Pinkgirl1234

It's slow but it is happening...I will take slowly losing over gaining any day!:-)

We were setting up refreshments at work today for an event and we were talking about food. I made the comment that I don't trust myself to eat just one (sweets are a trigger food). A lady goes "you have to learn to eat just one cookie.." I'm sure some of y'all can eat just one, but if it's a trigger food there is no way I'm eating just one. For me it's the same as if she told an alcoholic to have just one beer. It's going to lead to a lot more. /end rant

Stop reading negatives..,If you had WLS to begin with it means you are morbidly obese.The sleeve is a great "tool" to lose weight and that's why I assume you opted for the procedure.You are talking about Gherelin I assume.
The biggest worry is not losing the weight and taking care of your health while you are young.I had bypass and my hair is thinning as well but at least I am not gaining weight....I am taking my Vitamins and feeling better...trying to stay positive..,that's why we are all here to help you.We are all going through something....
You will be able to have kids and all the good things...your future is ahead of you!

Yes a decline on the scale I will take.My appetite has returned 4 month post op but I control it with small Protein meals spaced out.I must incorporate the oatmeal at least 3x weekly or suffer crazy constipation.I have cut out sugar.The Protein Drinks have about 2 grams of sugar max.No fruits just vegetables and protein.I struggle with Water intake.

You could be on your way to losing weight and getting in control....

Same here...Popsicles are a lifesaver and I keep nuts around and have them occasionally or nicks organic Snacks.If is a beef or turkey snack.It is like turkey or beef Jerky.No added sugar.It is high Protein and cuts the urge...head hunger etc.

Fantastic!!!

I have all the best diet books...tried them all...now that I have the bypass I can give them away.Its a tool that helps me stick to eating healthy....

I tried and tried and Everytime I tried the latest diet I lost then regained ...The lapband was a nightmare as well...my friends who had the sleeve or bypass years ago are all doing well.

I am experiencing a stall.

I got that too!

This is crazy!They refused to redo the test???As soon as this is cleared up...write the head of the hospital.They need to get their act together.

This is crazy!They refused to redo the test???As soon as this is cleared up...write the head of the hospital.They need to get their act together.

Oh yes, I'm ready. Been drinking multiple different Protein shakes for months. This weekend I'm doing mostly Protein Shakes to prepare then Sunday it's all liquids!

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Good luck on your upcoming surgery. It is common to have the jitters before the surgery. Many do. In order to get you better prepared for surgery, I recommend 2 things.
1. Walk at least 30 minutes per day for now on. It will help the recovery process go smoothly and remove much of the pain you might experience after surgery, especially the gas pain.
2. If you haven't given up all caffeine and carbonated beverages, do so now. When I went cold turkey on my 6 diet coke a day habit I went through a week of caffeine withdrawal syndrome - severe headaches and body aches. It is better to get that over with now then compound it with the effects of surgery. Otherwise it is like a one two wammy.

This is crazy!They refused to redo the test???As soon as this is cleared up...write the head of the hospital.They need to get their act together.

Cry tears of joy...the weight is gonna come off!!!

Cry tears of joy...the weight is gonna come off!!!

I bought Sketchers Metronome Relaxed fit.Wore it all winter.I Will find a new pair...they all have memory foam and are relaxed fit in many styles...heel pain is gone .It stabilizes your foot and they cushion with instep.Unbelievably comfortable.

I bought Sketchers Metronome Relaxed fit.Wore it all winter.I Will find a new pair...they all have memory foam and are relaxed fit in many styles...

Gorgeous !!!

Sketchers all have a lot of arch support, which really helps. All of my shoes are Sketchers now. Work shoes, casual shoes, athletic shoes. Everything except my crocs which I just wear around the house for support. By doing that, I haven't had a flare up in years.

You are ready!Relax and look forward to your journey!Good luck...keep us posted.

My hair is thin enough without losing more. I may have to do a wig if it gets really bad. QVC here I come.

My doctor didn't require me to do all liquids...soft foods.breakfast very runny cream of wheat,protein drink or puréed Soup, no sugar,dinner Protein Drink steamed vegetables in broth and a small piece of fish steamed in broth.I did this until 3 days before surgery then it was all liquids...day before all clears...and citrate of magnesia and another laxative.My system was clean and no problems...