Lillyrose130

Yes! I am wondering how could I have done this to myself, but then I remember how being 266 lbs. and only 5'2 had an impact on every single thing I did. Getting into my car comfortably; walking from my car into my job; not being able to even do one set of stairs without gasping for breath and my legs hurting, but being embarrassed to stop; the avoidance of mirrors and my reflection; the dread of having to go anywhere because I had nothing to wear and was too tired.
I had the sleeve on 10/23 and it was the hardest experience of my life. I couldn't sleep in the hospital, the water tasted horrible and well, it was just a bad experience. I went home the next day and took some Benedryl, with the okay of my doctor's office and that helped me sleep. I was still getting over my cold so had a steamer and couldn't talk very well. The worst was taking my regular meds all crushed with water and they gagged me and then took the pills for nausea. The first few days I had the worst headache of my life, probably due to all the meds I was on. Once I got some Tylenol, I got rid of my headache.
I'm starting my 4th week tomorrow. I got my vitamins and do not like them. I don't like the berry chewables at all so will have to try something different. The multivitamin makes me throw up and yesterday, I made a protein shake with skim milk and about a half hour, I was having stomach pains and diarrhea so bad that I lost two more pounds. So, maybe I am now sensitive to milk, so will always make my shakes with water.
Now, it's the mental. I want to eat. I'm mad that all I can take is two bites of something or I'll have stomach pains, throw up or have you know what. I have to go back to work day after tomorrow and I've enjoyed being home for three weeks.
My fat brain is mad that I can't eat like I used to anymore. I pray, I will be so happy in another few months, but right now, I'm not This is really, really, hard.

I read somewhere that when you are fighting these cravings, every time you don't give in you strengthen your will, like putting a quarter in a piggy bank. Each time makes you stronger. When you give in, you feel guilt and then usually go really crazy cuz why not at this point? At some point, those cravings will fade because you will be so strong and your memory of them fades.
Remember why we did this. Just because you slipped one day, the sooner you get back to your plan, the easier it is to move on from there and that slip was two days ago and now you are rolling along again. Hope that made sense.

Yes! I am wondering how could I have done this to myself, but then I remember how being 266 lbs. and only 5'2 had an impact on every single thing I did. Getting into my car comfortably; walking from my car into my job; not being able to even do one set of stairs without gasping for breath and my legs hurting, but being embarrassed to stop; the avoidance of mirrors and my reflection; the dread of having to go anywhere because I had nothing to wear and was too tired.
I had the sleeve on 10/23 and it was the hardest experience of my life. I couldn't sleep in the hospital, the water tasted horrible and well, it was just a bad experience. I went home the next day and took some Benedryl, with the okay of my doctor's office and that helped me sleep. I was still getting over my cold so had a steamer and couldn't talk very well. The worst was taking my regular meds all crushed with water and they gagged me and then took the pills for nausea. The first few days I had the worst headache of my life, probably due to all the meds I was on. Once I got some Tylenol, I got rid of my headache.
I'm starting my 4th week tomorrow. I got my vitamins and do not like them. I don't like the berry chewables at all so will have to try something different. The multivitamin makes me throw up and yesterday, I made a protein shake with skim milk and about a half hour, I was having stomach pains and diarrhea so bad that I lost two more pounds. So, maybe I am now sensitive to milk, so will always make my shakes with water.
Now, it's the mental. I want to eat. I'm mad that all I can take is two bites of something or I'll have stomach pains, throw up or have you know what. I have to go back to work day after tomorrow and I've enjoyed being home for three weeks.
My fat brain is mad that I can't eat like I used to anymore. I pray, I will be so happy in another few months, but right now, I'm not This is really, really, hard.

I read somewhere that when you are fighting these cravings, every time you don't give in you strengthen your will, like putting a quarter in a piggy bank. Each time makes you stronger. When you give in, you feel guilt and then usually go really crazy cuz why not at this point? At some point, those cravings will fade because you will be so strong and your memory of them fades.
Remember why we did this. Just because you slipped one day, the sooner you get back to your plan, the easier it is to move on from there and that slip was two days ago and now you are rolling along again. Hope that made sense.

I read somewhere that when you are fighting these cravings, every time you don't give in you strengthen your will, like putting a quarter in a piggy bank. Each time makes you stronger. When you give in, you feel guilt and then usually go really crazy cuz why not at this point? At some point, those cravings will fade because you will be so strong and your memory of them fades.
Remember why we did this. Just because you slipped one day, the sooner you get back to your plan, the easier it is to move on from there and that slip was two days ago and now you are rolling along again. Hope that made sense.

