Newme17

Love yourself always....I'm constantly telling others to "take care of yourself before you take care of others." (mostly financial stuff with my family/friends), but anyway, it applies to all aspects of life-also preaching to myself LOL. For me, I placed myself on the back burner (still tend to do it) to my husband and kids. I "let myself go" for them. BUT, if I truly LOVED and CARED for myself, I would have taken much better care so I can be healthy for them! So, absolutely love yourself, then you can truly take care and love others just as much.
And in regards to the irrational ex bf....when you have such confidence with yourself, you will not put up with that mess. That's a great quality to have!

I sure hope the B complex solves this issue for you. Maybe a checkup with blood work should happen soon?
I haven't had the motor skill issues, but I have had days where my sleeve seems to feel super restrictive and I can only eat about 2-3 oz and I feel so full.

@Newme17 I am soo sorry to hear that you are not feeling well. Have you gone to the doctors yet? Did you try the vitamin B complex? Are you feeling better?
I know that is a lot of questions. Sorry. I hope you get and feel better.

Thanks! Only another 22 pounds to have lost 100 since surgery, and 22 past that I will have finally hit goal. Not sure how long it will take - I find myself very tempted by warm, thick, savory or sweet foods and drinks (often hot) that are appearing now that the weather is getting cooler. Will definitely have to find substitutes to keep me satisfied and on track over the winter months!

What!? What!? 💯 lbs! That is awesome. I can’t wait to be able to share that myself.

Thank you for your input @Introversion, I’ll take a B complex and see if that solves it for me as well.

Thank you for your input @Introversion, I’ll take a B complex and see if that solves it for me as well.

I hope you're feeling much better today!

It didn't happen at 5 months out for me...rather, it was discovered at my 1-year postop appointment. My blood work revealed I developed a thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency, and this can affect motor skills due to its impact on the neurological system.
Thiamine is also used by the body to metabolize food for energy, so a thiamine deficiency can result in low energy.
I started taking a vitamin B complex pill twice weekly, which solved the problem.

WOW LADY!!! Look at that transformation! AWESOME!

you are aces in my book!! don't look back. keep running, moving through life. congrats - kathy

Thank you.
It went well. I got up and did my 3 mile run this morning and I thought Iwould be sore from yesterday, but I really wasn't. I am praying that I can keep this up and continue indefinitely.

Lady, you’re a machine!!! Lol. Wow!

If it doesn't quit you might tell your Surgeon about it. Might be a Stricture. Easy fix. Don't wait too long, we can get dehydrated really fast. Sorry, this is happening. Take care of you!!

Thank you I appreciate the feedback

Early on for me when it felt stuck in my chest was when the food was too thick, not chewed very well, and eaten too fast. If none of these apply to your situation, I’m sure someone else can chime in with experiences of the same. Hope you feel better.

@Newme17 You are right. When it came to Keto, I was stressing out a lot about carbs. That was the hardest part and I noticed that I started feeling anxiety when shopping for foods. Especially, since I stay away from cakes and cookies. I need my fruits and I was limited there as well. Even though I stopped Keto, I will keep some great aspects from it. I have completely cut out bread and flour tortillas. Rice is only a 1/4 cup once every 2 weeks.
I am with you. If for some reason, I cannot pay to have the skin removed when I am ready to cross that bridge, then so be it. My skin is my journey. Each tiger strip or roll is my badge of honor.
Yes. It is now time for me to enjoy my life. Just enjoy brining able to move easily and effectively.

Oh hon, I'm sorry it happened to you! I hope you get compensated somehow for the terrible ordeal, since you say a mistake he made. whwther or not, I pray a speedy recovery for you and that you'll be well enough and feel great soon.

Oh hon, I'm sorry it happened to you! I hope you get compensated somehow for the terrible ordeal, since you say a mistake he made. whwther or not, I pray a speedy recovery for you and that you'll be well enough and feel great soon.

Nice!!!

@MSinger Thank you! Another birthday on the 18th? how awesome! Yes, we're almost birthday twins too. Happy Belated Birthday to you hon! Hope you had an awesome one yourself.

@biginjapan routine is good for the most part. It's nice to have a change here and there but when we're focused on our health, it's hard. I totally get ya. I lost about 5 or 6 lbs this past month. I don't mind, it's a loss, but circumstances in my life went haywire for a few weeks. Like you, I'm back to routine and so I expect things to be a bit better than the last month. Glad you're back!

@biginjapan routine is good for the most part. It's nice to have a change here and there but when we're focused on our health, it's hard. I totally get ya. I lost about 5 or 6 lbs this past month. I don't mind, it's a loss, but circumstances in my life went haywire for a few weeks. Like you, I'm back to routine and so I expect things to be a bit better than the last month. Glad you're back!

Happy special day!!! I knew that "78" had to be something to do with the year you were born...ok, well I was assuming. 😊 I can't wait to hear you "scream" onederland here. Lol.

@Newme17 I'm doing good I guess. Haven't been so good with food (not that I'm eating badly, I've just added things that probably aren't helping me much) so weight loss has been stalled for the last month (but at least I'm not gaining). I was busy travelling and then getting ready to head back to school. Now that things are back into a routine, I hope to get back on track (that includes being here more regularly too!).