Truckerchic_M

Cant wait beginning my journey tomarow and by apr 2 is my last class =)

Wishing you the best on this. I had mine Dec 13 and am down 44 pounds and not having the issues you describe. Taste is more sensitive for sure as I'm eating much slower. For me, the challenge has been the food companion is now dead. I refuse to allow food to be more than nutrition at this point. It used to be a pal. Hoping you soon reach a better place in this!

Thank you so much for the replies, they all give me a little better prospective. Please know that I've never regretted this surgery, its just all the preparing I did for it never completely prepared me for this, it was never realized how hard it would be until after the fact. Hearing that in a matter of a couple months I will be able to eat normally is both hopeful and scary. I really love how quickly the weight is coming off and need to just be excited about that and not so concerned about the eating issues. My biggest thing currently is wanting to get my Vitamins and shakes in every day for my own health and well being. Thanks again so much guys, so glad to be able to express my worries and have people that listen and understand......the support is so reassuring!!!

I live up by State College, just starting my 6 month pre op program for the insurance company.
hope you have a smooth healing process!

I haven't had surgery yet (actually, just finished wrapping up all of the criteria). I am going through Kaiser and I have met with my nutritionist and psychologist, both have made it very clear that this surgery takes not only a physical toll, but also an emotional toll. I have been told several times that if I feel that I have any emotional ties to food, that I really need to deal with these issues prior to surgery because while my stomach will be smaller, my emotional cravings won't be.
My "drug of choice" has always been fast food. It has been there for me during the good and the bad time... It has been the angel and the devil in the past 12 years of my life. Prior to starting my journey into requesting the referral to see a bariatrics surgeon, I started working on the emotional/mental side of this journey. I can now say that I have made some major changes in my life, both in my diet and in my mental way of looking at food. Not to say that I'm not going to have some freak out moments post sleeve, but I'm hoping that dealing with my "relationship" (to food) issues prior to surgery will help.
Having this forum helps soooo much! Thy is for sure. Good luck on your endeavor!!!
kimi

She's unhappy about the stall. The stall that we ALL hit. The stall that EVERYONE complains about. The stall that EVERYONE who has been through it says it will be over soon. The stall that we've all said will happen & posted advice about that you shouldn't weigh yourself every day because you'll get frustrated. The stall that we've all encountered, posted about, and suggested that you should also be measuring yourself because you still lose inches when your body is rebelling against the major trauma it just went through.
Stay off the scales, people. You're not doing your psyche any favors by getting frustrated on a daily or weekly basis.

I was unhappy when I hit my first stall as well. But like everyone said, instead of thinking that you only lost 26 pounds out of ____ amount, think about the fact that you lost 26 pounds. Make smaller goals and Celebrate small victories. How are your clothes fitting? How are you feeling?
I now make every 25 pounds a mini goal. And I am happy. Because slowly but surely I'm doing it and I am winning.
Now that you're 2 weeks, you will begin to be able to eat more kinds of food. And you'll feel the restriction.
Stay positive. You didn't gain the weight in 2 weeks, you can't expect it to go away in 2 weeks.

For me, I'm fine with it at home. Going to eat at familiar restaurants is when I feel a little sad. Not only because I can't eat all the yummy stuff I used to eat at that particular restaurant but also sad that I used to eat so much! It's certainly a reality check. To be honest, I sit and watch my husband stuff his face and it makes me a little disgusted! He did ask me to go to one of our all time favorites, Sticky Fingers this weekend and I told him no, I just dont think I'm ready for that yet. I do sit in amazement that I'm full after so little but the way I feel makes it all okay!

You adjust to it.
I concentrate on the flavors,
I linger over each bite like it's the last delicious food I will ever eat,
I let the essense of sensual fulfillment sweep over me like a wave of warm scented oil,
I Celebrate the party in my mouth and make it last as long as possible before commiting it to my small depository.
OK, a bit too dramatic.

AWESOME! congrats to you, you have to be over the top happy..good luck

I make this twice every weekend. I didn't read the recipe but I'd you're using froz cauliflower, squeeze the absolute snot out of the cauliflower. I was on a low carb mb woth the original creator if the pizza crust and she gave me this tip. (Look up cleochatra, your lighter side)
Yummy!!!!

Hey guys!
So I was craving the taste of pizza. So I used what I have and it came out pretty good! Reminds my of a grown-up version of the lunchable pizza's which I love! (Loved) lol
Heres what you need [or substitute for what you have =) ]
I used :
1 wassa Rosemary cracker
One tablespoon of New Mans own Natural Marinara
One table spoon of Skim Milk Ricotta cheese
Half of a slice of Colby Jack cheese ( I didnt have low fat mozzarella but the Colby has so much more flavor!)
a sprinkle of Italian seasoning
6 slices of Hormels 70% less fat Turkey Pepperoni
I put my cracker down, spread the marinara, sprinkled the italian seasoning. Then added my ricotta (small chunks I didnt spread it) and then cut up the pieces of colby jack and put it on there. Last put on my pepperoni and then put it in the microwave. maybe 15 sec watch it,,,you want the cheese to be melted.
After putting it in my fitness pal it came out to be 145 calories, 10 carbs, and 11 grams of Protein =)
I can only eat half then Im full So I save the other half, or only use half a cracker if I know I dont want any later.
Enjoy!

i would absolutely do it again. it's hard to get used to eating so little. your brain has to catch up to your body. it was worth any pain or adjustments. i had my surgery april 20th 2012 and have lost 87lbs so far. no regrets

Today I booked my surgery with Dr. Fernando Garcia for 3/23/13 and I am sooooo excited!! Let the journey begin!! Anyone else have these dates??
Also, any who are already sleeved, would love to hear what to not to forget to bring with me!! Also... what "hidden" expenses $$$ should I budget for on my trip to Mexico??

GeauxForIt thank you for sharing, I totally relate to the whole addiction thing and this is one of my major concerns. Im still im early pre op stage but I wonder all the time..good luck

I made the most adorable one-egg cheese omelet for Breakfast this morning. It was seriously little and cute. As I'm looking at it, I realize that it's really a metaphor symbolizing my life & eating for the rest of my life. It may be that Im just getting it because today is my 3 week sleeve-iversary and I am just now getting into soft foods. I am realizing how much I will be eating, and it's like a mini one-egg omelet that I only could eat half of...hopefully this makes sense and you're not all thinking I'm a freak. LOL
-Kendra
Starting weight: 302
SW (12/17): 272
Yesterday: 254