birdmadgirl

Judging by that formula, I have lost 47% in 6 months. I suppose this is pretty good.

I wish I had known how emotional not being able to eat would be. It was very very difficult in many many ways and I was not prepared for that.

Hi! Welcome to the best support group you will ever encounter.
I am 6 months post op and have lost 53 lbs. I'm considered a slow loser but thats ok because I am losing!~
There are wonderful people here with wonderful advice so ask a lot of questions and stay focused. Good luck and keep us posted!

Judging by that formula, I have lost 47% in 6 months. I suppose this is pretty good.

Chest pains woke me out of a dead sleep the other night. this is the 3rd time this has happened to me in a month so I decided it was time to get it checked out as I was terrified. The pain was horrible.
Went to the ER and got a chest xray, EKG, and blood work. all normal.
turns out I had and esophogeal spasm brought on by eating too early before bed. the doc said because of my surgery, the acid built up in my stomach and caused the horrible radiating chest pain.
I had had a few bites of chicken right before bed.
were any of you told you couldnt eat before bed? I was not but my friend said her surgeon was very specific about waiting 2 hours before bed to eat.
I was not told this. any of you had this happen or been told to not eat before bed?
well, they mean it!

I always get really depressed and anxious this time of year. This year has been completely unbearable. I went to my meds doctor last week and told him the struggles I have had and he said he wouldnt change my meds because they should be working and suggested light therapy. I cry everyday. Can barely get out of bed to go to work. I feel like I have nothing to look forward to. Money problems, messy house that I cant bring myself to clean, boring job that I dont like... etc.
I had my surgery in sept so along with taking away my comfort (food), winter set in and made things so much worse. I feel hopeless on a daily basis and I really need help too. I understand where you are coming from. feel free to message me to talk anytime. I could use it too.

I think you look amazing and I love the pink jeans on you!

I think you look amazing and I love the pink jeans on you!

I wish I had known how emotional not being able to eat would be. It was very very difficult in many many ways and I was not prepared for that.

I wish I had known how emotional not being able to eat would be. It was very very difficult in many many ways and I was not prepared for that.

I was full of regret after my surgery (sept 23rd)... I thought "what the hell have I done? did I try everything first to lose weight?"
I mourned food and still do to an extent. My boyfriend and I spent the night at a hotel out of town for our 6 year anniversary this weekend. for lunch, we went to our favorite sushi restaurant. I had probably 5 - 6 pieces and was really full but completely satisfied that I was finished. I packed up a to go box and looked forward to munching on it later. I wasnt sad that I couldnt eat my normal 30 bucks worth of sushi because I am used to it and its no big deal anymore. For dinner, we went to our favorite Indian place. I had a tiny bit of some saag paneer and was really full but again, happy and satisfied. again, packed it up go to and knew how great it would taste for lunch the next day.
you just have to look at things in a different perspective. I cried myself to sleep many a night wanting a piece of pizza like a normal person. I can have that now.. I just choose to get thin crust and eat half a piece now and the other half later. maybe get a chicken wing or two when everyone else is scarfing on carbs.
there are alternatives to pigging out and they are wonderful.
one of my favorite things to do is make huge pitchers of different teas and lemonades and sip on them all day as a treat. I love toasted vanilla coconut yogurt... I still love food just a little less of it.
I am only down 43lbs since surgery but I can see my waist now and my jeans are falling off of me. My boyfriend notices and I can finally see some results which is very encouraging.
Winter sucks... I am having the hardest time with this weather. once you can get outside and be a little more active, I think your spirits will lift as well. I know this was wordy but I hope it helped! good luck to you!

I wish I had known how emotional not being able to eat would be. It was very very difficult in many many ways and I was not prepared for that.

Chest pains woke me out of a dead sleep the other night. this is the 3rd time this has happened to me in a month so I decided it was time to get it checked out as I was terrified. The pain was horrible.
Went to the ER and got a chest xray, EKG, and blood work. all normal.
turns out I had and esophogeal spasm brought on by eating too early before bed. the doc said because of my surgery, the acid built up in my stomach and caused the horrible radiating chest pain.
I had had a few bites of chicken right before bed.
were any of you told you couldnt eat before bed? I was not but my friend said her surgeon was very specific about waiting 2 hours before bed to eat.
I was not told this. any of you had this happen or been told to not eat before bed?
well, they mean it!

I was full of regret after my surgery (sept 23rd)... I thought "what the hell have I done? did I try everything first to lose weight?"
I mourned food and still do to an extent. My boyfriend and I spent the night at a hotel out of town for our 6 year anniversary this weekend. for lunch, we went to our favorite sushi restaurant. I had probably 5 - 6 pieces and was really full but completely satisfied that I was finished. I packed up a to go box and looked forward to munching on it later. I wasnt sad that I couldnt eat my normal 30 bucks worth of sushi because I am used to it and its no big deal anymore. For dinner, we went to our favorite Indian place. I had a tiny bit of some saag paneer and was really full but again, happy and satisfied. again, packed it up go to and knew how great it would taste for lunch the next day.
you just have to look at things in a different perspective. I cried myself to sleep many a night wanting a piece of pizza like a normal person. I can have that now.. I just choose to get thin crust and eat half a piece now and the other half later. maybe get a chicken wing or two when everyone else is scarfing on carbs.
there are alternatives to pigging out and they are wonderful.
one of my favorite things to do is make huge pitchers of different teas and lemonades and sip on them all day as a treat. I love toasted vanilla coconut yogurt... I still love food just a little less of it.
I am only down 43lbs since surgery but I can see my waist now and my jeans are falling off of me. My boyfriend notices and I can finally see some results which is very encouraging.
Winter sucks... I am having the hardest time with this weather. once you can get outside and be a little more active, I think your spirits will lift as well. I know this was wordy but I hope it helped! good luck to you!

I wish I had known how emotional not being able to eat would be. It was very very difficult in many many ways and I was not prepared for that.

I wish I had known how emotional not being able to eat would be. It was very very difficult in many many ways and I was not prepared for that.

I wish I had known how emotional not being able to eat would be. It was very very difficult in many many ways and I was not prepared for that.

I wish I had known how emotional not being able to eat would be. It was very very difficult in many many ways and I was not prepared for that.

I wish I had known how emotional not being able to eat would be. It was very very difficult in many many ways and I was not prepared for that.

I wish I had known how emotional not being able to eat would be. It was very very difficult in many many ways and I was not prepared for that.

I wish I had known how emotional not being able to eat would be. It was very very difficult in many many ways and I was not prepared for that.

being a shell of my former self due to becoming a complete recluse. I dont go out anymore. I avoided an old friends wedding by lying saying I had to work when really, I just havent seen them in about 15 years and I am horrified about how I look. I wouldnt be able to find anything to wear anyways and Dont have the money to find a new outfit at the fat girl store anyways.
Being diagnosed with social anxiety disorder when I used to be a complete social butterfly. I had tons of friends and would go out all the time.. now the phone never rings and I am home with my fella everynight.
housework going to **** because I dont have the energy or motivation to clean. Feeling like a piece of crap because of what I have done to myself. Eating because of how I feel and what I have done to myself. being 34 years old and feeling like my life is over when it should just be starting...
oh man, does the list go on..

sleeved sept 23rd, down only 25lbs but starting weight was 262.

I wish I had known how emotional not being able to eat would be. It was very very difficult in many many ways and I was not prepared for that.

This is so right on. I thought I was a slow loser then I went to my 6 week appointment and I am actually losing at ABOVE average. Ive lost 17% of my excess body weight!