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It's probably not the worst comment I've received, but it was a little offensive: "Are you sick? You're melting away, you need to eat." As they push trays of fatty, fried foods in my face. Uh, no thanks. That's how I ended up 265 pounds. One person told me my head looked big. WOW! It doesn't matter if your fat or skinny. People can be just plain rude.

I am 3.5 months out and still have buyers remorse. I love the progress I have made and the compliments are great too. I just struggle with some of the foods I miss, and I guess that is the food addiction I will always have. It definitely gets much much better and as others said, you are dealing with a major post op period. Give it some time and you will come around! Find some of the great things that go with your new lifestyle and embrace it!

my knot is huge :/ we can do together @@Future little mama

I hope so too... can't wait till its over

Hi! Congrats on your approval. I was scared out of my mind also. Once I was in the room with the Dr. he calmed my nerves. The nurses were great and answered any questions I had. I found talking about random things helped calm my nerves. When I woke up in recovery the first thing the nurses asked me was if I was in pain. Don't be shy about saying YES if you are. I wasn't in much pain, very little on a scale of 1 to 10 (maybe a 3), but after I left the hospital my recovery went really well. I had a drain for two weeks, some people don't go home with one. It just depends on your doctor. The drain was the only set back for me. Otherwise ALL GOOD.
Good Luck!!! And Congrats!

I was in the hospital for 2 nights/3 days (in on Monday out on Wednesday). I can understand your concern. When my Mom had her hysterectomy (in her 30's) she couldn't move. I'm hoping you will have low pain...

I wanted to grow my hair out about a year ago so when I was researching it I read that people where putting monistat 7 (yes, vag cream) on the scalp to help with growth. They actually had a "monistat challenge" I tried it and it actually did work BUT it's time consuming and cost. Weird...I know.

Welcome! Good to hear you are doing good. I'm sure you've read all the different outcomes on here regarding the sleeve . At first it freaked me out, but I found out how lucky I was with my recovery. Good luck to you on your journey!

I would put on a sappy romantic movie. That usually sent mine running to another room lol.

I am one of those people who always had ALOT of hair, and Hair loss (prior to surgery). I did notice more than usual hair loss between months 5-9, but it has really slowed down (back to whatever normal loss was). I stopped taking Biotin because it didn't seem to be helping much. I'm trying to grow my hair out right now, tired of the short hair and its freaking cold outside!

It's probably not the worst comment I've received, but it was a little offensive: "Are you sick? You're melting away, you need to eat." As they push trays of fatty, fried foods in my face. Uh, no thanks. That's how I ended up 265 pounds. One person told me my head looked big. WOW! It doesn't matter if your fat or skinny. People can be just plain rude.

I'm in the Oakland area. Where are you?

Hi Everyone! I usually don't do much topic starting, but I thought I would share. One of the things I wondered about pre-sleeve is if I was going to be successful. I was the world's WORST dieter. I was even worse with sticking to anything long term. The sleeve has changed my life 100% for the better. Granted, there have been some adjustments that have to be made (like new allergic reactions to foods etc), but I wouldn't change this. I was walking in the mall last weekend and walked by Victoria's Secret. I have never purchased any bras (or anything matter of fact) from in there, my chest was just too big. I thought, what the heck, lemme check it out. I need new bras anyway (semi-annual sale, extra 25% COME ON!!). Let me start by saying I was a 42DD (even a 42DD at times this time last year), so I was a little apprehensive. I still think of myself as big (that still is taking some time to adjust to). I walked out of the store with a 34DDD and a 36DD, And they were sexy bras (too bad I am the only one that sees them lol)! I skipped all the way to the car! Woohoo!! I finally cut up my Torrid credit card (plus size store), and paid off the bill. Victoria's Secret here I come! I've gone from a tight 20, to a size 8/10, size medium/large shirts. The only thing that hasn't changed are my feet.....still an 11, but now I don't have to get wide width calves!
I never thought I would have this opportunity!
Thanks for reading, and have a FABULOUS day!

We are in the exact same boat. I'm 5'5" I'm 155lbs now. A few people have asked me that question (are you sick? Is everything ok?), people have literally said, "Ok, stop loosing". I'm a size 8/10 depending on the clothes.
My doctor told me with my height and body frame (and BMI) I can stop loosing weight and just maintain if I want, but I want wiggle room. I was told to start incorporating whole grains, and increase calories. I don't want to start eating carbs or increase calories just yet. I am increasing my workout to try and tone up....hoping I will look toned instead of "sick". I would have never in a million years have thought that I couldn't stop loosing weight haha, but I'll take it!!!!!

Cut up and paid off my Torrid card. It feels amazing to walk into any store and be able to shop. I hated being limited to a few stores. Congrats!!!!

