lisalisalisa

Hi Cindy,
When I started this process I was dead set again bypass. I did not want my insides re-routed lol. Someone I met made me think about it and in the end, I did bypass. I am so so so so glad I did!!! Here's why I am:
1. Better success rates
2. If you eat too much sugar it really makes you regret that! I need that, sugar is my weakness
3. I knew I only had one shot and was afraid I'd always regret not going "all the way". One surgery, do it right!
4. It has been so much easier than I thought it would be provided I don't overeat! That's true with the sleeve too.
5. I've lost 85 pounds since August! Need I say more?
6. I still haven't fully gotten the hunger back and wow it's awesome while that sensation is gone!
I can only speak for myself but I know I'd have regretted going only 1/2 way (sleeve) for my one surgery shot. We all are different and have different issues/needs. Best move I ever made!
Lisa

Hi Cindy,
When I started this process I was dead set again bypass. I did not want my insides re-routed lol. Someone I met made me think about it and in the end, I did bypass. I am so so so so glad I did!!! Here's why I am:
1. Better success rates
2. If you eat too much sugar it really makes you regret that! I need that, sugar is my weakness
3. I knew I only had one shot and was afraid I'd always regret not going "all the way". One surgery, do it right!
4. It has been so much easier than I thought it would be provided I don't overeat! That's true with the sleeve too.
5. I've lost 85 pounds since August! Need I say more?
6. I still haven't fully gotten the hunger back and wow it's awesome while that sensation is gone!
I can only speak for myself but I know I'd have regretted going only 1/2 way (sleeve) for my one surgery shot. We all are different and have different issues/needs. Best move I ever made!
Lisa

You aren't alone I feel that way too. There definitely are times I can eat much more than others. I think it depends on what I am eating though too. My feeling is that it comes from years of struggling with my weight. I'm down 60 pounds and that's amazing but I always feel like I'm only one HO HO away from being back where I started! I gotta think it's normal we feel this way after the road we've been on to get here.

I laughed because I'd normally eat a large taco and fries and I had half of a small taco. I really like this not being able to eat a lot. It's awesome! I just wish I could stay not hungry forever. That's the best!

Thanks everyone! I ended up not needing the Spanx, once I put on my tights it gave me enough support to hold in the tummy! Everyone there said I looked incredible and almost every guy there was hitting on me which made me feel good!

Sometimes people are jealous of other's choices or threatened by them. I had lost my weight on my own a few years back and had two weight loss buddies on line. When I got a Tummy Tuck they stopped talking to me. They were angry because they couldn't get one. Really? You have to do what is right for you and leave the haters behind.

I know you don't want to hear it but these people are right. You bf should be standing up for you. If he won't, no matter how you feel about it now, you will grow to resent him. You can't have a serious relationship with a man who lets his family abuse you. It will come between you and make you miserable. She is a Bitch, no doubt, but your bf needs to step up and be a man here.

Protein, protein, protein. If you don't have enough you will be tired. You MUST get enough protein or this will not go well fir you. Use shakes, bars, food, whatever it takes.

You are in a really tough period. The good news is, that was by far the hardest time for me. I'm 8 weeks post op and it's getting a whole lot better. First of all, enjoy that lack of appetite because it makes not eating crap easier! I didn't want to eat either but that is getting better and better.....I hope not too much better lol. I had trouble getting the Protein in too. Drink the shakes slooooowly. I found that the amount I ate (this is still true) it's a very very fine line between good and nauseaus. At 12 days post op I think I only got in maybe 600 calories a day. I stuck to mostly shakes. Drink/eat slowly. Don't push it! A little at a time more frequently may help your stomach. Really don't panic. I was the same way and that wasn't a fun time. It gets better every week, honest! Hang in there.

You are in a really tough period. The good news is, that was by far the hardest time for me. I'm 8 weeks post op and it's getting a whole lot better. First of all, enjoy that lack of appetite because it makes not eating crap easier! I didn't want to eat either but that is getting better and better.....I hope not too much better lol. I had trouble getting the Protein in too. Drink the shakes slooooowly. I found that the amount I ate (this is still true) it's a very very fine line between good and nauseaus. At 12 days post op I think I only got in maybe 600 calories a day. I stuck to mostly shakes. Drink/eat slowly. Don't push it! A little at a time more frequently may help your stomach. Really don't panic. I was the same way and that wasn't a fun time. It gets better every week, honest! Hang in there.

Call your doctor. It's way too hard to guess and better safe than sorry.

it varies. General rule is if you are stalled lay off the sugar alcohols

Protein Shakes were part of fluids. I was given them straight through. They were the only thing I had for a while! They are an awesome source of Protein without being rough on our stomachs. If you have no energy up the protein for sure. Make that shake!

Well, I went with your advice and had a Protein Shake. I feel much better. My head-ache has gone away and I am in a much better mood (just ask my husband, LOL).

It's worth it. The worrying about it is worse than the doing it

I am approved!! My insurance company denied the 1st request for band to sleeve but after the last upper GI showed the paraesophageal hitial hernia and reflux, sleeve was not the best option. The coordinator submitted the appeal last Tuesday. I was approved me for the gastric bypass. My letter came today. So excited and nervous at the same time!!

are you weighing at the same place each time? I weigh every single morning in my bathroom. Naked. After I pee. Right before my shower. So: same time, place and situation.

it varies. General rule is if you are stalled lay off the sugar alcohols

I'm stuck too but I know from previous weight loss experience, it happens. Atkins said a stall wasn't a stall until 4 weeks. My previous pattern was to stall three weeks and drop it all the fourth week. Frustrating but it's a pattern I had in the past. I was hoping this would have me losing weight faster and that I wouldn't stall like this but I guess I am going to!

Remember when it would be so slow we would just give up? And remember did u put all that weight on in six or eight weeks ?This is different now cause this is how we eat .( for life) I haven't weighed myself in over a week so I am 6 weeks out and only have lost 16 lbs as of 9/9 . But today I tried on jeans started with my 22 too big went to the 20 too big went to the18 and they fit great ! Picked up the 16 put them on to tight to be comfortable . So they are my new scale once a week I will just try them on .

I'm stuck too but I know from previous weight loss experience, it happens. Atkins said a stall wasn't a stall until 4 weeks. My previous pattern was to stall three weeks and drop it all the fourth week. Frustrating but it's a pattern I had in the past. I was hoping this would have me losing weight faster and that I wouldn't stall like this but I guess I am going to!

I bought some yes whey a while back but still haven't tried it. I've been scared. They are very thick looking and I just know it'll be gross.
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Why don't you suggest that you meet for a cup of coffee instead? A lot of online dates do that because it's an easy exit if it doesn't work out. If it does workout then you can go elsewhere from there.

Don't hate yourself, just use this experience to make yourself better. You probably wont run out and do that again real soon! Live, learn and move on from it! Hope you feel better.

I ended up calling her teacher and she was totally fine with it Sage will never know the difference