AshleyMidwife

Thank you Lisa! I needed to hear that

My labs have been fine so far. Still very little sex drive. I'm 10 moths out, down 88lbs and now feel self conscious about how my body looks because of flabby skin. That's part of it, but just no drive otherwise. Feeling sad. Anyone with encouragement and suggestions?

I had the same concern. I also was worried about not being able to hydrate well, especially when working out. Here's what I have to say about both topics: 1) on the nutrient issue... In the beginning, it'll be tough, but you'll learn you can survive on very little calories. It's super Important that you start Protein shakes and taking your Vitamins as soon as you are able to. I remember feeling amazed that some days I'd eat 500 Cals or so and still be alive! At first you really do feel run down, but that goes away with time, especially once you are able to start eating real food. I try to eat protein as much as possible, but end up eating my fair amount of carbs too. Once you're further out, you gotta just figure out what works for you. I eat pretty much whatever sounds good, work out, and am still losing. Slowly 2) Water.... I am 10months out. I believe you will never be able to eat and drink at the same time. This makes hydration hard for me. I try to drink water as much as I can, but I end up drinking coffee half the time.... I could be well hydrated, if water was all I drank. So you can do it, and I certainly make an effort when I'm working out or feeling crummy. So far no real complications with either issue. 10 months out and 88 lbs down! Good luck!

You look amazing! Way to keep it up! Good job!

Wowza! Awesome work!

Aw thanks!!

86 lbs down in 9 months! HW 297 SW 287 CW 211 DOS 12/9/13 Goal: to be under 200.... 11 lbs to go! Best decision I ever made

I feel like for most, being post op and thinner makes libido soar, but for me I feel like it's waning. I used to be ready to go all the time! Now I feel like I don't have the same drive as before. I am not as self conscience so I don't think it's that. I have lost 40 lbs since dec 2 and am happy about that. Has anyone else experienced this? Does sex drive come back? I thought for sure I'd have even higher libido than before. I will say that being tired due to long work hours and such minimal calories doesn't help things. Help!