Becoming Bariatrical

I also get headache and believe I am hungry in between meals/snacks. I have tried to increase my Fluid intake between meals but right before dinner I swear Im starving! It is VERY difficult for me to slow down while I am eating dinner. I know it's head hunger but it is such an intense sensation! I struggle with it every day!

I had some complications at 6 weeks out after my gastric bypass and couldn't eat without vomiting. I had a bad stricture. But after the scope, I've been great! It takes time to work through these issues. I look back now that I'm almost 7 months out and realize it was all worth it! I'm 114 pounds lighter and I feel amazing!

I've had two plateaus already! I tried cutting calories and just mostly eating lean Protein for a few days. Then increasing my activity level. Plus, I usually noticed that during a plateau my clothes were more roomy even though the scale didn't move. Your body may be redistributing the weight. You are doing a wonderful job!

You really are an inspiration! You look so much younger and healthier!

You look incredible... GREAT job!

I agree!!! My co-workers love their "afternoon chocolate" and roll their eyes at me and say something like, "oh that's right, you can't have chocolate" I tell them would you offer an alcoholic a cocktail, then rub it in?

I am proud of how how much I have transformed. I work hard!

I refuse to feel guilty for refusing or even wasting food. I deserve to be healthy!

VENTING:

I went to my support group last night to find out it was just my surgeon there for questions. I know this is bad, but I don't like him and I don't like his answers to many questions. Most are good, but his "philosophy" for nutrition is just stupid. He is very ridged. 50-70g of Protein in the morning for Breakfast, lunch, dinner. more Water than you can imagine, and no matter what your drinking for fluids it is not enough. NO SNAKS AT ALL!!

If I had known I would have skipped and spent time with my company I had over last night and been able to have the dinner I prepared for everyone else. I have heard his speech too many times, it just annoyed me. I felt let to just mention that it does not work for everyone, and if I do that I get sick, I need Protein at around 3-4pm so I can make it to 7pm dinner. He just said "well when you gain weight, come see me" I wanted to just leave.

The biggest thing for me and I tell people is we are all different, and our needs and journey will be different. He just annoys me that he lumps us all in one box and says "this works" "you can do it, you fail"

I know I need to control my snacking, yes. But I refuse to feel guilty for splitting my shakes up and having my "snack protein shake".........but some how he has made me to feel guilty and shamed.....and that pisses me off.

What a jerk!!! This journey is difficult enough without this kind of obnoxious attitude. He doesn't realize that our life is full of people that judge us based solely on our size! We are working to become healthier... he obviously is NOT!!

NO MORE GUILT AND SHAME!!!

So far I have gone from an F cup to a DDD that is 2 sizes smaller, but they are sooooo strange looking! Plastic surgery is looking more appealing every day!

This weekend I deiced to give myself a weekend of not stressing over every calorie that went in to me, I was still in my calorie range and met my Protein goals...and lost half a pound! yay! I am thinking I might need to give my self a little slack during the weekends so I start my weeks more relaxed. No I am not going to have cake and ice cream every weekend LOL but I had a few bites of pancake (after my eggs) and I was stoked over it. I know it is a balance that I am still learning.

I applaud you! I'm still so nervous about planning and logging every morsel of food that goes in my mouth. I find myself longing for foods I know I shouldn't touch! "Head hunger" is the worst!

It's difficult to get out of my own head sometimes.... any tips?

I have actually done a bit of research about headaches after Migraines. Check these links out!

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/284303.php

https://www.neurosurgery.ucla.edu/body.cfm?id=1123&ref=55&action=detail

https://www.aan.com/PressRoom/Home/PressRelease/1314

Hope it helps!

My Boobs are definately changing! Still considering a lift or even augmentation. I have always had large breasts and I don't feel like myself without them. Not sure if its vanity or just a self image issue?

However, finding bras at Burlington Coat factory for less than $10 is a great perk!

@@Sunshine_Gal THANKS!!! I always thought it would be easier after the surgery, but It remains a daily struggle.

@@Inner Surfer Girl I agree with you that the study was not scientifically sound, and the association with "sugary" sodas seemed random. I guess, for me, I had an emotional response from my ongoing struggle to meet my personal fitness goals. I appreciate the response.

I signed up for my local Color Run this April. I'm nervous! I know I can walk it, but my hope is to try to run at least part of it. My family is going to be joining me and I hope to keep up with them (for once!)

I love going to the mall now! I have always hated shopping, now I love checking out the sale racks!

I agree about clothes being expensive! It's hard to know what size to buy and if I will be able to wear them more than a few weeks.

At work, I was actually told that I need to retire some of my dress pants because they look too unprofessional.

Don't get me wrong, I'm grateful everyday for this tool that helps me lose weight. It's just a delicate balance.

Oh, and I have the same issue with the flat butt!

It's soooo true! People who have never even made eye contact with me at work are suddenly talking and smiling at me. I'm the same person, just 97 pounds lighter. Anti-fat bias is a HUGE issue!

I have started a blog and was worried about my co-workers finding out because I haven't really mentioned it. They know I've been seeing a dietician and going to support groups but I must admit I'm scared.

But my family knows and are mostly supportive now that they see how much my health has improved!

Hello! I'm new here and my husband has undergone the sleeve surgery 11 days ago. Just wondering for those of you in the long term phases if any of you have also lost weight due to your spouses new eating habits/lifestyle?

ASOLUTELY! My husband stopped snacking, cut down on carbs, and increased his Protein. Just being around me on my journey has made him more aware of his own eating habits. He lost 10 pounds and gained muscle definition. It works both ways! And a friend I know had lap band and his spouse lost weight being "considerate".

@@mskami77 You are sooooo right! My husband showers with me and never seems to care that I look like melted goo. I've directly asked him and he says I will always be beautiful to him!

@LilBoo007 I have had a similar experience. My huband was a bit shocked at how strange the skin on my breasts can look. Definitely want plastic surgery when my weight stabilizes!

A quote from RuPaul comes to mind...

"If you can't love yourself, how in the hell you gonna love somebody else?"

You have VALUE! He doesn't appreciate you!

You deserve respect, love, and happiness!

It's so easy to forget these things.

@@green*eyed*girl I know EXACTLY how you feel! I constantly get comments at work about my weight loss transformation. It's like now the men suddenly know you exisist when before they keep their eyes averted like being fat was contagious! I swear I daydream of chocolate and Pasta daily! I guess the only difference with me is that I have always been a stomach sleeper, so it's actually more comfortable for me now. Especially with my tempurpedic bed!

The skin issues REALLY suck! I am researching plastic surgeons and procedures now!

I had gallbladder removed 6 weeks before my RNY on October 2nd, 2014, so I ended up with 12!

My stomach is pretty crazy looking!

But I wouldn't change a THING!

No worries!

It is expected, I weighed more for a week or so after surgery.

Don't forget you have internal swelling and bloating. I will be better soon!

I am four months out and my hair has been falling out in clumps!

I'm taking Biotin but haven't noticed any difference.

I will have to try Toppik.

It's GOT to stop soon!