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Yeah my surgeon said never again... and I'm alright with that. While my love for Pepsi was tremendous, my love for myself and the reason's I had the surgery to begin with are far more important to me... So I can go without soda.

One thing I will always be with myself is honest. I didn't expect this to be easy. I didn't expect it to happen very quickly I just wondered what other's did.
My surgeon was very honest with me that my loss would not happen as quickly as some other's because I didn't go into this weighing the most. I did it because I was diabetic and they could not regulate my blood sugars.
I have been fortunate enough to go through this with my best friend who had surgery as well and I have not kept it a secret. I've only had one person, my sister, tell me that I took the easy way out but that's because she's fat and she's jealous. Lol. So it's okay. I realize people will have opinions. I don't have to let them bother me.
I am actually good with the way the weight is coming off though... I haven't been 184 lbs in a very long time and so to be here at this stage in my life is amazing to me. One day at a time is how this journey will go for me.
Thank you for sharing your experience with me.

Yeah my surgeon said never again... and I'm alright with that. While my love for Pepsi was tremendous, my love for myself and the reason's I had the surgery to begin with are far more important to me... So I can go without soda.

I am so sorry to hear this. I'm not sure if you're a praying person or not but I will say that I am praying for you. My grandmother was diagnosed with cancer a few months ago, had surgery and is well. We believe in the power of prayer but I can only imagine how difficult it must be to go through this, especially after making changes to fix your health.
God be with you and God bless.

I'm six weeks out today and I'm barely up to 30 minutes. I drink my Protein Shake in the morning, and then try to space my meals out every three to four hours.... Some days I do well... other's I don't. But I find that with my Protein shake in the morning I'm not really hungry for HOURS after.

As for not drinking with your meals; just don't have a glass or cup of anything around to drink while you're eating. IF you're at a restaurant ask them to bring your Water AFTER you're done eating. Otherwise it will be tempting to do what you've always done. This is definitely a learning experience. I'm six weeks out and I still can't tell sometimes. The thing I do know is that stomach acid mimics the feeling of hunger and that can cause an issue too.

I'm six weeks out today and I'm barely up to 30 minutes. I drink my Protein Shake in the morning, and then try to space my meals out every three to four hours.... Some days I do well... other's I don't. But I find that with my Protein shake in the morning I'm not really hungry for HOURS after.

I am so sorry to hear this. I'm not sure if you're a praying person or not but I will say that I am praying for you. My grandmother was diagnosed with cancer a few months ago, had surgery and is well. We believe in the power of prayer but I can only imagine how difficult it must be to go through this, especially after making changes to fix your health.
God be with you and God bless.

I am so sorry to hear this. I'm not sure if you're a praying person or not but I will say that I am praying for you. My grandmother was diagnosed with cancer a few months ago, had surgery and is well. We believe in the power of prayer but I can only imagine how difficult it must be to go through this, especially after making changes to fix your health.
God be with you and God bless.

I get that you can die from complications, but I'm still on the fact that there is a way to do and in this instance- to say everything. The nastiness is unnecessary. The sarcasm and condescension- not needed. People come here for genuine support and motivation. If you have first hand experience of negative consequences or side effects, by all means share so that others can learn from you. I'm just saying it doesn't have to come off horribly mean and toxic.

So I am six weeks out from surgery this week and I can do each and every one of the things on this list. You have a lot of stipulations it seems. I've eaten bread (probably shouldn't have yet) I've had fruit. I've had vegetables also. They are actually recommended in my plan. I'm not a drinker so I have not had any alcohol. There will be a period after surgery that you are unable to do these things but I guess it would be a matter of losing the weight once and for all and what you ARE actually willing to do to make that happen. The benefits for me far outweighed any of the OMG I'll never be able to do this again in my life. I was a Pepsi lover, I can never have a Pepsi again and I'm okay with that because if that means that I'll be healthy then oh well to heck with Pepsi. I am a stomach sleeper who could not do so for the first four weeks after surgery but I can now, I have no issues sleeping on my side or my stomach. Also from what I understand all patients are prescribed reflux meds after surgery and told to take them for two months. At least we were.... I hope you make the right decision for you for the right reason's.

This is awesome. Congratulations! I know how you feel. I'm 35 but I have never weighed 185- until now... I went right from 160 at 15 to 218 because I was pregnant and had toxemia. I'd gotten up to 266 but now I'm 185 and ecstatic about it! Way to go!

