auntb1

Hi everybody. Just checking in. I was sleeved June 19 and have lost 50. The rate of loss has slowed, but that's OK. I am learning how to eat all over again and settling into what works for me. I won't say that I never cheat, and there are still a couple of behaviors that are not helping me, but I AM SO GLAD that I did this. I love going "shopping" in my old wardrobe and finding things that fit and are loose, even. I've had to buy pants twice. Bras are a little problematic because everything is so deflated in the chest area. But it's all good. The other night my Dad (who is pushing 90) said that he didn't understand how I could be pushing 62 when I look so much younger than I used to. I feel great and so much more free.

Nine weeks out and I have a new face.

Hi everybody. Just checking in. I was sleeved June 19 and have lost 50. The rate of loss has slowed, but that's OK. I am learning how to eat all over again and settling into what works for me. I won't say that I never cheat, and there are still a couple of behaviors that are not helping me, but I AM SO GLAD that I did this. I love going "shopping" in my old wardrobe and finding things that fit and are loose, even. I've had to buy pants twice. Bras are a little problematic because everything is so deflated in the chest area. But it's all good. The other night my Dad (who is pushing 90) said that he didn't understand how I could be pushing 62 when I look so much younger than I used to. I feel great and so much more free.

@@JJCool
Oh, totally!
That's why I get so mad when the uneducated still insist it's as easy as "calories in/calories out".
Yeah, to a certain extent. But our bodies are much more complex than that and tend to disagree

To Mich W (my twin in Sleeveland): I know just what you are talking about. When life is out of "control" I want something direct to change the way I feel for a while. We are practically hardwired by experience to distract ourselves with sensation--flavor and fullness--from awareness of the present reality. At least I am. It's so easy. The downsides are so (relatively) remote. BUT. You have done very very well and that can't be undone by 1/2 slice of pizza or a cookie. It's such an odd quirk of our minds that we focus so much on our failures and our successes can just whoosh by unnoticed.
I am sorry that family troubles are weighing down your spirit right now. Take care of yourself and remember that God doesn't make mistakes.

Nine weeks out and I have a new face.

I have those 4 oz. containers for my lunch at work. I made a sort of salad with canned chx breast, cottage cheese, a dab of Dijon mustard, and canned, drained, and rinsed small white Beans. A little seasoning and divided into my containers it was low cal, tasty, and protein-ful.
I'm getting more creative all the time with my high Protein foods. My program also offers a free bariatric cooking class which I am looking forward to.

I have those 4 oz. containers for my lunch at work. I made a sort of salad with canned chx breast, cottage cheese, a dab of Dijon mustard, and canned, drained, and rinsed small white Beans. A little seasoning and divided into my containers it was low cal, tasty, and protein-ful.
I'm getting more creative all the time with my high Protein foods. My program also offers a free bariatric cooking class which I am looking forward to.

I have eaten lots of zucchini, cooked with a few drops of olive oil. Mainly because my friends are gardeners and it's September.....
But it tastes good to me with garlic and seems to work well with various Proteins. I had marinated fresh green Beans and that was a big mistake. Start soft, whatever you choose.

I would argue that in some instances, negativity is a good thing and that it can be crucial to have a balance. If all you want is people blowing sunshine up your butt, that can have negative consequences. Sometimes, we need to face hard truths which are the key to achieving success with our programmes. We have to face these hard truths to change the habits that caused us to need this surgery in the first place.
You want REAL positivity? Use the feedback, both positive and "negative" to take your surgery further and achieve your goals!

I have those 4 oz. containers for my lunch at work. I made a sort of salad with canned chx breast, cottage cheese, a dab of Dijon mustard, and canned, drained, and rinsed small white Beans. A little seasoning and divided into my containers it was low cal, tasty, and protein-ful.
I'm getting more creative all the time with my high Protein foods. My program also offers a free bariatric cooking class which I am looking forward to.

I have those 4 oz. containers for my lunch at work. I made a sort of salad with canned chx breast, cottage cheese, a dab of Dijon mustard, and canned, drained, and rinsed small white Beans. A little seasoning and divided into my containers it was low cal, tasty, and protein-ful.
I'm getting more creative all the time with my high Protein foods. My program also offers a free bariatric cooking class which I am looking forward to.

