KristyMe

@BarbHY Yes! Yes! I am with you. Thank you for responding. I wonder how many people are struggling and hate to admit their shortcomings. You are right being accountable is there first step. Just like you I was totally satisfied with my diet after the surgery. I didn't mind I couldn't eat much bread, rice, pasta. I didn't care about the cake and ice cream at parties and I didn't mind watching others enjoy it. I loved eating all the meats and veggies and fruit. But just like you, I dipped my toe in the water and it started to become the norm instead of the once in a while treat or even better never at all. The one thing I've been able to cut out is soda. I haven't had one since pre-surgery. So success there and I am thankful for the weight I have lost, but honestly it should be more and I want it to be more. Thank you again for taking the time to respond. I honestly didn't think anyone would see it.

I can see this thread is mostly dead, but I still struggle and I wrote this today so I am sharing. First, I have to admit the surgery worked. The quantity of food I can consume has definitely been muted but the cravings for junk or more specifically for fast food remain and are as strong as ever. Today I purposefully packed enough food for lunch and dinner knowing I would not make it home in time for dinner today. Instead of being done and moving on with life, I took it as a personal challenge to eat all I packed so I could go out for dinner. It doesn't help I was bored at work today and will be all week. It's no secret I "use" food. But for what? Why? I don't get the "high" I used to get when I ate. Now it's more of a slight pain and it mostly uncomfortable and unpleasant. My version of overeating doesn't match most other peoples definition of overeating, but I'm still doing it. I'm not saying the surgery didn't work. I am saying I'm not using my tool correctly. A recent x-ray confirmed it's there and looks great. I actually was worried I had stretched it out and blown my chance. But even with that knowledge, I am still playing around with it. But I got food when I wasn't hungry and while I didn't eat much of it (thankfully), it shouldn't have been ordered in the first place. I have all the best tools in my arsenal. Knowledge of what I should eat. Surgical restriction, to aid in portion control. Moral direction, to know what is right and what is wrong. Family support. Where do I go next? What am I missing? So here I sit. Clueless about what my problem is and how to best proceed. I'm a counselor and have been through all the reasons I think I eat. None of them are earth shattering or overly complicated to solve.

I'm right there too, in a stall. I was sleeved March 2015 as well. I've lost 75 lbs and have been sitting here for a month. I have added more walking. But I haven't changed my diet much. I know for me it's carbs and Protein. I need to up my protein and kill the carbs at least until I can get past this plateau. Reading these posts helps keep me focused and know that I am in control of my weight loss and it's not a race. Hang in there and shake things up a bit (maybe litterally). Shock your body, you've probably gotten into a routine and your body has adapted (they do it so well). God bless you and your journey.

I was sleeved 3/2. Everything went well, not much pain but did sleep for days. I am struggling with my intake. Got all my protein yesterday (40g) and most today (35g), but my fluid intake is low. I feel really hungry but don't want to put anything in my mouth except water, but the liquid protein has been difficult to get down and takes me nearly all day to accomplish. Hoping the full liquid stage is a bit better for me, starts tomorrow after my post-op visit.

Had my surgery Monday. A little pain on the right side of my body, but each day it's easier to move around.

I'm there with you on March 3rd. I have cheated a bit here and there nothing major, but the drive to just chew something is overwhelming sometimes. I am scared of the next few weeks, but I am hanging on the fact it's just a few weeks out of my life and then it will be over and I will be able to eat again. Stay strong! You're so close.

I'm pretty nervous about the liquid diet part. I will say my surgeon allows Soup, even chunky Soups just not cream based so that is helpful. Today has been my first full day on the diet and not too bad. Some headaches, but I am sure they will subside. I gotta say this thing just got really real for me. I had my pre-op today. Wow, i thought I was ready but now I'm nervous again. I am hoping the jitters go away soon.

How are things going for you so far?

I have two littles (3 and 8 months). I'm with you, this year is for me.

Pre-op scared: I won't be able to stay focused enough to stick with the pre-op diet. And/or I will be so crabby no one will be able to be around me. Post -Op: Personally, I'm afraid it won't work. Nothing will change and I will have put my body through this alteration and nothing. Or worse I will feel horrible after and I don't mean in recovery but like forever. That being said, I realize there is an element of the unknown. I accept that and understand that's where most of my fear comes from. I am working on issues in my life that will help me as I move through this transisiton to a healthier life emotionally and physically.

Yeah there's that. He then apologozed to me. I WON'T miss the fat girl store. I've been shopping there since high school and I am more than over it. I WON'T miss the fear of causing my own early death becuase I can't seem to manage my weight. I WON'T miss all the odd and unmentionable things fat people have to cope with just to bathe, dress, and be comfortable during the day. I WON'T miss the judgmental looks from other people especially at the gym. I WON'T miss wondering how uncomfortable a chair with arms will be or how awkward I look in it. I WON'T miss feeling like I can't do something because of my size. I WON'T miss feeling like I'm 80 when I get up off the floor from playng with my kids or when I get out of a chair.

I'm March 2nd, not sure of the time yet, but I see the surgeon next week for my pre-op stuff hopefully they will give me my time then. Seems like the closer I am getting to this thing the worse I am eating. It scares me a little, I am not eating a lot, but not very healthy and putting on some weight. I am nervous about the pre-op liquids diet. Anyone else, just me?