I had the gastric sleeve surgery on October 23. Here are some of the things I've been going through. At the end of three weeks post-op, I had severe diarrhea for two days. Imodium stopped that, but it was miserable. I do still get some nausea once in a while. I get full so fast, but I still look at pizza and other problem trigger foods and still want them. I thought that desire was supposed to go away. I do believe I will eat pizza again, however, it will be thin crust with veggies and about 1/2 slice. Soup is still good for me and some whole wheat crackers with some peanut butter. I know I'm supposed to eat protein first, then vegetables, but right now, those things aren't going down real well. Then, this weekend, I couldn't go to the bathroom and had such bad stomach cramps, I was down and out for two days. I took some ex-lax, and finally got some relief this afternoon. Cereal and skim milk went down okay. I just have to find the right combination of foods, but at least I'm not snacking and overeating anymore. One strange thing is I used to never drink plain water. Always mixed it with Crystal light and now I crave just plain water so am drinking a lot of that. Bought some Gortons grilled fish to eat this week.
I have no problem taking most of my vitamins but don't like the chewables I got. However, I'll take them and then try something else. Now, the multivitamin is a different story. First one I tried, I threw up shortly after each time. I bought another one and sometimes it is okay and sometimes I get sick. Will try a patch with the okay of my doctor. I have two more months to go to hit my 3-month mark and have lost 35 pounds. That seems good right? I feel the difference in my clothes, but nothing real noticeable yet.
I just need to get my nutrition set and my multivitamin set and then look forward to starting to work out and keep losing!
Anyone else having any of these issues?

I had the gastric sleeve surgery on October 23. Here are some of the things I've been going through. At the end of three weeks post-op, I had severe diarrhea for two days. Imodium stopped that, but it was miserable. I do still get some nausea once in a while. I get full so fast, but I still look at pizza and other problem trigger foods and still want them. I thought that desire was supposed to go away. I do believe I will eat pizza again, however, it will be thin crust with veggies and about 1/2 slice. Soup is still good for me and some whole wheat crackers with some peanut butter. I know I'm supposed to eat protein first, then vegetables, but right now, those things aren't going down real well. Then, this weekend, I couldn't go to the bathroom and had such bad stomach cramps, I was down and out for two days. I took some ex-lax, and finally got some relief this afternoon. Cereal and skim milk went down okay. I just have to find the right combination of foods, but at least I'm not snacking and overeating anymore. One strange thing is I used to never drink plain water. Always mixed it with Crystal light and now I crave just plain water so am drinking a lot of that. Bought some Gortons grilled fish to eat this week.
I have no problem taking most of my vitamins but don't like the chewables I got. However, I'll take them and then try something else. Now, the multivitamin is a different story. First one I tried, I threw up shortly after each time. I bought another one and sometimes it is okay and sometimes I get sick. Will try a patch with the okay of my doctor. I have two more months to go to hit my 3-month mark and have lost 35 pounds. That seems good right? I feel the difference in my clothes, but nothing real noticeable yet.
I just need to get my nutrition set and my multivitamin set and then look forward to starting to work out and keep losing!
Anyone else having any of these issues?

I remember being pre-op and my favorite thing to do was look at progress photos and dream
I am 6 months, 10 days post op and I am down 128 pounds total. This isnt a very great pic since I have been sick, but i still took it because anything is better than my before!!

I have a very busy desk job and took 3 weeks off. The extra week for myself as I needed a break from there. My company paid for my first two weeks as they put dollars way for employees that may need personal time or surgery.
However, I feel so weak I need this last week.

Thanks so much to all of you! Sometimes you just have to say it loud as it doesn't seem real to me.
Annaisbananas (love this name :)) we are the same height give or take and I'm currently 260. I live in Tacoma, but Washington is a big state! I so appreciate all of you!

I finally got a surgery date, after extreme stress for the past few years. My mom passed away on Mother's Day and I flew in from out of state just in time to be with her. We had a very rough past few years losing both of my brothers, one to cancer and one quite suddenly. This threw my mom into a deep depression and dementia that got progressively worse. Trying to deal with it from another state was very hard and she didn't want any help. I got through losing my younger brother but my older brother really crushed me. I have no other siblings. Now, my husband has prostate cancer that spread to his pelvic bone. Our lives have changed forever. As long as the meds they put him on work, he can live for another 10 or more years. He has started hormone pills as that is the best treatment to keep the Testosterone down. I pray it works as my entire immediate family is gone and I'm terrified of being alone and living without him. His moods are up and down and everyone tells me I have to be strong for him, but I'm not sure I have much strength left! He wants me to go through with the surgery and of course I am, but I have so many other things on my mind. Sorry for venting so much. I am really lonely and scared, but need to do this for myself. I'm hoping it will turn my life around. My husband is trying to prepare me for a life without him and after 33 years of marriage and working so hard toward our retirement plans, I wonder what our future is.
My pre-op is Oct. 10 and my surgery is Oct. 23rd. We should know by then if the hormone pills are helping. I hope all the stress I'm under doesn't effect my recovery.