pinklantern

breakfast: one scrambled egg or 1/2 greek yogurt
snack: low fat string cheese or protien granola bar
lunch: 2 slices of lunch meat or 3 oz chicken breast or 3 oz fish
snack: 1/2 apple or cheese or 5 grapes or Protein granola bar
dinner: 3 oz fish or 3 oz steak or what ever I eat till I am full. Never more than 1/2 cup
Also I drink 1 to 1 1/2 Premier Protein shakes through out the day, plus 40 oz of Water
I walk 1 mile on the treadmill and do about 10 minutes of various weight machines at the gym daily.

I added a cheese stick and protien granola bar to my daily routine because some vets suggested I get more calories. That broke my 3 month stall. I am starting to understand this whole lose then stall thing. It gives my body time to adjust and my skin to tighten. I guess I am 'embarrassing the stalls" LOL Still super slow weight loss, 33 lbs since May 28th.

Hi Pink Lantern i know your fustration well. i will be 4 months out september 24th.. i had my revision from band to sleeve on May 24th and after losing 25lbs (250 - 225) in about 2 and 1/2 months i have been stuck on 225 for the past 4 or so weeks too.. i agree and understand that the weight loss may be a little slower but i didn't think it would just STOP lol smh i just continue doing what i am suppose too i do notice the inches coming off though.. keep doing what you are doing it will eventually move. good luck !

I'm 3 months post op revision and the scale hasn't moved in the last 4 weeks. I've only lost 28 lbs. it's very frustrating.

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@@pinklantern,
I am sorry you are feeling this way. It is very tough. As you noted, you’re at a tough time right now, and things will get easier.
At this point, there’s no going back, so the only thing to do is figure out how you’ll make the best of what you have. If your friends won’t even do anything that doesn’t revolve around food and alcohol, it may be time for some new friends. You don’t need to drop your current friends (although maybe you do, if they’ll never do anything besides drink), but you can always find more.
If loneliness is the problem you’re having, go find people. You can look for gastric sleeve and other WLS patients to be able to talk to people who know exactly what you’re going through. Maybe you can join a support group if you haven’t already, or put out a shout on these boards for someone in your area or someone who wants to be your buddy.
You can also find new friends that have interests other than food and alcohol. All three of the activities you mentioned can easily be social ones! Reading groups are great, and they may be more common than you think. Ask your local librarian. You can take a drawing class and be confident that everyone in there loves drawing just like you, and that’s a great starting point for a friendship. Or look for a walking group on meetup or start your own.
Good luck. I know it’s tough when everything changes and nothing seems fun anymore. But know that you’re right – this is the worst of it.

I'm 4 weeks post op today. I've never felt more alone. I'm having regrets. It took me over two years to make my decision to revision from the band to the sleeve. Reasons that I feared would happen with relationships, friendships, things that I enjoy doing started very early on in my two month post op phase and continue. I know that I should be patient. I know things will get easier with time, but when the scale is not moving and I can't even get a friend to say "hey, how's it going? Wanna do something not revolving around food or alcohol?" It's just very discouraging. I'm also struggling to do things that I enjoy alone. Reading, drawing, going for walks. Nothing interests me...

If only getting a pet was an option. I do show up to things but I think people feel awkward around me because I'm not drinking or eating the same kind of things. Actually, I know they do even when I've reassured them that I'm totally cool with it. I do plan on seeing a therapist in the near future. From past experience, finding a good fit can take a few tries.

Thanks everyone for your positive comments. It's good to share so others know they aren't alone and these feelings are somewhat a natural part of this process. I live a life surrounded by fantastic chefs and bartenders who make some of the best craft cocktails and food in the Northeast and I love this life. It's a part of who I am. My struggle will be finding how I make it work for me. I believe that I will find the balance. Like I said, your brain takes you to some dark places when you are forced to confront things; issues I thought I'd long resolved.

Yes it does, girl. Yes it does. I have been a prisoner to my mind on more than one occasion but I promise you it does get better.
I know the time frame for everyone is different, but I will say I noticed a huge change for me in week 5. I'm not saying everyday is fabulous, but I have more good days then bad.
You too will find your "calm". Just take it one day at a time.

@@Andrea72 It appears as though we have a similar story. That in and of itself is comforting. [emoji4] I know it will get better, it just sucks working through it.

