tomi71

That's great! Glad you didn't have any pain or problems!

I eat pizza with very little issues. I can eat 1/2 a slice of plain cheese. I make sure I chew, chew, chew and I don't consume any liquids about an hour prior and post eating, otherwise stomaches ensue. If any one asks, and you are not comfortable with divulging your health status, simply tell them you are making the hard effort of watching what and how much you eat.

I am going on month 5 post op. I can tell you that the year it took for me to start and get to surgery was a lot of work and it got frustrating at times. I even changed surgeons mid-way. At the end of the day, though, it was well worth the hard work. I went into surgery knowing what to expect and how to keep my mind right. Its a lifelong journey and I wouldn't change the experience for the world. Best of luck to you. Fight the good fight. Your health and happiness are worth it.

I suffered from low energy also. Then, around month 3 I started to feel better. I attribute it to being to eat a bigger variety at that stage and my body getting used to the changes from the surgery. Also, remember that this is still a pretty significant surgery and your body is healing. In time you will feel better.

I say stay away. Stick with water on the rocks. Your body needs all the hydration it can get.

I eat chocolate. Organic, dark chocolate covered almonds. I find about 1/2 a serving is great....it equals about 6-7 pieces. Sugar and I no longer agree so I make sure it isn't a top ingredient. I also drink a lot of Swiss Miss diet cocoa! I mix in 1 tbsp of dutched cocoa powder, 2 tsp of Splenda, 1/2 cup of 1% Lactaid or Soymilk, 1/2 cup water and 1/4 tsp vanilla extract. It is chocolaty guilt-free goodness.

Trading one addiction for another.

I still eat pizza but only half a slice. Only real pizzeria pizza. Being from Jersey that's the only kind for me. I do eat cookies but only about 1 or 2 and that is maybe 2xs per month. I find that my sweet tooth is gone and sugar just doesn't agree with me, for which I'am very thankful. I know my problem was food addiction and sugar addiction and everyday I get healthier I am so grateful for the WLS. I feel so much stronger. Sugar and food doesn't run my life any longer. I am more powerful than the drug that ruled my life for so many years.

I am so jealous. LOL! ????

My boobs deflated as did my legs. I've always had skinny legs so I am working on building those muscles. As for my rear-end, no amount of weight loss will make that deflate. I've got hips and a fanny for days. Kim K has nothing in me. Its okay though, I like my curves. I just wish my boobs didn't deflate. But at least I am healthier now and that's what matters the most.

When you look at couture that you really like and don't feel discouraged thinking you can't fit into them.

I used that same theory....Dt Pepsi to wash down the junk food. LOL So glad those days are behind me. Congrats on your success!

I turn down sweets. Once in a millennia I'll have a bite but that is it. I still eat pizza too. Mostly the cheese and a few bites of the thin part of the crust.

LOL! That is so true!!! My stuff got pretty flat too with the exception of my butt & hips. A steamroller couldn't flatten those! LMBO

Lighten up people! It was a funny! I burnt some calories laughing!

Or when said toilet seat is COLD and you realize you no longer have enough "insulation" to fend off the chill. Lol

Left photo, 1 week after VGS, 7/23/14. Right photo, this morning. Heaviest=265/6 5 days before surgery=244 CW=198 Goal=125 Scuze the messy hair and background. Was getting ready to exercise. LOL

It will stretch......but not back to pre-surgery size, as was explained to me by my doc and a friend who is a forensic pathologist, lest you work very hard to sabotage and are willing to possibly damage your stomach big time. At any rate, what you put in your tummy is very important and sounds like you have it down! Congratulations! Isn't life a bit sweeter knowing you have control over this issue? Best of luck to all! Good health to all!

Congratulations!

I am 4 months out and I do feel hunger. A few bites and its a wrap, though.

I just started experiencing hair loss.....mostly I shed. I am at month 4 and from what I've read on other threads, this is the month that the loss starts and around month 6 it stops. I am of mixed race and my hair is straight/wavy texture and tends to be dry. I stopped using daily heat a long time and had hoped that would prevent hair loss but it didn't. I use grape seed oil and Jane Carter and deep protein masks but it is still dry. I am assured that by month 6 or 7 the hair will return to its usual state and I'll stop shedding.

Wowzer! You look great!!!

Lol! Thank you. It used to be my husband complaining about being cold. Now its me. Everyone looks at me like I am crazy but I swear my teeth are rattling around because I am always shivering.

It sounds like you are doing fine! I had/have those same fears too. Just keep chipping away. You will do fine. I made it onderland last week and I never thought I'd see those numbers ever again...its been 21+ years. It takes time but slow and steady wins the race. Only downside do far is that I am constantly cold. I never realized how much fat insulates a body! LOL Keep eating the right things and you'll be ok. Best wishes!

It was nothing for me to eat a mixture of soft ice-cream, cookie crumbs, cake crumbs with frosting, and sprinkles. It sounded so good back "then" but now as I type it, it sounds hideous. I also used to love taking a fresh Italian hoagie roll, soak in melted butter and inhale it. I swear if these weren't cries for help, I don't know what was! I can laugh at it now. ???????????? Gross, greasy, just plain yuk! LOL