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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 ..

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 ..

Ask for anti nausea meds. Stat.

You sound so pumped up..that is great. Congrats on your weight loss thus far. Yes u have good reason to be proud of yourself.
I too forget to chew my food to almost nothing. I still eat too fast. Well, I may have slowed down a little, but not enough. It is hard to break old habits. One thing that works for me when I am eating meats is to cut the food into small pieces before I start to eat. That helps with not taking too big of a bite.

You know what? I wish I could have lost weight without the surgery, but I was getting older and bigger by the minute. There is no disgrace in asking for help. Everyone here on the forum had to do it. Congratulations that you are happier and healthier. Good job!

I only told my husband and that is it. People did not start noticing my weight loss until about 50 pounds down. Most people then just said you look great, how much have you lost. The few who demanded specifics I didn't feel obligated to tell them about my surgery but just said what everyone knows its expending more calories then eaten. So basically I concentrated on telling them about my exercise regime. Good luck.

What is the 5:2 plan that I hear about? Please enlighten me. Thanks

Alex brecher has a great book on the sleeve. I bought it on my nook..it is a great book. From pre to post op.

Living for god , take care of yourself.. The surgery has bought down your immune system.. So take it easy while u go through your illness. Take naps when u can, drink plenty of Water, and just plain sit on a couch and get some , I am sure, deserved rest . Hope that u get rid of your cold ASAP.

Congrats and what a transformation thus far...
Keep up the good work.

So I was cooking Breakfast this morning for me and my boys and I wanted a taste of pancakes but didn't want to overindulge. My man loves to eat so I made us his and hers pancakes.

Tell them u eat 4-5 meals a day.. But small portions.

I had h pylori prior to my sleeve. My dr said it would not effect my surgery date.. And it did not. I had to take 40 antibiotic meds n 10 days. Then took a stool test after. My h pylori was all cleared up.

Shadi..dado.. Keep yourself busy this weekend. Go to the movies. Visit friends ..read a good book. Etc to keep your mind off of your surgery. I , too, was scared. Thinking the worse.. That is normal.. However, if u keep busy the fear will not escalate ..my surgery went fine with no complications.. If unfollow the pre and post surgery protocol..I am sure u will do fine. Let us know how u r doing and if u have to chat again before your surgery.. Send us a message and we can help u again. We r here for u pre and post op

Let me explain " the dogs". I have 2 dogs and they weigh five lbs . My very supportive husband never asks me how many pounds I have lost- he sweetly asks how many dogs have I lost? ( I never told him my starting weight due to my shame). So as of Wednesday, I have officially lost the equivalent of 10 of my dogs, or 50 lbs!
The truth is i used to be able to hold both my pups on my lap at the same time . My lap has shrunk a lot and this is not so easy anymore, but that's a good thing. Now I look in the mirror and try to figure out where those "dogs" used to be. I know it's a weird visual , but that's just me!

Yasmin ..does the hospital that you are planning on having the surgery have monthly meetings( support groups , information meetings, etc) that u can attend for several months so that u can make an informative decision what is best for u. A Center of Excellence hospital usually have plenty of resources. I am sure the is one in within your reach. You deserve to go to the best dr and hospital. So take your time in researching the better dr, hospitals, and after care support systems. This is very important to your success. The hospital I had surgery provides weekly psycological support groups, monthly support groups for patients who are curious or has the surgery. I received a manual before my syrgery on what to expect..before, during and after surery. The eating protocol for each stage after post op was well degined and detailed.
As a young lady..you have your whole life ahead of you. This is the time for change. But only u can determine how you begin to live a healthly life. Try not to dwell on the number of pounds that u have to lose. I myself was overwhelmed..however you have to start taking steps to get where u want to be. And don't give up. I was afraid to have the sleeve. I vacillated back and forth whether I should have the surgery. Whether I was truly ready to give up food as my friend, my companion. Whether i should trust the procedure to take me where I want to be health wise. After much contemplation..I went for it. Even though I am only 5 weeks post op. I see a change in my relationship with food already and have lost almost 30 pounds thus far.
All of us on this website want to see you succeed. So please do your homework..ask questions, make sure u have good resources and determine if the sleeve is right for u. If u do decide the sleeve is right for u.. Sleevers on this sight will be here for u.. Pre and post surgery.

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Can u reach out for help with your house cleaning. I am a person that if my house is in disarray..it affects my emotional stability .. Just hang In there. Get rest ..u will get a burst of energy by rather 3rd or 4 th week which I did.

Congrats ...and thanks for posting. .u look fantastic ....

Congrats on your surgery tomorrow. Wow u have first hand knowledge of what the surgery really entails. Make sure u rest in weeks to come. I was sort of week for some time. I now take a nap everyda, that I did not do prior to surgery. Just be patient with the process. It will reek time to go through the eating phases. Don't rush thin. The food that you cannot have in the first 3 eating phases will be there for u ..like chicken, beef, veggies, fruits.

Lifestyle.. Not lie. Oh how my iPad can interpret wrong word|

My birthday was last week.. I told my family no cake or sweets for me, please ..and they. abided..we had a wonderful celebration without a dessert. I was a sugarholic prior to my surgery and I vow not to go there post op. I totally understand sweet cravings. If I want something sweet.. I try to stick to Jello sugar free choc pudding , jello, or Popsicle. Something refreshing. That is so good u maintained your weight with al the sweets around u. Seems as though u r getting back in track to continue your healthly lie. Good for u.

My hubby was with me most of the time. He was scared during my surgery that took 4 hours. I had the lapband removed as well. .. But we were told it would take this long ahead of time. He took the day off.. I did not need much help once I got home. However, I did have my daughter with me the 2nd day home as my dr suggested just in case.

Well..u and I just hit 60 just recently ..swell. The way I look at it.. My goal is to live to a healthy 100 years old. So I have many years yo go. I feel like 35 and act it also. So think of 60 as years that got us to where we are today.. Especially with u looking fab and healthy., I have been given 60 years thus far and I am proud yo say I am 60.. Many people do not get this chance. I will try to live the rest of my days one day at a time, enjoy each day to the fullest and thank god for each. So proudgrammy be proud of your 60 year old self

I cut my food small and try to eat slow..( which is a challenge for me) ..I feel that something is scratching my esophagus when I eat. And feels heavy in my throat. The way my bod tells me I am about to reach my 2-3 oz is I start to burp ..then a few minutes..hiccups. So I stop... Today is the first day I ate dark chicken.. Yeah .and it stayed down.