Tauruslady5

Morning.
I was in a size 4x pants/shirts for scrubs
28 for jeans
4x for regular shirts.
NOW
L to XL on shirts depending upon material
18 for jeans
I am estatic about this ..........
Annamarie

Hi.
I am sorry you are feeling this way. Just remember we all had had this surgery and are here for each other.
I started my whole investigation/knowledge into this procedure even before meeting with the provider. I had to do an orientation first, which was the start of my knowledge. I went online and found even more information to help me decide which surgery was best for me.
Understand that my surgeon is more knowledgeable than I am, but he was certinaly impressed when I met him with the information I already knew. I knew exactly how the surgery was going to be performed. I understood exactly what was expected of me mentally.
When I went to see him, I even told him ... "This is my new opportunity to start over. I will be having a new "baby" tummy and know I have to think that way". He was glad that I understood this.
When I answer others on this site, I always leave them by saying... "your doctor did surgery on your stomach, not your brain" or "You have a new BABY stomach, treat it that way."
Mentally you need to realize that it is a new beginning. I know it is tough, especially if you were not prepared of what would happen.
Here is some helpful thoughts.
1. First 2 weeks is liquids only
2. 3-6 weeks - start with the soft/pureed foods (no nuts or seeds)
3. 7-12m - start off by eatting new foods introducing them one at a time. (still no seeds or nuts)
4. Relax and let your stomach heal
5. No stomach crunches until after 6 months to make sure you are healed 100%
6. Walk as much as you can.
7. Drink plenty of fluids (if you don't like the Protein drinks, don't drink them...... I don't and my Protein levels are fine)
8. Think positively every day.
9. You will loose weight, just give it time.
10. DO NOT STEP ON scale DAILY. Try every week or every other week
REMEMBER: You did this to become more healthier and you will succeed. If you feel depressed, go to a therpaist and talk to someone. This is one subject that my surgeon made sure I did if I needed to. I am assuming before the surgery you met with a Therapist. Call them if you need. They are there for you.
I hope this helps. You are doing great, things will get better, and you will learn to eat more and more each month. Just relax, breath, and enjoy this new journey.
Have a sparkling sunshiny day...
Annamarie

Morning.
I was in a size 4x pants/shirts for scrubs
28 for jeans
4x for regular shirts.
NOW
L to XL on shirts depending upon material
18 for jeans
I am estatic about this ..........
Annamarie

Morning.
I was in a size 4x pants/shirts for scrubs
28 for jeans
4x for regular shirts.
NOW
L to XL on shirts depending upon material
18 for jeans
I am estatic about this ..........
Annamarie

Hi.
I am sorry you are feeling this way. Just remember we all had had this surgery and are here for each other.
I started my whole investigation/knowledge into this procedure even before meeting with the provider. I had to do an orientation first, which was the start of my knowledge. I went online and found even more information to help me decide which surgery was best for me.
Understand that my surgeon is more knowledgeable than I am, but he was certinaly impressed when I met him with the information I already knew. I knew exactly how the surgery was going to be performed. I understood exactly what was expected of me mentally.
When I went to see him, I even told him ... "This is my new opportunity to start over. I will be having a new "baby" tummy and know I have to think that way". He was glad that I understood this.
When I answer others on this site, I always leave them by saying... "your doctor did surgery on your stomach, not your brain" or "You have a new BABY stomach, treat it that way."
Mentally you need to realize that it is a new beginning. I know it is tough, especially if you were not prepared of what would happen.
Here is some helpful thoughts.
1. First 2 weeks is liquids only
2. 3-6 weeks - start with the soft/pureed foods (no nuts or seeds)
3. 7-12m - start off by eatting new foods introducing them one at a time. (still no seeds or nuts)
4. Relax and let your stomach heal
5. No stomach crunches until after 6 months to make sure you are healed 100%
6. Walk as much as you can.
7. Drink plenty of fluids (if you don't like the Protein drinks, don't drink them...... I don't and my Protein levels are fine)
8. Think positively every day.
9. You will loose weight, just give it time.
10. DO NOT STEP ON scale DAILY. Try every week or every other week
REMEMBER: You did this to become more healthier and you will succeed. If you feel depressed, go to a therpaist and talk to someone. This is one subject that my surgeon made sure I did if I needed to. I am assuming before the surgery you met with a Therapist. Call them if you need. They are there for you.
I hope this helps. You are doing great, things will get better, and you will learn to eat more and more each month. Just relax, breath, and enjoy this new journey.
Have a sparkling sunshiny day...
Annamarie

Morning.
I was in a size 4x pants/shirts for scrubs
28 for jeans
4x for regular shirts.
NOW
L to XL on shirts depending upon material
18 for jeans
I am estatic about this ..........
Annamarie

