LaRein

I didn't think I was an emotional or stress eater either. But now I do. I have had a good week though and beginning to be motivated again! Good luck!

If there are resources for you to get therapy use it! It is also very mentally challenging when you spend your entire life with different habits. I thought just eating right and exersize was enough after surgery , but if you don't know how & why you eat unhealthy to get this bad its harder to stick with plan. Just what I am experiencing 1 year out.

Great advice!

The hardest for me being 1 year out is the mental aspect. I started out at 237 my lowest was 174 now I have gained about 15 lbs back. I do not want to go back to where I was. I tried one way, eating right, physical exersize. But now I am going to incorporate my mind & soul. I have started going to a support group for eating disorders. I have learned so much in 2 meetings. And I am meeting a therapist next week. Do not give up on yourself! I will not give up. I am worthy of being healthy and kind to myself as I am kind and caring to others. I will do this. I can do this. I have not come this far to give up now. Do not give up out there! Seek help.

Made an appt today, and starting a new support group that starts in a few minutes. I will succeed!

Lite muscle milk, 100 cal. 20gr protein. Get mine at Costco, 18 pack. 20$

I drink lite muscle milk, chocolate. Costco has box of 18 for $20. 20 gr protein, I drink 2 day, get the rest of protein from food. I am 1 year out. Not sweet at all.

I was 48, best thing I could have done for myself! Over 1 year out now, struggling with motivation, gained a little, I have decided to speak with a counselor before it gets too out of control. I know what to do, but sabatoging myself.

Thank you, you will never know how much I needed to hear this...

I am going thru this now. 1 year out, and gaining back. I am considering getting counseling. I know what I am supposed to do, but am sabotaging myself, why?

Has anyone asked their surgeon if they would take a picture of their stomach after being removed? Just curious if anyone is as weird as me (according to my husband). Lol

Wow! 64oz water already? I'm 6 weeks out and lucky to get 32 oz in a day!

Hi! It's been 6 weeks how are you feeling? I am good. Can not drink protein shakes any more! Trying to get all my fluid in! Otherwise doing well. Let me know how you are feeling.

Hi! I am also having a hard time with husband feelings. I definitely know he loves me but.. he stopped being affectionate a long time ago and now I have lost almost 40 pounds he is all touchy and stuff. I am still the same person inside. Except I do most of the healthy cooking now. I am about 6 weeks out of sleeve. How do I overcome and just enjoy more of his attention? When in past I cried in myself for more from him? Any suggestions?

Cool!

Hi I am 7 days out and this sounded like my day today totally! I cried, growled at my family. I was looking on pininterest and there were some cool recipes for puree food, next phase. I have another week on full liquids. I had bad urges today. But I made it thru barely. Hang in there you are not alone!

Oh I am moody too! I am disgusted at everyone who can eat in the house! Even the poor doggy. Lol

I am 6 days post op and still having pain. Don't know if I am hungry or my stomach being twisted with a meat grinder. Anyone else out there feel the same?

Thanks. I am trying to be hopeful. Everyone says it takes time, so I am relying on that.

I don't know if my pain is gas or what. It feels like my stomach twist and turns. I do burp alot and pass gas occasionly. I think I pushed the fluids too much yesterday. I too can't tell yet if it's hunger or not. I think I will sip on water today and see if there is a difference.

I too am getting headaches from the pain meds to ease my abdominal pain. Funny huh?

Hi! On day 5 post op. Thinking what the hell did I do to myself. Still in pain. This is the first day I felt like writing. I guess it is different for every person. I decided to cut down my pain med to 2x a day. Hopefully will get better. I ha d to stay in hospital a day longer cause I couldn't pee real quick. I finally also can take a deep breath.

Thanks! I am getting ready to go to the Hospital. Very anxious! I am glad everything went well. Gives me encouragement. Let you know how it goes.

Good luck with your surgery! I am also anxious mine is Wednesday.

Don't try it for the first time at your wedding! You don't want to feel sick on your special day! I am having surgery on Wednesday and know a couple of people who occasionly drink now after surgery but way after. I wouldn't risk it. Just have fun, plenty of time to drink later on!