kandywolf

I am bi-polar. Up until surgery I have been stable for almost 4 years. I was taking Welbutrin XR 450 mg am, xanax 1 mg 3 x a day and Seroquel 300 at bed. They never told me before surgery that I would not be able to use the Welbutrin XR any more. They have me on regular Welbutrin 400 mg am. (Can not take them later in the day, they keep me awake) I am snappy, anxious, depressed. I now have been isolating myself. Back to not wanting to do anything. Crying/sobbing moments at least 3x a day. I feel out of control. I am afraid they will try to put me back on an ssri, because that helped the weight gain and the loss of my depth perception. Plus the last one gave me horrible side effects and hallucinations. I cant see psych med until the first week of Feb. I see my counselor tomorrow. Anyone have/had these issues? SW 350 (11/15) BSW 260 (10/17/17) CW 223 (1/14/18) RGW 199 GW 175

I have Gerd. I was on Protonix 1x per day 40 mg. He made me get EGD done. Then there was an dent is my stomach. Had to go to a specialist and have another EGD. He said at one time my spleen must have been enlarged at some point. I did have horrible reflux. I take protonix 40 mg 2x a day, and carafate 4x a day and finally i do not feel like a ate a ball of fire! Discuss your concerns with your dr. SW 350 (11/15) BSW 260 (10/17/17) CW 213.6 (2/16/18) RGW 199 GW 175

I have isopure unflavored. The smell makes me want to throw up! Eww! I didnt notice the taste, but I did notice the smell. SW 350 (11/15) BSW 260 (10/17/17) CW 213.6 (2/16/18) RGW 199 GW 175

I am 5 months out. Your dr or NUT should give you guidelines in how much to eat per meal. I know for me, it was a 1/2 and have now graduated to 1 cup. Sometimes I dont even eat that much. Be careful because things do swell in your itty bitty belly! Do when I do eat not so good carbs. I take a half forkful or 2 and wait 5/10 min. If i dont feel full I repeat. Only 3 though. After the 3rd that my cut off. And please remember not drinking when you eat. It will cause it swell more and if you over eat to me it feels like the food is at the bottom of my esophagus. I dont get pain unless i drink to fast. Just get discomfort when I overdo it with foods SW 350 (11/15) BSW 260 (10/17/17) CW 213.6 (2/16/18) RGW 199 GW 175

Op glad to see you are doing well, especially since a major thing like moving so far away. You look great! I am sure you feel even better. Great job! God is good, all of the time. God bless you And please keep doing updates! SW 350 (11/15) BSW 260 (10/17/17) CW 213.6 (2/16/18) RGW 199 GW 175

I am Bi-polar, so I completely understand the no motivation part! Yes, because I think the way the weight shifts, like the top of my belly sticks out further than my butt in the front! (Lol, I swear it does! My belly button is lost and the saggy skin.. eww) I can definitely see the difference in your face ! You can see it. I know it doesnt seem it, but congrats! You are doing a great job!

Tyvm! It has been a journey, but one I wouldnt change for the world! SW 350 (11/15) BSW 260 (10/17/17) CW 213.6 (2/16/18) RGW 199 GW 175

Chobani hint of yogurts! I am in love! The only flavor I dont like is blueberry SW 350 (11/15) BSW 260 (10/17/17) CW 213.6 (2/16/18) RGW 199 GW 175

I really did not expect to be under 225 at my 6 month, let along my 5month! I would be happy to hit 210, as I now am 5 lbs less than I was in 2001! SW 350 (11/15) BSW 260 (10/17/17) CW 213.6 (2/16/18) RGW 199 GW 175

I have to take a stool softener twice a day and 2 T benefiber a day. I just had to keep an eye out because if it is too hard you will most likely bleed. I still do sometimes. Before the surgery i never had a problem and went every day. The calcium is what kills me! SW 350 (11/15) BSW 260 (10/17/17) CW 213.6 (2/16/18) RGW 199 GW 175

Awesome! Great Job! I am 14 lbs away! SW 350 (11/15) BSW 260 (10/17/17) CW 213.6 (2/16/18) RGW 199 GW 175

That is great! I had looked into it, cost and not being able to drive is a big part of why i opted not to. I was so excited when I was down to 300 because then I could use my Wii fit board again! Thats my exercise and chasing around a 4 year old niece all the time helps too! SW 350 (11/15) BSW 260 (10/17/17) CW 213.6 (2/16/18) RGW 199 GW 175

You look great! Unfortunately, we all get discouraged every now and then. My scale doesnt move much in 5 months, but my clothes tell me different! The pics are a great way to prove it! Our minds mess with us.my clothes tell me I am doing good, its a process like everything else. But it is progress! SW 350 (11/15) BSW 260 (10/17/17) CW 216.1 (2/4/18) RGW 199 GW 175

