Carlotta1

I am 7 weeks out and can finally eat most things except for Pasta. I try to eat only nutritious foods.. However, I am seeing a nutritionist on a monthly basis. She did indicate to me that. As times go by..she does want me to enjoy some Snacks every once in a while..like a cookie, small piece of dessert. Etc. The all or nothing eating is what has gotten me in trouble all these years. Either I will be 100 percent compliant , if not then I would binge. She told me it's that attitude that I need to resolve. At this time I don't care to have sweets, which was my culprit..big time. Sugar and high fat Desserts. Instead I have sugar free Jello, Sugar Free Chocolate pudding , Popsicle every once in a while. Of corse if u decide to have your cravings that was listed, can u control yourself to have a very small portion' every once in a while.

Wow such great stats. I am 7.5 weeks out at down two pant sizes.
Size 16 to 12. Goal size 8

I am 7 weeks out and can finally eat most things except for Pasta. I try to eat only nutritious foods.. However, I am seeing a nutritionist on a monthly basis. She did indicate to me that. As times go by..she does want me to enjoy some Snacks every once in a while..like a cookie, small piece of dessert. Etc. The all or nothing eating is what has gotten me in trouble all these years. Either I will be 100 percent compliant , if not then I would binge. She told me it's that attitude that I need to resolve. At this time I don't care to have sweets, which was my culprit..big time. Sugar and high fat Desserts. Instead I have sugar free Jello, Sugar Free Chocolate pudding , Popsicle every once in a while. Of corse if u decide to have your cravings that was listed, can u control yourself to have a very small portion' every once in a while.

I am 7 weeks out and can finally eat most things except for Pasta. I try to eat only nutritious foods.. However, I am seeing a nutritionist on a monthly basis. She did indicate to me that. As times go by..she does want me to enjoy some Snacks every once in a while..like a cookie, small piece of dessert. Etc. The all or nothing eating is what has gotten me in trouble all these years. Either I will be 100 percent compliant , if not then I would binge. She told me it's that attitude that I need to resolve. At this time I don't care to have sweets, which was my culprit..big time. Sugar and high fat Desserts. Instead I have sugar free Jello, Sugar Free Chocolate pudding , Popsicle every once in a while. Of corse if u decide to have your cravings that was listed, can u control yourself to have a very small portion' every once in a while.

I did not need anyone post surgery.. However, my daughter checked on me the first couple of days , during the day, till my husband returned from work. You would need someone to drive u back from the hospital . If imy daughter was having surgery I would absolutely want to be there. Think of yourself lucky that u have such a caring mother. btw. My dr did not want me to be alone the first couple of days just in case.

Yes I do get hiccups.. I stop eating when I do. Cause if I take a few more bites then I feel uncomfortable.

Wow such great stats. I am 7.5 weeks out at down two pant sizes.
Size 16 to 12. Goal size 8

Wow such great stats. I am 7.5 weeks out at down two pant sizes.
Size 16 to 12. Goal size 8

Yes I do get hiccups.. I stop eating when I do. Cause if I take a few more bites then I feel uncomfortable.

I used to wear a size 50 pants and now, as of yesterday I am in a size 38.

Figured instead of counting and focusing on just the pounds we could take a look at our sizes as a way to encourage each other and motivate ourselves and others. I am a bit over three and a half months out and feeling great!
Pant Size Day of Sleeve: 40 and 42
Current Size Pants: 30
Shirt Size Day of Surgery: xxl
Current Shirt Size: Small

At my initial surgery consult I was wearing a 34/36 (yes that is a real size) or 6X - maybe a 5X on a "good" day. I'm now in a size 16 bottom and an XL top. Got a ways to go but so far, so good!

You r taking the steps on improving your health and appearance. Concentrate on that. Accept yourself as u r today. Try not to listen to your negative tapes as well as others. I know how u feel about hiding from people.. I was like that when I was younger. However, age makes u wiser and those comments are not as hurtful.. I understand your pain. Look at the future and imagine where u will be in one year from now..doesn't it look bright and hopeful. I love my sleeve. And you will love it also. Thanks for your honesty of how u feel. As u know it helps to share depressive moments.. That is the real beauty of this website., keep us posted on your journey.

After 5 weeks I was given the ok to do any exercise.. Be careful not to dehydrate yourself in the hot room ..also u may experience some dizziness. I still do a little when I exercise . Even though I am drinking plenty of Water. Body has to get used to exercising again.

It's been 3.5 months since I've been sleeved.. Still eating the way I'm supposed to, getting all my Protein in. I used to enjoy food so much and now I'm no longer obsessed with it. It's actually a good thing. I used to be a major carb addict. Now I barely eat bread or carbs!

Thanks for sharing.. This info is good for those who are deciding which type of surgery they should have.

Prior to my surgery, my nut advised me not to worry if I could not reach my Protein goal the first month. Now that I am 7 weeks out , no problem. Aldo, the suggestion of using my fitness pal is great. I love this website ..it is easy to use and their food data base is more than awesome. I monitor my calorie intake and grams of protein per day. I am at present 800 cal, 65 -70 grams of protein per day It takes the guessing work out and I know for sure I am following post op protocol.

Thanks for posting this...I will start a weekly chart as we'll to see my progress in black and white. I am also weighing myself everyday which I want to do once a week now. I had a slow down and it was getting me very discouraged. I am 7 weeks out and I eating 65 grams of Protein and 800 calories per day.. I hit my second stall. I am drinking enough Water. It is cold and drinking water does not appeal to me. Anyhow thanks.

I eat all day long also. . But then I did before too. The difference is I dont snack on crap food. I try to have only good things around or at least low fructose fruit

Before/ during : 7 months post op

How intense is the exercising? Maybe you need to up your calories a little in case your in too much of a deficit (ie - starvation mode). I found that If I went to the gym 5+ days a week that my weight loss slowed compared to going every other day while on 800-1000 calories a day. I've found that this is what works for me.

Yo look no confident and beautiful. Keep up the success.

I had the lap and..did not work for me. At all. With the sleeve my appetite is def curbed. I don't get hungry most of the time. Which is great. Before my surgery I was always , always hungry . I did not opt for the RNY ..too much routing of your insides and the biggest issue.. Malabsorption for the rest of your life. Too drastic ...

Wow..what a deal. Yes I know what u mean the attitude of customs, congrats on your weight loss journey. You rock. !

Our family does notice and is totally aware of our eating issues, even if we think we are hiding it from them. . They know. I have had three way conversations my daughters and I about my food addiction. They would tell me what they observe and discuss their loving concerns. This is what family is al about, support, concern, and most of all love. So don't be ashamed or afraid to let into your world ..