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I just got a surgery date scheduled for the first part of December. I'm very excited to have a path to a new life (or my old life' date=' before I gained all the weight). However, it seems like everyones days are constantly full of worry about, carbs, grams of Protein, can I have this or that, how much Water have I had, etc. While I am willing to do that for my health and life, it just seems exhausting. Is there ever a point that you get to where you just live? Where you've changed your eating and the new way is habit and you just go through your day without constantly thinking about your new stomach? Or is this a lifetime thing?

I'm not expecting this to be easy, but I worry all the time about being fat (and all the things that come with that), am I just replacing one stress with another?

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I feel normal 95% of the time, and I'm only 6 months out. It really become habit. The way you eat, the amount you eat. Of course I have to make conscious efforts sometimes not to eat pie, candy, etc... But for the most part, I know my "range" for Protein and Water by now, and I make sure I get that in. Then again, I've never been one to log my food. I just keep up with it, and eat things I'm supposed to. I'm 120lbs down in 6 months, so something is working!

Thanks y'all! I remember looking at before and after pictures before I had my surgery and thinking, "that's totally unimaginable.. That'll never be me!". But it's becoming me! If you're thinking about this surgery... DO IT! Now! Best thing I ever did for me and my family!

you look amazing!....and 115 lbs at 6 months out is awesome....congrats on your success I don't see how your surgeon could not be pleased...and how do you feel with over a 100 pounds gone?

Insane. My mind is just starting to catch up to my body. I've still seen myself as the 300lb person. It's crazy to think I'm under 200lbs, in 6 months. I have bones! Who knew! Collar bone, knee caps, hip bones... I'm actually not a fan of them. Lol. Maybe I'll get used to them!

The first picture is about a month out from surgery. The second is last night. I'm 6 days away from being 6 months out. I'm 115 lbs down. I have my 6 month post op appointment tomorrow and I'm SO nervous! I want my surgeon to be proud, and I want my levels to be good. I went to my 2 week pre op, but missed my 3 month. Anyways... Fingers crossed!

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I had a period three days after surgery and it lasted for a while. My doc said it started from the trauma to my body from surgery. I am on the shot and am not supposed to have a period at all. I also have PCOS.... Would love to chat with fellow PCOS folks!!

Just wanted to update... I originally posted this back in March right after surgery. I have (had?) Pcos and endometriosis. I've had ZERO problems with my period after this post. I've lost 100+ lbs, and had my period last week. Wasn't painful AT ALL. The only issue I had was not being hungry at all (like food was disgusting to me).. But as far as pain, ZERO.

Made a Dr appointment! Hopefully they'll run some labs and see what's up. My NUT is thinking its hormonal tho.

Interesting. I sometimes feel this too' date=' but not for as long as you've experienced. I do wonder if my food addiction will 'switch' to a food phobia or anorexic type of disorder. Sometimes I feel anxious about eating, and since I don't feel hunger (at least not yet) it's easy for me to forget to eat. Since I tend to lose in short bursts and then plateau for a few weeks it kind of reinforces my desire not to eat. I can usually get down a Protein shake during these times, as I know I cannot go down that path. But it can be a struggle. Other times I want to binge! But thankfully my sleeve won't let me. Food issues can really mess with your head! I'm a believer in therapy, so that's my safety net. That, and a great NUT.

I hope you find an answer soon, and can get back to a healthy diet & feel better. Please keep us posted.[/quote']

I've not seen my NUT since surgery. Or my Dr for that matter. Should probably get on that. Thanks for the advice!

Please keep us updated' date='and I hope everything works out for you (:[/quote']

Thank you! I will,

could you be pregnant? My exact early symptoms!

Oh no. Quite the opposite actually. Wondering if my "monthly gift" may be to blame, but this certainly isn't the first time I've had it since surgery, and it's never happened before...

Sounds like you are stressed and tired of eating hows everything else going for you? To be honest I have felt like this several times and had to force myself to eat. I would really get like this during week 3 and I always feel like I just ate a meal and sick after taking meds. Have you been sleeved or Lap band?

I had the sleeve. I'm not really stressed tho. Life's pretty much the same as always. I'll call my Dr tomorrow I suppose!

