melissa130

Many folks employ the pre-adolescent level tactic of elevating themselves by lowering everyone else. Many people see the stupidity of this illusion and by age 13 cease to employ it. Others refine it to an art and end up in politics.

I hate it when people use the terms- "to lose it naturally or with surgery". Even folks who had surgery talk like that. This surgery does not control the food you buy or the food that your hand brings to your mouth. I have lost 94 pounds by getting a grip on my mental attitude towards food naturally. The surgery has helped tremendously by only allowing me to eat small amounts of food.. I am so happy I kept this surgery to myself and did not feel the need to advertise my business. I really hope that people that have not had surgery read this post and learn a good lesson. Keep your weight your own business. Nobody needs to know anything.

I love your motto! Losing 100 pounds will be so much easier for you now that you have had surgery. I have lost 94 and it has not been 6 months post-up yet. I am excited for you.

my doctor put me on Actigal for 6 months also. To prevent gallstones. Ask your doctor about it. NOT everybody that loses weight will have trouble with the gallbladder. But it would make me nervous that your doc hasn't talked to you about this.

good 4 you and your new life that u are starting

So excited for you. I believe the hardest part is the pre-op liquid diet. But it is a great mental boot camp for your lifestyle change. Everyday remind yourself - that this liquid diet part is NOT forever. I am 5 months out..and I can barely remember the 2 weeks of liquids. Although at the time-- it felt really hard. I have no regrets having been sleeved. Every time I pass somebody who is obese - I just want to holler out to them and say - I HAVE FOUND THE ANSWER- go get sleeved. It is a new lease on life. It makes weight just fly off your body--of course-you still have to make the right food choices. Good luck - keep us posted. And remember- if you are starting to get fed up and cranky---the liquid part is not forever.

I hated the Protein Shakes too. But if i was gonna be successful with this -I decided I am going to follow all the rules given to me by my bariatric surgeon and nurtrionist. So I made myself like Bariatric Fusion shakes. chocolate Mousse or chocolate chip with mint flavors are my faves. I made myself get aquired to the taste. I also use Slim-Fast- high Protein version- has 20 grams of protein and low carbs.

Well I have been married for several years and don't see myself going out on a first date with a new guy ever again. However, with this new weight loss...i feel like a new person. So I set up a "date" with my hubby. We haven't gone "out" in years. I felt nervous and excited. It was so fun. You are at a great place with the new you. So don't you settle for anything but the best. Be confident- that is the trait that men seem to admire the most. Love your self and be your self and it will be all good.

I know it is hard. I went through the exact same thing. When I came home from the ER I decided - no matter what- i will get my fluids in. So for 2 weeks - literally non-stopped sipping Water, light V8 juice, the low cal gatorade , broths and 2 Protein Shakes a day. I became very well hydrated. After that 2 weeks - I felt so much better and by that time was able to increase my calories. You are in a fragile post-op stage. Just concentrate on your fluids for the next 2 weeks- it will get easier. Doesn't it blow you away when you see people write that they eat pizza in week 2 or 3??????? I can't even imagine having pizza now and Im 5 months out. Keep us posted.

So happy for you and I don't even know ya! I am feeling like you. I have lost 94 pounds since January 14th. I feel reborn in all aspects of my life. Keep us posted on your Journey and all the exciting things that you will do on vacation that you would not have done before. Congrats to you girl!!!

I am not intending to judge you or lecture. But help me understand...is pizza on your bariatric guideline? Did your surgeon give you a packet with a menu to follow? At 3 weeks post-op- I was still mostly fluids/ Protein shakes/ greek yogurt and mashed up fruits and veggies. I just don't understand why you would eat food that is not going to help you move the scale downwards. Why did you have the surgery? I think you need to take advantage of psych counseling to help you through this. It really helped me with head hunger. It helped me change my behaviors. Love your self enough--to not try to see what foods you can get away with. Love your self enough--to make this surgery work for you and eat only healthy foods. You have come this far.

Soda isn't really allowed post-op. I follow the rules my bariatric surgeon has given me. Rum and vodka will be harsh on your new stomach. I am sure once in a great while wont hurt. But too much will cause ulcers. Beer/wine will are not as damaging to the new stomach lining - this is based on what my surgeon said, so that is only one man's words.