My stall finally broke, too. Boink! Five lbs. gone! I come to work and someone says "Oh! Is that a new top? It looks nice." And I reply "No. It's from the archives." We all have 'em.

I have those 4 oz. containers for my lunch at work. I made a sort of salad with canned chx breast, cottage cheese, a dab of Dijon mustard, and canned, drained, and rinsed small white Beans. A little seasoning and divided into my containers it was low cal, tasty, and protein-ful.
I'm getting more creative all the time with my high Protein foods. My program also offers a free bariatric cooking class which I am looking forward to.

I have those 4 oz. containers for my lunch at work. I made a sort of salad with canned chx breast, cottage cheese, a dab of Dijon mustard, and canned, drained, and rinsed small white Beans. A little seasoning and divided into my containers it was low cal, tasty, and protein-ful.
I'm getting more creative all the time with my high Protein foods. My program also offers a free bariatric cooking class which I am looking forward to.

To Mich W (my twin in Sleeveland): I know just what you are talking about. When life is out of "control" I want something direct to change the way I feel for a while. We are practically hardwired by experience to distract ourselves with sensation--flavor and fullness--from awareness of the present reality. At least I am. It's so easy. The downsides are so (relatively) remote. BUT. You have done very very well and that can't be undone by 1/2 slice of pizza or a cookie. It's such an odd quirk of our minds that we focus so much on our failures and our successes can just whoosh by unnoticed.
I am sorry that family troubles are weighing down your spirit right now. Take care of yourself and remember that God doesn't make mistakes.

I'm 4 months out and can tell you although it's definitely a lifetime commitment, it's really not so overwhelming. food choices become second nature. You don't have to think about X number of bites, etc, because you've made a good choice from the get go and your body tells you when to stop.
Completely your choice, but I have zero regrets.

Yes it is forever, but I know for myself the health issues I couldn't handle any longer. I will be turning 53 in a couple of weeks and I was a healthy successful businesses women until I had a sudden divorce at 40 I walked away from my business and I lost life. I gained 90lbs. Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, became type 2 diabetic and a few other issues, so life was pretty painful and I didn't like what I saw in the mirror any longer. But since I made the decision to get sleeved and have lost 43 lbs I feel like I'm living again. Yes it is a job right now getting in Protein and Water and not eating some things. But once you make it to your goal weight it will be so much easier. It's not a problem getting full on such a little amount of food, it's making sure to get enough in for the day. I don't put into my mind so many bites of this and so many bites of that I just focus on being healthy again. I just got my first blood work back and wow I'm on my way to being the woman I use to be and that makes me happy. I hope I've helped a little. I'm always here if you want to talk. Good luck.
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Nine weeks out and I have a new face.

bread and Pasta and such have a psychological effect on me as well as a physical one. I didn't become overweight eating Protein and vegetables! These are the foods I turn to for emotional comfort and I have to deal with that. It is better for me to abstain completely and just be creative in learning to eat in a way that satisfies and does not involve grains and sugars.

As for me: I LOVE my coffee. I think that was one of my first questions for the surgeon post-op. "How soon can I drink coffee?" followed by "How did the surgery go?" I am losing and I have 1-2 cups a day. I need to adopt a new lifestyle, and I am. Coffee is part of it. For me, there are bigger issues, such as what drives me to eat when I'm not hungry, etc.

As for me: I LOVE my coffee. I think that was one of my first questions for the surgeon post-op. "How soon can I drink coffee?" followed by "How did the surgery go?" I am losing and I have 1-2 cups a day. I need to adopt a new lifestyle, and I am. Coffee is part of it. For me, there are bigger issues, such as what drives me to eat when I'm not hungry, etc.

Nine weeks out and I have a new face.

bread and Pasta and such have a psychological effect on me as well as a physical one. I didn't become overweight eating Protein and vegetables! These are the foods I turn to for emotional comfort and I have to deal with that. It is better for me to abstain completely and just be creative in learning to eat in a way that satisfies and does not involve grains and sugars.

Nine weeks out and I have a new face.