MizNola

Thank you- I am on meds and have a doctor. I haven’t really talked about it, because I’ve been in a bit of denial. Frankly, admitting I can’t get this under control is really scary. I get now why they did psych. Evaluations before surgery. The cross addiction is real.

Hi- I just got back on this sight after 4 years because my alcohol issue has taken over. I’ve gained back half the weight in past two years. Granted, my children’s father left, my dad died, and best friend died, plus a shoulder and two knee surgeries. Basically, life has gotten really hard and my drinking ratcheted up then started to change. I’m looking for answers and help. I wasn’t like this before surgery.

Great progress, SJ! I'm going to get on the pictures, too.

Oh- and my boobs are really deflating; kind of getting that pancake look. Freaking me out!

Thanks, April.. Good to know, I'm on psych meds, too, and wasn't aware of this. Another question for everyone- do you find your restriction is the same or does it feel like you can eat more as the weeks go by.? I feel like I can; worried about old habits creeping in.

Hi Everyone- Boy, I've really been gone longer than I thought! Had a heavy workload past few weeks and lots of kiddo activities to chauffeur. Well, I'm late to the stats, but here goes. Pre- Surgery weight - 272 Surgery day( 2/11) - 269 Today (9 weeks out) - 235 Moving slow and a bit discouraging since I'm in a second stall for two weeks. But, honestly, I've not been as good with Protein and Water intake being so busy. I've also eaten more carbs, although I'm getting about 800 calories a day. Want to recommit to following rules more closely and hopefully push through this wall. April, I'm curious; you mentioned the release of fat also releasing hormones. Did you read that? If so where? I'm wanting to understand better what is happening to my body. Still trying to get use to it changing and not having a real idea of how I look vs. how I feel inside. Disorienting. For a of you still in pain and discomfort, it does get better each week. You get more used to how your stomach works. I still struggle with eating to fast, then after three bites feel full and everyone else around me is just getting started. But, I wouldn't change this decision for anything. I really believe it was necessary for me and I'll put up with the new issues for the weight loss, because they really are easier to deal with.

Hi Guys- Checking in- been sick with a cold this week after a stomach bug the week before. Feeling ragged and weak, but hoping to rally today. I second the book, The Emotional First Aid Kit. Has helped me get my perspective right during the tough times these past few months.

Hi Nadine- don't get discouraged. Everyone responds differently; but you are losing. It will go down at different rates over time. With a low BMI it might go a little slower than others you see online. Just keep shooting for your protein and water goal; you'll get there eventually.

I'm down 20 since Feb. 11 and 13 before surgery. I guess a slower weight loss compared to some, but I really notice the difference and so do others. I know we will all get there eventually. After six weeks, I still feel huge bouts of fatigue. Anyone else still have this going on?

Hallelujah! The stall has broken! 3 pound drop today after 8 days of zilch. There is hope!

That they are! Even though the scale hasn't moved lately, I still feel so much better than a month ago! Thanks for sharing.

Wow- when I started this process, I had no idea your body could stall that long on so few calories.!

I am 6 weeks post surgery and have been stalled with my weight loss over a week. I'm hearing the same news from many of my February Sleeve buddies. So frustrating! Any vets out there have stories or words of encouragement related to weight loss stalls?

Hi all- I am also in the dreaded stall. Been a week at the same weight. I just keep telling myself that it will move eventually; no way we can eat this little and it not drop, right?? I am 6 weeks out and find the further away I get from surgery date, the less vigilant I am about following the rules perfectly. These boards and home groups and buddies are important to keep each other connected to the process.

Thanks, SKennedy. I have been in a week long stall and really discouraged. Will focus on the big picture.