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My Evaluation was talking with the psych, why do i want to do this, why now, and the things mentioned by others above. Mostly they want to make sure you are really aware of what you are getting into and what the psychological issues after surgery can be. Like Divorce rate is higher, You may lose friends etc. I also had to do a huge questionnaire. It was like 500 questions and took about 4 hours to do, then there was a shorter 100 question one. Then meet with Psych again to go over results of said questionnaire.

I think most of us can relate to that frustration. My Doc said though that everyone loses differently, he said that he's had some patients drop all their weight in 6 months, and others are still losing weight 2 YEARS out. I haven't lost any weight in nearly 3 weeks, and it's really starting to irritate me. Hang in there the weight WILL come off! Feel free to vent whenever the need arises. Good luck!

You don't have to eat strictly traditional breakfast foods, for breakfast. If you want to have some chicken, or whatever go for it. There is no rule that says you can only eat these things for breakfast! So have whatever you feel like eating.

Yeiks! What a scary journey! I'm glad that you are finally starting to heal. just keep sipping the fluids and getting in what you can. hang in there, i'm pretty sure the worst is over for you!! It can only get better from here!! Good luck!

Please don't give up! I'm sorry you are having such a hard time with insurance, but keep fighting! This is your life and your health, isn't it worth it? I understand that you are completely fed up fight now, so take a few days to calm down and tackle that obstacle again until they give in! You deserve it, you are worth it! Think of it this way, if you keep fighting to get it, or give up the time will still pass either way, but if you keep fighting and win, you have something to show for it in the end. Please don't give up.

Oh yes! I do this all the time! Soem times i feel like i'm looking so good and slim, and then i look in the mirror naked,or with the wrong clothes on, and it's like, OMG! I look awful! I don't look like i've lost ANY weight ( i've lost about 27lbs). I know i have, because i can fit into clothes that i couldn't even come close to fitting into before, but i still feel super fat. Everyone says i'm looking good, but i guess i just don't see it all the time. You are not alone!!

When i first started on solids i could eat half of 1 egg, and it kept me full for hours. I could only eat maybe 2 bites of food before i was full. Not satisfied, which is more a mental state of being, but my stomach was full and i was no longer empty feeling. As the weeks progress you will be able to eat more than just those few bites. But in the mean time it is very frustrating, because those few bites don't make you feel satisfied. Again that is the head hunger speaking. But what you have described sounds pretty normal, from the posts i've read and my own experience of reintroducing solid foods.

liquid diets suck! I was one of the lucky ones who wasn't required to do a pre op liquid diet. But the 3 weeks post op one sucked so much! Just hang in there, and take it 1 mean at a time. You are going to do great!!

My hubby and i have also both had the sleeve. He went first, as his medical issues were more pressing than mine. I got mine done 6 months after his, and he has been such a help to me!

I agree, it sounds like you are doing just fine. I felt lethargic and very tired for the first 2 weeks, and i definitely wasn't getting all my protein or water. But at about the 3 week mark, i felt markedly improved and actually started getting some energy back.

Try eating slower? You could also talk to your nut see if they have any ideas.

Will have to try some of them! It's crazy that 10 crackers seems like an awful lot, and i probably couldn't eat half of that!

It is really hard, and it sucks big time. Best advice i have is to just take it one meal at a time. You'll get through it, the ends totally justify the means! Hang in there!!

Yup. completely understand.

Congrats! That is awesome! Keep up the good work!!

Think of it this way. When's the last time you lost 11lbs in 2 weeks?

It isn't bad at all! The nurses do come in about every hour, or more if you need them, and all you are going to want to do is sleep. But they will be in making sure you get up and walk, and you get to take a shower ( so nice!). It isn't scary at all, it's not super quiet, even in the middle of the night. Just try to relax and enjoy being taken care of. If you are still super anxious about it when there, let them know, maybe they can give you something to help you sleep, or to relax a bit. Best of luck!

There is definitely a change! You look great! how much have you lost??

Congrats! That is so great to hear! I know what you mean about just a couple bites satisfying you. If i'm craving pizza, for example, just 1 small square is enough to sate my craving, then i could care less about it. I've also found that i really start to crave things if i haven't eaten enough. So once i eat something, i no longer want the other stuff. It is so nice not to be a slave to food anymore!!

The best way to drop some lbs fast is to do a liquid diet. It's hard and sucks, but it will get you down 5-10lbs pretty fast. Also make sure you are getting some form of exercise. I would save the liquid diet for a last resort, as after surgery you will be getting more than you fill of that! Good luck and Welcome!

I know, it is really hard to eat slowly. Like you said it's a life time of being told to hurry up and eat, to suddenly now, it's the slower the better! The best way i've found to help me is to watch the clock, and i'll let myself take a bite every 2 min, and i try to chew really slow. it is hard though, and plenty of times i still eat to fast, and pay for it =(

No problems, but like others, i waited till i was at 4 weeks out, and was careful. Biggest part is it's easy to drink to much to fast, so just be careful.

Maybe you are eating to fast, or the foods you are eating are not sitting well with you. I would try eating slower, make sure you chew really really well, and maybe try different foods for a bit, see if that helps. Good luck!

Awesome!! You are looking great!!! and yes ma'am you are totally rocking that sleeve!!! Keep up the good work!

Best tip: Hang in there! If the stuff makes you gag, try thinner things like chicken broth, juice, or just Water. The only way i could get anything down for a while was i used popsicle molds and just put water in them, froze it and sucked the water down that way. just take it slowly and if d=something makes you gag or puke, take a break from it for a while. Good luck!