Charissa

I think a discussion is in order. Communicating is important in any relationship and important to the trust which ultimately facilitates intimacy. Don't worry it will work out. P.S. would love a follow up on this post!

It's been 10 months since my surgery and I will l not touch pizza. Sometimes if my family has pizza I'll just eat some of the cheese off a piece. Pizza is not my friend. Looks good tho!

I don't think I had the sensation of full until after surgery. Some people believe that surgery takes hunger away completely. There is real hunger and head hunger as you progress.
Almost 4 years out - My hunger is manageable.

I think a discussion is in order. Communicating is important in any relationship and important to the trust which ultimately facilitates intimacy. Don't worry it will work out. P.S. would love a follow up on this post!

It does get better! I have no regrets! I'm 8 months in and I've lost over 100 lbs! i used the time to think about my relationship with food. Food is not my friend but it is also not my enemy. The day I was allowed solid foods, though, was a GREAT DAY. I have found a new appreciate for scrambled eggs.

Thank you so much!!! Words cant even begin to explain how grateful I am for your comment. I was starting to feel like nobody would truly relate & That is exactly what I needed to hear!! Thank you for the boost of confidence :-)

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It gets better. Hang in there and try not to stress. Just remember that is is a new beginning so there'll be some adjustments. The good news.....in a few weeks or even months you'll love the decision you made. In 3 days I'll be 6 mos post op and wouldn't change not even one thing. What you're going through is normal. I wish you the best.

I just had my first two week stall. I know I should exercise but I don't always. I have been doing some Richard Simmons old youtube videos; dance your pants off. lol. I don't do it as frequently as I should. I did, however, increase my small meals (having like 5 or six small meals a day - high protein).

Well, it was my instinct to keep my surgery a secret. Not sure why, I guess I was afraid of feeling judged. I had a cousin who had the sleeve and she told me in confidence. She would post her weight loss on Facebook, but never acknowledged that she had surgery. I respect her stand, but I decided to be public with this journey! I'm not ashamed to take control of my life (finally) and I'm certain I made the best decision for me! I want to share my experience in case someone else is considering this option. It was a (unnecessary) struggle for me to make the decision to have weight loss surgery. Honestly, looking back this is a no brainer! It's been exactly two months (today) since my surgery and my only regret is that I didn't do this years ago!!!! I'm over 40 lbs down and feel excited, optimistic, and motivated. I'm looking forward to flying (no extender needed) riding roller coasters again, maybe trying snowboarding/skiing, and all the other things I wouldn't even try because I was just too heavy!

Great job! I personally find openness is a great way of being accountable, not only to yourself but for others to help you out as well.
If we take addicts of another nature (for the purpose of analogy), drugs, they likewise tend not to be open about their drug use, they will conceal it as much as possible, and part of that reason is the desire not to be accountable to their peers. It's a great way of doing self-destructive things unchecked. For many of us, myself especially, this was the case.
Nextly, if the desire is for WLS not to be stigmatized (judged illogically, opposed to not being judged at all), being private is not helping change that stigma whatsoever. I think those of us who are seriously motivated for things to change will embrace the attention, praise, criticism, et al. I don't actively seek out the spotlight concerning WLS, but I don't hide from it either. I will talk to anyone about it that seems to have even the remotest interest.. overwhelmingly, people are engaged in the conversation, and understand this was the logical choice. Every medical worker I see, nurses, doctors, specialists, etc., all have given fantastic feedback, based on my hard work at not being an idiot, and of course praise for turning things completely around. While I personally downplay the praise I get because it was me who got myself in this situation to begin with, I'm simply happy my health is astronomically better than it was a year ago.

You go girl! !! Can't wait to join you in all the things I can't do turning into can do!!

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Same, I had surgery on May 6th and I'm down over 40 lbs since surgery. Best thing I could ever do for myself!

Well, it was my instinct to keep my surgery a secret. Not sure why, I guess I was afraid of feeling judged. I had a cousin who had the sleeve and she told me in confidence. She would post her weight loss on Facebook, but never acknowledged that she had surgery. I respect her stand, but I decided to be public with this journey! I'm not ashamed to take control of my life (finally) and I'm certain I made the best decision for me! I want to share my experience in case someone else is considering this option. It was a (unnecessary) struggle for me to make the decision to have weight loss surgery. Honestly, looking back this is a no brainer! It's been exactly two months (today) since my surgery and my only regret is that I didn't do this years ago!!!! I'm over 40 lbs down and feel excited, optimistic, and motivated. I'm looking forward to flying (no extender needed) riding roller coasters again, maybe trying snowboarding/skiing, and all the other things I wouldn't even try because I was just too heavy!

Well, it was my instinct to keep my surgery a secret. Not sure why, I guess I was afraid of feeling judged. I had a cousin who had the sleeve and she told me in confidence. She would post her weight loss on Facebook, but never acknowledged that she had surgery. I respect her stand, but I decided to be public with this journey! I'm not ashamed to take control of my life (finally) and I'm certain I made the best decision for me! I want to share my experience in case someone else is considering this option. It was a (unnecessary) struggle for me to make the decision to have weight loss surgery. Honestly, looking back this is a no brainer! It's been exactly two months (today) since my surgery and my only regret is that I didn't do this years ago!!!! I'm over 40 lbs down and feel excited, optimistic, and motivated. I'm looking forward to flying (no extender needed) riding roller coasters again, maybe trying snowboarding/skiing, and all the other things I wouldn't even try because I was just too heavy!

Well, it was my instinct to keep my surgery a secret. Not sure why, I guess I was afraid of feeling judged. I had a cousin who had the sleeve and she told me in confidence. She would post her weight loss on Facebook, but never acknowledged that she had surgery. I respect her stand, but I decided to be public with this journey! I'm not ashamed to take control of my life (finally) and I'm certain I made the best decision for me! I want to share my experience in case someone else is considering this option. It was a (unnecessary) struggle for me to make the decision to have weight loss surgery. Honestly, looking back this is a no brainer! It's been exactly two months (today) since my surgery and my only regret is that I didn't do this years ago!!!! I'm over 40 lbs down and feel excited, optimistic, and motivated. I'm looking forward to flying (no extender needed) riding roller coasters again, maybe trying snowboarding/skiing, and all the other things I wouldn't even try because I was just too heavy!

LOL! I love this one, heh heh. Too true. Can't wait for that day! There are so many on here that have me laughing....unfortunately, I'm not where everyone else is, yet, but I will be! I have a list of 100 reasons why I want to lose 100 pounds, and I just added two things off this thread

when your shoe laces are not knotted (tied) on the side

When your sister in law that hasn't seen you in months (lives out of state) walks past and didn't reognize you.
Also, when you actually default to going into the "normal" stall in the public bathroom instead of the handicap stall.

When your husband starts calling you "Hottie" in front of all your friends!!

You can answer, "Either is fine with me.", when asked, "Would you like a table or a booth?"

This was my last comparisons pictures from about 5 weeks ago. Pic to the right was about 6/7 years ago maybe 10 to 15lbs away from 600lbs. I was at or near my heaviest weight back then. And I'm now here in the 240-250's weight range. That what my sleeve has helped me achieve so far.

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Starting 223
now 153 and still losing surgery was November 2016

Down 75 pounds and soooo happy!!!!
Finally made it to Onderland!!!
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