MissCK

Men practically fall over themselves trying to help you with ANYTHING at the office, home depot, grocery store, you name it! Not used to the stares, smiles, and flirting. It used to make me self conscious and I would think people stared because I was chubby. Now, if a cute guy is staring at me, it takes me a second but I realize oh, he thinks I'm pretty!

When you become focused on counting calories in order to prevent further weight loss!!! First time ever in my life! Or, making sure you cook eggs in real butter and ordering the full fat caramel frapp with whip cream because you need the extra calories. I'm 18 lbs from my goal weight and have started tracking calories to slow the loss.

Way to go Cherylet! I'm down 60 lbs as well. Had my surgery on March 3rd. I'm happy I can actually eat more than 2 bites now. Lol it's about 6 bites, but still nice to enjoy food once again. I'm consuming about 800-1000 cals a day. I'm just 18 lbs from my goal weight so trying to eat hight fat/more cals now to slow it down. Trying to get to 1200 cals a day so I'm not losing do fast.

I am 3 weeks out and it is the hardest thing I've ever done. But do I regret it? No way. Each day gets better. I struggle with weakness and I'm a single mom with a 50 hr a week career so the weakness is really hard to manage. I know it will be exponentially better in a month so I'm just hanging in.

Well said almosthome. Thank you!

Wow look at all of you in here judging! get off your soap boxes! Unbelievable! We are all human. I guarantee you will all have a cheat, many actually. We know our own bodies better than anyone.

Always - I'm sorry to hear it's still hurting you to drink water. Hang in there it will get better. Hugs.

Shadowsmom hahaha "she". I have found that I was drinking too much too fast. . I give myself 1 hr to finish my morning smoothie and it doesn't hurt. Thanks love!

Ahhh I want to eat so bad. Just 1 more week until soft foods are permitted. Really struggling with weakness. I went back to work Friday. I lasted 3 hrs and I was so tired and sick to my stomach I went home and slept for 4 hrs!!! Not good. I had a Protein shake before work and sipped on one while I was there. Next week I'm back full time. I'm on a liquid multi vit but buying separate b12 and Iron as I think I need more than what I'm getting of those in the multi. Started blending spinach in my smoothies to get more iron. Can't even taste it! Next week at work will probably be rough but I'm stepping up my Vitamins and praying it works better. I'm down 15 pounds. Tomorrow will be 2 weeks post op. I was hoping to lose 20 lbs the first month and it looks like I will surpass that.

Thank you Vixy

Hi veteran sleevers! I was just sleeved 12 days ago and I'm not on solids yet but I want to know when it stops hurting when I eat or, for now swallow. It hurts bad when I eat pudding or drink a Protein shake sometimes. It's usually after a few drinks. I want to know when that pain stopped for you. I have about 2 weeks to go before I can eat food but I'm curious. Thanks!

Hi everyone! Looks like our group is doing well and having good experiences! I'm so happy for all of you!!! I'm pleased to say I am down 14 pounds after 12 days. Woohoo! I put away my size 16's and am donating them this weekend.

Last night I ate rice. Yes rice. And today I can't even sip on a smoothie without it hurting and wanting to come up. I had no idea how hard this was going to be. The craving just to chew on something won last night. I had about 6 tiny bites of rice and chewed it to a pulp but it's still too early for that and my stomach hates me today. I did so well yesterday too up until the rice. Took my daughter to see the Lego movie and what do you know! I can go to a movie and not eat popcorn???? Lol. I just enjoyed the smells and of course my adorable daughter giggling at the movie. Going to sip on Gatorade and try my protein smoothie in a few hours.

Thanks McButterPants! When did you start the Biotin? I'm hoping if I start it now it will prevent hair loss. I'm silly though, I just read the ingredients on the liquid Vitamin suppliment I'm taking and it has biotin in it already so I don't need to buy any, bonus! I'm taking VEMA. Started it on Friday, 5 days post op. It also has folic acid. Keeping my fingers crossed!

Thanks Texas! Wow, well done you! A big reason for my surgery was my daughter as well. For me though it was mostly that I don't want her having body issues from having a bad role model. I have always gained and lost weight and I don't want her doing the same.