sure..

great going.. I too have lost 94lbs in 5 mo.. right now I too am at a stall.. been the same for 2 weeks now.. so I figure soon that will change.. Im just gonna hang in there and im sure it will start again.. only thing im dealing with right now is the hair loss.. its been a lot for me. Im gonna be bald before too long... oh well.. new me.. new hair do too I guess LOL its all good.. I will trade the hair for the weight loss anyday.. that hair will grow back Im told.. but im happy.. best of luck to you.

I think for all surgeries there are could ofs... I was nervous of what was I gonna feel like afterwards... well its a shocker for sure.. I woke up and I was all there still.. not hurting at all cuz of the pain meds.. oh yes get the pain meds.. you will need them if not during the day then at night to get comfy and sleep.. its a great journey.. yes I had the food funeral.. and I had to say goodbye to an old me and hello to the new me.. and what a boost when the wt starts falling off. its like I can do this. I have a great support group at my jobs and at home.. plus here too.. all sorts of good advice and help and comfort.. yes its true we all slip and have something we really shouldnt.. but our tummys will tell us for sure.. its like hey! dont eat that again..and so you dont. .makes it hurt.. and you dont feel well.. live and learn.. just make sure you sip sip sip and get your protein and fluids in.. thats important..and listen to what the doctor says.. you will be great.. best of luck to you..

hang in there.. we all lose wt at a different speed.. I think I have hit my first stall. And like you Im like.. I should be less compared to what others are doing.. but I gotta step back and look.. hey ive done a great job.. my body is just taking a break after losing all that wt.. so Im gonna let it.. of course my stall comes right before the lovely onderland wt.. so I will try and be patient..and Im sure it will start again.. my 6mo check up is in june.. so I will see what the doc says then..but ive been in contact with him and my nurse all the time.. they say im doing great.. not to worry.. so I try not to.. im down 94lbs and happy with that.. just want to be in onderland for once.. havent been that since I was like 19. .very long time ago.. cant wait for that to happen... I do have loose skin. but my doc is gonna make sure I get that removed after a year or so.. I have that surgery to look forward to.. lol.. not looking forward for the pain involved there and the recovery.. but hey if its what I have to do.. then ok thats what I will do.. my pants look so small now.. I cant believe they are mine.. crazy weird.. good luck all.

Hang in there it does get better.. I have not had any complications at all.. Im post op dec 20th.. its rough the first few weeks.. any surgery is.. but oh the rewards that are yet to come.. I cant tell you how much better I feel.. mentally and physically.. I got the thrill of my life when I went on a flight recently..and took my extra belt.. my hubby said you dont need that..but im like yes I might.. but he was right.. I wanted to cry right there on the plane.. there was even belt left over hanging 4-6in depending the plane.. I couldnt believe it even tho i was seeing with my own eyes.. and to shop for new clothes in the department im suppose to be in? priceless.. I still have some issues with some foods that my tummy doesnt like.. but oh well..its better than being fat and over weight and being laughed at or ridiculed because you cant fit on rides at the amusement park.. I wont ever go back to the person ever again.. Im having to much fun with people calling me skinny and that im gonna blow away if I dont stop losing.. but they are making me feel good.. Im not that skinny at all.. I have 53lbs to hit my goal wt for my ht.. but its been a great experience.. Ive learned how to eat better and not eat so much..and its ok not to finish whats on the plate.. so hang in there.. great things to come.. once that wt starts falling off you will see.. just make sure you are drinking enough and get that protein and take your vitamins... best of luck to all of you.. Im having the time of my life

Im 5 mo post op and my tummy cannot handle lettuce.. makes it hurt.. but I can eat the panera breads... my hubby and I usually go split a high protein sammich... we do have a secret menu at ours but I have not asked for that yet.. I will have to go ask them and see if they have something to hand to me or if they recite it from memory.. Ive seen in on the panera website.. worth checking out.. some say wendys chili is a good source of protein.. too bad my tummy doenst like chili either.. there is a lot my tummy doesnt like at all.. but hey thats ok.. Im glad it likes salmon and tuna for sure. lol.. best of luck to everyone.

lol yeah we asked the doc if there was an off switch.. he said your body will adjust.. well my hubby is about at his goal wt.. and I think that he is skinny now.. lol I wish I had that problem.. im not there yet.. im 53lbs away from mine.. but im ok with that.. I will get there.. but I guess you up your carbs and calories.. who knows for sure lol.. good luck to you..

you will see all the great things that will come of this.. I have not regretted one time not being able to have something others are eating.. I dont put myself in that situation. as for panera.. yes I love that place..and yes I can eat a half of sammich.. but then im post op 5 mo.. do I eat it all the time? NO.. I try and stick to the things Im suppose to be eating..and also I find that those fatty fast foods no longer appeal to my stomach. it hurts..and so you learn.. dont eat that.. trial and error.. I find that heavy foods hurt my tummy...so I dont go there.. I stick to the stuff that doesnt.. breads are mostly out.. except for toast.. that is ok for my tummy... sure it takes me a long time to eat stuff.. but who cares... I watch people all around me eat those unhealthy things.. I stick to my foods..and I search for recipes of good things.. so I can switch up.. thats as much fun as going out to eat.. finding new stuff... I love it.. and my food bill is down more than half.. and I get to buy new clothes.. thats the fun part.. looking at my clothes now.. I cant believe it.. so you are on your way to a wonderful new journey.. a new life.. hang in there.. dont let people bring you down.. stay positive.. im down 94lbs in 5mo.. not one day goes by that im not thankful Ive done this.. I have a great support system at home too.. so hang in there.. hang with us.. we will be your support.. anytime you need it we are here for you. best of luck

baby bel lite cheese.. or walnuts.. or grab a bite of turkey jerky.

