Meintraining

I am scheduled to have surgery in Nov. and I'm confused and feeling a bit conflicted. My insurance has agreed to cover the pani. I am paying the extra for the abdominoplasty and an upper thigh lift. The doctor tells me there will be a scar running down the center of my stomach in addition to the one that goes around the waist. I see a lot of pics here but I don't see anyone with a scar down the front of their stomach vertically. I'm not sure I want a scar that you can see like that. Also, I work out and I'm not sure I really need the muscles tightened. I would love some feedback on this. Thank you in advance.

Hello all! Well it's been a year for most of us in the Jan. 2014 thread. How's everyone doing? My journey has been good but all of a sudden something has changed and I have my appetite back with a vengeance. On the day of surgery 1-28-14 I was 243. I am now 150 last time I weighted but judging my appetite I'm not so sure. It's been a fight for me every step of the way. I work out everyday for approx 2 hours 5-7 days a week. I run approx 100 plus miles a month and lift weights. I've fought for every pound. I'm not going to lie I've been frustrated watching people who don't exercise drop weight faster and easier than me but it's something I've always struggled with. Has anyone that is now a year out noticed their appetite returning? If so, how are you dealing with it? I look forward to hearing from everyone

What a wonderful response. I think those of us who have lived this life are the best people sometimes because we can all relate.

NSV's are the best and most unexpected part of weight loss. I am loving them too!!

Great job Vicki! Now off I go to check out the egg face website

I'm from MA, south of Boston

Haaaaa, I had a few of,those too!

Jaci you look awesome, congrats.

Wow, you really are looking fantastic! Love the bow! So happy for you.

I had no idea about the no drinking rule other than a mention that it's not good to drink right after eating because it could push the food causing dumping. No wonder my portions don't seem small it must be all the water I'm drinking. I'm glad I read this thread. For some people it is a big adjustment not to drink during meals. I can understand needing to vent about being frustrated. It sounds like your doc doesn't take the typical route most WL surgeons do.

I didn't know they had sugar free slurpees.

Oh noooooo!

The stage you are currently in is hard! Most of us have all felt those same feelings. I promise you though it will all be a distant memory once you've had the surgery and your through with the liquid phase and your about 3 months out. Life goes back to a new normal and you will be so happy you took this journey.

I'm going to be honest. My craving for chips has never ended. Chips are my fav. Thing. Every once In a while at a party or something I will have a couple. They taste good to me. They taste the same. I don't have any taste changes post surgery. I wish I was one of those peeps that no longer likes bad food or their taste buds have changed.

Awesome! good for you!!!!! It is amazing to me how much value is placed on appearance. All the attaboys etc. because of what one weighs. It's a weird world. One of the fun things for me is when I can actually shop in the normal clothes section or when I can squeeze by a group of people in a congested area. I used to have anxiety when I'd have to navigate through a crowded room full of people, chairs, tables, etc. there are so many little things like that as you go along. Enjoy all your victories!!!!

Is everyone eating salads? If so what dressing do you use?

That's great to hear! Good for you. I don't have advice but was just happy for you. :-)

It is such good advice to not compare oneself to others. It is really hard though. I need to keep seeing it to remind myself. When I just think of myself and my own journey I am pleased. When I compare myself to others that had the surgery around the same time I start to get bummed as to why I've not lost as much as them. That's a slippery slope for me because I start to feel betrayed by my body. I have to work extra hard, exercise more extreme but that's just the way it goes. It's the only way. I now realize this surgery was the only way I could have gotten to the weight I am now. All these same things I did before the surgery was not getting me there. For whatever reason that scale is going downward instead of up for the first time in my life and I am so happy about it!

I often wonder what typical weight loss should be but I'm learning everyone is so different. My surgery was Jan. 28th. I've lost 48 lbs in 4 months. I had a conversion from the band to bypass so weight loss for some reason with a conversion is slower. I workout everyday and if I wasn't I probably would not have lost what I have. I started at 243 and now weight 195. I am happy though to finally see a 1 when stepping on the scale. I haven't been under the 200's in years!

Wow that's awesome.

I too would love a copy of the list. Thank you so much for sharing. Laura.momintraining3@gmail.com

I too haven't heard much about it. I don't even know what it is? Although I had GB id like to learn more about DS

Thank you, I will try it

Everyone is looking great! I went on a cruise last week and realized I can eat just about anything. I've been having a hard time getting back on track since I've been home. I find that I'm actually feeling hunger for the first time since surgery Jan 28th. I go to the gym everyday and did on the boat but those dinners were so good. I had little bites of food here and there and even had a bite of dessert. I was shocked when I went to the doctors today and I actually lost 4 pounds! I think it's because I'm Actually eating. I'm down only 43 lbs since surgery but I am very happy with it. So happy to see such success and progress for everyone.

I feel like I might be missing something. There hasn't been anything easy about this. I'm not being cheeky. I talked to a friend before having the surgery and she said it was the easiest thing she ever did. She is 3 years out and is a size 4. Since my surgery, I have no restriction. I go to the gym everyday, I eat next to nothing, become lactose intolerant, and fight for every last pound to come off despite my efforts. In fact I gained weight this last week. How it's possible is beyond me. I've told very few people about my decision to undergo the knife. I live in a small town and I really don't think it's anyone's business. Unfortunately nosey family and a few loose lips who feel entitled to know may have ruined my privacy. I wish people would back off and mind their own damn business! So far the only benefit I've found from the surgery is not feeling hunger. Everything else has been my own willpower to eat trace amounts of food, work out, etc. I realize people are hurt when they find out because they think they should be in the know. It is amazing to me all the comments like, see you don't need WLS to lose weight. Etc, etc. sorry this subject just sets me off!