Miss Mac

2 ounces prune juice at bedtime...works fine for daily results

I will go with JeanZ. I may have come across skewed information. Non scale Victory certainly makes sense to me.

Keish_ Lorrain, NSV means Non-Surgical Victory, and they are so exciting when we get them. Even your pants falling down in public because they don't fit anymore, is an NSV!

Today, I was able to lean towards my feet and trim my own toenails with cutting off my circulation at my belly.

One way I look at my eating challenges and portion control is scientifically: You cannot control that which you do not measure.

Yes, I am in a stall now, after being sleeved 12/23/2013. Of the 38 pounds I have lost, 16 are post-op....then nothing in spite of my best efforts and compliance with the plan that was given to me. It is sooooooo discouraging, but this forum helps me to keep my chin up. Even though I am doing strength training 3 days a week, and aerobic exercises on opposite days, I guess I will have to step it up some more. I really can't eat any less without risking malnutrition. I couldn't lose weight on 1,000 calories before, so I am coming in at 600 - 800 calories and 70 grams of Protein. All else I could do, I guess, is to skew the balance toward even more protein. Man oh man, no wonder we get so weary waiting for the process to do its thang. Hang in there.

Well, whatever you do, whether it' vinegar or honey, just stand up for yourself. You will find frequently throughout this forum that if you just let the process takes its natural course, you will get weary of waiting. When anxiety builds up, it can manifest internally. Keep us informed as you go through the process.

Get airplane seats near the bathroom.

The forum is glitching when I it the "like" button, so, I say it this way. I agree with Triciac. If you can't get sleeved, it's O K to get angry at your roadblocks, and start taking the bull by the horns. There is nothing easy about weight loss - anyway you look at it. There is no weight loss genie coming to your front door to help you out. The determination and self control that you need, must come from the "inside" you that wants the benefits of better health. I am 5'4" and my body gave up carrying me around when I hit 235 last summer. You surely don't want to have a reduced quality of life and watch while other people around you enjoy physical activity. You are young enough, with or without weight loss surgery that you can prevent becoming old before your 30th birthday. I don't understand why your insurance is fighting against helping you. Mine and many other's insurance benefits automatically kick in with a BMI of 40 or more, with or without co-morbidities. Please keep being your own best advocate in this. Wishing you good health and happiness.

According to Spark People's "What Things Weigh" article, you just lost a bale of hay that you were wearing for a belt. Congratulations!

When my new tummy can tolerate tomatoes, I will go back to stuffing my tuna into a tomato that has been quartered almost to the bottom and opened up a bit. I have also been known to slice a tomato real thick and eat the tuna salad off that.

You are never to old to get frisky. At 38 ponds down, it's better already. In addition to the confidence boost of a changing body, there is noticeable improvement in flexibility. Plus it burns calories and has many benefits concerning health and happiness..........so, yes it gets better!

Are you the one he gladly comes home to at night????? If so, I would not worry so much about it. Besides, it looks like you need to see yourself through his eyes instead of yours. Anxiety can eat away at you and affect your quality of life. There is a lot of happiness out there waiting for someone to grab it up. So, if you can focus on happier days gone by or the amazing next year coming up you will feel better. I am telling you, this process will evolve you into a whole 'nother person you may not recognize. For example, I went out yesterday and got a sassy new hairdo (like Rita Moreno's at the Sag Awards) and...I bought new make-up, too which I have not worn for years. I would not have done it pre-op. If one can feel this good after only 38 pounds, just imagine how much we are all changing as we enjoy our non-surgical victories. Your bariatric team may have a psychologist you can talk to. They can offer insight into what makes you tick and how to break poor eating habits. Wishing you good luck and good health.

What SandeeD said, plus my NUT wanted me to sacrifice the Mayo for plain Greek Yogurt. Yucky....never made it that way again. At home, we just use light mayo or that mayo-olive oil spread. If I am making it for myself and not to share, I will use S/F sweet relish instead of dill. Right now, I am using the store bought tuna salad or chicken salad in 4 ounce can and throw away the crackers that come with it.

My new tummy, at 4 weeks out, raises an objection for anything over 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons. Sometime, like this morning, I was eating scrambled eggs and cheese, and could only eat two bites. Drinking alcoholic beverages is something I won't be doing for a long time. Everything I consume must have food value of some sort.

That little nagging notion in the back of your head is called a red flag, and we girls miss them all the time. Be careful.

RJ, would you mind giving an idea of what the trainer has you do everyday. I am working with a variety seniors - level strength training and body movement, but I am sure some of us achy old timers would like to know what he has you do, so maybe we could follow along?

Welcome tmuller02, you will find good information here, plus interesting stories of how we all got to this point, and how we are progressing along with our recovery. Wishing you good luck and good health. Please stay with us and let us know how you are doing. Best advice I have seen on the forum since I started last summer is: NEVER TRUST A FART!

Good move, RJ.

I am at one month today and have permission to eat regular food, but I just don't feel like it yet. No hurry....soft foods are ok with me. Still eating just a few small bites. Cooking is hardly worth the effort. I think I will take more time to move on the regular food.

My mean ol' rotten second ex-husband used to sabotage my weight loss efforts all the time. Knowing that I was trying so hard, he would bring home Krispy Crème Donuts and other pastries, specialty breads, pizza, etc. One time he flew off the handle at dinner and accused me of ruining dinner...all...the...time with vegetables. Really? He refused to take medication for his diagnosed psychotic disorders and his rage episodes were aimed at me. He was sure that I was losing weight to attract other men. You all know the drill. Leaving was the second best decision I ever made. The best decision was to get this surgery.

It gets better. I am a month out and my tummy no longer sounds like a dinosaur fight.

One month out for me too. My directions are 1/3 cup of my protein item, and 2 tablespoons of non starchy veggies / fruit. Only one shake per day now. 8 cups of water/fluids.

Night eating was a big pre=op issue for me, so I had to decide that after supper dishes are done, the kitchen is closed. No Snacks in the bedroom, either. Bottled Water only through the night. It's rough, but I have to be hard on myself to win this battle.

You deserve a break from all this. Hope your recovery goes well.