soready17

I was exactly where you are just a week ago. I was losing control...no I LOST control...I was eating chocolate candies bread crackers chips. I am an emotional eater and I panic and turn to food for comfort. I was having and am STILL having alot of problems with my husband. He doesn't give a crap about what I'm going through and doesn't ask about me and only cares about himself. I've already made up my mind that if this is what I will have to deal with going forward I might as well break it off. Having 2 children makes things difficult. Any who I thought realll hard about why I had surgery and why I went through all the insurance hoops just to get the surgery (surgery was on Aug 14) and came to the realization that I want to succeed in losing weight for the first time in my life. I am not going to rely on outside sources (aka my husband) for my happiness and my degree of success. Only I can make the change that is needed to finally succeed and push forward. While i was panicking and eating whatever unhealthy things i could find I calmed myself down by talking to myself-i do this sometimes and it works everytime. I told myself i deserve better and i can do anything i set my mind to. And to not let anyone or anything derail me from what i deserve. Which is a long healthy happy life. I literally cut out 85% of my stomach so i have to trust my inner self wants this health and happiness. Dont let that other inner voice who is trying to sabatage your efforts. Calm that voice down because it is only trying to protect you from what you are feeling at the moment. That is the panic i was telling you about. Food addiction is no joke as well as emotional eating. It's what got me to 314 pounds and I'm only 5'4. I just decided enough is enough. I turned 30 this august and wanted to make my 30s the best years of my life by taking charge. Good luck hun and you can message me anytime if you need. We are all going through similar things so don't worry you will get through it. Sent from my SM-N910C using BariatricPal mobile app

2 weeks now [emoji36] Sent from my SM-N910C using BariatricPal mobile app

I am currently going through alot. I was sleeved on Aug 14.. been an emotional wreck and eating the wrong foods.... I've been eating crackers whole grain bread fun size candies pretty much all the crap I used to eat just less of it and I feel like sh!t.... I drink my protein shakes and take my vitamins but I am not caring about myself how I should. I know my situation at home is causing the stressful eating but my only solution is leaving my husband and that is very difficult as we have 2 children. I don't know why I'm venting her I just don't kjow what to do with myself. I've also been stalled for 2 weeks now. Lost 20 pounds was 286 now 266 Sent from my SM-N910C using BariatricPal mobile app

I've tried them as well so I can concur. They are so disgusting! Definetly ??two thumbs down Sent from my SM-N910C using BariatricPal mobile app

Your hair looks even more full and luscious! What's ur secret lol and congratz! Sent from my SM-N910C using BariatricPal mobile app

Lol I'm going crazy too lol Sent from my SM-N910C using BariatricPal mobile app

I can totally relate. Been feeling so sad and lonely. I'm 2 weeks post op come monday. Noone who can relate to and give advice or guidance. Feel so alone. In other words I feel you lol Sent from my SM-N910C using BariatricPal mobile app

Hey got sleeved same day as you. HW 313 SW 286.4 GW 180 I do get those hunger pangs but I also believe now that it might be acid reflux. .cuz protein drinks give me heartburn. I have my 1 week post op appointment with my surgeon tommorow. Will tell him all that I'm feeling. Good luck to us both! Sent from my SM-N910C using BariatricPal mobile app

Hey everyone I'm 6 days postop and was given the green light from my surgeon yesterday to start drinking protein shakes..in my case is the premier protein 30g of protien bottles. I have started to feel just a little bit better strength wise from drinking the small amounts of the shake BUT I get really nasty heartburn from them. I don't know what to do. I thought the heartburn was from the chicken broth I had yesterday but when I drank some of the shake today it gave me heartburn immediately. I've never heard of anyone getting heartburn from Protien shakes. Please HELP! any insight will be appreciated. Ps. I never had heartburn prior to surgery only when I was pregnant...for reference Sent from my SM-N910C using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm starting to feel so weak.. it's day 5 postop...still on clear liquids...waiting for an okay from the doc to proceed with full liquids so I can get some protein in. Sent from my SM-N910C using BariatricPal mobile app

Anyone have the same surgery date as me? Wondering how everyone is doing so far. I'm battling gas bubbles in stomach and burps/hiccups that kill. First 2 days postop were the absolute worse for me. Sent from my SM-N910C using BariatricPal mobile app