Im hoping my insurance will pay for that.. my surgeon seems to think he can word that so it will be covered.. siting infection because of the excess skin and risk of bacterial growth lol he is good.. I sure hope he can do it.. then it wont cost me much at all..cuz heaven knows Ive met my deductible this year already lol.

In a sense we are all buddys here.. we have all been thru what you have just been thru.. its a journey for sure.. ups and downs... anytime you are having questions or troubles.. just ask.. or best yet..ask your doctor first.. everyone is different here and different doctors say different things.. but for the most part is the experience in going thru this.. Im sure 100% of the doctors have not been thru this.. they just do the surgery... everyone here is very very helpful. This site is the best thing that I have found.. the chatroom here is full of pre and post op sleevers.. all willing to help anyway that we can.. just ask.. you are off to a great start.. keep up the good work.. if you need anything just ask.. I can answer the best that I can.. Im post op since dec20.. still early in the game as well.. but Ive lost 94lbs in 5 months.. not too bad if I do say so myself. . I have 53 more to go. long ways.. but hey im working on it

Please dont leave because of the negativity.. we all lose at a different rate..and its true..the heavier you are the more faster you are going to lose that wt.. then when they get to where most are.. its a slower process.. yes mine has come off quickly.. but now ive slowed up. but thats ok.. its just my body adjusting to its new self.. no im not at my goal wt.. but I have lost 94lbs.. and thats great.. I love that.. I have worked hard at that..and Im proud of that.. I eat what my doc says.. I follow the rules he layed out for me.. I dont eat all that crap then wonder why Im not losing any weight.. or wonder why my stomach hurts cuz ive eaten something I wasnt suppose to have when I was on a puree diet.. Im not missing cheese burgers... or missing out on anything.. I eat what I want..but I eat very good things.. healthy things.. protein and sip my water.. no sodas.. no flat sodas... I dont miss that either.. I dont miss being the big girl... I like the new me.. and Im not going back..and if others wish to ruin that for them selves.. then good throw your money away.. complain... whine... I just know im doing the right thing..and so are you.. if they dont like it then find a new place to go whine... everyone is different.. (off the soap box now) lol.. Im usually encouraging people.. but enough is enough.. they know they are doing wrong.. and know what to do to change that.. keep up the good work.. it will all come in time..

Yes we have all done our share of the whine thing.. as for the cheeseburger.. I dont have any cravings at all.. in fact.. I dont crave anything... I have no strong desires for food at all.. seems its a hassle to eat now LOL.. cant believe I just said that.. I simply dont get hungry.. there is nothing that sparks my fancy.. went on a cruise last week..and lost 4lbs on the boat.. was funny.. I do however love sugar free popsicles.. they are only 15 calories... now those I can eat all the time.. seems Im lucky to get in 600 cal a day.. I need to work on that for sure... have I tried a cheese burger.. yes I have..and found out.. its not all that at all.. tasted it.. didnt like it. I dont like a lot of foods at the moment..and I can pretty much have whatever I want.. oh I do love turkey jerky tho.. just every now and then..not something I have to have every day.. havent found that one thing yet that I just have to have every day.. other than the popsicles. lol best of luck to you.. you will be fine.. keep up the good work.. im post op since dec 20th and ive lost 94lbs.. you can do this ))

Everyone is different.. Im post op dec 20 and have lost 93.lbs.. with 53 to go.. its slowed up some.. but its ok.. its still coming off slowly.. my hubby cant seem to stop.. but they say men are different.. he is like 15lbs from his goal wt of 180..he was 290 in the beginning.. he looks great.. bugs me tho Im not that close to my goal wt.. but hey it is what it is.. Im still doing great.. not down to the size you are.. I wear an 18 but can fit in a 16 for the most part.. but I dont like tight clothes at all.. but hey..I shop in the normal people clothes now LOL.. that get me still.. cant believe im as small as my pants look.. too odd.. but keep positive.. you can do this.. just takes time...

I take a special bariatric vitamin.. and I take biotin too.. im experiencing hair loss as well.. but I think you need a different vitamin too.. make sure you are getting your protein and drinking plenty of water.. .dehydration can cause fatigue too...

I agree.. back to the beginning or drawing board so to speak... get back on track girl. You can do it.. its hard not having a good support system.. sorry to hear that things are not good at home.. ask yourself this question.. are you better off with him or without him? keep coming back her for some support.. we all take a tumble from time to time.. you need to get back on the wagon... back to the protein protein protein... if I can do it you can too... I have a great support system even at work.. they are all great... even tho my weight loss has slowed up some.. we all hit that dreaded stall.. but hey it will kick start again after I re-adjust my diet again.. best of luck to you.. YOU CAN DO THIS!! dont let food rule your life.. you rule your life..and nobody else... just remember we are her for you always.

my doc said no matter what you do.. its part of the trade off.. all that weight..and hair too.. so Im facing that right now.. I was taking biotin 2 weeks before surgery..and am still taking it... plus added biotin... I have a lot if hair loss...and im using different shampoo too thats suppose to help... but nothing is helping all my long beautiful hair will be gone ... well not gone but very thin. On a good note.. It will grow back... but I will prolly have to cut it now... its down past my butt... now I guess with a new body.. new clothes... I guess new hair do too.