Jessee3897

I am having gastric sleeve in October and I am now experiencing some of these comments from my own family. My mother recently gained weight and now weighs 160 pounds compared to me at 240 pounds. She told me she was already jealous and worries I will be smaller than her and I have sister saying the same thing. What they are not saying is "I can't wait until you feel better". I keep reminding them it has nothing to do with vanity. This is for my health. I am already not included in some family activities because I can't always keep up and I don't quite fit on the kayak. I remind myself they do not have a weight issue and don't understand how unhealthy I feel and they don't know how hard I have tried on my own only to receive little victories and then gain all the weight back. At this point all I can do is stick with the positive support network I do have and hope they come around when they see I can take longer walks without having to take a break and see the other positive health benefits that are coming my way. I am proud of you for taking that step or for anyone taking this step. It is a difficult decision no matter what type of WLS you are choosing. Cheers to us all!

Okay I am 3 months post op from sleeve, the hard cold reality set in for me when my own aunt started to unravel because I chose to get the sleeve. Never in my life did I expect someone whom is also overweight begin to berate me, telling me I better not go around telling everyone how much weight I lost. And you better bring your own food, it is not right to make others accommodate your life style. And at 80lbs gone she is still the only person who has not said a word about my weight loss. Day of surgery a nice nurse put his arm around me and said "people are going to treat you differently and change, you just keep on doing what you have to do". So at first it did not set in but now it is starting. Your friend probably does not want to be over shadowed by your success. Do not let ANYONE sway you from your goal, not the insurance process, the red tape, doctors just keep moving forward. Worry about your own happiness and bring your frustrations here to the chat rooms, it is what helped me. We all understand and are not clouded by personal relationships. Cling tight to this read others posts, respond and build a sense of community here. You do not need anyone's approval besides insurance to approve. Tell who you want in real life, but as you lose more weight people will ask. Anyway never give up and do not listen to anyone who is not on your team!! You deserve this. Message me anytime okay? Glad to support you. Michele

I had my first follow up appt with Surgeon today... Didn't think I was going to make it, had bathroom issues most of the morning, I had no sugar applesauce for Breakfast and it started the flood gates open. haha. It stopped after the third time. Dr says it was probably caused by the applesauce, The first "natural sugars" I've had in 3 weeks, by body took it out of the system fast! It sure did, He told me to expect this for the next few weeks. I guess this is natural? I start pureed foods soon. I cannot wait to chew on something! down 30lbs since the start of my pre-op that started Aug16th. unreal!

wow, that's good to know, thanks! I'm really shocked nobody else on here has ever tried the pouch reset..there are so many articles about it. Thanks for responding!

I loved WWs, I hated the meetings. There was always one person who made the entire meeting about them to the detriment of the rest of the group. Sometimes she was the know it all, who wasn't actually successful, but had been going the longest. Sometimes it was the whiner who failed week after week and blamed the system not her actual actions. Sometimes it was the newbie who wanted to be spoon fed every detail instead of opening up her materials and actually reading them. Every week, every meeting, every time slot, one of the above existed. I gave it a chance, too. I gave each location at least 6-8 weeks and I shuffled the time slots. I found leaders I loved and groups I adored, but there was always that one person who didn't allow actual learning to occur because they monopolized the entire 30 minutes.

I went to two support meetings and saw that fatties/former fatties are the same everywhere. I don't have extra hours to spare in my life for that nonsense.

At least here, I can click on a different thread and "ignore" those that make me grit my teeth.

But I am still wondering why her attendance at a meeting would bug the OP so much.., No one's participation (or lack thereof) has any bearing on my results.

I never went to support meetings. I was sleeved and I am successful. What am I missing?
Why are you worried about what she's doing? My surgery was about ME.

My nutritionist said it's almost impossible to get enough Protein at that point without supplements (shake or powder).
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I refuse to weigh myself right now. I had surgery Tuesday (8/23) and that scale just looks like it will cause depression with all of the new changes going on with my body right now. LOL I will weigh myself this upcoming Tuesday and see where I'm at so I'm hoping all of the IV fluids and whatnot have exited my body. Congrats to you all wherever you are in your journey and it's great to read the comments on here for good advice and encouragement.

I know people who have moved for good schools but no one I have known up to now has moved for insurance coverage. I would bet it has happened though.
Before taking such a big step, you will want to explore all of your options and weigh the pros and cons.
I do know there are many people on BariatricPal who have travelled to Mexico from the US, Canada, and even Japan for their surgery. People in Europe and the Middle East also sometimes travel to another country for surgery.