Relax, you are only 8 days out. I did not notice any change until 2 months into the post-surgery.
Your body is still swollen, still adjusting. Take a breath, DO NOT go on the scale daily, try bi-weekly at first.
The more you go on a scale the more upset/depressed you will become. Your body needs to adjust to the new stomach.
Be patient......................I promise it will come off
Annamarie

Hi.
Why hide it. Eventually they will all ask how you lost the weight. Who cares how you did it, at least you did something to make yourself become more healthy. Yes, they will stare and then ask questions.
I bring friends to dinner too, or get asked to go for a bite. I order what I can eat, mostly it goes home with me for other meals, but I let them know why and they are okay with it.
You did this for YOU and not them. They will ask questions, or some may just talk behind your back and think you may be sick. Be honest with yourself and with others.
annamarie

Morning.
I was in a size 4x pants/shirts for scrubs
28 for jeans
4x for regular shirts.
NOW
L to XL on shirts depending upon material
18 for jeans
I am estatic about this ..........
Annamarie

I think this is the crux of your problem. Increased exercise takes increased calories to sustain. If you are active and still only consuming 800 calories a day, you will run into problems with weight loss and energy levels. Try increasing your calories by introducing an extra high-Protein snack once a day. You may also want to introduce a few complex carbs (gasp!) shortly before your workouts. I started seriously exercising right around my 4 month mark as well and by adding a string cheese stick in the morning and then some granola or kashi Cereal to my afternoon yogurt (last thing I eat before I work out), I was able to have the energy I needed to get through my workouts, not feel hungry through the day, and continue losing weight.

Morning.
I was in a size 4x pants/shirts for scrubs
28 for jeans
4x for regular shirts.
NOW
L to XL on shirts depending upon material
18 for jeans
I am estatic about this ..........
Annamarie

Morning.
I was in a size 4x pants/shirts for scrubs
28 for jeans
4x for regular shirts.
NOW
L to XL on shirts depending upon material
18 for jeans
I am estatic about this ..........
Annamarie

Morning.
I love your positive list.
I, too, have pictures hanging on my mirror in the bathroom. I have also resigned from having NEGATIVE people/organizations in my life.
I love being more positive. I feel great and have better days.
Annamarie.

Morning.
I was in a size 4x pants/shirts for scrubs
28 for jeans
4x for regular shirts.
NOW
L to XL on shirts depending upon material
18 for jeans
I am estatic about this ..........
Annamarie

Morning.
I was in a size 4x pants/shirts for scrubs
28 for jeans
4x for regular shirts.
NOW
L to XL on shirts depending upon material
18 for jeans
I am estatic about this ..........
Annamarie

Evening.
GOODWILL is my favorite store right now. Until I am completely done loosing weight, I refuse to buy clothes, spending bookoo money, then knowing in a few weeks it will be too big.
I just bought 12 shirts for summer,,,,,,total $14.00.........................
Oh Yeah, Goodwill

Evening.
GOODWILL is my favorite store right now. Until I am completely done loosing weight, I refuse to buy clothes, spending bookoo money, then knowing in a few weeks it will be too big.
I just bought 12 shirts for summer,,,,,,total $14.00.........................
Oh Yeah, Goodwill

Morning.
I, too, was a hugh sweet craver.......
I have learned it is MIND over MATTER. It is MY responsibility to keep those sweets out of my mouth. I try the sugar-free items, but really don't like Aspartame.
So, I keep DARK chocolate chips and only have a few just to get over the craving. But I also make sure i have Water nearby to get that sweetness taste out of my mouth.
Once my craving is done, I am done.
Great job on the Weight loss.............Keep it up............Remember the sugary items turn into fat and then you start right back at the beginning.

Have a sparkling day

Evening to all
I had my surgery on 11/21/14. To date I have lost 72 pounds. How are you all eating? What are you all eating? Did you follow what your surgeon/dietitian stated?
1-2 weeks after surgery: liquids only
2-6 weeks after surgery: mushy/pureed foods
6 weeks (+) - gradually try foods slowly.
I was, and still am, eating only 2 teaspoons every 2 hours. I try, and I mean try, to get the Water in by their standards, and I cannot. I do, however, only drink 1/2 hour before a meal or 1/2 hour after a meal.
I have not started working out yet but I do walk at least 30 minutes per day. I am only 4 months and still do not take in 800 calories. They tell me to do what my body states.
As for the scale; I only get on this one time a week. The more you go on it, the more depressed you will become if you do not loose weight. As for those who are 100 or more pounds over weight, everyone looses weight differently.
My favorite quote from my surgeon is: I did surgery on your stomach not your brain. In order to make it work, I have to do the work.
We all have to work towards our goal. Do not get discouraged or upset because you are not loosing. Just look at what you are eating (hopefully you are using a book and writing down what you eat), this helps. You will loose the weight as long as YOU do the WORK.
Keep your heads up, and your energy going. You will do it, because you already worked to hard to get this far.
Happy Easter !!!

