Ready2tryagain

NevadaDave, you are my hero!
I am 411 lbs. I was 426 at my highest weight. My surgery date is April 17th. I'm scared to death because at 37, I have been fat for 22 years. I've been worried that I may fail at this. Thank you for reminding me that I can be successful if I try.

Thanks guys! I swear, I don't know what I would do without this site.
I am going to support groups again. I made an appt with the psych that approved me for surgery. I ordered more books on bingeing. I'm facing this head on...even though it sucks.
I bought Crystal Light again too. Distraction via liquid and this new 5 calorie gum that tastes like chewing Listerine are new strategies too. After this gum, nothing will taste good. It's a body slam to the taste buds.

Thanks guys! I swear, I don't know what I would do without this site.
I am going to support groups again. I made an appt with the psych that approved me for surgery. I ordered more books on bingeing. I'm facing this head on...even though it sucks.
I bought Crystal Light again too. Distraction via liquid and this new 5 calorie gum that tastes like chewing Listerine are new strategies too. After this gum, nothing will taste good. It's a body slam to the taste buds.

Thanks guys! I swear, I don't know what I would do without this site.
I am going to support groups again. I made an appt with the psych that approved me for surgery. I ordered more books on bingeing. I'm facing this head on...even though it sucks.
I bought Crystal Light again too. Distraction via liquid and this new 5 calorie gum that tastes like chewing Listerine are new strategies too. After this gum, nothing will taste good. It's a body slam to the taste buds.

Relax! It happened to me and I was sleeved in April. The scale didn't move for 10 days. I think the body is adjusting to life after surgery. Do not get on the scale everyday. It will mess with your head. Just follow the doctor's orders. Eat Protein first, take your Vitamins, get as much liquid as you can and sleep if you need it.
It gets better, I promise. I've lost 40 lbs since April 17th.

I totally agree. KIND OF. My first year I was on plan, on target, on task. I intended to get 100% of the results I could during the "honeymoon" phase. Now that I am just a few pounds from goal and 13 months out, I feel as if I can relax a bit and experiment. My year of good habits has gotten rid of my desire to eat bread, Pasta, rice, potatoes and pizza most of the time, as well as a lot of processed foods and fast food. In fact, many things I loved before are quite repulsive to me now. I never thought that would be my reality, but it is. I am not sure I would be able to say that if I continued to nibble on those things all along, though.
I have gone from a tight 20 to a loose 6/8. I have no freaking intention of ever being larger than an 8 again. If that means I have to be diligent, so be it. I can tell you that my life is SO MUCH better, SO MUCH BETTER, even with my self imposed food restrictions. Before I was always on a failing diet, sweaty, fat, frustrated, uncomfortable, pissy when I needed clothes, pissier when I had to do something that involved heat and people and movement because I was self conscious about my size.
Now I can do ANYTHING physically, I can fit into clothes at any store, I fit into teeny spaces, I get stuck in the corner spot as restaurants because I am the smallest one, when I am hot and sweaty, I am not at all self conscious about it, I can eat in public without being embarrassed... If all that means I have to be diligent about my food choices 99% of the time, so be it. Totally worth it.

I had mine done April 17th by Dr. Krause at Beaumont, Royal Oak. It's been great.
Beaumont, Royal Oak is the only Level 1A bariatric center in MI. They are excellent.

Hello Everyone...I had my surgery 8/17/2012. It was my new lease on life! My highest was 348 and since surgery my lowest has been 229...for me...amazing! Yes I want to lose more but...I too am sugar and carb addicted. I know there are some people who swear they will always follow the rules and do...I did. But I have also been struggling because of my need to have food and alcohol...socially and I love food. You can slip with the sleeve. Sometimes life gets in the way...excuses. But today...right now...I have to take charge and remember I eat to live not live to eat. I have to remember two years ago the pain I had physically and emotionally an how I was blessed to have a restart button.
As an addict I must encourage my fellow addicts to remember who you were and how we hoped and prayed for the ability to walk without pain, play with our kids and/or grand kids, shop in the regular sized stores, sit in a chair without fear of breaking it, not need an extender on an airplane, have friends and family stop telling you what your problem was...The list goes on and on for each of us. I am beginning again to touch my dreams...today!
This may not be anyone's truth but I just needed to vent and recommit publicly...Blessings!

Eeeeek! I never thought of that. Back to sugar free Popsicles...
Thanks for the info

Guys this is SOOOOO awsome!! I am so glad I found this forum where there are countless, beautiful people wiling to help out with such amazing, heartfelt advise, like all the ones I've read above! I'm 1 week out and I can't tell you how helpful this is Thank you! Bless us all as we go through this journey!!

First of all.. i am sorry to tell you this but numbers are not the issue here. Getting healthy and looking after yourself is more important then numbers on a scale. Your body is going through so many changes and will continue if you follow the program set out for you from your team.
100 lbs in 4 months. Unrealistic to be sure. Your body will take breaks and recoup from the changes you are doing to it. It is natures way of protecting itself. If you push by not eating properly your metabolism will grind to a halt again and you will be in trouble.
There is no time limit on losing weight, just like there was no time limit on gaining it. So what is the hurry. Enjoy each milestone and remember the rabbit does not always win...Sometimes slow and steady wins the race..Like the turtle...

You guys are the best therapy on earth! Thank you so much. I feel better knowing this is normal.
I'm going to drink tea and hide the scale.
And maybe sneak a 20 min nap on my lunch break.

You guys are the best therapy on earth! Thank you so much. I feel better knowing this is normal.
I'm going to drink tea and hide the scale.
And maybe sneak a 20 min nap on my lunch break.

Cottage cheese works well for me. And Dannon, Light & Fit Greek yogurt. It's only 80 calories and 12 g of Protein. 1/2% Milk has 8g of protein/serving.
I pulse kidney and pinto Beans in the food processor with a little onion and salsa. It's like refried Beans. Then I put reduced fat shredded cheese on top to increase the Protein content.

Rock on! You are my hero!

Today I weighed myself and I was 180 on the dot. That means as of today 200 unwanted lbs, have left the building. I never ever thought I could get this far....
Thanks to most of you who have inspired me and encouraged me and helped me with all my problems thus far!!!!!

You look wonderful! You have lost a lot of weight
Forgive yourself...no one is perfect. And everyday is a new chance to start again.

You look wonderful! You have lost a lot of weight
Forgive yourself...no one is perfect. And everyday is a new chance to start again.

Utz Pork rinds, laughing cow lite cheese wedges, deviled eggs, beef Jerky, Atkins whipped Peanut Butter bar, south beach fudge chocolate mint bar, Quest bars, rolled buffalo chicken deli meat from Sam's club.

I was exhausted but it was better for me to go to work because I was sad I couldn't eat. Everyone was eating and I was focused on Vitamins and liquids.
Work was a welcome distraction.

I was sleeved on Thursday and went back to work the next Friday. I was tired but I made it

How is this possible? I had 465 calories today. Yesterday was 320.
I'm terrified that I'm hungry. I thought I would not feel this again...or at least not so soon.
I'd give anything for a Peanut Butter sandwich. Am I just crazy?

How is this possible? I had 465 calories today. Yesterday was 320.
I'm terrified that I'm hungry. I thought I would not feel this again...or at least not so soon.
I'd give anything for a Peanut Butter sandwich. Am I just crazy?

I can't believe it's here. I know this is what I need to do but I've never had surgery and I'm scared. I'm starting a new life.

I can't believe it's here. I know this is what I need to do but I've never had surgery and I'm scared. I'm starting a new life.