mollydeez

I'm literally never sure if I'm hungry or bored. Or if I'm full. It's like I have no sense of anything? Does anyone else feel this way? And how do you determine if you're hungry or bored? Help please
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Oh my god THANK YOU for this. I am a week post op tomorrow and I feel like I'm crazy for wanting chicken wings and burgers and food. like I know I can't do it but like I can't stop thinking about food or anything. This brought me much relief. Thank you!!
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Thanks, friends.
My husband heard me having words with the scale and came in and asked what was wrong. I told him, in very colorful language- that I am not incredibly proud of, about going 7 days and not moving AT ALL. He looked at me and said "wow, wouldn't that be something if that's all you got out of this." OMG!
Although I know he was joking and my threats to end his life were also in jest. I can't say I didn't have that thought (all this for 23 pound!).
But you'd all support me, right? If I off-ed him, on the evidence of that comment (alone) as motive!

Kind of venting... Don't get me wrong I have learned so many helpful things because of this site on my journey but I have noticed as well how many biased opinions regarding what to do and what not to do post op as well...
Sorry but every person is different. Some people have comorbidities or other circumstance that the typical "black and white cookie cutter" guide to the sleeve diet post op does not fit all. And that doesn't mean your doing something wrong.
If you have a competent surgeon and knowledgeable dietician follow their plan, be smart/make good choices and results will follow. It's frustrating to see people on here bring posters down by challenging them on their choices. This site shouldn't be a substitute for a doctor or dietician. If in doubt reach out to your team
Kidney patients especially for one shouldn't be getting loads and loads of Protein in. And diabetics can probably benefit from having a small serving of a whole grain at Breakfast to stabilize blood sugars through the day. But also I'm not anyone's doctor on here so don't take my advice either
Bottom line is I just keep seeing advice on here that could do more damage than good especially not knowing their history. Anyways that's the end of my rant. Just because someone might not be following what worked for someone else absolutely does not mean they're doing something wrong.
*disclaimer* this post is not defending those who have pizza, fried chicken, bread, alcohol days and weeks post op! Haha!
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Oh my god THANK YOU for this. I am a week post op tomorrow and I feel like I'm crazy for wanting chicken wings and burgers and food. like I know I can't do it but like I can't stop thinking about food or anything. This brought me much relief. Thank you!!
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Also had mine on Monday! Trust me. This whole thing is a huuuuge transition and adjustment. It's no walk in the park. It's making me realize how often I ate when I was bored. How much I base my life around food and wanting it. I read a bunch of times that this is so common for the first stage.
I keep asking myself too...am I gonna regret this? But here's the thing: we are alone and home and bored and thinking too much. We just had major surgery. It's tough. What's been helping me is thinking about how much agony I go through when I'm shopping. How much I hate the way I look before I go out. How bad my self esteem is. It's easy to forget these things when we are trying to adjust to something totally new. Once you're out and about, eating normalish foods again and seeing results you will thank yourself. I know what it's like to be depressed and regretful but think about what's ahead and focus on goals ! Look at clothes online you might want to buy when you're smaller and think about how much better you'll feel. I keep going back and forth too in my own head but the more you come on here, read, reply, and meet people, you can also learn a lot and find great support. Good luck and please don't give up !
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Jeez. You know a lot of people do seem to go through a brief phase of regret. It can be really tough and they're on here looking for support and other people who understand. Calling it a "cry for attention" seems pretty unfair and judgmental.

As you burn fat- your body is releasing all of the hormones stored in that fat - making you extremely emotional, depressed, etc. It's like PMS on super steroids! Get enough Water, Protein and take walks - you'll get past this! If it gets bad - talk to your Dr about it - you may need a short term antidepressant. You've got this!!!

I'm now just over a year out. I also had this concern. However, just because you can, doesn't mean you should. It isn't about how much you can fit in your new tiny tummy, but how little can you eat and be satisfied. I strongly suggest you measure and follow your program. You won't regret it.

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Me too girl!! Tomorrow is the day!!! Best of luck to us ❤️
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Me too girl!! Tomorrow is the day!!! Best of luck to us ❤️
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I honestly don't look for anyone to support me. It's my journey not theirs, I know it's probably hard because people do want support. Don't get frustrated because people don't understand you. Live your life and just think of all the new things to come. (: I have only told my mom, dad, fiancé, and one friend and that's it. My fiancé's aunt knows and she tried to talk me out of it and then went on this big long rant, but guess what? I didn't let her steal my joy. Good luck to you.

