MississippiQueen

Don't tell! I've found far more people are judgmental than supportive and I would guess alot of that comes from jealousy or ignorance. Also, when people know you've had surgery they expect you to fail and you'll be forever judged by your size. It's just not worth it. 🤐

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I haven't logged on in a very long time...I immediately went to your post because I'm a MS girl too. I'm 3 years out and lost 100 lbs. I've been feeling bad lately (physically and mentally- lots of stress in my life right now with an unruly teen) and almost as if I never had the surgery; honestly I've been scared to weigh. I finally did last night and I'm devastated. Ive gained 23 lbs from my lowest weight. I really needed to gain a little (everyone said I looked a little sick that small) butI feel like such a failure! I woke up this morning with renewed hope but I'm so scared I won't be able to get on track. I got a new exercise machine for Christmas and I know all the right things to do but what if it doesn't work? I will encourage you if you will encourage me

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~MississippiQueen~

I haven't logged on in a very long time...I immediately went to your post because I'm a MS girl too. I'm 3 years out and lost 100 lbs. I've been feeling bad lately (physically and mentally- lots of stress in my life right now with an unruly teen) and almost as if I never had the surgery; honestly I've been scared to weigh. I finally did last night and I'm devastated. Ive gained 23 lbs from my lowest weight. I really needed to gain a little (everyone said I looked a little sick that small) butI feel like such a failure! I woke up this morning with renewed hope but I'm so scared I won't be able to get on track. I got a new exercise machine for Christmas and I know all the right things to do but what if it doesn't work? I will encourage you if you will encourage me

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Will do! I had an extra stressful day at work today. I too have a teenage son and my nerves have been bad lately anyway, so that doesn't help matters. I know I need the encouragement!

~MississippiQueen~

Going in for surgery tomorrow at 5AM.

Anxious!

Just want to make it and have a safe & speedy recovery!

Thank you all in advance!

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~MississippiQueen~

You're only human ms queen! We wouldn't need the surgery if we were perfect! I would recommend writing down some goals you want to accomplish along with a grocery list for your next visit to the store. Maybe google some tasty vsg recipes to inspire your motivation!

Don't be too hard on yourself, everyone's journey is different and we all have bumps along the way. It's time to dust yourself off and try again.

What I recommend is trying some sugar free candy (have you tried the ice breakers sours mints? They're pretty tasty and sugar free! I recommend giving those a try if you're looking for something sour to have).

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~MississippiQueen~

It takes a lot to realize this and admit to yourself, Ms queen. Now that you have found Bpal perhaps it will provide the help and support you need. Where I live/work right now there are no support groups. I paid for my own surgery out of pocket so no doctor for follow ups. I am my own main support and it scares me. Especially now that I feel so lost. food and smoking were both my comfort in the company of others and my own loneliness. They gave me pleasure and made me relax. Now after my VSG surgery, it's taking some time to get used to without both, surrounded by others I have yet to confide in about my surgery. You see it's hard but I'm determined.!!!!

Weight-loss goals are life long goals. Don't feel like a failure. Instead use to refuel you in new year.

Oh and I'm here for you if you need help.

~MississippiQueen~

I'm 3 years out VSG and the cravings were gone, like everyone else, at first. Weight loss happened so effortlessly, it seemed. But once you start eating poorly, it gets easier and easier to do. I still have restriction when eating Protein, but I can eat every junk food item with no problems. I know my sweet cravings came back really horribly strong when my ex and I split up. So I know I'm an emotional eater. I'm here for support. I never met my goal weight. Some days I feel like such a failure.

~MississippiQueen~

Beautiful!

~MississippiQueen~

I'm just venting. I haven't been on here in a long time and I tried to do things on my own without a support group. Epic fail. I'm 3 years out and I still have restriction, but I've been eating all kinds of crap I know I shouldn't. I do get my Protein in, BUT I can eat a whole bag of Lemonheads candy in one sitting. I really need some encouragement because unless the people I talk to have had a VSG they really don't understand. Please help! Starting to gain weight and never met my goal. ????

~MississippiQueen~

Thanks, y'all. Just feeling really down on myself. I am the one accountable. I'm glad I logged back in here. I've been needing my fellow sleevers!

Feeling like a total failure. That honeymoon phase ended and I wish I'd never told anyone I had gastric sleeve. I still feel restriction with Proteins, but exercise is still hard for me to grasp. I initially lost 57 pounds. Gained 20. My lowest weight was 199. I'm tall so that helps, but I'm nowhere near goal. Some days I wonder if I should consider revision to bypass. I have no will power and the liquids/puddings/sweets go down far too easily. THIS MSQUEEN IS SAD.

Ive lost 48 lbs with having exactly 100 lbs to lose. Almost half way there but now it's like Im stuck. Its been a couple of weeks without a lb lost. Feelin like a loser.

Just want to say I'm loving my sleeve. So glad I cant "glutton out" like the old days any more. This surgery was well worth it.

Will try to make this short. Divorced husband just over a year before surgery. Long story. "Got back together"...he moved back in. He is trying to make it work, I feel like the flame is out. Now that Ive lost 33 pounds he cant keep his hands off me. A little resentful thinking "Im the same 'fat' woman u cheated on & looked at with disgust, albeit a couple of years ago, but the same". Not looking for therapy or advice. Just "ranting & raving".

Surgery November 21st. Down 30 lbs. today!

I can rant about my 18 yr old daughter who is worrying the hell out of me!!!!

Congrats! awesome job! I agree with you about "everything in moderation". I eat bad foods sometimes but the difference being SMALL amounts & not an entire bag of Cookies or crackers. I've stayed away from ice cream & milkshakes. But if I want a slice of pumpkin pie, I have it now (instead of two slices).

cottage cheese is pretty good

What if there was a Mississippi Girls room??

Hello mine is today, I can't sleep because Soooooo, nervous. I'm really scared. My husband doesn't makes it any better, with the negativity. I tried to clean my colon out so I don't crap on the table. Packed and ready to go. I don't know if it's anxiety, scared-ness , fear , or all of these above.

tell your husband to kiss your ass!

I've lost 100#, but I have 100# more to go. So does that mean I am an a*****e, qualified to take the a*****e exam, or that I just HAVE an a*****e???

lol!!!! I think it just means you HAVE an asshole!!!! bahaha good goin, btw!!!!! )))

Lost total of 45 lol since sep

that's AWESOME!!!!!

Im doin good. Lost 20 lbs in less than a month so Im excited!!! where in MS r u from? Im from Ellisville in Jones county.

I'm just proud to announce I haven't had coffee or Diet Coke since I started my pre-op diet, and I don't really crave them. I never would've thought I could just quit both of them cold turkey!

Thanks, Laura. If it was a constant pain or if I had a fever I'd be more worried, I guess. But I dread when I feel a sneeze comin on!! lol