50yearoldme

You know what you need to do, so I'm not going to repeat it. My scale is my friend. However, consider giving yourself a "reboot" and do a week of liquids. That might get you back on track.

I'm having my sleeve done a week after you! Good luck!
From what I've read on these forums, the most important thing to worry about in the week post-op is to keep your fluids up and try to get as much in as you can. Don't worry about Protein so much in the first week - some people can't tolerate it all. The main thing is to not get dehydrated and end up back in the hospital.

So, we've found a surgeon in Florida and i have a consultation, via Skype, on Wed! We're looking at a surgery date of February 7th ☺
I'll update later with date!
50 year old me!!

I know this might sound silly, but yesterday I went to the store and almost had a breakdown. Lol
I'm one week in to my two week pre op diet. I had no idea how hard walking through the store would be! All my old fave Snacks calling me, and everything looked so yummy.
I made it through without buying anything off list and it felt like a huge victory. I just wonder if it will get easier.
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I didn't think I could ever be this happy to eat solid food.
But I am down from 299 to 257. So am soon my happy dance.
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I already bought a new size, so i'm ready ????
50 year old me!!

I already bought a new size, so i'm ready ????
50 year old me!!

Anyone else super excited of the prospect of wearing single digit underwear?! I can't wait!!!!
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Savannah. Ga!
50 year old me!!

Savannah. Ga!
50 year old me!!

I'm surprised because I feel no hunger, because I drink my Water SLOW and I react when people overeat. I feel like vomiting. Not because I'm being judgmental but because I imagine eating all that n with my new stomach I know I would feel so sick afterwards.
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I literally could not stand taking all those Vitamins everyday. I barely could drink more than two sips of the Protein shakes. When I tried, my stomach hurt and I stayed in bed except to do my walking.
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The best was when others saw my weight loss before I did. When I went shopping, I tried on everything.
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I was surprised by the stalls. I had heard about them but I experienced one at 1 week out for 2 weeks. I guess that I expected to consistently lose, but in the big picture I have lost 23 lbs in the 5 weeks since surgery. Not too shabby!
Banded 2010 weight:327
Sleeved 12/28/16 weight:253
CW: 230 GW: 155
Heather in Texas

I was surprised to find that my heart would race whenever I ate or drank during the first 3 weeks after surgery. I brought it up during my post op appt with my surgeon, and he said it was normal, and that it was due to pressure on the vagus nerve from stomach swelling.

After doing some serious research I found that the surgeon I was going to use is bad news. We found a News program from San Diego that did a series on "Dr" Almanza with Weight Loss Agents. PLEASE do NOT use him.
I cancelled my surgery and they tried to say it was a smear campaign... We are currently looking at other surgeons or staying here in the USA.Best of luck. Just do your research!

So, we've found a surgeon in Florida and i have a consultation, via Skype, on Wed! We're looking at a surgery date of February 7th ☺
I'll update later with date!
50 year old me!!

I find it difficult seeing people pile their plate up with food. I went on holiday 4 months after surgery and the last week was at an all inclusive resort. I really found it sickening watching people eat so much. I wasn't judging in any way, after all I used to do it but it really did make me shudder. Never ever felt that way before and it shocked me
Kate.

I was surprised as much as I love Water I'd have trouble getting it all in at different stages. But that gets better in time but so important. I was surprised I woke up smiling in recovery and never pushed button for any pain med. that was the best surprise.
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I had no idea how emotional I would be. The smallest things would happen around the house (like wifi not working) and I would just start crying like crazy. I was very emotional after both the c-sections I had, but I blamed that on post-pregnancy changes and sleep deprivation. Apparently, I'm just very emotional after surgeries.
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Of course I just seen the message about the Facebook page.... I was wondering why everyone was including their email. LOL
My email is Raymia1121@yahoo.com please add me thanks

I am English and therefore a teaoholic.

I can't drink tea anymore it has to be coffee, which I never drank pre op.

Just one of the many changes

Change in tastes really surprised me. I used to hate cottage cheese. I like it now. Cake, not so much. I had a nibble this weekend at a party. It tasted so weird.

I over prepared. I bought way too many items based on what I read here. I purchased way too many different types of Protein drinks and such. Wasted way too much money on things I never used.
I wasn't prepared how fast the transformation happens. I felt like I got my sexy back after a couple of months, and now nearly six months out and almost at goal my confidence is at an all time high.
Just need to keep the motivation going.

Also, the smell of my coworkers' lunches. I can't take it.