sleever10

Well, that excitement was short lived. They were too narrow!

Is eating every 2-3 hours grazing? I am supposed to eat 5 small meals a day and I worry that I may be "grazing". I read how it is bad and slows weight loss so this makes me nervous! How do you define grazing?

I am between 600 and 700 calories and anywhere from 30-40 carbs.

The curiosity of trying one of these Quest bars was killing me, so I stopped at GNC after work and they were buy 3 get 1 free. I tried the apple pie first and it wasn't bad. By no means did it taste like grandma's apple pie, but it was ok! I would definitely consider trying more flavors.

Wowza! You look amazing. Great job!

My workout shoes are too wide now! I just got these and they will come tomorrow. Can't wait! I got them in "Dark Shadow."

You will do great! I am looking forward to reading about your success!

Sorry to hear it. It's good you had some "me time" and a chance to clear your head. Tomorrow is a new day.

Ditto to the pillow idea. I could not turn on my side at all (even to get up) and slept on my back for a few weeks. Do you have somebody who can help you up?

Well shucks, that stinks. There's still a good portion of the day to enjoy. What if you went up to him and invited him to the movies?

Prior to my surgery I could down a LOT of food. I mean a LOT. Then an hour or two later I would be ready for more. I am only 7 weeks out, but I have not once felt hunger yet. I have to remind myself to eat and it is often a chore. We can only eat such a small amount of food that it almost doesn't even seem worth it. Your worries are normal, but I really think you won't have much hunger and you will fill up on a very small amount of food. Keep us posted!

I take a Prilosec morning and night and a Zantac in the afternoon. This helps a lot!

My surgeon also said to wait 10 days before taking vitamins.

This won't help you now since you aren't far enough out, but when you are a few weeks out try Fiberwell Gummies. They saved me! I don't want to rely on stool softeners or stimulants to have to do my business, and the extra fiber works wonders. When I was early out I used Miralax, and dissolved it in Propel. Good luck!

First, congrats on your anniversary! Second, I am sorry you are weepy on your special day. I wouldn't say that you can't have the celebration dinner you usually have because of your previous food choices. Rather, it's because you have taken steps to a healthier you that will allow you and your hubby to share many more years together... which means more anniversaries and celebrations! I am only 7 weeks out and it is difficult to remove the food from the celebrations and social gatherings. Of course it can still be done, just in moderation. I have come to realize how much I used food as a reward or how much I planned my days around eating. With the sleeve, I can't do that anymore. In social situations my focus has to be on the people, catching up with friends, getting to know people, etc. This adjustment was quite a rude awakening for me! When I go out with my hubby I try to find an activity we both enjoy and can spend time together doing - and for me, that can't be eating. What could you guys do to enjoy yourselves while spending the day together? What activities bring joy to both of your lives? Hiking? Going to waterfalls? Walking around downtown?

laukc

laukc

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For me, hiccups are the sign that I should have already stopped eating and I ate too much.

What helped me was the Fiberwell gummies. I take them every day (2 has 5 carbs which is 5g of fiber) and the magic happens the next morning. I know constipation is so painful; I hope you find relief soon!

I, too, am always cold and I noticed this immediately after I got home from surgery. It will be interesting to see what effect this will have on me come summer. I hate the heat and I hate being hot and sweaty. When friends want to go do stuff in the summer my response was always, "No thanks, it's too hot." Maybe it won't be like that anymore!

Which flavors did they send?

It's so great that, regardless of surgeon, people are having such great VSG experiences in Mexico. I'm hopeful that the stigma of having this surgery Mexico will lift soon and seem quite normal to those not already in the know.