Divadoll_98

i am 14 months post op. if we are honest, i think that we all have that "what the hell did i do to myself" moment. i had it for a very brief time, and i am 'that sleever' that everyone hates. i had no complications, only 1 throw up (because i tried to do a whole serving of broth in 5 minutes 2 weeks out) and a pretty quick recovery. so, if someone like me had it, i can truly understand someone with any complications having it.
however, at 14 months out, my life is much better. i am 20 pounds away from what my surgeon told me was a 'lofty' goal. i am smaller than i was when i graduated high school, but i don't have that 'crack addict, sick' look. i am able to do all of the things that i couldn't but wanted to. and i eat like a normal person. i don't always make good food choices, but i always stay on track, because, i didn't do this for temporary weight loss. i did it to change me life. and it has helped me take control.
hopefully, you will learn what is causing your problem, and be able to use this to be a happier you. i truly hope that you come to love it as much as i have.
good luck in your journey.

We all need support when we "go out on a limb", and if you can't find it in the flesh, this forum is a pretty decent alternative. You might also want to post your town and see if you can locate people near to you - I've seen others do that.
If you feel nauseous a lot it's pretty hard not to feel depressed. I turn into a v crabby monster with sustained pain or nausea. So it will be worth while putting some time into trying to problem solve that.
I agree it could be eating too fast or getting up from the table quickly after eating - I need much more time to eat and digest than previously. This can be hard at work, when the kids are all demanding attention, or when you have an inflexible schedule.
Reflux can definitely make you feel unwell, and not always in the ways you expect. Are you on meds for that? Do you need a higher dosage than you're on?
I find eating sweet stuff can make me feel really nauseous, but not everything sweet. I find it hard to pinpoint, but it's only occasional for me so not a big issue. I've heard other people say the same thing about fatty foods.
I'm just a few days over 3 months out and eat out regularly, so far without problems. I wonder if it just feels too hard because you feel unwell. Park that one for now and concentrate on feeling better. Hopefully you'll find it's no longer an issue when you do.
Good luck with it all.

I was gonna say walk away the pounds. I think she calls it walk at home now actually. I've been doing this off and on for a few years at different weights. It's still challenging and you can add weights and also jog when they walk etc.
I didn't know she had jogging knes! What are they called.
I just took this pic today of the ones I have.

I agree with kalee. Walk away the pounds has DVDs with several different distances to choose from and you can use 2 pound weights to help with your arms while you walk and to increase effort. She also has 'jogging' videos.
Jamie

Walk away the pounds

I would suggest the Power90 series. NOT the P90X, the Power90. Same guy, different workouts. It's basically the equivalent of a gym workout with a trainer. Very good starting point.

My surgeon told me I could swim at 6 weeks. Only two more weeks to go for me!

I was originally told 6 weeks but at my two week follow up he cleared me for exercise and swimming. I was shocked!

It hasn't been easy but I would do all over again. I haven't been sick or anything like that but sometimes I still forget to eat and take my Vitamins but I'm working on it and getting better. I can't believe that I'm almost at goal and I'm finally loving what I see when I look in the mirror.

Really it hasn't been bad at all. My major issue was motion sickness-but the patch they put on you in the hospital helped me so much! The only thing I have issues with is eggs-done any style, meatballs from Maggiano's, slightly grilled shrimp instead of really grilled and the grits from Alonti - all of that is because of texture. I missed the mushie stage because of the motion sickness-I didn't want much of anything until I got a refill on the Patches. Smile
I am really happy with my sleeve. Remember it is a tool and for me, it is really effective. I can't even attempt to eat an entire Pasta mardi GRAS from Pappadeaux. I have a little-about an ounce of mostly the grilled shrimp and a piece of sausage and I am done. Or going to Pappasitos on Wednesday's for the half price fajitas--hubby loves it! I eat a piece of chicken and a smal piece of beef and maybe twobshrimp from the Tijuana and I am done for the night. Before we both ould have our own entree.
It's a tool. Getting back into the gym was a challenge. I used to love the mat at 24 hour fitness. Now I can only get on it for 7-0 minutes and then go to the treadmill or elliptical because I am usually spent. I know I have to build up to it. Now since I am past my 6 weeks, I plan to incorporate weights gradually.
I really didnt have much pain. My cycles are slowly being normalized. I used to go 23 days and now I am close to 28 days. So it's all good. I am back at work and will have surgery on my leg to remove a rod (another story) at the end of November.

