ShimmyShade

Yes I am much better. It's crazy to think of where I was and what I went through. Everything is much more normal now.

I didn't turn out as hangry as I expected, but I did cry at one point over craving a bacon cheeseburger. I'm glad my boyfriend was understanding and supportive of my emotional hungry self.

I noticed it's always my bigger friends that have the biggest concerns. One even accused me of trying to kill myself through starvation though I was following my doctor's orders. I think it stems from the fact that me eating better and loosing weight is no longer enabling their bad habits and shows that to lose weight like they've been failing at it takes actual work/sacrifice.

Was sleeved in July, but just wanted to tell you all that you got this. It's going to be rough at first but when those times come just remember that the recovery process is only temporary and when you're back on your feet you will be so happy you did this.

I've had so many assumptions made but I think the worst/most shocking one was two weeks post op a close friend of mine accused me of trying to kill myself via surgery and learned others agreed. I was so surprised and angry. I didn't understand how they could think the way I was eating before wasn't killing myself and I was doing this so I could finally live.

I know I'm going to have bat wings really badly by the end of this process, but it's so worth it for the energy I've been experiencing.

This thread was cool until people decided to act like a victim because their thread was moved to the correct location.

I have had so many experiences with these diet preachers, but they're not as annoying as the "Why don't you just love the way you are" preachers. Loving myself doesn't prevent diabetes and heart disease.

I've been on this website since January and never seen someone criticize another person for praying. I've seen people say "I'm not religious so please don't pray for me" but that is more of creating boundaries instead of a personal attack.

I don't believe in prayer yet here I am reading this post and saying go for it. If it betters yourself and those around you then don't hesitate to do it. I've had many people of different beliefs pray for me when I got my surgery and I didn't mind because they were doing it out of kindness.

I hit mine one month post op. It's been a week so far and hoping to break it.

15 minutes ago, Matt Z said:

That's 100% normal and expected. Whenever we make adjustments to our diets, our bodies react. Some folks just stall out for a while, some gain.

If you are following your doctors orders, not over eating, getting in anywhere near the Protein and Water you are supposed to be getting and are doing some form of daily exercise... then stop worrying and stop focusing on the short term. This whole process is the long way around, no shortcuts. So, just keep doing what you are supposed to, and focus on the long game.

Thank you, I was so scared this wasn't normal. It's a relief to know it is.

I have lost quite a bit since surgery last month, but the past couple of days I've gained 3-4 pounds. I also started solids around the same time so I'm not sure if that's the cause. I'm terrified that I have already failed. Is this normal? I'm going crazy with fear!

Couldn't have it a week after surgery because it would make my stomach constrict and feel painful, but now I can drink it all the time. A month out.

I survived three years of abuse and four years of recovering from that on top of other things in life. I kept eating to cope and excused myself with "I'm going through a hard time, I can treat myself." All it did was make me forget my problems for a minute instead of solving it and I gained over a hundred pounds. I went from a college athlete to 343 pounds.

I'm sharing this experience as a warning of what kind of road that mentality leads too. I know you're having a hard time and I'm sorry for this, but life is constantly going to do this. If we don't find better ways to cope it will just lead to morbid obesity and unresolved unhappiness.

I can fit in the bathing suit I bought last year from Amazon that was too snug and felt uncomfortable when I wore it.

They would be better at explaining it during the consultation, but basically the sleeve helps your body stop fighting you about losing weight. People fail most of the time or gain the weight right back because our bodies freak out when we loose weight. Not only is your stomach smaller with the sleeve so you can't eat as much, but it takes out the part of the stomach with hormones that play a big part in your body wanting to keep weight.

It sounds like the weight gain is a symptom of the depression. I would focus on helping her with that then progress to better life choices. When you went to counselors were they for weight loss or mental health? If not mental health, then I would strongly suggest she talk to a guidance counselor or therapist to help manage with her depression. You can check too to see if they're LGBT friendly so she can feel secure talking about that aspect of her life.

Thank you for being a big part of my journey! I hope the best for you!

Have this too. I'm three weeks postop. They said this is normal and takes time to go down.

Welcome! I remember seeing your other post and I'm glad you came here since support is lacking at home. You deserve better and I'm glad you joined the forums so you can be reminded of that and get answers to any questions you have. I'm rooting for you!

I started throwing up my Vitamins also. I used the chewable Bariatric Advantage. The doctor said to just take a break for a bit from them or try taking them before bed.

I'm not alone!! I had vomited for three days straight and had to go to the ER it got so bad. I'm on my third week also. They didn't find anything critical so they let me go home. This afternoon I'm meeting with my bariatric team to see what might be going on. I can't even handle strong smells and had to give up all my medications and vitamins!

Update: Tonight I had to go to the ER for the vomiting They didn't find anything life threatening but they are going to run more tests with my surgeon to see what's going on.

21 minutes ago, sillykitty said:

That happened to me even pre surgery. Vitamins are one of the few things that bother my Iron stomach.

Ask your Dr if you can swallow pills? I was able to early on. I take Whole Foods Prenatal, and they don't bother my stomach at all.

I actually switched from the pills to chewables because the pills were like horse pills.

I didn't realize liquid vitamins were an option. I hope I would be able to take them. Seems anything remotely strong in taste or smell brings me over the edge.

Out of curiosity, how long does it take to feel normal? I know it takes time to heal, but I'm hoping to get back to normal soon.