Weighting2BeFree

I love dr. Smith. He did my sleeve. Nothing but praises here!

Weighting2BeFree wrote: "My mom asks me all the time if I regret it."

Weighting2BeFree, I hope I may speak. You didn't ask for responses, but your opening words set something off that I think is important and common enough that it can apply to anyone. Otherwise I'd send you a private note.

If we round off your number, you've lost 100 pounds and your surgery was only seven months ago. You're on a gorgeous, thrilling, fabulous ride. Why would anyone repeatedly ask if we (I'll put it in general terms) have regrets? When people ask, usually it's because they think we do regret or they want us to regret. Their motives are suspect. They may be resentful, envious or jealous of something. No matter what, it's never about us and always about them. People who ask questions like "Do you regret?" need to deal with their own stuff and not put it on anyone else. We'd have good reason to ask them to stop. No one is allowed to block the light from shining on us.

When it's about weight loss, we all know of people who resent or fear our success. Most often they are overweight and fear being left behind in some way. They either don't want to be the only one who is overweight or think we may drop them. A little reassurance may be the solution. It goes hand in hand with a clear statement of friendship and reasonable expectations: "You will always be in my life. I love you. I need to know that you love me and want what is best for me, as I do you. I count on you to encourage and be happy for me as I do you."

Laurie

My mom is very supportive and happy for me. She has been considered the surgery but we have a different ways of looking at food. I always enjoyed food but never looked to it for emotional support. I would eat to relieve boredom but not to fill some aching void. She knows and admits to having an emotional reliance on food and so keeps asking me like I'm going to change my mind. She has had her first couple of appts with the Doctor but I recommended several sessions with the psychologist on staff to delve into why she views food in such a way. But my success so far has made her consider making drastic changes and that is all I can hope for!

My mom asks me all the time if I regret it. And my answer has not changed. No. A thousand times no. I have lost 110 lbs since March 18th. My only regret is not doing it when I was younger and didn't have as much to lose. I still have 100 lbs to go but it's possible now. It was hard right after surgery because of all the restrictions but now I'm out I still eat my Protein first and whatever else after. But if a meal comes up I can't do that I enjoy what I'm having because it's only a few ounces. I have more energy than I have ever had. Give yourself a chance to heal. It's amazing on the other side.

Yeah my nut said no to the Protein Shakes. So I'm back to Protein first. Found out fast I haven't stretched my sleeve and i am down 7 lbs. just back to basics!!

Sleeve surgery was 9/30/15. Checking in from Rockwall, TX. Dr. Adam Smith of FW did my procedure. Had a rough spot and spent a few days in the hospital but now on the up and up! Here's to the new me!

I had the same Dr and mine was done on 9/28. I live in Fort Worth.

love dr smith!!

@@tamila0624

What exactly do you mean by a full meal? Solids? Large portions? Please give us some more information so we can support you.

Was wondering the same. If you ever expect to get down full size meals that's not going to happen. I eat 3 oz of meat and a few bites of something else.

Thx ladies. I've actually found java pro Protein Powder. It's my new addition lol. I have it in the mornings instead of Starbucks. The caramel is so good.

My husband just tried the phood and really liked it.

Sure it's possible. More difficult but possible. There are plenty of organic plant based Protein supplements out there. I'd go to my local health store (love my central market) and buy some samples to see what tastes best to you.

Ok so I'm in a bad stall. I was sleeved March 18th, and have lost about 105 lbs. I'm stoked but in. Almost two months it's been at a stand still. I know it's my diet. I'm sneaking in bigger portions and more carbs. Eating sugar again. Starbucks. So much Starbucks. So I am starting back on liquid Protein Shakes for Breakfast and lunch, then a lean dinner. Any other advice for me on what helped you get back on track? Also going to get back to the gym. Do you think three shakes a day would be ok? Thanks in advance!

That's awesome

Just wanted to share a before and after. Before pic is from Christmas - 378 lbs. Other pic is today- 288 lbs. 5 months ago yesterday I started my preop diet. I couldn't really see the difference until I look at these. Crazy!!! And ignore the dirty bathroom. ???? 

No. No one ever sent me messages

I had my surgery on 5/8/15 and weighed 381, I am now down to 331 for a total of 50 lbs. lost in just under 3 months. I can live with that!!! Next, another 50 lbs...

yay! Congrats!!!

Hahaha!

I'm scheduled for the sleeve on the 20th. Pcos is poly cystic ovarian syndrome.

. Pcos sucks. I also have pcos. While I haven't lost the face hair yet, I have lost 80 lbs in 4 months ( who thought that was possible with pcos????) and I started having a regular period. It's every 39 days like clockwork. A miracle after years of only having one every 7 years!

I've had a few sips of soda. It makes me belch for hours. And if it's too soon before or after eating it hurts

I'm 5'8" and my nutritionist told me 140. I laughed at her. So we revised it to 170 but my personal goal is 155. But truthfully anything under 200 and I'm happy. I don't ever remember a 1 in front of my weight.

Well I made it into twohudredtowne!! Adios, threehundredville!!I'm never visiting you again!

Just my two cents on the liquids. I'm 4 mo post op and straight Water makes me sick. It feels almost scratchy going gown my sleeve. Instead I drink Powerade zero like it's going out of style. I buy 14 bottles per week and make sure to drink two bottles a day. Boom. 64 oz and then anything else I drink is gravy. I get them on sale at Tom Thumb or winco for 49 or 69 cents each. Just my trick.

I ate egg salad at 9 days post op. I chewed the heck out of it tho!

Even as they were wheeling me back to the OR I was wondering what the hell I was thinking allowing someone to chop out my stomach. I too questioned if it was something God would want me to do and if I was being weak. But now it's over and I feel great. Wish I had done it when I was 18 instead of living 15 fat years I didn't have to. I love my sleeve. I'm 4 months post op and down 80+pounds. It's normal to be scared. It's a huge decision. But it's one I will never regret.

I also used dr smith and loved him!

SleevedMarch 18th here and I hit two milestones today: 1) 80 lbs lost since March 4 (pre op diet start date and 2) under 300 lbs!!! So excited! Best thing I ever did!

I'm 4 months out and down 80 lbs. my shoe size went from an 11 to a 10. And I can wear heels without them killing my feet.