Morning.......
Week 1-2 ...... Clear Liquids Only
Week 3-6 ....... Soft Mushy/pureed foods
Week 7-on ...... Try small amounts of food, one at a time.
You have a brand new baby tummy. Think of it that way. You can only start like that. When you feed a baby, you only give little bites at first and then a month or two down the road, you try another type of food.< /p>
Ohhh....don't be afraid to try new foods, your palate is different now and it is really cool the foods you will try.
DRINK Water, PLENTY OF Water

Afternoon.
That is not a blood clot. I have this also. It is actually a Vericose Vein. Nothing you can do about it. Insurance will not pay for it to be fixed. All they do is inject a solution that will constrict the vein. As long as there is no pain or discomfort, there really is nothing that can be done.
The only reason it is showing up now is because you are loosing weight and all the extra fat that was in our legs covered it up.
It if were a blood clot, your leg would be swollen, red, and very hot to the touch.
Hope this relieved your ambition.
Annamarie

Morning....
Remember your body is still going thorough adjustments. So what you are not loosing weight right at this time. Hopefully you are not going on a scale daily and then becoming more discouraged.
As long as you are following your surgeons/dieticians' instructions, then you will be fine. I am 4 months out and have only lost 1 pound in 2 weeks. This just means my body is ready for me to do more working out than just walking. Now it is up to me to make this happen.
Just breathe.......Relax........Step on a scale once a week.............and remember to write down what you eat because even though you think you may or may not be eating enough calories, you may be doing more or less than you should.
Hope this helps....remember we are all in the same situation and have been in your situation.
Hope your Easter was a good one. !

Evening to all
I had my surgery on 11/21/14. To date I have lost 72 pounds. How are you all eating? What are you all eating? Did you follow what your surgeon/dietitian stated?
1-2 weeks after surgery: liquids only
2-6 weeks after surgery: mushy/pureed foods
6 weeks (+) - gradually try foods slowly.
I was, and still am, eating only 2 teaspoons every 2 hours. I try, and I mean try, to get the Water in by their standards, and I cannot. I do, however, only drink 1/2 hour before a meal or 1/2 hour after a meal.
I have not started working out yet but I do walk at least 30 minutes per day. I am only 4 months and still do not take in 800 calories. They tell me to do what my body states.
As for the scale; I only get on this one time a week. The more you go on it, the more depressed you will become if you do not loose weight. As for those who are 100 or more pounds over weight, everyone looses weight differently.
My favorite quote from my surgeon is: I did surgery on your stomach not your brain. In order to make it work, I have to do the work.
We all have to work towards our goal. Do not get discouraged or upset because you are not loosing. Just look at what you are eating (hopefully you are using a book and writing down what you eat), this helps. You will loose the weight as long as YOU do the WORK.
Keep your heads up, and your energy going. You will do it, because you already worked to hard to get this far.
Happy Easter !!!

Evening to all
I had my surgery on 11/21/14. To date I have lost 72 pounds. How are you all eating? What are you all eating? Did you follow what your surgeon/dietitian stated?
1-2 weeks after surgery: liquids only
2-6 weeks after surgery: mushy/pureed foods
6 weeks (+) - gradually try foods slowly.
I was, and still am, eating only 2 teaspoons every 2 hours. I try, and I mean try, to get the Water in by their standards, and I cannot. I do, however, only drink 1/2 hour before a meal or 1/2 hour after a meal.
I have not started working out yet but I do walk at least 30 minutes per day. I am only 4 months and still do not take in 800 calories. They tell me to do what my body states.
As for the scale; I only get on this one time a week. The more you go on it, the more depressed you will become if you do not loose weight. As for those who are 100 or more pounds over weight, everyone looses weight differently.
My favorite quote from my surgeon is: I did surgery on your stomach not your brain. In order to make it work, I have to do the work.
We all have to work towards our goal. Do not get discouraged or upset because you are not loosing. Just look at what you are eating (hopefully you are using a book and writing down what you eat), this helps. You will loose the weight as long as YOU do the WORK.
Keep your heads up, and your energy going. You will do it, because you already worked to hard to get this far.
Happy Easter !!!

Why would you even think to eat popcorn. You just had this surgery to loose weight and become healthier.
Bring Water and you will be fine.