snickysnack78

I am in week 2 of my diet and to say the least it's not easy. I went from eating whatever I want to a strict less than 1200 calorie day. No soda, sweets, or fast food. I have been doing ok with it so far, no crazy or emotional days and have been fine with others eating whatever they want in front of me. Today on the other hand, was a huge task. My family wanted Panda Express for dinner tonight, and that left me to be on my own. Normally when they want Panda I am fine with it because I don't like chinese food so I would just go to the nearest taco bell drivethru and pick up something. This time I decided I should go to the grocery store and pick up something more healthy. This is where I broke down. I had no idea what I wanted and literally walked around the store for over an hour with an empty basket and literally almost in tears because I didn't know what to do. I couldn't leave empty handed because otherwise I would make the poor decision and go to fast food. I was just about to give up when I found fajita chicken, but it was right next to the bakery section, bad placement by the way. So i went over there to look around, see if I want to buy something for my family, and I end up buying a chocolate doughnut. No sooner than I get to the car, that doughnut is fully in my mouth. Once I was done and saw the empty doughnut bad, the guilt set in bad.. I just feel dumb for having something so simple bother me, and now I can't get it over it. Talked to my boyfriend who said its okay..I made a big change and it's going to take sometime to adjust and it wasn't something to beat myself up over it. I know its going to take some time to adjust, but how do you deal with the guilt? I feel ashamed and embarrassed that I did this. I am normally such a strong person, but this is hard and I just don't want to give up so easily.

Thank you everyone for your kind and wonderful words. Yesterday was a bad day for me, but I woke up with a new attitude and outlook. I will not less this slow me down. I can do this!

Well welcome and everyone has the same feeling that you do. I am starting the journey myself. I have gone to the basic orientation and the bariatric program 4 hr class. I still have several steps to go and I see the surgeon on the 10th to see how much weight I have to lose and the next step. In my case I have the support of my boyfriend and dad, but it can be difficult talking to my mom about it. She thinks I need to try other things and that I am just not patient enough to have other things work. She keeps telling me this isn't a miracle. I understand what I am going to be going through and I have done all my research. i have tried other things that don't work, so this my my next step. If you ever need some encouragement or someone to talk to, I am here to help

I haven't had the surgery yet. I am in the process of going through the program. I have been to 2 classes and I have my first drs. appt with the surgeon on april 10th. You will be very welcomed here, I know I have in the short amount of time I have been on this site

QVC has a fitbit on special right now for 100.00. My mom got it for me for an early birthday present. I am excited to start using it

congrats on your progress.. Keep up the amazing work

Believe it or not, eating half a pickle or drinking a little pickle juice will help. I know they are high in sodium, however they have potassium which will help. Anytime I overwork myself and my legs are sore, I will do that. if I don't, I sometimes get charlie horse cramps in my legs at night

I have also read on another discussion that taking fish oil will help with loose and sagging skin, however I am not sure if thats right. I thought fish oil was to help with the heart. Has anyone taken this and had results?

@@likelike I did the 2 hour class, then got the referral from my primary care doctor for the next step. It took about 2-3 weeks in order for that department to give me a call. After the first week of hearing nothing, I contacted my primary care doctor and asked if he knew what the timeframe was or if he heard anything. He gave me the number to the south sacramento facility and I called. The lady who I spoke to on the phone says it takes a few weeks because they go over your chart first to make sure if you are approved. Once you are conditionally approved, they call you to set up the 4 hr class. I hope this is helpful

Have you noticed any changes in what you eat? Like certain foods, healthy foods, that you can no longer eat because they upset your stomach? I took two weeks off but could have easily gone back in a week. I have a job that isn't physically demanding though. I was also very lucky and have had zero complications.

Well the 4 hr course is the introduction to the bariatric surgery department. There will be guest speakers from the surgeons and dieticians. They will weight you, then tell you what you need to do next. I guess during that time they will also give you your next appointment. They mentioned it could be that day or another time. When I go, I will have more info to share. What part of northern california? I am in the sacramento area

I am currently starting the process in Northern California. So far I have had the introductory 2 hour course and will have to have to do a 4 hr course and weigh in on the 24th of this month. I know that they have you do the mental evaluation, make sure you are up to date with all your preventative care, and will have to lose some weight. They go by the highest weight in the past 12 months. Once I go thru the 4hr meeting and there are other requirements, I will update