We are in the exact same boat. I'm 5'5" I'm 155lbs now. A few people have asked me that question (are you sick? Is everything ok?), people have literally said, "Ok, stop loosing". I'm a size 8/10 depending on the clothes.
My doctor told me with my height and body frame (and BMI) I can stop loosing weight and just maintain if I want, but I want wiggle room. I was told to start incorporating whole grains, and increase calories. I don't want to start eating carbs or increase calories just yet. I am increasing my workout to try and tone up....hoping I will look toned instead of "sick". I would have never in a million years have thought that I couldn't stop loosing weight haha, but I'll take it!!!!!

I used the "get up and do something else between bites" tonight and it was outstanding. It really helped to slow me down and be more mindful. Excellent advice!

I have a varsity football player, who is going into college ball. It actually makes cooking easier because I make sure he gets in more Protein and less carbs, lots of veggies. I say what I eat, he eats. He's actually gotten used to it. He doesn't complain, and definitely isn't starving. The only difference is I have my tiny bowl, he has his mega plate haha.

Thank you all for your replies, it's really helped me out. I'm going to try out Milk of Magnesia starting from tomorrow so hopefully that helps. All my bloods come back today and all is okay so I'm happy about that. Just going to focus on getting all of this sorted now. Thank you all again and sorry I haven't individually tag you.

Hi Everyone! I usually don't do much topic starting, but I thought I would share. One of the things I wondered about pre-sleeve is if I was going to be successful. I was the world's WORST dieter. I was even worse with sticking to anything long term. The sleeve has changed my life 100% for the better. Granted, there have been some adjustments that have to be made (like new allergic reactions to foods etc), but I wouldn't change this. I was walking in the mall last weekend and walked by Victoria's Secret. I have never purchased any bras (or anything matter of fact) from in there, my chest was just too big. I thought, what the heck, lemme check it out. I need new bras anyway (semi-annual sale, extra 25% COME ON!!). Let me start by saying I was a 42DD (even a 44DD at times this time last year), so I was a little apprehensive. I still think of myself as big (that still is taking some time to adjust to). I walked out of the store with a 34DDD and a 36DD, And they were sexy bras (too bad I am the only one that sees them lol)! I skipped all the way to the car! Woohoo!! I finally cut up my Torrid credit card (plus size store), and paid off the bill. Victoria's Secret here I come! I've gone from a tight 20, to a size 8/10, size medium/large shirts. The only thing that hasn't changed are my feet.....still an 11, but now I don't have to get wide width calves!
I never thought I would have this opportunity!
Thanks for reading, and have a FABULOUS day!

For me what happens is it either comes right back up, or feels like it's stuck and going to come back up any minute. I usually have to walk around and breathe to help it stay down. It mostly happens when I am not paying attention, taking too big of a bite topped off with not chewing enough. A year out and still learning lol.

Hi,
I was down after I had the surgery too. I couldn't drink, could eat, couldn't sleep. I actually had to go back to liquid/pureed at about 2 months. I was concerned things would never get better. They did. Your body will work it out. Just stick with what you can eat. Even if It's the same thing over and over. That's what saved me. As for the Constipation, lemme tell you I was MISERABLE! I bought a huge jar of kirkland opitfiber (Costco brand of a Fiber supplement) and Phillips Milk of Magnesia. Life changers! There is no feeling like being blocked up!!! That did the trick!
You will find your groove, don't worry. It's just when it hits you all at once it feels like too much. Good Luck!!!

For me what happens is it either comes right back up, or feels like it's stuck and going to come back up any minute. I usually have to walk around and breathe to help it stay down. It mostly happens when I am not paying attention, taking too big of a bite topped off with not chewing enough. A year out and still learning lol.

@@BobbieVSG, I haven't had my sleeve long enough to answer your question about feeling down, but I have to say it sounds like you've encountered your fair share of issues, with the nerves, Constipation, and pressure from well-meaning people about eating. I have fibromyalgia, and one of the things a doctor told me that's stuck with me is eliminate one thing at a time because even one less stressor can swing the balance and make you feel better.
The constipation one is a good one to start with, it is just finding works best for me. Personally, I take Miralax because I can mix it in my Water bottle and sip throughout the day. I put lemon in my Water and it covers the taste. Maybe fixing that problem will help settle your abdominal nerves. I know it was a huge relief for me to finally have a BM after a week of constipation, LOL.
Anyway, as @@FitnFabfor2014 and @@joatsaint said, you will find your stride again. Maybe you just need to give yourself a bit of time to get some emotions out. Best!!

Hi,
I was down after I had the surgery too. I couldn't drink, could eat, couldn't sleep. I actually had to go back to liquid/pureed at about 2 months. I was concerned things would never get better. They did. Your body will work it out. Just stick with what you can eat. Even if It's the same thing over and over. That's what saved me. As for the Constipation, lemme tell you I was MISERABLE! I bought a huge jar of kirkland opitfiber (Costco brand of a Fiber supplement) and Phillips Milk of Magnesia. Life changers! There is no feeling like being blocked up!!! That did the trick!
You will find your groove, don't worry. It's just when it hits you all at once it feels like too much. Good Luck!!!