I agree with the trying to eat healthier, to take away temptation. Mood swings, hard to do things like bending and lifting, vacuuming, those types of things. Its the little things that mean the most. Support and love. And I want to day that you are a wonderful husband for wanting to help her! I think that is awesome! SW 350 (11/15) BSW 260 (10/17/17) CW 216.1 (2/4/18) RGW 199 GW 175

Yeah Sheryl, I have to remind myself all the time! I used to eat like a pig! Also see how the food feels, give it a min or 2. I do this especially with something that can expand, even eating the whole wheat versions. For pasta i eat about 1/4 forkful, I let it sit fir at least 5 min before taking the next bite. Why? When I have those type of foods, and it expands that you are over full and feel like crap, so that why I go super slow. Now remember everyone is different, but I am only able to eat 1 oz of steak and be full. SW 350 (11/15) BSW 260 (10/17/17) CW 216.1 (2/4/18) RGW 199 GW 175

Great job! You look incredible! SW 350 (11/15) BSW 260 (10/17/17) CW 216.1 (2/4/18) RGW 199 GW 175

Possibly eating too fast? Too much volume wise? My NUT told me to take a bite chew really good and go slow. After that bite, I would have to wait. Some things expand in your stomach. Also was told introduce 1 new food each day. This way if you have a food issue, you know what it is causing discomfort. Doesnt mean you cant have it ever again, he said to retry at 6 months. Hth SW 350 (11/15) BSW 260 (10/17/17) CW 216.1 (2/4/18) RGW 199 GW 175

Wow! What a transformation! Congrats and hats off to you! You must feel so different now, compared to when you were at your highest weight! I love to hear that you are doing water exercise. That has to be awesome, because it is easier on your joints! Great job! You are a true inspiration! SW 350 (11/15) BSW 260 (10/17/17) CW 216.1 (2/4/18) RGW 199 GW 175

Great job! Congratulations! You look like a different person! SW 350 (11/15) BSW 260 (10/17/17) CW 216.1 (2/4/18) RGW 199 GW 175

It sucks because if I am pushing a cart, my fitbit doesnt even log my steps

Very inspiring! Thank you for sharing! God Bless you!

I started at 350, but by the time I went for surgery I was 260. I was sleeved on 10/17/17. I started on 11/2015. Down to 217. You got this! Prayers, and hope you have a wonderful adventure. SW 350 (11/15) BSW 260 (10/17/17) CW 216.1 (2/4/18) RGW 199 GW 175

I didnt really have any restrictions, but it is rare I eat white bread, pasta or rice. Maybe once a week I will have a serving of whole wheat pasta, rice or bread. Bread is usually 1/2 a serving, as it tends to swell more. I do eat my protein first. But it seems like if I dont balance it out with a carb, my stomach hates me for 4 or 5 hours. I am guessing because it is harder to digest? I can do canned chicken, or the perdue shortcuts chicken. Other chicken I cant. Turkey I cant unless smothered in gravy. Pork and ham, cant do. They actually hurt. Steak if cooked medium I can do it, but chewed really good and can only eat about an ounce. Beef, eh, depends on how tender it is. Tuna canned. Fish, not really. So I am quite limited on protein. I do cheese and string cheese, but again they also have carbs. I could live on yogurt! SW 350 (11/15) BSW 260 (10/17/17) CW 216.1 (2/4/18) RGW 199 GW 175

Idk, I havent restricted carbs yet, but starting to think I need to. I actually emailed my dietician yesterday about carb amount (i was really limited, because I used to be diabetic, notice I say used to be!) calorie and fat amounts. I eat alot of greek yogurt, and I love citrus fruits. These are carbs though. Is there low carb yogurt that isnt plain? I cant do cottage cheese. I have been trying to cut down onthe protein shakes, because if expense, but feeling I may have to incorporate them again. I use them in the evening for whatever protein I need to hit 70 g a day. I do not do regular milk (skim) unless I am cooking or making pudding. I use Silk nut milk. It may have carbs, but the protein outweighs that compared to Almond milk which has no protein!(How does a nut milk not have protein? That makes no sense to me!) I was sleeved 10/17/17 if that helps, almost 4 months out. Ty for any insight. SW 350 (11/15) BSW 260 (10/17/17) CW 216.1 (2/4/18) RGW 199 GW 175

Me a few days before surgery: 2 days ago This is the total before and after. I started weight loss at the beginning of 2015. 1st pic, I am the one in purple, closest to the camera. 2nd is a LuLaRoe Dress my cousin bought me a few days ago! SW 350 (11/15) BSW 260 (10/17/17) CW 216.1 (2/4/18) RGW 199 GW 175