jane13

@@rora - I don't go everyday so I didn't worry to much for a couple of days. when I did it was "different" without TMI - loose & very dark. I have since had trouble because of the Iron supplements I was taking. Search "pineapple" here and it explains what it felt like Needless to say RN said to stop iron supplements until I get new BW done in about 3 weeks. I see doctor for 2nd f/u appointment on 9/8. She said if my iron is low we will address it then. I still have some issues but I add miralax to my drink or yogurt about every day (sometimes I forget) and I haven't had "pineapple" issues.

@@nyjocool - There are only a few "nevers" that I truly consider a "forever never". I am still a newbie, being post 11 weeks and 1 day, but I would have to list a big forever never as diet soda, or any soda. I was a big fan of caffeine free diet coke. I didn't drink them regularly but if I did it was that or regular sprite. I chew gum (sugar-free). I think you need to re-think about what "never" means post-op. I think in most cases, "never" a whole pint of ice cream, a big glass of fully sugar sweetened iced tea, bucket of buttered popcorn at the movies. IMHO you could have a couple of bites of the ice cream, a SF glass of tea, and a couple of handfuls of well chewed popcorn (minus the tons of butter) after you have had surgery and get past the restrictions on your diet suggested by doctor/NUT. I haven't had ice cream or popcorn because I just HAVENT wanted them. I have had tea, I just add the lemonade SF drops. I LOVE popcorn and not having it I thought would bother me. It hasn't. I am really not a big ice cream person but I used it as an example. I did the surgery for me, and have no regrets. I am wearing clothes I haven't worn since 2007. That's a "never" I thought that was forever (being able to wear clothes that start with a number 1)

@@bellabloom - you look great. if YOU feel great at 125, and your doctor is okay with it, then go for it! I am a little taller and I would feel anorexic at 140. I have my goal listed at 150 but that's like a DREAM weight. I am 52, and I am hoping to get below 170 first....then maybe 160...theres a lot of skin to flap in the wind now.

@@Elode - I think your Mommy/Sleeved tummy looks great. You should be proud Mine looks nothing like that, unfortunately, but I do like to get some sun on it and get a little color so it doesn't look quite as icky

got you a spot saved here on the losers bench!

@@jademanke@gmail.com - time yourself as well as measure everything out like @@Babbs suggested. Stop eating after 20 mins. when are you drinking? are you drinking while eating or right after?

I was told pureed on day 3 and was glad to eat a scrambled egg with cheese. Still loving them and its been 11 weeks. I think just the option of other food is welcoming. I just wont eat anything that has no strong flavor (seasoned). If its bland - I am not wasting my "space" on it

@@Chris-NYC - happy belated re-BIRTHDAY!

@@jfzimmerman - Hi I was sleeved on 5/6/15....I wish I had known that just because I was the first surgery of the day that I would not get the "leak test" done early the following day. I knew it was supposed to be the next day but it was almost lunch time.

@@stephh - thanks again for doing this, in my case where I am losing really slow I don't feel alone when some of my sleeve sisters doing the same :/

@@tough-girl78 - to me the subject would be.... you. Did she say that in front of you?

@@sleeveittobelieveit - you have done the right thing by contacting the professionals. If you don't hear from them within the next 24-48 hours I would make a trip to the OBGyn office. but that's me ;D Congrats!

@@10nsStar - congrats and good luck, welcome to the family!

@@biggmatt714 - if the surgeon is pressing the bypass then because of the amount you are trying to lose, I would listen to him. but again, that's MY OPINION. I had the option of any of the three: band, sleeve or bypass. I ALMOST did the band - and got the sleeve like I originally planned. I have no regrets, only that I wished I had done it sooner. Make the decision that is best for you - YOU know YOU better than anyone. Be honest with yourself about your eating habits and understand that this is again, only a tool. YOU have to do the work. best wishes and keep us posted!

@@tiffie00 - I am a BCBS Fed employee spouse. I had a BMI that was a bit higher, but other health issues such as high blood pressure and they added pre-diabetic. I also could show trips to the doctor and being placed on meds to help also lose weight, Weight watchers, etc. I also was told I was a bit shorter, just under 5'8" and they could use that to bump up my BMI... IMHO think your medical history will probably be enough to get you approved : PCOS & Type II

@@dhrguru - OMG you had been laughing so loud at the reference to the biscuit container!!!! I totally get that I used to use rubber bands, or ponytail holders to "extend" the button on my shorts or pants. Of course I hadn't worn pants with a zipper or button in about 5 years until about 2 months ago. Now I am wearing pants with ZIPPERS! and front pockets (that I can actually use).

@@beuTwithin - I would agree to contact your NUT. I have occasional days where I THINK I am hungry all day. Other days I have to tell myself to eat something (esp before taking vitamins). I have noticed if I feel that hunger feeling all day that it means I need to get my mind on something - anything - and get away from grabbing the small handful of pretzels, chips, etc. The nibbling will add up and I will catch myself trying to nibble. Drinking Water and waiting to see if that feeling is still there works for me too.

I think a lot of us had the thought of WTF did I do to myself, "my stomach is now a fraction of its size and I cant get it back....." It will get better and you won't even probably think about it if you are following the plan. No regrets here, jane

222 - not quite what I wanted but 1 pound is a step in the right direction

My question is from an old womans POV. I am 52 and just entering menopause and it is now really a question of IF Aunt Flo and her rusty old red Cadillac is coming for a visit this month or not. I have had 1 since surgery but have had all the symptoms since Wednesday of last week. Bloating, constipation, cramping, mOoDiNeSs! I had started about 18mos ago skipping a month here or there, because I am menopausal now, and now I have no freaking clue - except that I cant eat CHOCOLATE! sorry - ranting :/

mine is more like 2 to 2.5 for about three weeks....then 1, like now.

@@snowkitten I think you have done excellent and do not look at your journey as a failure. I am only 10 weeks post and I had my first f/u visit with the surgeon and I felt like I wasn't losing enough, for him. I was down 20lbs from my last weigh-in (at his other office) that was done about 2 weeks before surgery. He told me to try to only eat two meals right now and if I was hungry in between to drink Water first and if I still felt hungry after making sure it wasn't head hunger to eat fruit. I ask if I could have veggies instead and he said either was fine. I joined the Labor day challenge here because my next visit with him (at the same office, with the same scale) is Sept 8th. I hope to be close to 200. I am ok with losing 60+ pounds since April by Sept 8th! I will be 4 months 2 days post at that point. ANY LOSS is reason to celebrate!

@@tomi71 - I totally agree with you as a "newbie" I feel you have hit the nail on the head. I am about 10 weeks out....

@@dcannan - I have to admit bread, popcorn & chips are the three hardest things for me to give up. Diet Coke, Sprite, chocolate, pizza, French fries - no problem. when do you get off liquids? I was off liquids after third day and was craving scrambles eggs & cheese. I think once I got to where I could chew something, that I could smell (like bread), it made a difference. Does that make sense? Hubby and I eat out a lot and I watch him eat the cheddar biscuits at Red Lobster and the bread at Longhorn. I just focus on Protein. I have started asking them to bring my food when he gets a salad because I want to start c-h-e-w-I-n-g my dinner; protein, veggies which is usually chicken (or shrimp), then broccoli. I am good with that now ;D

@ are you on a pre-op diet? Sorry, I guess I missed something... I am post op (5/6/15) and I am struggling with energy but I know why. My fuel (food) has been reduced due to lack hunger. If you are at your heaviest then I am assuming you are not on a pre-op diet, or attempting a pre-op diet?????