adargie

I remember feeling the exact same way as you. Not knowing if I would be approved because my bmi was so close to the cutoff and having to go 6 months teetering at that same weight but not gain. When the time actually came it was like a whirlwind, my approval came through I have an apt then a week later my surg. I look back now and it still seems like it was a dream. Hang in there

I had the 3 week stall that most everyone experiences it lasted for 10 long days then I dropped a couple pounds. Other than that no other stalls. I seems to hold the same for 3-4-5 days then drop a pound and then next day half a pound then same for a week. I know if I did more exercise I would see more but having a hard time in the motivation department with life so busy, I am getting a good 2/3 mile walk a day. I think my expectations were high too seeing people reach goal at 6 months and all. I will have them check my lean mass when I go in nextime. I am still excited that I have had this done and will continue to work at it.

So glad to hear that you and I are losing the same rate!! Good luck to you too! We will get there

I woke up(when I actually remember it) feeling groggy and sore but nothing I couldn't handle. I did get nauseous but the nurses were great about giving me meds for that and it went away instantly. I was lucky and had no complications. I was up and moving right away. The anesthesia stays in your system for a bit after surg. For me it was a mind set, I chose this, I needed to cope with it and not be a baby. And I was going to follow everything to a tee

I too have seen the upward movement of the scale, then that pound or two will disappear then I stay the same, for ever!( it feels like) then 2 pounds will be gone. Then I repeat it all over again. Sigh

"Sister Christian, oh the time has come".......I think we all know the song.....

The six months was a killer for me too, but I think it helped me prepare mentally for this, gave me time to find this site and educate myself. Good luck!!

SW 265 CW 240 GW 150

I also stalled about my third week. Was stuck for 8 days then lost 2 pounds, my only form of exercise has been walking and kayaking so nothing to extreme, I think that is fairly normal. I find I will lose 1-2 pounds then stay put for 4-5 days then another pound so I am a slow loser, don't get discouraged just try to get your water and protein in. I am vigilant with drinking but haven't been overly strict with protein, figure I am getting 40-60 a day.

Awesome progress!! I only felt dizzy one time and I realized it was because I had not drank any fluids (besides protein shake) till noon, that taught me a lesson! I too just started on purees this week, had refried beans last night, it was delightful!

I was the same way the first time I tried "almost real food" I would eat a very small bite let it go down wait a couple minutes try again, I could get about 5 bites then I knew, no more so just listen to your mini-tummy!

Gonna for sure try this when I get to that point, my husband could eat it on shells too.

I agree with the stages of grief, we are losing what was comfortable to us for years!!! I am on pre-op now and trying my damndest to stay on track. My head keeps getting in the way!!! Ugh, in the middle of the day I will have flashes of food that I love and I feel my body react in a happy way toward it! Shows me how addicted I am to it. Really kind of scary, I have never dealt with this before on all of my other diets. All we can do is live moment to moment, and try to find something that makes us happy(besides food)!!!

Oh man, you have me worried now. I have worked at the hospital that I am having my surg at and I certainly hope none of my fellow cowlorkers are around for the show.....cuz it aint all that purty.

We are having surgery on the same day! I am looking forward to hear how things go for you. We will have to keep in touch with our progress! Good luck and I wish you the best on your journey!

tbrown, good luck to you as well, this site has been an absolute life saver for support. I love meeting everyone and hearing their journeys! Keep me posted!

" My fatness......well my fatness goes back to one of my first memories going to the doctor for shots and the doctor saying I was overweight, no more apple juice or graham crackers, my mom was a health nut there was never anything unhealthy around. My mom pushed me hard and before you knew it I was sneaking food and hiding to eat. I could think of nothing else but food. I stayed overweight till college when waitressing for 12 hrs and aerobics class took over. Oh yeah and that stuff called ephedrine that was miracle for me. I prob at that point got to my lowest in years around 170-180 and was never aware that I was thinner. I still had the monkey on my back, and I am worried that will be my biggest thing to overcome as the weight comes off. The Fat girl mentality., I must admit, I have the whole self loathing problem, can't make eye contact with people in certain settings, avoid having pics taken. My poor husband, has dealt with me withdrawing from the bedroom due to this as well. I am done hiding!!!!" Adargie..... most of that paragraph could have been my story too. 7 years ago I lost 150 pounds, but when I looked in the mirror I still saw 272. The only thing that confirmed my weight loss was that I was wearing a petite size 4. Well... obviously that's no longer the case, as I'm having the surgery on Thursday after regaining half of that 150. Good luck with your surgery... you're right behind me.

Good luck thurs Amylyn! Let me know how it goes

Great post! Gives me something to look forward to, surg date is agu 5.

I also have a bullet and have not heard of doing the spinach ice cubes great idea!!!! How much do you use?

I can agree with not telling those that live far away. My dad lives in Arizona(me mich) and my best friend in cali. It has been difficult not telling them but I know what worry warts they are and would hate to keep them up at night, I will eventually tell them. (don't have a date yet hoping aug) also I am only telling those I know who will be positive energy for me prior to surg. The whole "you're not that fat" gets real old. Good luck friday, will be waiting to hear your story

I am in the same boat, bmi of 40.4 and I have gone up a couple pounds since I began , I am super worried about it my last weigh in is june 25 so gonna be on my best behavior to try to get those few pounds off, but man I am scared they are going to deny me!

I really hope you are in some form of entertainment business!! Kudos for making me look like a fool at 8am in the work place due to uncontrollable bursts of laughter. (I'm suppose to be working not reading posts about poo!!)