LovelyLife

I have been losing really slowly. Have a lot of head hunger. Am grazing.

I am considering asking for a one month script of Adipex just to help me sort myself out.

Thoughts?

Thanks everybody. I called my NUT and made an appointment for a consultation.

I think the carb thing is a major issue.

What's a good carb goal?

I have been tracking my food and focused on keeping my calories low.

I think I may be eating too many carbs as well. And was so focused on calories that I have cut down Protein.

I will try again this week and meet with my NUT.

Sorry for the name change. I am the original poster, just signed in under my old name.

Ok...

An average day looks like:

8am: Premier

10am: snack (granola bar, maybe an egg, or yogurt, fruit)

Noon: lunch (salad or a taco)

2pm: Hungry again. Usually the rest of my lunch.< /p>

5pm: Small dinner (baked meat, veggie, no carb)

7pm: small snack (meat rollup with cheese and a pickle)

No, I don't think I followed my diet. I think I skipped through the stages too fast. I was overly confident. Now that that's done, what can I do to correct it?

I workout about 2x a week, taking that up to 3 this week. I am trying to focus in this area.

I drink a lot of Water.

I think I may not be getting in enough Protein, looking at trying new supplements.

All in all... I am hungry. A lot. I don't feel any reduction in appetite.

Following

I love the title. You obviously have a good sense of humor.

I will be sleeved in a month and I've given up the idea that it's going to make life perfect.

I know it's just a tool. Like a hammer needs my energy to swing it. I'm going to make it work. We got this!

I have HS and I am having the sleeve at the end of the month.

I'm in Atlanta as well. Approved today for my VSG.

A little nervous, but happy.

I have HS and I am expecting it to get better post-op. Can't wait.

Hey Post-Sleevers,

What are some things you recommend for best results after?

Things you wish you had done pre-op??

This was really helpful. I will be sleeved soon. I'm ready!

Anyone familiar with this illness? I got diagnosed with it in the ER last week.

It's horrible chest pain. I can hardly move especially early morning, late night.

I'm pre-surgery and afraid of how this will affect me.

Hoping it goes away soon.

I have been overweight my whole life as well. I had jaw surgery 14 years ago and lost 60 pounds because my jaw was wired shut. So of course I gained that back. Lol.

I guess most recently it has been a couple of things. I have an autoimmune disorder which I know would get better with weight loss. I also have worked with a LOT of celebrities and I like my work and don't wanna be the awkward fat girl at the party. And finally, my daughter. My 18 year old daughter is a model. A real life, gets paid to take pictures, has an agent, stops traffic Model. And I don't wanna be following her at an event bringing up the rear her fat, dumpy mom. I did that through childhood as my gorgeous moms fat, dumpy daughter. People tell me all the time that my daughter looks just like me, how could she? How could she? I don't see my beauty like I used to. I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired.

I will hopefully be sleeved first week of May 2014.

Good luck. Update us when you can!

To not be embarrassed to dance in public.

To wear a bathing suit in public, with confidence.

To finally learn how to swim.

To be free of chronic pain, (back, knees).

To experience some relief in my autoimmune disorder.

To finally feel confident enough to flirt with the guy I like.

To learn how to enjoy working out.

To not be the fat friend.

To not work so hard at being good at other things just because I am insecure about my weight.

To enjoy being naked.

To enjoy sex again.

To feel sexy, happy, and free.

I have been overweight my whole life, this exercise was very cathartic. I am looking forward to this journey. I'm scared, but I know that I'm doing the right thing. In about a month, I will be sleeved and on my way to being the me that I always knew I could be.

I have one Dr appt mid April where I should be cleared. Then it's the nutritional prep class and scheduling. I'm really hoping for early May.

To get ready, I am: drinking more Water, walking a lot more, researching gluten free Protein shakes (planning to order some from amazon), cutting carbs, reading this site, and praying a lot.

I am still pretty nervous. I really want to be those with nearly no complications, so walking a lot and drinking a lot of Water has been important.

What are so other pre-surgery prep tips that can help with recovery?

Since my scope I'm definitely eating less and getting fuller faster.

It might be all in the mind. When I first decided to have surgery, I was all of a sudden starving all the time. But now that I'm getting closer, I'm less hungry and feel rather normal and smarter about my food decisions.

I have an appt with my doc Apr 14 for clearance. Then it's the final group and then surgery. I'm ready. My daughter has prom at the end of April, I guess I will wait for the first week of May.

Had my endoscopy yesterday and it may be a side effect, but I am so irritable and a little emotional today.

All in all, it seems like the closer I get to surgery, the worse I feel. I have muscle pains, shortness of breath, anxiety, and I just don't feel well. Am I making all or some of this up in my head?

I am planning for surgery, late April, and am looking for Protein to plan for my recovery. Since I have an auto immune disorder, I also want to let go of gluten. Any gluten free sleevers? I found one that looks interesting. Lifetimes Life Basics with Plant Greens.

Other recommendations?

This is a question I think only you all would understand. I will have my sleeve surgery in April. I am currently 275, my goal is 170. My question is for you post-ops. How does it FEEL to be 100 pounds lighter?

Right now, I am so uncomfortable in my body. Can hardly sit comfortable, have to grab my ankle to cross my leg, exhausted after short walks, literally pause after a flight of steps, getting out of a car? Fughitaboutit.

So, for those especially down -50 (my first big milestone) to -100 or more. How does it FEEL?

Can you describe some of these things that I've listed?

I'm really excited and happy and proud of you all.

Thanks!

Hi All! I'm having VSG in April. I was thinking about juicing afterward. Raw veggies and fruits. Anyone have an opinion about this? Any juicers present? What advice did your nutritionists give?

Have u chosen a doctor? If so who?

I am going to Emory. You?

I'm in Tucker. Haven't been sleeved yet. I've had my first visit, labs, and letter from my pcp. I have my psych appt next week, my group nutritional early march and my endoscopy the next week. Things are moving so fast, I'm kind of overwhelmed. I'm glad I found this forum because I have felt really alone on this journey.