ShortiAKA

I am 11 months out and I still follow the rules. I am so fearful of gaining weight back that I have to be reminded that healthy is more important than anything.
I keep track of Protein, watch sugar intake and track exercise. I don't count calories.
I drink coffee daily, but have to push to get all my Water in.
I exercise 6 days a week - at least 30 minutes. I alternate between cardio and weights.
I also have chosen not to eat certain things: Pasta, rice and bread still hurts. Fried food hurt and I can't stand the taste of sweets (Cookies, cake, pie, etc).
Grapes take care of my sweet-tooth.
The hardest thing I'm working on now is body image. I still see the fat girl in the mirror and I panic when I gain a pound. My husband has now hidden the scale to help me. Also, this fear / obsession didn't start until I hit my goal weight. I'm reading a couple books on post-op living and attending some support groups. In my opinion the surgery / weight-loss was the easy part. Overcoming these emotions and self-image are the hardest.

Another thread reminded me of another rule I don't follow....caffeine. I currently do and always have consume a small amount of caffeine every day from either tea or coffee. I just couldn't give it up. Don't judge me!

Not a sleever but in Alabama! Had gastric bypass in Birmingham but now living in Tuscaloosa. Has anyone got a good support group that they know of in Tuscaloosa? I need to get back into something for support. I'm 16 months post op and have lost 175 pounds. Looking at Tummy Tuck this summer but would like to lose 20 more pounds. I keep eating too much of the wrong things so I've stopped losing!

I used his partner Pennington. I love them at advanced surgeons. They have given me back my life!

We are so close to identical! I was sleeved 9/24. Starting weight was 252.6, got down to 241.8 with pre op diet, and weighed in this morning at 230.4. I had a straight week without losing an ounce! I feel you! But just remember it's a process. We'll get there! It may seem like nothing so far, but just remember...you will NEVER be in the 250's, 240's, or 230's again. That's saying a lot and a huge accomplishment.

Today my whole office ordered in lunch from Jimmy Johns (which has nothing I can eat or want to eat). It was very frustrating. I stayed in my office and had my very delicious meal that I brought to work. I find that I feel emotional about these types of things. I know this is a choice I made and I am so happy I did, I just need to figure out how to process my feelings and what they are all about. I have caught my self doing this a couple different times now and usually it is around a situation were I don't have any control over my food choices or I haven't had a opportunity to pre plan. Last night I went to costco after work and by the time I got home I was overly tired and could not figure out what to eat. Nothing sounded good. I just stood in front of the fridge and the tears started. Has anyone else experienced this or have any tips? I was sleeved on the 17th.

I was sleeved September 4. My recovery has been smooth once I was discharged. It was supposed to be overnight, but when my surgeon did rounds the next morning, he said, "Nope. You're definitely not going home today." I must have looked pretty bad. I was tired. Respiratory therapy woke me up every 3 hrs around the clock for a breathing treatment. Necessary, I know, but still made me grouchy. They were giving me Morphine for the pain so I didn't wake easily & had a hard time staying awake. I'm making good progress. Already weaning off some of my meds. Down 46 lbs & am loosing inches. I wish I would have measured before surgery.

Hello everyone I live in Birmingham and I was sleeved December 8, 2011 and I started at 412. I am now 315...I was 305 back in June. I'm starting to gain some of my weight back but I think I need to start walking to speed up my weightloss. I drink over the amount of Water and get in my Protein. My goal is 200 so I hope I can make it:)

I live in Alabama.... in Shelby County, in central Alabama!

I'm scheduled for October 22nd..I'm from the Dothan area.I'm having surgery in Lagrange GA.

I'm new to this forum & I'm looking for fellow sleevers in the Alabama area. I'm about a 1.5 yrs out & am doing great but I need support locally. Feel free to add me as friends. I'm probably going to start a local FB group in the Huntsville area if anyone is interested in joining, please let me know.
Thanks...
Suzie

My sleeve was 3 Sep 14 and I was in the hospital for three days. NOTHING wanted to stay down and being allergic to whey was detrimental. I tried to sip that Whey Protein the first day and OMG!! WTH!! Who left the front door open!!! I am seriously trying to find a good non-whey Protein Drink and powder!!!

Chris, your story is so inspiring. I often say, you don't know people's story. What you see is only the surface. I am so proud of you and your accomplishments. I am so looking forward to that giddy feeling. I first and foremost want to feel comfortable in my skin. I am just starting to set goals and again I am inspired by your story. Be blessed

I'm from Bham. I'll be sleeved mid March at Shelby Baptist, Dr. Christopher.

Hi.. I live in Tusc, AL and was sleeved in April '11...how are u guys? . My starting weight at the Dr office was 335.. Im now 256.. It's getting a little discouraging...Cuz my weight wont move past 252-256..It keeps rollercoasting..

My sleeve was 3 Sep 14 and I was in the hospital for three days. NOTHING wanted to stay down and being allergic to whey was detrimental. I tried to sip that Whey Protein the first day and OMG!! WTH!! Who left the front door open!!! I am seriously trying to find a good non-whey Protein Drink and powder!!!

I was where you were a few days ago. I was on a different site and no answered my cry for help. It wasn't hunger for me, just the opposite. I felt over full and miserable. I seeped Water and thought I would die. I finally called doc. I am slowly feeling better.

Ditto, so am I in the Pelham (Birmingham), AL area. My surgery was 3 September 2014.

Hi everyone!! I am 34 years old, and live in Arlington Texas with my husband and our almost 3 year old son. I am having the sleeve on October 1, and I'm looking for a buddy to go through this with, as well as a mentor to look up to! I start my liquid pre op diet on Wednesday, and I'm super nervous more about the pre op diet than the surgery itself (if that's possible). I am looking for any guidance/friends I can get through this process!!

@@ShortiAKA, awwwwww. I'm glad you're coming around but all of us need to be supportive of each other. That sucks that no one replied to you.

I was where you were a few days ago. I was on a different site and no answered my cry for help. It wasn't hunger for me, just the opposite. I felt over full and miserable. I seeped Water and thought I would die. I finally called doc. I am slowly feeling better.

Seriously I don't want to complain about this surgery, It's what I wanted and did it for a very good reason.
I'm 5 day's out and on full liquids I feel like thing's are falling apart and I'm just trying my best to hold it all together.
I'M STARVING!!..I've gotten in all 64oz of Water and 80grams of Protein and I'm so hungry I'm about to crack!
It doesn't help that my husband decided it would be an awesome idea to bring 2 large pizza's into the house for himself and my small 4 year old daughter that will only eat 1 slice, But yet he thought it was necessary to get two after I told him to get one..This isn't head hunger. It's not acid reflux or the need to drink more water, this is stomach eating hunger..
Taking my pain pills and wrapping up in a blanket for a long night's sleep, At least I won't feel hungry then. Hopefully..