myhealthis#1

Hello
I was sleeved on July 21st. It's been a journey with some ups and down moments for me as well. I have good days and bad days. But, I don't regret the surgery. It's saved my life. For me, it's understanding that wls is a tool and not the magic answer. I've lost pounds and inches so far. I try not compare myself to others. I look at where I was before the sleeve and where I am now. My clothes fit better and it gets easier to move around. I embrace my triumphs. I have stalls too but I have faith I'm in control of this journey. positive thinking and support will help you through this journey. Most importantly, you have to believe that it does get better. Hang in there. Hugs!

Sit in normal size chairs and not hit other people's elbow and to cross my legs.

Please be patient...you didn't gain your weight over night, you're not going to lose it overnight. Also, please don't compare your weight loss to others' - it's not healthy. You're body is going to lose at it's own pace, just as it gained at it's own pace.
Here are some things I learned in the last 9 months and some helpful hints...
If you graph your weight loss, it won't be a straight line down...it will look like a stair step, meaning, you're going to plateau periodically, then lose some more.
Stepping on the scale daily (or more than once a day) is bad for your soul. My husband hid the scale from me and brought it out once a week. I was happier when I did that.
If you continue to follow your plan (the plan your doctor/surgeon/NUT gave you), you will lose weight. Keep working towards your Protein goals, exercise plan (again, YOUR doctor's plan). When your body "stalls", it's because it needs to. There will be periods of time where you won't lose, then all of a sudden you'll drop 3 pounds over night.
Embrace your successes - maybe it's the fact that you can walk up the stairs without getting winded or you can move the car seat up or your clothes are starting to fit different. Celebrate those subtle changes.
Take pictures of yourself to help you document this amazing journey you are on. I refer back to my "decision day" photo all the time. It's my "before" picture - it's the day I stood on the scale in the doctor's office and cried when I saw the number - it was one of the most unhappy days of my life, but it was the day I decided to change things.
Take your measurements - you will find that you are getting smaller, but the scale isn't necessarily moving. Your body is changing and trying to figure out what's going on, but you are getting smaller. It's amazing.

Hello!
Congratulations! I agree with PedsNurse92, the first two weeks are pretty much hell. The pain, and getting used to not eating solid food, Lethargy, Constipation, buyer's remorse, and readjusting your relationship with food. When the weight starts coming off you will feel better. And when you can put some solid food in. You will get full really fast, but you will feel satisfied, providing the hunger hormone thing works as it should.

Congrats! I can say the first 2 weeks were Hell!!! I kept saying "why did I do this?" It was a hormonal roller coaster! But it got way easier once I started eating actual food.. You will get through it and all the different things that change. I am a year out, I've lost all the weight I needed to, to be my ultimate goal weight and I would do it again in a heartbeat! Good luck!

Thank you all for the encouraging words. It's a relief to know that it will get better and that others had similar experience. I'm staying strong. It's a difficult adjustment, but I am definitely looking forward to new and improved me! Thanks all! I will keep everyone posted on my journey.

Hello all.
I just got sleeved on 07/21/14. Im glad I found this forum. I believe this is great support for new sleevers. I'm 5 days out and I have to say its been a roller coaster both physically and emotionally. I have faith it will get better. I was Just hoping to start my new beginning on a happier note.