Teachamy

My me time used to be food, food, and more food. I enjoyed eating without my 6 and 8 yr. olds trying to get some of my favorite treats. Now I still enjoy vegging out in front of bad TV, or sleeping, or getting my nails done during my me time. (I am a mom of little ones, what can I say?) I used to be a gym rat, so I am attempting to build up my stamina once again by doing 20-30 minutes on my elliptical every day. Soon I will start swinging my kettlebell around again, and add my strength exercises. I will have to book my trainer for a couple of sessions too. That will feel good!

Yup. You are not alone with this one! I have the Mirena too, so I am in the same boat, but I always know when it's TOM since surgery. In fact, I read something about this on the veteran's forum a few weeks back. (And was promptly told I was not welcome to post there until I was a year out...) I am using sugar-free popsicles to get me through when I can. Even though all I want is salty-crunchy snack food! I guess we will survive!

Go Katt go! Best of luck!

I had the same worries as you--what about my kids? What if something happens? But I made it, so will you. It wouldn't be normal not to feel some amount of trepidation. Just remember the pre-op liquid diet will get you losing before surgery. It's a great jump-start. You can do this!!! I am 8 weeks out today and I can tell you that occasionally, i do want more calories than I should be eating, so that feeling does come back. But it is nowhere near what it used to be. I am well on my way, and soon you will be too! Best of luck!!

How effen annoying! Those hills are crazy! Your body probably went into shock. Here's hoping the scale moves for you soon. Can't wait to see your Onederland post!

Good for you! You must feel great too. So nice of you to donate your hair too!

I don't drink, so it's no bother to me, but alcohol is a big no-no on my doctor's list of things to avoid.

If you can spare the time, it might help. I know a nap always makes me feel better. But if the pain is severe, or lasts any length of time, I'd check in with your doctor. Feel better!

Sometimes veggies (especially romaine) are too fibrous to be digested well. I know that is true with those who suffer from IBS. Have you eaten salads successfully before this?

Welcome and good luck!

I really didn't hit a routine until after my 4 week post-op appointments. But you can definitely go for walks! Just don't be surprised if you tire quickly. Good luck!

Your Protein shakes are probably still your best bet, although yogurt and cottage cheese were always a protein boost for me. I never felt #3, but are you sure it isn't just stomach (below your sternum) spasms? That is all part of the recovery period. As fas as #2, I guess it's different for everyone, but yes, I feel full very quickly. Never really had that experience in my pre-sleeved life. And yes, now that I have no swelling, I do get hungry, especially if I haven't eaten in a few hours. It will get better! Keep fighting the good fight!

Slippery underwear, check. Slippery pants, check. slippery rings, check. No slippery socks. Yet.

I just love you. That's all. Just love.

Another diabetic checking in here! I was sleeved on 12/18, and I think(?) I'm around 25 pounds down. I haven't weighed in this week. I'll probably go next week. (That's 1 way I've found to keep my sanity!) I am usually around 700-800 calories a day, as few carbs as possible. (yogurt, Beans, etc.) No bread or rice or crackers for me. No health benefits--requires too much insulin. I am pretty happy with my diet overall. As far as the weight loss goes, I am trying to base it more on the fit of my clothes and how I look and feel. (And I mean feel literally--I am always touching various body parts. OOH! A hip bone! Hey, is that a clavicle? ) Anyway--we all need to just stick to our plans, track our food and exercise, and relax! We'll all get there in our own time with our own personal challenges.

I have Anthem BCBS, and it was easy-peasy.

I say if you got it, swagger on hot stuff!

Me too. Rock on!

Me too! I used to love sad movies-can't watch them anymore! It isn't depression, just like the floodgates have been opened! Yes, I think it's hormonal, but for me--all that emotion I used to stuff down with food is coming out now. I guess that's a pretty good thing.

If you stick to the plan, eat, drink, take your supplements, and stay in touch with your medical professionals, you will be fine. If this person is dying because of lack of food, she has anorexia. The sleeve had nothing to do with it.

So very sorry for the loss of your mom.

Great plan. Being on this page helps me, and I plan to go to some in-person support groups too. My program offers excellent post-op support, and I will see the psychologist and Nutritionist again in about a month. I am also in regular contact with my Nutritionist via email. I hope all of this will help me in my times of desperation. And I can see my health changing for the better in many ways. As a Type I diabetic (the kind that can't be cured) I have seen my insulin needs drop and my blood sugars become a dream come true! Thank God! If nothing else, this surgery is bringing me closer to a cure than anything ever has. I am forever thankful!

Here's to endorphins! Thanks for giving me the energy to sweat some myself this evening! Feel better, friend.

Initially, I often slept in the recliner in our living room. It was more comfortable to me, for some reason, and if I woke up I could turn on the TV until I felt sleepy again. It took me a few weeks to go back to my bed for good, and I must admit, I sleep really wonderfully now.

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