lessismore4me

Wow! There is so much I would like to say, but I am afraid it would overwhelm you. There is alot to unpack in your post. I hope as you go on your journey that you find a counselor or therapist to talk with you walk through your weight loss journey. You have not taken an easy way out. Anyone that says that to you does not understand the complexities of overeating and the relationship between eating and feelings. You are changing your relationship with food. Your Mom may not understand her relationship with food and feeding you. So get ready to experience a variety of emotions and seek out people who can support you in your efgort.

Yes, the longer you have Type 2 Diabetes the more likely you will have high blood pressure, poor circulation in your legs, uncontrolled infections in different areas of the body, etc. Weight loss surgery helps you get your blood sugar back in contol. Just remember stay away from simple carbohydrates like bread, pasta, rice, crackers, white potatoes, etc. The by-pass surgery is most effective for diabetics because if you eat sugar it causes you to feel very uncomfortable with perspiration and feeling shakey. My diabetes got much better, but has not completely gone away. That is because I have allowed simple sugars back into my life. I was sleeved June 28, 2016. So I am working to eliminate it again, but I have discovered that I have used simple sugars as a reward after I accomplish something or feel emotionally down. I am 62 also.

It's own been 4 months and I have lost another 7 lbs. So 47 altogether so far. Yeah! I survived my first plateau and I am still losing. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

So it's been 3 most since surgery and I am doing good great. I have lost 40 lbs. I have more energy than before and I keep adding more exercise. I am very happy. It is so nice to eat a small portion and feel full. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App 3 months since surgery. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

I am so with you. That is how I feel. I had the appetite of a lumberjack and now I can eat a small portion and I am fine. It is so awesome. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

Kristenle is right Pack a bag to get out quick to your local domestic violence shelter Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

I also make ice cream out of my Bariatric Advantage Protein powder with frozen berries and 8 Oz of vanilla light soy milk. That has been fabulous this summer. Still learning how to eat soft foods. Have to slow wayyyy down and pause during eating to watch out for too much air getting in. Burp until it eases. That part is no fun but part of the learning curve. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

I stopped drinking diet soda a long time ago. (Ten years) But I had a love for cake and Cookies and pies, oh my! I am four weeks post op and have found sugar free pudding to be the thing that satisfies my desire for sweet and creamy Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

Thanks Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

Easier but still challenging-I am still eating too fast and the everything hits my pouch and it is too much. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

O.k. food is getting a little easier. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

I ended up paying for mine with a medical loan because I had waited so long trying to get my insurance to pay for mine. First I had to wait five years at my job to be eligible, then I had to participate in 12 months of supervised diet and prove I had two co-morbidities. It ended up being cheaper doing private pay, than using my insurance. So it made no sense to keep waiting. I bit the bullet and got the loan. I am so happy I did. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

What CNOEL 3 said and Inner Surfer Girl. Honesty with your team is important and you are not alone in the work you are doing. The Psych evaluation is an important part and they will be available to you as you work through this weightloss on the way to yet a healthier lifestyle. Wow! You will develop some awesome expertise! Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

I think I will try making smoothies with fresh veggies and fruit and add the unflavored Protein. I want to make a transition to healthy foods. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

I have not lost as much weight this week, but I started eating more food and drinking the Protein Meal Replacement less. I also began walking more. I can tell my old bugaboos are still there. Carbs I have to be especially careful about. I think the crackers I have been eating is what is slowing the weight loss. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

You're story sadly is often the story of other women and men who suffer sexual trauma and abuse. My wish for you is that as you continue to lose weight and become healthier that you gain an understanding of how to put on new armor that keeps you safe as you grow in self confidence. The new armor is built by loving and believing in yourself. You are worth it and you are smarter and stronger than any coward that seeks build themselves up by taking anything from people with force. They are hollow souls. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

I am an alcoholic in recovery this time about 2 years. I encourage you to go to AA. It's free and readily available. You are the only one that can make the decision. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

1 week off completely and 2nd week went back part time. I think two weeks would have been perfect. It was hard going back in week 2 and I was very tired after my first and second day back, but by day 3 everything was o.k. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

You can get unflavored Protein and add it to things you like. U jury has one Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

That is good to know. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

I waited such a long time to get this surgery. It is has been a great thing. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

Also depression is often accompanied with isolating from friends or family and spending too much time thinking or ruminating on things that cause anxiety. Sometimes you have to take contol of your "head committees" and tell them to adjourn and go out for a walk. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

What James said. A co-worker of mine that had the sleeve done last year said the same thing. Estrogen is stored in fat cells, as you burn the fat the Estrogen is released causing emotional ups and downs. I understand that a great way to respond to that is walking. While walking your body releases endorphins, the feel good hormones" that can improve your mood immediately. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

I am chewing a lot, but still too fast. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App

Okay, now 17 days post open and have started trying to eat soft foods. Oh my, heart burn and learning food affects me differently. Really cannot eat more than a a couple of tablespoons of food. Also have had two close calls with nausea from eating. Sent from my SM-G925V using the BariatricPal App