If only getting a pet was an option. I do show up to things but I think people feel awkward around me because I'm not drinking or eating the same kind of things. Actually, I know they do even when I've reassured them that I'm totally cool with it. I do plan on seeing a therapist in the near future. From past experience, finding a good fit can take a few tries.

Thanks everyone for your positive comments. It's good to share so others know they aren't alone and these feelings are somewhat a natural part of this process. I live a life surrounded by fantastic chefs and bartenders who make some of the best craft cocktails and food in the Northeast and I love this life. It's a part of who I am. My struggle will be finding how I make it work for me. I believe that I will find the balance. Like I said, your brain takes you to some dark places when you are forced to confront things; issues I thought I'd long resolved.

I feel the same way. Alone.

Thanks everyone for your positive comments. It's good to share so others know they aren't alone and these feelings are somewhat a natural part of this process. I live a life surrounded by fantastic chefs and bartenders who make some of the best craft cocktails and food in the Northeast and I love this life. It's a part of who I am. My struggle will be finding how I make it work for me. I believe that I will find the balance. Like I said, your brain takes you to some dark places when you are forced to confront things; issues I thought I'd long resolved.

@outsidemarchinside I could not agree more about having a dog.. Even on days when you want to stay inside, the dog forces you to get out there because it's unfair to deny them their walk. I find once I pull it together to get out with him and he's so happy it makes me feel better. My guy is a rescue too. The dog does force you to socialize with others in the neighborhood.
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@@choicemun I was ANGRY at 3-4 weeks and had some depression after that. I am not normally a subdued person. it is the hormone dump. I am trying to be gentle with myself, and others around me - and I know my usual sparkling personality will re-emerge-
and filtering any important decisions through people I trust.

I feel your pain 6weeks out and I have never felt so alone. I have learned food was my "best friend" and I never cared too much about what I did with people or didn't do as along as I could eat.
And now that is not much of an option I feel this since of emptiness, I don't want to do anything everyone makes me angry and I still feel regret.
But I hope it gets better and the scale not moving just makes things worse. I am just going to close my eyes and hope with time everything will get better.
I hope things get better for you I wish I could say something to make you feel better.
Good luck....

If they're having a problem, then it's their problem, not yours. You can only do you, y'know?

If only getting a pet was an option. I do show up to things but I think people feel awkward around me because I'm not drinking or eating the same kind of things. Actually, I know they do even when I've reassured them that I'm totally cool with it. I do plan on seeing a therapist in the near future. From past experience, finding a good fit can take a few tries.

If only getting a pet was an option. I do show up to things but I think people feel awkward around me because I'm not drinking or eating the same kind of things. Actually, I know they do even when I've reassured them that I'm totally cool with it. I do plan on seeing a therapist in the near future. From past experience, finding a good fit can take a few tries.

@@Andrea72 It appears as though we have a similar story. That in and of itself is comforting. [emoji4] I know it will get better, it just sucks working through it.

I live and work alone, so I am alone most of the time. My solution was to get a dog. My rescue took away my loneliness and being a pet owner helped me meet people in my neighborhood. When we walk, we talk to everyone.

Most social events involve food and alcohol. You might as well learn sooner rather than later how to be a skinny girl. Show up and drink Water. Don't dodge life just because there is temptation.

@@pinklantern Maybe your friends are picking up on your mood and are afraid to bring up the surgery. Your hormones are all out of whack. I would also encourage therapy. Bariatric Programs should have Post WLS Depression programs just like Post Partum Depression - as it's very common. Hope things look up soon.

@@pinklantern
I totally get where you are coming from. If I didn't know any better, I'd say you were pretty much describing what I've been dealing with the past 7 weeks.
I've been pretty much a loaner most of my life and was ok with it, but what I didn't realize was how food played a huge part in making me ok with it until I had the surgery and couldn't eat. I'm not saying that is you just sharing what I'm dealing with.
Anyway, I too can't seem to find anyone to do anything with and I very much struggle with doing things alone.
It's hard, but I've started forcing myself to do things because I know I can't continue down this road of destruction.
Haven't gotten out much, but I already see a vast adjustment mentally.
Things will get better and if you ever want to talk about anything and everything, feel free to send me a message. I always enjoy meeting new people.