HaddocksEyes

I do not regret my decision at all. I did not have any serious co-morbidities going into the surgery other than a high fasting blood sugar from time to time. My only problem was being so overweight, so it was a struggle for me to decide to have the surgery. The one thing going through my mind was that I could make myself unhealthy through a life-long complication BECAUSE I had the surgery. However, I knew if I didn't do it, I would either stay morbidly obese or I would continue to get fatter and serious co-morbidities would eventually be my lot. I did not suffer from serious complications. Just the normal heartburn and constipation. I don't even feel like I had surgery until I eat and my stomach reminds me that it's not so big anymore. Good luck!!

At 9 weeks out, I am totally feeling what you are saying, so thank you for verbalizing it so well. I can eat a little over a cup of food and if I am not careful with my choices, I can easily go over 1,200 calories if I choose foods high in fat and calories. With each day that passes, more and more of the responsibility to keep from getting "sloppy" (not tracking food, not exercising, making bad food choices, etc.) is on me and not the sleeve.

A little over two and a half weeks.

I just posted a thread about this so I am glad to see you mention it as well.

I went to my doctor today for my two month visit today. They were very nice but honest that I should have lost a greater percentage of weight by now. The nurse said that now is the time to really exercise. She said by 6 months my body could adapt and I could find that what I have been doing no longer works for me. Then she went on to say that at 12 months, I could find myself doing everything right and still not losing weight. I said I was fine losing 10 pounds per month but she said in 4 months, I may not be able to do even that if I start hitting plateaus. So up until now I have been very relaxed about the rate at which I have been losing weight. My mantra has been "marathon and not a race". But now I am a bit scared because I remember how hard it was to lose weight prior to surgery. It scares me to think that I could go back to that. I defintely have restriction when I eat and I stop when I am full. Then she mentioned the sleeve getting bigger - well, I started to sweat just a bit thinking I am being TOO relaxed. On the bright side, she said I can start really challenging myself when I exercise (meaning I really need to make myself sweat instead of taking a leisurely walk around the block) and I can start lifting weights. YAY! Any people that are 6 months out and beyond care to elaborate and give an opinion on what was said? Just a moment of your time would be great. THANKS!!

THIS!!!

I think it is really awesome you have lost that much in one month. At two months, i am almost at 30 pounds lost. And I am okay with that. I don't know if this is comforting for you but for me, I know whatever I lose is not ever coming back. I also know that even if it comes off slowly, it WILL come off because it HAS to. It's very empowering because before when I dieted pre-surgery, I always would think "how long is this going to take?" and "can I keep up this strict diet and exercise regimen long enough to lose all of this weight?" When I would lose slowly (which I would always do) I would just get so discouraged. As many have said (and it's so true) this is a marathon and not a race. Enjoy each hurdle as they come, knowing you have the tool to finally succeed.

LOL - I was good until I got to the "stank eye" part. Yeah, the decaf on the keyboard due to my uncontrollable laughing. I'm only two months out and have lost 30 of the 140 pounds I need to lose, so unfortunately, I don't have any advice as the people around me (at work primarily-those who would possibly come up with comments like that) haven't really paid attention to the fact that I am thinner. However, I saw your fun personality shine in this post and had to respond. You sound like a really neat person!

No Subway yet (I'm two months out). Not a Jamba Juice person before this but my doctor said to kiss drinks like that goodbye because of their high carb/sugar content. Not supposed to have juice either of any form for the rest of my life due to the same thing. But everyone's doctor is different, so you may not have the same restrictions.

Yes, I am supposed to take one pill, three times a day, right before Breakfast, lunch and dinner for the next 6 months.

I'm two months out and everything I have eaten has been tolerated if that helps. I can eat about a cup of food at a sitting if it is not dense food (like chicken or turkey). I have not yet tried steak - not quite ready for that.

So glad to hear that you are feeling better!!!