This is awesome. Congratulations! I know how you feel. I'm 35 but I have never weighed 185- until now... I went right from 160 at 15 to 218 because I was pregnant and had toxemia. I'd gotten up to 266 but now I'm 185 and ecstatic about it! Way to go!

This is awesome. Congratulations! I know how you feel. I'm 35 but I have never weighed 185- until now... I went right from 160 at 15 to 218 because I was pregnant and had toxemia. I'd gotten up to 266 but now I'm 185 and ecstatic about it! Way to go!

This weekend, I blew right into Onederland!! Woohoo! I'm 53, and I had my sleeve surgery on 6/23/15. Since then, I've lost 56 pounds. I lost 20 during the 3 month pre-surgical period required by my insurance.
I feel a bit like a new person. And I don't really mean emotionally. I was a pretty confident fat person before surgery. But now, my knees and ankles and feet don't hurt. I'm enjoying wearing my clothes again, and I'm so excited about the future. I have five grandchildren, and I'm back to being that fun grandmother I always planned to be. Now, instead of just being fun in the kitchen and at the sewing machine, I'm active with them. I can be physically fun with them!

My thoughts exactly! I've seen a number of posts on this site that make disparaging comments about eating salads (and even vegetables in general). When I get a salad, I usually get one with grilled chicken and make sure to get a decent chunk of chicken along with a bit of lettuce, etc. on my fork with each bite.

I am always puzzled by the stance that there is no nutritional value to salads. Yes we need Protein but we also need fiber, healthy fats, Vitamins and other nutrients that we can get from fruit and veg. I'd rather get nutrients naturally than pop a zillion pills and I definitely enjoy having normal bowel movements. Part of this process is relearning to eat. Doesn't it make sense to learn how to eat a balance meal?

I suspect it's not that he doesn't accept her as she is so much as he's tired of paying for her to lose weight then regain. She said she had the balloon and lost then regained. She had lap-band and lost then regained. At least, that's what I got out of what she posted.

I agree with others stay off the scale. Early out its a good idea to just weigh at your doctors' appointments if the numbers on the scale are going to influence your mood, feelings and emotions.
Just focus on getting in all of your fluids and Protein, following your surgeon's instructions, and walking.
Please don't fixate on the calories or trying to restrict or manipulate calories. This is not a diet.
Your body is healing from surgery. In order to heal and lose weight you need to get in all of your Protein and fluids.

This is the reason that my surgeon told me to stay off the scale. I didn't notice any significant weight loss till a few weeks out. Try not to let it bother you. Keep following the instructions for your diet, and keep walking. It WILL come off. Overthinking about the numbers will cause undue stress. I hit a stall for over a week at week 3-5. Couldn't lose a pound. Then I lost 6 in a few days. If you do choose to step on the scale, be prepared for anything, cause it can vary so much from day to day.

I'm also 5 wks post-op and my sleep habits have changed. I sleep through the night, but I wake much earlier, always before my alarm goes off. I attribute this to not having to pee during the night and possibly, less snoring/more restful sleep. I also no longer go straight to the coffee pot in the morning.

I actually think I sleep better after my RNY. A real plus is I no longer have to get up in the middle of the night to pee! Before surgery I would have to get up two or three times.
I don't suffer from anxiety - pre or post.

Does anyone here have a weekly surgery vlog that they do? I'd love to follow you if so. I have one. You can find me under seauxbeautiful vsg.
I just think it's a good way to let other's know what you're dealing with. The obstacles and the victories.

For me, naming the fear helps. Example, if the fear is of failing again - focus on success stories and pix, track your intake, give yourself pats on the back for following your program etc.
If your fear is of complications, perhaps avoid reading the very emotional posts by people currently experiencing complications, instead, read research that proves that it really IS a small percentage of people that have serious complications.
Try taking walks, call a friend, get outside of your own head a little.
I hope the counseling helps, but it could be partially due to the hormone fluctuations caused by rapid weight loss too. Hang in there and keep your eye on the prize ,- remember WHY you did this. For many of us, WLS saved our lives.

Hey Newbies ....
I read something today that clicked with me ... and thought I'd share it with you ...
"Don't compare your beginning to someone else's middle"
So many times on here I read that people who are only a few days or a week out are comparing their WL with someone who is 3 months or more out ...
That isn't fair to yourself!
Everyone's journey is their own ... and everyone is different ... don't compare yourself ... your LOSS is yours! Celebrate it !