Hi Ms. Thankful, I'm 6 months post op. My pain wasn't bad at all, I remember hitting that pain medication button that automatically sends meds in you right frequently though. I wanted to make sure I didn't feel it. Lol. Once they took that from me after the first 24 hours I'd be fibbing of I said I didn't feel it. Not miserable but it was just there. I had my heating pad and it was a complete lifesaver! I think my experience would have been wayyyyy worse without it. Also my pain really only came from readjusting, standing and sitting. It is very manageable, and I'm down 85 lbs so who cares!? Lol.
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Old habits come back fast!
I started a new job recently and I noticed the scale slowly inching upward. So I've been receiving "congratulatory gifts", which are mainly cute food items like Cookies, candy jars, you think of it in terms of a gift, I've received it. So I've been snacking then trash it... snack then trash it. So now I have to refocus and get a routine going with eating the right foods and sticking to drinking Protein and Water. My Fitbit is not working so I'm not taking my normal 10,000 steps daily. It is very easy to get off track. Luckily I weigh every morning and I didn't let this get out of control.
New plan starting this morning:
Vitamins in the AM
3 bottles of Water
2 Protein shakes
2 healthy Snacks
1 complete meal
Daily exercise minimum 10,000 steps
Nighttime daily Fiber as I can never poop on my own.
*Eat 1000 calories or less
Back to the basics for me! I'll let y'all know how it goes in a couple of weeks!

Thank you Positive, now if I can only stop being so hard on myself [emoji15]
Where's the rest of our group, wake up 2/9 ers we miss each of you

We are past the 6 month stage! Hard to believe it's been that long!!!
Been super busy, but wanted to say hi and check on everyone. Hope all is well.
6 moth ah-ha's
I can drink 4 to 6 ounces at a time.
I can eat more.
Only losing maybe 1/2 pound a week.
Stomach growls early in the morning.

Ok 2/9ers here's a great Protein sweet tooth satisfier - I ate half which is 28 grams of protein - 1 box instant banana cream pudding, 1 scoop of GENEPRO unflavored Protein Powder and 2 cups of fat free fair life milk - yummmmm oh and I topped it with 1 tablespoon of whip cream
Let's share some high protein recipes

Hi guys... I'm the 2/8er. My oh my what a ride!!!! How are you guys feeling. I'm feeling good. No hunger at all. Slipped up and pooped a dorito in my mouth and soon as it hit my taste buds I was like ohhhh shoot!!! And into the garbage it went, didn't even chew. Lol. I came home from the hospital yesterday so I stayed a total of two nights. How is everyone?

Yikes! I'm heading to the hospital gang. Send as much positivity as you can stand, I'll boomerang it back to you all on tomorrow ????. Wait, I have to make a pit stop at the bathroom, my stomach feels awfully queasy.

Hey guys I'm a 2/8 sleever. And just came to crash the party. Lol. I'm nervous as all heck. I plan to fill up on Water today so I don't dehydrate.

I've been telling people that I'm really watching what I eat and working out. Drinking lots of Water, no soda and have cut out most starchy foods. Which is all true! Lol.
My behind is showing a need for squats, and I can see where some loose skin wants to creep in, so I'm FINALLY (should have been started) adding in weight training.

I'm on purees now and the ricotta bake has saved me!
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I'm on purees now and the ricotta bake has saved me!
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I've been telling people that I'm really watching what I eat and working out. Drinking lots of Water, no soda and have cut out most starchy foods. Which is all true! Lol.
My behind is showing a need for squats, and I can see where some loose skin wants to creep in, so I'm FINALLY (should have been started) adding in weight training.

I've been telling people that I'm really watching what I eat and working out. Drinking lots of Water, no soda and have cut out most starchy foods. Which is all true! Lol.
My behind is showing a need for squats, and I can see where some loose skin wants to creep in, so I'm FINALLY (should have been started) adding in weight training.

I figured I'd get new boobs and a Tummy Tuck for my 50th BD.

Congrats on your success! I am proud of you!! Does not seem real. Only 3 months ago we were in so much pain!! Glad it's behind us now:)

Good Morning Everyone,
Since the surgery and weight loss, I've been concerned with loose skin. Yesterday, I started using full weights at the gym and I'm extremely sore this morning. I only lifted on my upper body, but had no idea how weak my upper body had become!! Today, I will lift on the lower body and contribute to alternate. For motivation I've placed a picture of myself at my highest weight on my bathroom mirror as a reminder of what I never want to look like again.
Also, I'm really working on the Water intake. I must figure that out to continue to flush bad toxins and fat out of my body through my urine. Since food is staying with me more and I'm learning my new body. I'm now able to develop realistic goals and attainable plans. Wish me luck!!