I've lost 142 pounds and my curves are still there. In the beginning I hated them but now I finally like how I look. Curves and all

I had surgery in Aug. My "girls" haven't went anywhere. :-)

Yogurt is now allowed in my diet...can I do sugar free frozen yogurt? I can even add some Protein Powder in there

My biggest challenge already is feeling like I am losing weight too slowly, I'm not doing it right, fear of having ugly loose skin, and feeling like this surgery is not going to work for me. Losing 22 lbs since surgery 4 weeks ago today is awesome, but I guess when we think about how hard it was (liquid only and little to no food) it makes you think this is crazy. I think I will feel differently once I meet a goal that I was never able to meet on my own. I just have to have patience with myself and start doing all the right things (time to workout in 2 weeks) to get my desired results. One day I will look up and see it, and be very happy with my choice. I'm going to do workout tapes like Shaun T and Billy (Taebo) as soon as I can. They should be able to help me see results faster too. Thanks for letting me share. I feel better now

Lemon is fine. I add lemon and cucumber to my iced Water. The taste is amazing in the heat

Wow. I can eat shrimp, but 3 large ones are my limit. I love them--and they're low in calories, too! I actually prefer them boiled and chilled, shrimp cocktail style.

Seafood is my friend! I have started buying my shrimp at Sams Club because I eat it so often now. Shrimp and broccoli is my fav Scallops and crab legs work well too!

Seafood is the most easily digested meats. Plus you get ur omegas as a bonus. I just hope that I can still eat crawfish after my surgery
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A lot of things are making me sick lately. I tried 3 meatballs got sick, some ground beef same thing. chicken only in chicken salad. So chicken salad, eggs made 10 ways until sunday, half turkey burger patty, and fish has been very boring.
I finally went to Walmart and decided to try some shrimp. I got the bag that comes 100-150 pre cooked mini shrimp. It wasn't expensive at all. I just threw it in a pan with some butter and garlic. 3 oz have 21 grams of Protein.
I ate 3 oz and didn't get sick so I ate about 6 more ounces. OMG it tasted so so good and I haven't been sick at all.
So if you want something else that is high in Protein definitely try these shrimps. You can get the bags at walmart in one of those coolers right before the meat section.

That is awesome. You're doing well. I add lemon to my Soup. I just had my surgery on Friday. Its just a little but I am fine

I have no hunger pains..... Buuut...... My mind keep going back to my favorite dishes at Olive Garden and various Seafood spots I love..... Lord help me!!!!!

This is and will be one of my greatest concerns too until the day comes when im at goal and go.. hmmm.. no sagging skin.. lol..
Ok so here is the deal.. it really depends on your body how much weight you have to lose, how long you have been at your weight, and YES IT DOES MATTER IF YOU WORK OUT OR NOT!
Here is why.. pregnant people get big and then it goes away in 9 months, now for someone who has been big say for the past 10 years your skin has stretched and had to carry that weight for a long time. which means its probably lost some of its resilience. It also depends a little on genetic make up and age. the younger you are and the more oily your skin is the less likely you will have to have an excess amount of skin.
For most of us we are going to have some type of excess skin, however by working out you are replacing the fat loss behind the skin with lean muscle which will even out a little bit.
I go to the gym 5 days a week doing not only cardio, but weight training too so that i can help my body along the way. so i would say thats a good place to start if you don't want the saggy skin.. also and most importantly..DRINK A LOT OF Water. it will help replenish you and help with the elasticity.