Is it just mentally repulsed or are there any physical symptoms? Do you get any unpleasant sensations (not necessarily painful or uncomfortable) when whatever you swallow moves toward your stomach? Any nausea? Either way' date=' you should call your surgeons office. Seriously. There could be something that's off just a little bit that could be addressed and make you feel so much better. Also, serious nutrient deficiencies/dehydration is nothing to play with. If you haven't had your gallbladder out, that might be something to investigate as well.

And really? 110 pounds in 5 months is "pretty good"? You need to give yourself more credit. That is freaking awesome!

Congratulations and good luck! I hope that you are able to get it figured out soon. You certainly can't safely go along as described for very long.[/quote']

Thank you! It's mentally repulsed, but I feel if I eat anything I'm going to throw up. Hard to explain I guess. I'll eat, a bite or two, and I just don't want it so much that my mouth starts watering and I know if I have to taste "that" again, it's coming back up. It's so weird. My gallbladder is gone, has been since 2011... I'm not really stressed any more than normal every day life things that I'm always stressed about. Guess I'll give my Dr a call tomorrow!

I'm 5 months out. I've done pretty good. I've lost 110lbs. Recently, the last 3ish days, I don't wanna eat. At all. It's like it makes me sick to even think about eating. It's not really a physical thing, like I eat too much and then I'm sick... It's more, I know I need to way something, I'll make something, take one bite (if even) and it's just disgusting. I've tried switching it up to the max. I even "allowed" myself to have ANYTHING I wanted today. I choose pizza. I had one bite, and put the rest in the fridge for hubby. I find myself getting super dizzy and lightheaded, which I'm sure is from lack of nutrients.. What do I do?! NOTHING is good! I've told myself, "just do it.. You know you HAVE to eat".. But one bite and I get so repulsed, I just can't do it.

You look so preety!!

Thank you!

Got a new hair style today. I'm 109 lbs down. 5 months out!

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I was sleeved March 18, 2013. This has been an amazing journey so far. I had my first encounter with an old coworker since my surgery, and she literally didn't know who I was standing right in front of her. I get comments like, "Well, you're just withering away aren't you...". It's been sooooo nice. I never imagined this could be my life. I remember telling my Mom I was so nervous about getting surgery, because I was scared I was going to die. I had wanted to be "skinny" my entire life, and knowing this surgery was going to eventually help me achieve this... It seemed to good to be true. Well... I didn't die! I'm not by any means skinny... But I sure am on the right track to being healthy! Here's my before and after! Sw:305 Date of surgery: 292 Cw:203 Age:25 Height:5'4 The picture on the left is actually in April, 3 weeks AFTER surgery.

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Did anyone ever find size 16 clothes for sale? I REALLY need some

I had Dr Yu too! I was at a different hospital, but just wanted to let you know, Dr Yu is AWESOME! I went home the day after my surgery.

Great job!

I was at Victory Hospital in Houston. I was feeling good and am not worried about being at home. I'm just glad to be off of the IV fluids. My IV's don't last long and they needed to start a new line in the middle of the night. I've had 1 c-section and 2 unmedicated child births (one to a 9 lb. 1 oz baby)' date=' so I kind of feel like this wasn't so bad. I start of full liquids tomorrow and will see how I do with that.[/quote']

I got sleeved at victory too! By Dr Yu. Mine was in March tho

U look amazing!!!!

Thanks!

Amazing we had the same start weight..how much did you lose the 1st month?

Not quite sure.. Looked back at a post I made on May 1st, sooooo 6 weeks out, and I was at 256 or 254.. Can't remember now.

Sleeved 3-18-13... Starting weight was 305. Day of surgery was 292. Today I am 6lbs away from loosing 100lbs in less that 4 months!! Todays weight 211!

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When were you sleeved

March 18, 2013

Yay congrats

What's your stats any advise

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Oh, and I'm 5'3... No advice other than stick to plan, and exercise. Know it's not the end of enjoying food, and there are still a TON of yummy, healthy, things to eat!

Yay congrats

What's your stats any advise

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I was 305 at my highest, 292 day of surgery, and I'm 212 this morning!