Missy161

At least you are sober.... they could drive you to drink!

Glad to be back home tonight in my own bed. I will weigh myself tomorrow morning and see how I did this past week away from home. I hope everyone had a good week.
Back to work tomorrow even though I feel like I could use a day off after my trip. Our club won the 1rst place trophy for the best Pathfinder Club so all of our kids were happy!!
I'll catch up on posts this week.

Oh hon, you and everyone here are all most welcome to be here in this thread. I want everyone, no matter their wls date, be comfortable to come and share and be encouraged here. 😊

Also, I agree, you should find a good therapist.


Mich W
Hw 223, SW 217 CW 194 GW 135

Some things I look forward to:
Exercise Nature Talking to my best friend My paycheck Cooking Being alive and healthy I mention this as sensitively as possible...perhaps you may wish to seriously consider seeking professional help for the binge-eating because weight loss surgery won't stop the binges.
In fact, once your stomach heals, you'll simply find another way to binge around your sleeve by eating a slice of pizza every 30 minutes until you eat the whole pie. Without professional help, the compulsive drive to eat will still be there and a reduced-size stomach won't stop you.
Medications such as Vyvanse and Topamax treat binge eating disorder, and cognitive behavioral therapies help. But without professional help, I've seen binge eaters regain 150+ pounds with a sleeve.
Good luck to you.

Just read a great article about vsg - I was researching why we can't eat and. Drink at the same time. It really helped me understand. That has been a big challenge for me. Anyway , I thought I'd post the link here.
Also, broke out the box of clothes I haven't been able to wear in years and all but one pair of pants fit me out of like 8-10 pairs of pants! It was so nice!
Here's the link:

http://www.laparoscopic.md/sleeve/what-digestive-changes-occur-after-gastric-sleeve-surgery


Mich W
Hw 223, SW 217 CW 194 GW 135

Gall bladder Did the er check your gall bladder? Pain radiating from front to back is often related to the gall bladder. It's usually under the ribs though.
I get left shoulder pain which is very common after vsg.


Mich W
Hw 223, SW 217 CW 194 GW 135

Just read a great article about vsg - I was researching why we can't eat and. Drink at the same time. It really helped me understand. That has been a big challenge for me. Anyway , I thought I'd post the link here.
Also, broke out the box of clothes I haven't been able to wear in years and all but one pair of pants fit me out of like 8-10 pairs of pants! It was so nice!
Here's the link:

http://www.laparoscopic.md/sleeve/what-digestive-changes-occur-after-gastric-sleeve-surgery


Mich W
Hw 223, SW 217 CW 194 GW 135

The triple zero yogurt is the only one I can tolerate out of the regular sf brands because it has no artificial sweeteners. I tried yoplait 100 and it made me so sick- realized I don't tolerate sugar alcohols hardly at all. So glad the triple zero comes in great flavors!


Mich W
Hw 223, SW 217 CW 194 GW 135

Look at you! You are flying through your weight loss! AMAZING. Congratulations on your hard work!

Away in caravan with 4 teenage grandkids! Put on 3lbs - grrrr!!!
July 14 216

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I went to my pcp yesterday. At nearly 5 weeks post op I've lost 25 lbs and I am no longer diabetic! Woo hoo!



Mich W
Hw 223, SW 217 CW 198 GW 135

@Missy161 Thanks!

@kurigotmoxie I'm so glad!

@Apple1 No problem!

My weigh in this week is 245.8! I'm happy with it! Down almost 4 pounds this week!

@DedicatedLady You are 1 pound from your challenge goal!
@tinytummy17 and @doingit4me2017 You both are so close to ONEDERLAND! I'm hoping you guys get it next week!

You've got this!!!
At least you are not avoiding the scale.< br>Focus on your positives. We are here for you!


Mich W
Hw 223, SW 217 CW 194 GW 135

That is so awesome!!!!! You are an inspiration to us newer sleevers. It must feel so amazing! Congrats!


Mich W
Hw 223, SW 217 CW 194 GW 135

@Entrise It's good to be ambitious as long as it doesn't set you back!

@jimp444 You are so close!

@naty Congrats on meeting your challenge goal!! Did you want to set a new one for next week or just let it stay the same?

@Missy161 You are doing great!!

193.2! 30 pounds down !!!!!


Mich W
Hw 223, SW 217 CW 194 GW 135

Thanks there is one in my county I will check them out.

Definitely get someone to measure you in store.
I did this - But - I did notice that in that first year (After I went out and bought a ton of new Bras) - That they changed.... A year later I had gone down a whole cup size....
So - Do not buy half the shop like I did - LOL - Until you know they will remain at the same size.
Hope you find some Bras that are right for you.

Hi! I never kept it a secret but I also didn't openly tell people, word of mouth and common sense helped most people figure it out. A lot of friends/family don't even know. If they ask what I've done I tell them but for the most part they just say "wow you look great!" and say thanks and we move on.

As for eating at events, I can tell you that not one single person even noticed what I was or wasn't eating. I mingle, drink, snack on food and just generally interact with people and they don't even look at my plate. They're too busy looking at their own! If anyone does ask why you eating so little, a simple "Oh silly me I ate right before coming here!" usually does the trick.

I will say that I have had nothing but support and happiness from the people who do know/found out. I'm sorry to hear people try to sabotage you, they are not friends or family and it may be a good idea to stay away from them for a long time after your surgery.

Also, if you don't want to discuss your weight loss, deflect. I had one coworker who was obsessed with knowing how much weight I had lost. I answered her in the beginning but I ended up just saying "Oh I don't even know, I don't weigh myself." Another thing I learned is they want to know mainly so they can have the opportunity to talk about their own weight loss journey. Deflect from yourself and direct the convo towards their progress and I guarantee they will forget all about you. Good luck!!!

You all are so incredibly helpful. I was ready for some lashing, didn't get that. Didn't get babied either- which I don't want or need. I got reality- which I need. This is all so enlightening and helpful. Each of you are right and this mentality is how I ballooned up as big as I did. Thank you to my bari pals. I am glad I came back to this app today [emoji7]

I was just reading about others whom have had a plateau in weight loss, some lasting months. Recommendations to jumpstart your weight loss again were increased Protein, increased fluids and exercise, and increased calories. Hope this helps, oddly, I just read this information about 20 minutes ago [emoji4]

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You can always let it go flat. That's what I do with diet ginger ale to get the flavor. No judging here [emoji4]