melissa130

be careful. It takes a few months for your new stomach to heal. You can easily have problems with alcohol. Ulcers for starters. Gastritis. Transfer addictions. The bad empty calories that will stall weight loss. The list goes on. I was in a hurry too to get back to my alcohol. but iam going to wait exactly 6months.

no problem wearing a bra home from the hospital and no problems since

When i was in my 20s i said the exact same thing as you hon. The truth is- when people eat past an average amount of food to fill them up- it truly is emotional eating. It is a mental game through and through. When you are able to use the surgery help you as a tool--- you will begin to see clearly how often you ate out of different emotions - such as boredom, loneliness, rejection, fear, insecurity, anger, hate..the list goes on. Do not fool yourself to thinking you do not eat emotionally - or you will struggle harder..good luck sweetie.

I have to hide the fact that I had surgery for several different reasons. It must feel so liberating to not have to hide it. You are lucky to have the support. Happy for you and keep up the great work.

are u still in the hospital?

My surgeon/and nutritionist both have listed popcorn as an item on the do not eat list.

I had terrible pains when i was pre-op on the liquid diet. I would describe them as painful muscle spasms/cramps. They lasted the whole 2 weeks pre-op. i haven't had one pain like that since the surgery though. Doctor said it was common but didn't really give me an answer as to why.

Please find a good support group and a behavior specialist. It will be soooo helpful. I tried chewing on food I was missing and spit it out instead of swallowing. It was awful- I felt like it was vomit. So now I have lots of sugar free gum. Whenever I want to "chew" - I get the gum.

I agree with Water, water, and more water. I have not had any stalls yet. I usually lose 3 to 4 pounds per week- except for 1 week- where I will lose 1 pound. I am convinced it is because I drink 80 oz of water per day and I get 60 to 80 grams of Protein in everyday. And I walk. Being a female -the weeks you ovulate and get your monthly visit- will be when you "stall". This is just my opinion.

i always feel really nauseated when i eat that last bite when i know im full. So for the most part- i measure my food. I can eat 5 ounces total for a meal. I eat it slow and then that is it.

I am glad I was not the only one who felt like that. I see a lot of sarcasm and rudeness on here. I posted something and it was taken so wrong. I got slammed for somebody's perception of what was written. I just ignore those certain ignorant folks. Pretty sad they are so insecure with their own lives that they have to pick people apart. Stay positive.

You will be physically ready for sure. With in a day or 2 you should be up walking- a lot- to avoid DVT's. A couple weeks later you won't even feel like you had surgery. But your stomach will remember. Stick to your bariatric guidelines and you will feel fantastic. What a great way to start your exercise program. Stay positive! Good luck.

1I am a girl! But I am curious- what are your advantages to being a big guy? Only you know how you are gonna feel but this I know-- when you are smaller- you will love it. Any big guy or gal will tell you- the advantages of being on the slimmer side of life--> far "out -weigh" any possible pro to being big.

Keep us posted on how you feel sweetie!! Good luck!

It is so much easier to stick to a healthy eating plan-- because you really do get so full- on a very small amount of food. Just always eat your Protein first. By the time you are done with that- you won't want anymore. It is awesome. I had my surgery January 14, 2013-- I have lost 75 pounds already. No regrets. Good luck.

Great for you! i know that super exciting feeling. I have lost 66 pound in 12 weeks. THAT would have never happened without the surgery. I feel like i have finally one the battle. I love being in onderland too.

Hell yeah your gonna do it!! NO doubt! Just keep doing what your doing--- amp up the Water for sure. good luck and keep us posted.

It is a fact that you can trade one addiction for another. Some of us have personalities that are prone to addictions. My history testifies that I am one of those people.

Drugs, immorality, drinking, smoking, all have been my captors at times. food addiction was the latest of my jailers.

I determined that losing fat and food addiction was a part of the me renaissance. I went to the one who promised freedom, the Son. He has strengthened me and led me to a freedom that I have never had before.

I have found that freedom brings intimacy, with God and those around me. I am no longer hidden behind destructive compulsions and being at peace with and liking myself frees me to give love. I deem myself worthy and know that the love that I have to give is valuable.

I have a new body but have no desire to betray my wife. My life is about much more than my body, it's just that my body does not stop me from life any more. Everything has taken on a new richness. I have power to go downhill but don't want to, the air is cleaner the higher you go.

When you lose weight - it wreaks havoc on all your hormones and your emotions. Pamper yourself and treat your self like you are the sexiest goddess on earth. And do that everyday. It is very much mental and hormonal. Once you are stable for a while with your weight it should even out for you. And while I am not a prude--- porn may backfire for you. It did for me. I actually became less interested in sex-- because my body didn't look like the hot girls on the video. But please note --this is only my opinion and I don't mean to offend anybody on this site. The way I word things sometimes doesn't always come out right. Good luck.

i had that problem-- my Iron was low and so were my B Vitamins

it is not an attitude- just a different point of view. Is your opinion the only one that matters? I don't think so.

Please do your own research when it comes to insurance coverage that you may need. I am not sure I would rely on any information posted on this site, posted by people you do not know. Good luck to you though- insurance world is crazy.

summer will be here in a minute. Just be patient. You are lucky to get the summer off. I hunted until I found a psych appointment available on a saturday so I would not miss any work. Took a few phone calls and i found somebody.

awesome

I wasnt allowed any food - just 4 Protein Shakes per day. You will be eating solid foods before you know it. You have not eaten your last meal.

What does NSV mean????