prettylittleheart

Well...I had my one year anniversary last week. I have lost 100.2 lbs and 12 pant sizes. If you are at the beginning of your journey, it is worth every ounce of doubt, fear, and pain. Take a deep breath and jump. It is worth it!

We had a recent thread about lying about the surgery. I don't like lying but I do like being a wise guy.
Here are some not-to-be-believed answers for the question:
How did you lose the weight?.....
I went swimming in a river in Borneo and contracted a rare fat-eating bacteria.
I only eat foods that begin with Z, I am getting sick of Zucchini !
I am on the Werewolf diet. Where did you say you live?
It is psychological bulimia. After I eat, I think of a catastrophe that leaves you and me as the only survivors in the world. The food comes up pretty quickly.
I eat from a plate made with a picture of my mother-in-law's face on it. The more I eat, the more I see.
It's Water loss. I urinated yesterday and couldn't stop.
I am oppositional defiant. I have my wife command me not to over eat.
I am still overweight. I am wearing a partial cloaking device.
I have gone through an inter-dimensional switch. Fortunately, the alternate reality me was thinner.

Congrats on the weight loss! Sounds like you are doing wonderful!

That's so good, congratulations on making it! You will start seeing and reaping the benefits of your hard work and effort SOON!
I lost 11 pounds in my first two weeks - everyone is different (I know it sounds cliche) but don't get discouraged you're still one pound closer than you were two weeks ago. I asked my doctor if that was normal, and he said that everyone is different and that he isn't even concerned about weight loss being an issue because he already knows that it's going to happen. Besides, it took me YEARS to get this way so I can't expect it to all fall off.

Excited I am able to see some sort of change. I know I am loosing weight in my inner thighs, boobs boo hands, gut, face

Those look awesome! I'm so going to try these! Thanks!!

Those tacos look AMAzing!!!

You can also to like a BLT, or a egg an cheese Breakfast sandwich with them, or throw in a little turkey to up the protein! Can't wait try either!!

OMG, Bacon and cheese......I'm in love!
My nephew is a baconterian and he is going to love this also!

Good find!!
Went immediately into my favorites for review by wifey. Soon to be on our table, I'm thinking,(hoping).

http://thehungrydudes.com/bacon-and-fried-cheese-tacos/
Found this recipe today and I thought I'd share. It's a creative, yummy, & easy way to eat tacos & healthy with a shell.
Low carb.
Calories are listed for shells on the website.

Those are the most obscene... And yummy looking shells lol!! You could really fill them with anything... I was thinking Tomato and lettuce in the bacon one for having a super low carb blt!!
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Can't please everyone, so you might as well stop trying & start with pleasing número uno (number one - in Spanish just to lighten up the situation a little YOURSELF. I'm also a nurse, but being overweight has taught me that people who want to be apart of your life whether you're going through good or bad times are going to be there despite physical appearance, in fact, despite anything. Change is inevitable, if you can make change as positive as possible for you, screw what other people think. I also work iin a nursing home. I have about three people who went through WLS - one had the band, two had the bypass & now me with the sleeve. At first, I didn't tell people, but then - I realized to hell with what they think because this is for me & I'm the one who lives with the outcome of being overweight or becoming healthier & I made this decision solely based on what I felt was right for me & to amazement - the people who wanted to be apart of my life supported me & the people who didn't had their snooty comments, but I don't care because 1) I'm on a road to feeling better about myself & 2) those kind of people don't really need to be apart of my experience anyways for they will always have something negative to say about something/someone! Take pride in your accomplishment, you've came a great way just to let small minded people tear down your feeling of success! Good luck! & have a great day back at work!

Can't please everyone, so you might as well stop trying & start with pleasing número uno (number one - in Spanish just to lighten up the situation a little YOURSELF. I'm also a nurse, but being overweight has taught me that people who want to be apart of your life whether you're going through good or bad times are going to be there despite physical appearance, in fact, despite anything. Change is inevitable, if you can make change as positive as possible for you, screw what other people think. I also work iin a nursing home. I have about three people who went through WLS - one had the band, two had the bypass & now me with the sleeve. At first, I didn't tell people, but then - I realized to hell with what they think because this is for me & I'm the one who lives with the outcome of being overweight or becoming healthier & I made this decision solely based on what I felt was right for me & to amazement - the people who wanted to be apart of my life supported me & the people who didn't had their snooty comments, but I don't care because 1) I'm on a road to feeling better about myself & 2) those kind of people don't really need to be apart of my experience anyways for they will always have something negative to say about something/someone! Take pride in your accomplishment, you've came a great way just to let small minded people tear down your feeling of success! Good luck! & have a great day back at work!