My insurance would not have approved my surgery if I had gained weight. It shows them that I was mentally prepared for this life changing surgery. Here are the things I did to help me get through the 12 weeks prior to my sleeve when I really wanted to overeat. Drank 8 to 12 oz of Water before every meal and snack. What a difference that one thing made. Then after I ate the appropriate amount of food- I popped in a piece of sugar-free gum. There are flavors out now that taste like you just had an awesome dessert. I also increased the amount of Fiber grams every day-- that gave me a feeling of fullness and contentment. You need to fight for your self. Don't let yourself even gain 1 pound. Get serious. Tackle head hunger now- before your next surgery. Because you don't want to overeat with the sleeve- don't let it be all for nothing. Good luck.

All i packed was clean underwear. The morning of my surgery i put on clean clothes and they were only on for a grand total of 40 minutes. While in the hospital- all i wore was hospital gowns, hospital pants, and hosptial socks. 4 days later when i was discharged- i put on the clothes i went in with. Easy peasy! I did take toiletries of course, and a journal to write in. I took lots of reading material but I was too nauseated for the first 3 days to read.

You seriously need professionals to help you on your journey. That has been the reason for my success- I believe that with all my heart. People always underestimate the power of a good behavior therapist. I don't think a juice fast will help you long term. You need to talk to somebody about why you eat the way you do. And then once those questions are answered - come up with coping strategies. Don't quit- don't give up on yourself. Don't buy that crappy food. If you had the sleeve - the great thing is that the appetite hormone has been greatly reduced in your body. So if you only eat the healthy -non-sugar foods - you will not be physically hungry. And it is not to late to stop what you are doing and start over again. Love yourself enough to give yourself a new start.

I kept it a secret to. Of course my husband knows- and so do my parents and siblings. But everybody else- at work and all the other places I go- do not know. Mostly because I don't want everybodys opinion. I don't care what they all have to say. And forever- people pay attention to what you eat. I can't stand that. I work with other people that have had different wls and boy- people are all in their "plates". And now that I am looking thinner- I can't get over the way people talk about overweight people. I have always known- which is why I never wanted to leave my house at almost 300 pounds. But it amazes me - how everyday i hear horrible things being said about overweight folks. I say - keep it to yourself. Forever.

You are getting closer. Enjoy the journey. Not as fun as planning for a baby but I made my journey fun and exciting. Like I was getting ready for vacation. Good luck.

I use the Atkins brand. Lower in carbs than most and lots of Protein.

Try not to bug them. Keep busy and stay positive. You may end up irritating the very person who makes the decision.

It is so normal and in a few months you realize that it was so not a big deal. Stay focused on your fluids and in no time at all you will be eating solid foods,

I don't ever plan on allowing myself to return to the world of carbs. They let me down in a BIG way. I won't let them into my new body. Ever.

I didn't like the shakes either. But I decided to grow-up and be mature about it. I realized that they are packed with nutrients and Protein and stuff the body really needs while losing weight rapidly. I am 20 weeks post-op and I still drink 2 of the Bariatric Fusion shakes per day. I have lost 86 pounds of weight. No Hair loss. Cuz I get the protein in. I followed my surgeon's dietary recommendations to the letter. I have now adjusted my taste buds- and the shakes don't bother anymore. I am grateful for them. Good luck.

I am starting my 20th week. I have lost 86 pounds. I wore a size 24 back at Christmas time. I went shopping at Macy's last week and squeezed into a size 10. I cried. My sister was with me and she did too. It was shocking. You need to stay out of Lane Bryant forever now. Other stores will carry clothes that fit you. Celebrate yourself. No more fat girl stores for you. The mental side will catch up to the physical side. That is what i have read a milllion times. Every day you have to focus on yourself. And only shop at regular stores. That is a big step in adjusting to your new size.

I wore the exact same clothes i went to the hospital in. Of course- i put on new panties! Other than that - same exact clothes - no problem. I had no drains or real swelling that was notable.

Make sure your doctor is aware of all your details.