TXgirl915

I haven't told any of my friends for that exact reason. Its your journey to walk not theirs! Keep your head up and ignore the negativity.

Congrats on the weight loss! I am 6 weeks out and 40lbs down! Praying to be under 200 soon!!

I just say I have changed the way I eat. High Protein, low carb. That is not a lying.

Thanks for that reply I'm struggling a bit but hopefully like you say it's perfectly normal to have a stall. Fingers crossed for you too that the scales shifts!

I am 4 weeks out and have been stalled for 2 weeks. They say it is very normal to have a 3 and/or 4 week stall. Im hoping I see some change on the scale this week since I can begin eating solids again! J

I haven't told any of my friends for that exact reason. Its your journey to walk not theirs! Keep your head up and ignore the negativity.

I totally agree also.i haven't either.

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I haven't told any of my friends for that exact reason. Its your journey to walk not theirs! Keep your head up and ignore the negativity.

I haven't told any of my friends for that exact reason. Its your journey to walk not theirs! Keep your head up and ignore the negativity.

thank you .... I am content with my decision and NO ONE can change it... I even started a partime job to keep myself busy and away from certain people... my mom boyfriend and son are my biggest supporters ...

67 pounds and at goal. Best thing I've ever done for myself.
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This week was my one year anniversary. It is amazing how much my life has changed in a year. For anyone on the fence about getting this surgery as I had been for years, I will say my only regret is that I did not do it sooner. I have lost over 100 pounds from my heaviest. For the last three months I have stabilized between 126 and 130 pounds. I workout regularly including a personal trainer, yoga, spinning and TRX. I have so much more energy and can do things I never would have thought I could do. People constantly refer to me as skinny which blows my mind. I can pretty much wear any clothes I want, and I have gone from a size 22 at my heaviest to a size 6 and even a 4 in some clothes.
I do have loose skin on my stomach, arms and thighs although when dressed it is not noticeable at all. Having been heavy for so long this was to be expected but I will take that over fat any day of the week.
This was not easy but the struggle of the first few months is completely forgotten. I re-read some of my posts to remind myself of just how hard it was because to be honest that is completely in the rear view mirror. For those that have recently had surgery and are going through the pain, lack of energy, inability to eat and drink like a normal person etc, know that there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Today I can eat anything I want just in smaller quantities. I make good choices most of the time but do not deprive myself. I can eat one slice of pizza (maybe only 1/2 the crust) and be totally satisfied, any more would be uncomfortable. I do not eat it often but if I am at a friends and pizza is being ordered I will eat it along with everyone else. I weigh myself everyday to remain accountable. I still have smoothies a couple times a week as it is easy and keeps me on plan.
Sorry this is so long but wanted to share my experience as I found it so helpful to hear from others.

Im from a small town east of Dallas and my surgery date is July 18th!! I am so nervous but I cant wait to look good and feel better.

I start my liquid diet tomorrow also! Surgery date is 7/18! I'm a little emotional to say the least. I am going to miss food.

I start my liquid diet tomorrow also! Surgery date is 7/18! I'm a little emotional to say the least. I am going to miss food.

I could not help but reply to this post. I think about my experience with battling with my weight and what I went through to have my surgery (paying out of pocket for the whole thing). I just feel amazed that so early out or even in the pre-op stage anyone is thinking about eating McDonalds. My thought is I never want to go back to being 300lbs again in my life so whatever I have to do I am going to do it. These days and the days of the individuals I know are successful with weight loss and weight loss maintenance are more focused on Protein, Vitamins, getting veggies in, drinking at least 70oz of liquids. I am wondering how anyone 6 weeks out is able to eat pizza. I am 8 weeks and three days... and I barely get my 1/4 to 1/2c of food in. Also, how did you get past your fears to try McDonalds and pizza after all that was taught in the NUT classes? They scared me to death so I haven't touched the stuff nor do I have an interest in trying it.
In 2 months and 3 days, I have managed to loss 61lbs. I am so determined to reach my goal. Their isn't a burger, fry, pizza, soda, candy bar, ice cream or cookie that could alter what I want most. My health, no medicines, no hypertension, a non-diabetic... I guarantee you once you start seeing the weight drop... your desires for that burger will go away. Don't set yourself up for failure before you even have the surgery! Just think about why you decided to have the surgery and what you see in your future.
I know it is not realistic to believe that you will deprive yourself for the rest of your life but it is realistic to deprive yourself for 1-2 years until you are healthy and know how to properly eat in portions. The first year is suppose to be your best year... give yourself a fighting chance for at least that year.
I am also continuing my counsel post op. My thoughts are food is my crack and when individuals on crack want to break the habit... they go to rehab. My rehab is my counseling so I can figure out why I would let myself even get 300lbs.
This is not a judgment... just a thought!

The guilt is really a problem for me as well. Even preop I already feel embarrassment that I "had to have" WLS to lose weight. Just today on Facebook I saw a video making the rounds about a man on YouTube (I forget his username) who lost hundreds of pounds and then had skin removal surgery. The title was, "What's your excuse?" Against my better judgment I read the comments and it was filled with "I bet he had gastric bypass." "It's easy when you have surgery to stop you from eating." "I could do that if I could afford surgery, too." and so on. It's like all the work he did, even though they could literally see video of him sweating and working his ass off, was invalidated because he (may have) had surgery. Very frustrating. So, I'm going to keep this in my back pocket for those days when I get that in-the-spotlight feeling of guilt. You're very welcome by the way and thanks so much for responding.

I really needed to read this today. I have been struggling with guilt and trying to figure out if this is the right path for me. Thank you so much for the analogy.

Same date for me too!!! When do you start your diet? We should keep up with each other! : )

July 18th!!!! I am so excited and nervous!

I appreciate everyones feedback. Some of the responses came off a little abrasive but i can take it . Let me make it clear that im not trying to be "skinny" im trying to be healthy and i want to learn to love myself. I personally dont want to be down to 120 lbs because i wont be comfortable. My goals are my goals whether im no where near skinny or im still considered obese. I came on this site for support and to share my thoughts and to get positive feed back and have another support system outside of my family because they dont understand it the others who are going through it would understand. This is all new to me even tho its been a year im still trying to figure it all out

July 18th!!!! I am so excited and nervous!

July 18th!!!! I am so excited and nervous!