nevermore71

My surgery is on Wednesday, so I haven't experience this myself yet. But the other day at our bariatric support group there were a number of folks who were post-op who were describing how the weight is coming off somewhat unevenly. They were saying that they felt like melting snowmen, lol! As though the sun was only hitting the one side of them or something! There were many other folks who were post op who said that it usually evens out and is only noticeable to yourself probably. Best wishes to you! I am so excited for my surgery and will accept even lopsided weight loss.

Yep! Weird how our bodies work. I have always had uneven breasts but never really noticeable to anyone except me when bra shopping. And now my feet are weird! My left foot is a tad bit fatter than my right lol

Yes! I am very partial to things being symmetrical, so I notice when something is even a little bit lopsided. Don't worry, the body goes through a lot of odd changes during the rapid weightless phase. It will eventually even out.

Could be hormonal flux, hanger, mild dehydration (don't count this out) Vitamin & mineral imbalance, medication interactions, Sexual frustration, etc. or everyone you know finally deserves a piece of your mind (boldness)
Speak with your team, they may have resources to help you before you burn all of your bridges.


VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 167

My students told me that I got mean after the surgery.

Lately I feel like rage is simmering under the surface. I get angry a lot easier then I used to. I can still control it in the sense that I'm not giving anyone the beatdown, all though I've yelled at a few people. But I'm concerned because I feel like I hate everyone. That everyone is an A-hole. And I'm joining their ranks. I'm not sure If it's just the surgery and weight loss. I do have a couple of other issues I'm dealing with. Is this happening to anyone else? Will it go away?

Lately I feel like rage is simmering under the surface. I get angry a lot easier then I used to. I can still control it in the sense that I'm not giving anyone the beatdown, all though I've yelled at a few people. But I'm concerned because I feel like I hate everyone. That everyone is an A-hole. And I'm joining their ranks. I'm not sure If it's just the surgery and weight loss. I do have a couple of other issues I'm dealing with. Is this happening to anyone else? Will it go away?

will it just go away..... probably not.
lots if not most of use have some type of emotional issues that make weight loss more difficult.
the surgery makes the weight loss easier but does not address the emotional issues that hang around even if the weight goes away.
some of use used food to deal with those issues even if we didn't realize it and when the food is taken away we are at a loss as how to handle those emotions.
seek out a counselor that understands or works with WLS if you can.
Even just a few visits to help you learn new coping strategies could go a long way to making you enjoy more of your new life.
post op is a mental game, if your not winning get some help.

For a how to cheat better tip...… Try a sea salt caramel Enlightened bar. 80 calories and 7 grams of Protein. It's also pretty low carb. So not really a cheat food but it tastes like one. Even hits those pleasure centers. The mint chocolate chip one is pretty good too. Didn't love the Cookies and cream ones. Those are the only 3 flavors I tried. They sell in pints but I prefer the single serve bars.
Confession: On vacation I split a slice of Cheesecake factory carrot cake cheese cake with my mom. Pretty sure I exceeded the days calories in one sitting.

For a how to cheat better tip...… Try a sea salt caramel Enlightened bar. 80 calories and 7 grams of Protein. It's also pretty low carb. So not really a cheat food but it tastes like one. Even hits those pleasure centers. The mint chocolate chip one is pretty good too. Didn't love the Cookies and cream ones. Those are the only 3 flavors I tried. They sell in pints but I prefer the single serve bars.
Confession: On vacation I split a slice of Cheesecake factory carrot cake cheese cake with my mom. Pretty sure I exceeded the days calories in one sitting.

Now that we’ve all confessed our deepest food sins- let me post what the heck I look like ...

Peatnut butter is my new cocaine

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I recommend Dnnon 80 calorie greek yogurt. It's less tart than Chobani and fage. Lots of flavors. I personally like the lime and cherry.

You look great!

I recommend Dnnon 80 calorie greek yogurt. It's less tart than Chobani and fage. Lots of flavors. I personally like the lime and cherry.

Heaviest Weight: 333 lbs
Surgery Weight: 292 lbs
Surgery Date: 2/22/18
Current Weight: 237 lbs
Mood: Summertime blues....cured

Just completed my 7th month visit with my surgeon, they usually do a 6th month visit but I was hospitalized at that time, a here's where I stand :
CW: 170 BMI: 30 Total loss: 75lbs
Labs: Iron low- anemia rearing it's ugly head again, I will probably never get rid of it so back to infusions like I knew I would have to...
Surprise! very low b1-may need infusions as well, hematologist will tell me tomorrow.
I still believe it was wise I chose the sleeve over the RNY or I would probably have scurvy or beriberi by now lol
All other levels are great so that is a blessing. And apparently I stress too much over my progress and setting goals because I'm right where they expect me to be.

Your electrolytes are probably off. Are you drinking plenty of broth with sodium? Taking your Vitamins?

Your electrolytes are probably off. Are you drinking plenty of broth with sodium? Taking your Vitamins?

I confess.....
I've been very down and depressed today. "Borderline b***h" as I've been told.
This past week I've been on vacation and wasn't adhering to my diet properly and ate actual Desserts (not whole ones).
I look at myself (face) in the mirror so much more. It's nice not to cringe at my own reflection. I still look like crap in photo's though. So I don't look as nice as I think.
This hormonal crap sucks. My mood swings so much lately. I'm generally very middle of the road mood wise.

I confess.....
I've been very down and depressed today. "Borderline b***h" as I've been told.
This past week I've been on vacation and wasn't adhering to my diet properly and ate actual Desserts (not whole ones).
I look at myself (face) in the mirror so much more. It's nice not to cringe at my own reflection. I still look like crap in photo's though. So I don't look as nice as I think.
This hormonal crap sucks. My mood swings so much lately. I'm generally very middle of the road mood wise.

Today I made Bone Broth with 3 marrow bones, 1/2 an onion, some carrots, celery, parsley, bay leaves & garlic in my crock pot.
Saved the carrots & pureed them with some of the broth for when I can have them the week after my surgery.
Placed the broth 4-8oz into breast milk collection bags (they are sturdier then regular zip-lock bags) & put everything into the freezer. I also froze some in an ice cube tray to use later when I make more puréed food.
I bough bone broth before when I had to do a liquid diet before a colonoscopy last year. It was so gross! I knew I could make it better & I did!
Toodles,
Rue

So, I am moving into the realm of being normal looking. 170lbs.
7 kg (16 lbs) and I will be in the bmi ‘not overweight’ range. Since I am still averaging 2 lbs a week, it won’t be long. This is the smallest I have been for ... decades. Probably since I was in my late teens and on my way UP to 260 lbs
Feeling pretty darned please with myself, loving my new eating habits (protein first, lowish carbs, not giving in to the odd call of the sweet tooth - presume that will die an agonising death through neglect, eventually!!)
So, I have bought a shiny top, tight pants and had my hair cut.
Gone are the dark baggy clothes and the ‘invisible’ conservative haircutcut, and I have what I call ‘Pink lite’ (the singer, not the colour!). Because I don’t need to hide and hope no one notices me any more right?

Had surgery on 12th Jan and weighed 262 that day... Today this happened!!! I'm so happy!! Excuse the feet...

I'm at almost 4 months and have noticed this as well. At least weight loss seems to have picked up a bit. It does make it harder to get in all the Protein though.