Congratulations on getting through the process! My recovery was very similar to yours - yes, there was pain but it was manageable. Once the swelling subsided, I was able to drink and eat more and more. I don't even feel like I had surgery until I eat and feel the restriction - that's how normal life is for me now. My energy has almost completely returned and I am almost as active as I was pre-sleeve. I do think that the doctor you choose is one of the most important success indicators. The sleeve in many aspects takes more finesse than the Roux.N.Y, at least according to my doctor. Each patient is an individual, with individual inside anatomies and stomach curvature. The number of surgeries he or she has performed is important, as well as their skill in suturing and attention to detail. My surgeon uses the typical titanium staples but then goes and hand sutures as well just to make sure that no stone has been left unturned. However, no matter how talented a surgeon we have, we are the other part of the success equasion, both before and after the surgery. Your general health before and after the procedure, as well as diet and exercise compliance is important.

So sorry to hear that. But the upside is that you are consuming good amounts of Protein and I hear that the best way to fight a cold is to do just that. I hope you are feeling better!!

you.are.awesome. We are the ones blessed to have you on here. ~little ole' fish eyes, otherwise known as "little grasshopper"~

HI! There is light at the end of the tunnel. I was a serious sugar addict - bread, pies, Cookies, pastas...you name it, I probably loved it. Post sleeve, I am no longer a slave to the cravings. It's really amazing, considering how addicted I was before. It's like night and day.

Hi All! My surgery was on August18th. I am going into my sixth week post-op. I feel really good, despite suffering from acid reflux/heartburn. A week ago I progressed to soft foods and yesterday was the first time I had whole wheat bread and crackers. All went down the hatch without a hitch. Nothing that I have eaten yet has irritated my stomach, except it does not like ice cold drinks of any kind. I am losing very slow. I have been in a stall (that began at 3 weeks) for the last two weeks. This morning the scale FINALLY moved one pound down. I am not mad about that because for the first time ever, I KNOW I will lose weight and it will never come back again. It's just a matter of "when". I am going to the gym for the first time today, after I get off from work. I am excited about that. As soon as they give me clearance, I am going to hit the weights. To all that are having complications, I hope you are feeling better soon! To those that are plugging along without them, may your path continue to be smooth.

Hi Baby, I haven't experienced that but was just wondering how you were doing overall.

Yeah, that's a hard one. In the first few weeks, I learned just how close real hunger and head hunger are. I felt actual hunger from early out and still do. It's an empty feeling in my stomach..like I need to put something in there. I also have acid reflux and that feels like a burning but it doesn't feel "empty" to me. Hope that helped!

I don't miss being a slave to food. I don't miss the cravings and the need to pile a ton of food on my plate. I don't miss the huge portions I used to eat. This has been the best thing ever for me. Even though I am losing slowly, I am so happy with my decision. GOOD LUCK!!!

Hey, how did the bar go? Now that it is over, I bet you are super relieved! Great progress on the weight loss - I'm stuck in a stall right now.

I've been telling people I had hernia surgery. I didn't come back to work drastically skinny and it looks like I will be a slow loser, so I think I am going to be good. Just don't want to share with anyone at work. Unfortunately, I don't have any suggestions for the family part of things. I did tell my family for two reasons (1) it would be too hard to try and explain away why I can't eat very much because two family members have already had weight loss surgery (one on each side) that were open about it so people would be like "yeah, now tell us the truth" and (2) I have family members that desperately need to lose weight so if I can be a good role model, I am so there!

Thank you for the recipe! I will certainly try it.

It is WONDERFULLY liberating! Never in my life have I experienced anything like this. I was thin from about 16 to 21 and even then I had to fight, fight and fight again to keep thin. I am so excited to see where this journey leads. And glad others are experiencing this too! YAY for us!

I was a bad girl and didn't ask - I just did it. I was very careful to stop when I felt full. I have no ill effects from it. After I did that, I did not feel the need to advance past what the doctor has recommended. I just wasn't getting full from the liquid diet. I am on soft foods at the moment and have another week and a half before I am cleared for "everything else".