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I have to not get so hungry!!

Sometimes I forget and still do that!!!

I had no choice. Because of the type of job I do, I had to dress up nicely. I couldn't find anything nice and "modern" anywhere else. Regular stores have plus sizes, but my God, the kind of clothes they had was like grandma-ish or just looked like tableclothes to me. So Lane Bryant saved me for years and just in the recent year so did "The Avenue". The one place I refuse to shop at was "The Dress Barn". I draw the line to have to walk into a store called "Barn". I mean REALLY?
I think realization kicked in when I found myself ordering from Lane Bryant.com and getting my clothes in the mail because I was just so ashamed of walking in there and knowing I had to get the next size up. I was so in denial.
So yes, I can't wait till I call in and say thank you but no thank you!
For once in a LONG TIME I would like to walk into a normal store and be able to grab a shirt and know it will fit.

Same here! to all of the above!!!!

I refused to shop there as I continued to gain weight. I refused to come to terms with the fact that I had gotten to the size where I needed to shop there, but I can't wait to actually stop wearing the same outfits over and over again

A girlfriend of mine told me last Sunday they were having a sale in case I wanted to go... I very gently told her I don't have to shop there anymore... I'm now wearing an xlarge and large!!! She has been totally supportive through the whole thing however I don't think she liked that I said that . Oh well

I can't wait till i can close my lane bryant credit card because i no longer need to shop there!

You'll find as you go on that your taste definitely does change as does you food choices, and favourites.
I'm 8 months post MGB, and am a self diagnosed carb-aholic...at least I was pre-surgery. This month I have a weird desire for watermelon. Lol. I know...it's crazy. I went through a sunflower stage this late Fall which I chalked up to a need for salt.
White bread, potatoes, donuts, etc cause my guts to gurgle like a babbling brook. Gas, so I stay away from them. I get my carb fix from fruit.< /p>
I really enjoy fruit now. The taste is sweet, satisfying, and sits well. I love fat-free yogurt with red seedless grapes tossed in, and multigrain toast with Peanut Butter and a sliced banana on top about an hour after my morning Protein shake. Delish.
Enjoy the journey. It's a trip of self discovery, and is amazing what twists and turns take place every day.
BTW...in the past 8 months I've gone from 320 lbs to 193, got rid of type 2 diabetes, high BP and cholesterol, sleep apnea and GERD. BEST GIFT YOUVE EVER GIVEN YOURSELF!
 

@@chelly12A I eat a lot of Protein rich foods but I cook it all at home myself so I know how much seasoning is going on the food. If I get lunch meats from the deli I get the low sodium version( cut thick to eat with cut up cheese) I weigh out my cheese so I know exactly how much I'm eating and I track everything with my lose-it app, that way I can keep an eye on the sodium intake also. It takes longer to cook everything from fresh but at least you have control that way. I also eat a lot of seafood shrimp, crab legs, boiled eggs, all have minimal amounts of salt.

I do eat some cheese, but not as much as I used to. Most of my Protein now comes from roasted meat like beef and chicken. I don't like fish much, but I do make tuna salad and have that for my lunch most days. As much as possible, I try to avoid anything that comes through a factory....that way I have total control over ingredients. I don't salt eggs anymore - just put extra pepper on them, and I have cut wayyyyyy back on bacon, sausage, ham, and cold cuts because of the sodium.

Another perfect example of why my surgery is a secret and will stay that way. I despise people knowing my business, uneducated opinions, and uninvited comments or advice.

I don't take the yolk out. You eat so little that I don't think it matters.

Sounds like you may want to report your experience to the ASMBS. This is the group that designates hospitals as Bariatric Centers of Excellence.
http://asmbs.org/

I hope you get well soon. Your in my prayers... Keep us posted.

I tell my guests that I grazed all morning making most of the dishes and I don't want to overdue it.
I also really put meat and greens on my plate and said I'm really trying to do low carb and stick to it. So with will power, no desert.
I actually did a thanksgiving on strict Atkins years before and I didn't cheat. Same deal.
I know your dinner may be over, but Christmas is coming too.

Check my stats on the left. I started out at my highest over 500lbs. I lost some before surgery and have not weighed since my surgery on 10/13. Good luck to you!!!

My highest weight was 334. I'm 5 days from surgery and at 315 as of today. I cannot wait to hit the 200's and never look back!

My starting weight (also my highest ever) was 380.5. As of this morning, I'm 353.5 but I haven't been sleeved yet. I've lost 28lbs on my pre-op diet. My doctor is requiring a 38lb loss so I've got 10 to go but it's coming off quick.
I'm being sleeved on 11/4.

I started at 351--was sleeved on 8/13 and weighed in today at 297. I stared at the scale for what felt like 5 minutes. I haven't been in the 200s for years and years and years. It was a glorious feeling.

Congrats on your loss so far!!! I started at just over 300 at the weight of 316 on the day I went in for surgery and I am 2 and a half months out and am down to 247. I know you are ready to get out of the 300 I was feeling the same way at 316, but just keep up the good work and the weight will follow you will be in the 200s in not time best of luck to you

I fit into my Abercrombie and Fitch jeans today and they fit perfect. Got some really cute shoes today at a Marshals. My husband bought me a new winter coat today. It's super cute and in normal people's size. I walk by the stores in the mall and see myself in the store windows and cannot believe it's me. Lol. ALL of my clothes fit from years ago. I have a whole new wardrobe and I have so many clothes. Everytime my husband and I go to the store he wants to buy everything for me. I have to rein him in. I am so incredibly happy. This sleeve thing works awesome! A few bumps in the beginning and YES I had regrets the first couple of days but it is a distant memory now, I am about 24 pounds to goal but I tell you if I didn't lose another pound I would be ecstatic. I am 13 weeks post op. My restriction is great. No nausea, slides and no stalls. Exercising and feeling great! A whole new me! Love that I look good for my husband again. Having the time of my life and we are leaving for vacation to Vegas and Californina in less that two weeks! Good luck everyone on your decisions to have this surgery, it works and even though some may have bumps in the road stick with it, best decision ever!

I personally wouldn't try it this early. I would wait.

You're weighing yourself too much. You were just sleeved like 5 minutes ago. Your body is still adjusting. I would focus on eating right, drinking Water and leave the scale alone. Seriously don't even look at it until you go back to the doctors. You're only going to make yourself crazy.

Everything will work our. Don't get discouraged & keep the faith. You have come a long way. Best wishes to you.

Good for you!!!! Keep up the excellent work!!!!