You look great BTW!

Ask for a prescription of PPI - like Prilosec, Prevacid - I take Prevacid, I hear it also kills the hunger feeling sometimes too not sure if you are feeling hungry with it! Thanks! Support really is a blessing! Rooting for you as well, great progress!

So nice to see progress because I don't want to lose my assets either! I've been worried about it for quite some time now. Thanks!!

@ evolve - it was so much better! I buy my protei powder at Walmart, it's anywhere from 15-21$

Sorry didn't mean to hit send so soon - it's made by whey Gourmet. The flavor is chocolate Peanut Butter & I actually enjoyed it. I bought it from Walmart - they ranged from 15-21$. The only thing I can relate it to is the Reese Puffs cereal, not too sweet. Also, what I like about it is that it isn't frothy or thick. It was perfect & it's odd because I've been struggling with Protein. They also have other flavors that I saw, but I haven't tried but you might interested - Cookies N Creme, Raspberry, French Vanilla Creme, Mint Chocolate Chip, Cappuccino, strawberry banana, and Piña Colada. I made it ice cold with skim milk and added ice to it, stirred it really well and viola. Can't wait - because now I'll finally be more encouraged to get all my protein in.

Also, Protein Shake is making me gag because I am so SICK of it!

I felt the same way. In fact, I was in the ER last night with a heart rate so high I don't even want to mention it. I flipped out in the ER. I was crying. Dehydrated and for the first time a doctor said by the looks of my labs I'm anorexic. They ruled out a blood clot thank God & the second they ran fluids on me I felt immediately better. It was amazing. I still feel exhausted today. I haven't been sleeping well either. I constantly wonder how I'm ever going to get enough in to nourish my body. Thankfully, my two week follow up appointment is Wednesday. I felt so horrible - dizzy, my heart was beating out of my chest, faint, shortness of breath - the whole shebang. Anyways, I hope you feel better, but I do know what you are going through and commend you because although I don't have children to worry about - I know how scary it feels. I've been crying for a few days now.

Also, Protein Shake is making me gag because I am so SICK of it!

Also, Protein Shake is making me gag because I am so SICK of it!

Going through the same thing, you actually read my mind. Between pre-op and post-op I've been on liquids for about 30 days, ready for something with a little consistency. Although, I can have Crystal Light etc, some of them just do not taste the same anymore. & my stomach grumbles, and mixes between a hiccup and a burp constantly. Hope it gets better, soon.

Pain management in hospital & at home, lifting restrictions, when you can return to work/driving, diet restrictions and length of time, a number to call if problems arise, follow up care- how often, how long does it take him to perform the surgery (this might be pretty standard, but still a good question), how long is hospital stay, pre-op testing, nausea medication if you should need it, also if you have any allergies or have had reactions to any medications let them know, does he use steri-strips, tape, glue, stitches on the sites, does he use drains, you can ask his stats/ratings/success rate, also hear a lot of people use gas-x strips- you may want to inquire with the physician about using this as it may be to your benefit, how long (if your dr. even requires it) do you have to crush your medications/vitamins, do they use blood thinners, scds/teds to prevent blood clots, do they do a swallow study before being discharged to home (I believe most do, but have heard some who haven't), exercise restrictions & how soon you can start walking after surgery as it hurts to get up but helps TREMENDOUSLY with gas pains and it gets easier every day the more you do it, also ask about incentive spirometer, one more this may apply to you not sure just a suggestion - but resuming sexual practices and his recommendations on that. Also if you plan on having a baby, most surgeons have guidelines for that too. Think that's all!
Needless to say, I gave my dr. the 5th degree lol but you can never be to cautious or mindful. Good luck and congrats!