is it just me

Lately I've been a mess. I was stuck for almost a month between 195-200 up down up down and have really been cranky angry and sad...but I don't know why. Im an emotional eater and can't/won't do that anymore but just don't like the person I've been. Anyone else feeling or going through anything similar?

Sometimes weighting urself isn't the best thing to do..... Sometimes u might lose inches and not pounds......... Our bodies are on a roller coaster, it needs time to adjust..... Try ur best that's all u can do............ And yes I can relate with my emotions being all over the place..I started to think maybe I was bipolar... The doctor said it's normal to feel different.. We are going through a lot....... Lately it seems like I can cry in a second....... For the emotional eating part.... Try a healthy snack u like maybe it will work..........

Lately I been cooking a lot of stewed chicken, pork or steak meat....... When stewing it, it allows the meat to become really soft... I put it with lentils or some kind of beans.... I also do curry chicken or curry pork with pigeon peas....... Never used curry before but I love it, it gives a lot of flavor.......... Good luck..... And got the ones that say that can't imagine eating again... Trust me u will........ I'm 9 months out and can eat anything...... And lately I have been craving chocolate ....... Trying my best to get past those cravings..... YES I do give in at times......... My NUT said allow yourself sweets once in awhile.... You don't want to feel like ur on a diet....... I'm at goal down 108lbs

I'm 8 months out... Started weight was 310lbs 5'10.... Today I'm down 100lbs.......... I'm willing to answer anything you need........ I wasn't one that did crazy workouts.. But I watched what I ate but I always allowed myself I lil cheat here and there..... So this journey hasn't been hard...

Welcome to the other side.......... It will be a roller coaster but just stick to the plan and you will do great...... Remember this is a journey but a good one....... Dealing with my head hunger was a harder issue

No, I'm sorry.... 7 months out and haven't felt hunger yet

Same here... I was told gum was bad for the sleeve so I have ice chips at all times

Those sounds aren't hunger sounds... Those are gas sounds....... The hunger is coming from ur head...... Stay strong and stick to doctor orders and u will do great

Personal I allow myself to have a cheat day once or twice a month........ I don't want to ever think Im on a diet or I'm not allowing myself to enjoy some foods so ever once in awhile I think it's ok for me to be human................... But don't get down on urself............ Things can be worse.......... .. I'm 7 months out and down 94lbs........... 6 lbs from goal.........

hello! im 15 years old and im having the gastric sleeve done on July 9th. I have researched this surgery for 4 years. Im scared about the plane ride home and about hair loss! of course i8m worried about pain. Im having it done in Mexico with dr. Kelly. anyone have him? I just need some support im my journey though this. thank you

One more thing.... Yes I lost some hair but nothing to worry about......... At this point there's new adventures to learn then to worry about hair loss... Besides theirs good hair extensions for all types.......... You will do great, sounds like you did ur reasearch

Good luck........... And the majority of us go through the same emotions.... Stress, nervous, happy, sad, excited, scared...... That just means ur normal..... If I had to describe the pain... I would say it felt like period craps...... Wasn't bad...... But yes you are going to have a roller coaster of emotions.... It's ok.. We are all here for you.... I'm 32yrs/F 7 months out and wouldn't change it.... If you like you can ask me anything... I would love to hear ur journey.... You can pm if u like.....

I'm 7 months out and I have been able to regular drinks for awhile now........... Not sure how far out u are....... I still try to drink to fast though, the sleeve will let u know when enough is enough....

He knows his stuff....

Lutfi doesn't do it anymore. Said it has higher chance of oncisional hernia than the approach with 5 incisions

What do u mean.....

St.Joseph's does it but you have to be a particular height, according to my surgeon. He said I was too tall (5'7) for it.

Don't understand...... I'm 5'11 had mine done bye dr. Lufti in November...... Their team was great....

Venting...scheduled surgery at st joseph only to find out a week before the day of surgery that they don't do SILS. I should have asked earlier, now I think I'm going to go to the Kane center or UIc which means pushing this out and I just want to get it over with Grrr...

I had mine done at st. Joseph presence..... Is it same place?

I never stopped either and I'm worried I'm not healing as well! I'm 6 weeks out from being sleeved and never stopped! How did you heal so far at 5 months? Thanks for helping, I just can't stop and I know it's bad for my healing but geesh!

I'm not saying to keep smoking.... But for me I have healed fine... I was lucky that I didn't have any issues........... I'm 7 months out down 94lbs........

I read some where that the best thing she did was taped her experience....... When u get ur tests down ask to video everything so when u come back home you have something for ur doctor to watch... He can see for himself

yes I live in Illinois....Im having my surgery through the Surgical Associates at Presence St. Francis Hospital in Evanston...

I had my surgery at the same place 7months ago.... It went great.... Good luck

It was and still is hard for me to see the weight lose... I'm down 94lbs... 6lbs from goal........... Family seen it at 50lbs... But friends that I don't see daily did at 30lbs... But the way that helps me is putting my picture next to the old me... Then I can see it

I asked my doctor to do everything when I was sleep.... So they gave me some sleeping gas and I was out..... Woke up surgery down and iv was in... Catheter in and out without even knowing...... Good luck... U got this......

I'm 7 months out and my sleeve don't like mornings either....... When I try eating in morning I'm full after two bites... Any more I'm in the bathroom......

Well I'm 7 months out and I sounded like each and every one of you........there was times I thought I didn't even have the surgery at first to the times I question if this will even work since I wasn't losing....... I thought I was a slow loser.......... This journey was/is truely a roller coaster........ There will be good and bad days, weeks, and months........ But the only advice I can give is stick with it....... And a lot of us had problems in beginning with the Water and protein.... So ur not alone....... My doc told me the water was more important to stay hydrated................ I'm down 90lbs........ About 15lbs to goal..........

I'm 7 months out and 90lbs done... Went from size 26 to size 14 and I still feel the way u do.............. In my head I think I'm still overly fat, so lately I been taking pictures of myself so I can see myself.................

I think we are all in a stall at this time. I go to the gym 4-6 days a week for lunch and ride my bike almost every afternoon. I have been in a stall for the majority of May as well. I'm still taking in less than 1500cal a day. I've also tracked my weight loss and found that there is a trend line that my body follows. If I lose too much weight I will stall for a week or 2 and if I gain weight I will lose it in a week or 2. Last month is the first month that I didn't follow that trend line. I have found that my bike has been the best cardio for me. I tried running but my hips are shot from being so big my whole life so I got a bike. I haven't gotten the cheezy bike suit with spandex pants or pointy helmet but I am becoming a bike guy.

That's great... I also ride a bike...... I think ur right on about the stalls........ I didn't lose anything in May either but for June I'm 4 pounds down.......... I don't think I will ever wear spandex pants...........

Best choice I ever did.............. I'm still in shock.... Can't believe it........