Anyone have the same surgery date as me? Wondering how everyone is doing so far. I'm battling gas bubbles in stomach and burps/hiccups that kill. First 2 days postop were the absolute worse for me. Sent from my SM-N910C using BariatricPal mobile app

Anyone have the same surgery date as me? Wondering how everyone is doing so far. I'm battling gas bubbles in stomach and burps/hiccups that kill. First 2 days postop were the absolute worse for me. Sent from my SM-N910C using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you so much. At the hospital now just checking in...will update as soon as I can Sent from my SM-N910C using BariatricPal mobile app

Hello everyone the day has finally come. It's 12am now and surgery is at 9am but must be at hospital at 7 am. Sooo many emotions and nerves going on. I hope everything goes well. Nervous as heck!! Sent from my SM-N910C using BariatricPal mobile app

I need some help and insight!![emoji137][emoji137] I'm having mine on the 14th. So nervous and worried about everything that could go wrong.. I guess I'm afraid more then anything. I don't have support. My husband is being a jerk..he's usually a jerk but I expected that he wouldn't be so jerky? at this crucial moment in my life. Feeling sad and alone but hopeful. Worried about help after the surgery as well... I don't trust my husband enough to feel at ease.. and I realize this is something that is abnormal in a marriage...that's what makes me so sad. That I have to put up with him and all the burden of raising the kids is on me. He's not the best person in the planet. This is the thing tho he holds so much power over my emotions so I can't even have a calm and hopeful recovery. Just worried sh!t less about everything! Sent from my SM-N910C using BariatricPal mobile app

Wow I'm literally in tears right now. You MY LADY are such an INSPIRATION!!! I guess I'm so emotional because I myself am a self saboteur. I'm currently on my preop diet and my mind want to f&$@ things up for myself... but I keep reminding myself that I NEED this. I've been overweight since I was 6 years old. I've never been a normal weight kid, teen, or adult. I just turned 30 on the 1st of Aug. And I am just trying my hardest not to be a terrible patient. My preop is not going so good. I only have two more days on the protein drinks and one more day clears only. Surgery is on the 14th. I am telling myself this will be the best birthday gift I or anyone else can give me. Reading your story has made me feel hopeful...cuz I fear succeeding as well and try to sabotage when I get close. So PLEASE don't give in. You are such an amazing inspiration to me and I don't even know you. I think with the right therapy we can get through this. I've never actually been to a therapist but I'm seriously thinking that I should. Good luck to you my friend and you look AMAZING!![emoji7] [emoji7] Sent from my SM-N910C using BariatricPal mobile app

I've been experiencing a lot of things I never thought I would. But never the less I'm still hanging on for the ride. What kind of things? And how is your husband now? Hopefully better? Sent from my SM-N910C using BariatricPal mobile app

Wow when you said saggy lady bits i assumed your breasts were saggy..lol I wasn't expecting you to say down THERE.. this is a whole other thing. I didn't even know you can have extra skin down there. Crap...something else to worry about [emoji27] Sent from my SM-N910C using BariatricPal mobile app

Hey! Lord knows I need a pal through this. I'm struggling with my preop diet and worried about everything. I'm having surgery the 14th of August.. how are you feeling? And what's your stats? 5'4 Hw: 311 lbs Sw and Cw: 294 Sent from my SM-N910C using BariatricPal mobile app

Huh?? Crystal ball?? Lol what do you mean I'm so curious Sent from my SM-N910C using BariatricPal mobile app

Why did you change from sleeve to bypass if you don't mind me asking? Sent from my SM-N910C using BariatricPal mobile app

You are so inspiring....I really need to calm down and look at the big picture...thank you so much for your input Sent from my SM-N910C using BariatricPal mobile app

Thing is I WISH I can stay in bed all day but I have a 18 month old and a 5 year old who need mommy and the snacks they eat and food is making it worse. Like I never knew how terrible I was around food and how I have almost nonexistent vontrol. It blows my mind and terrifies me. Never knew the huge hold good had on me mentally and emotionally. I guess you can say today was eye opening. I'm seriously PRAYING I do better tommorow...cuz today I was a lost cause it didn't stop with the chicken stir fry....ughhh Sent from my SM-N910C using BariatricPal mobile app

Wow thanks so much for responding. I feel much better after reading your experience. When you were binging before the surgery did you mean during preop or before that? I am so scared but I'm hoping tommorow will be a new start and I can pull thru and get my head on straight. Sent from my SM-N910C using BariatricPal mobile app