When I had my surgery I only told my significant other and 2 close friends (who had the surgery), why? Because this was a very personal decision and I needed to get a grasp of it on my own. I did not feel the need to explain my decision or to hear others opinions when their opinion and $2 can get me a cup of coffee. I joined this site and it helped me speak more freely about it. I am almost 2 years out and about 6 months in I told my family and a year in I was more open about it. Now I speak freely but its a work in progress. Others tell right away, and that's ok, again its a personal decision but the support you should really need is from your family and groups like this who know what its like. Everyone else can go fly kites, because everyone will have their own opinions, insecurities and they will push them on you. Push that aside and push through. I do not know your medical condition but let me tell you it will improve, your life will improve and at the end if you follow the Doctors orders you will be amazed at the life change. Then people will be eager to know what you did and how. Until then, focus on you. Love and prayers your way, you will be just fine.

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Highest weight:365
Surgery weight:335
Current weight: 265
Goal weight: 180

First one was two summers ago and I was at 377. The second one was in January at 187. I'm down another 19 but don't have any more recent full body pics.

It's definitely hard when the people you expect to support you, don't. Please keep your head up and keep yourself occupied. You've got this!
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My primary care doctor tried to talk me out of it too. She also told me she would write a letter for my insurance to get me approved. She never did and ignored me. It was SO frustrating. She completely lied because of her own opinion. If this is something you are set on and want please do it. I get discouraged too when people try to talk me out of it or say I'm lazy, don't need it etc. then I think back to my depression. My anxiety. The absolute misery I endure every time I go shopping. How I haven't been to the beach because I hate the way I look. How I have no confidence and self esteem. I saw a quote that was something along the lines of "don't take advice from people who don't have to deal with the outcome" and it's so true. Please do not let her talk you out of it. Think about how much your weight affects you
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DAMNNNN GIRL
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post op day 4-- from the back-- on my side... hope that makes sense. Think of spooning. It was more for him than for me but at least that set him straight for awhile.

20years the first time. You?
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I have been approved by my insurance and my surgery date is set for November 7th. My birthday is November 5th and I truly can't think of a more beautiful way to welcome in a new year for myself. I am so incredibly excited and ready for this new beginning. I have been so terrified of the insurance company pulling this out from underneath me that now that I have the okay I feel like the weight of the word has been lifted from my shoulders.
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My primary care doctor tried to talk me out of it too. She also told me she would write a letter for my insurance to get me approved. She never did and ignored me. It was SO frustrating. She completely lied because of her own opinion. If this is something you are set on and want please do it. I get discouraged too when people try to talk me out of it or say I'm lazy, don't need it etc. then I think back to my depression. My anxiety. The absolute misery I endure every time I go shopping. How I haven't been to the beach because I hate the way I look. How I have no confidence and self esteem. I saw a quote that was something along the lines of "don't take advice from people who don't have to deal with the outcome" and it's so true. Please do not let her talk you out of it. Think about how much your weight affects you
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My primary care doctor tried to talk me out of it too. She also told me she would write a letter for my insurance to get me approved. She never did and ignored me. It was SO frustrating. She completely lied because of her own opinion. If this is something you are set on and want please do it. I get discouraged too when people try to talk me out of it or say I'm lazy, don't need it etc. then I think back to my depression. My anxiety. The absolute misery I endure every time I go shopping. How I haven't been to the beach because I hate the way I look. How I have no confidence and self esteem. I saw a quote that was something along the lines of "don't take advice from people who don't have to deal with the outcome" and it's so true. Please do not let her talk you out of it. Think about how much your weight affects you
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@@mollydeez My pre-op instructions say "avoid caffeine". If a cup of coffee happens to throw itself in your way - you might not be able to avoid it - then I say go for it! The only thing I would caution - you don't want the caffeine withdrawal post-op on top of all of the other issues you'll be dealing with. Try half decaf/half caf for a few days and go to full Decaf a few days before surgery. I started my pre-op diet yesterday (shakes only) and have had a pretty bad headache as well. I usually only had one cup of coffee in the mornings so I don't think it's caffeine withdrawal. I ended up going to bed at 8:30 last night before I ripped open a bag of potato chips!