Boujee_Susie

I still have a long way to go but I’m so much happier and healthier now

I still have a long way to go but I’m so much happier and healthier now

I still have a long way to go but I’m so much happier and healthier now

Hey 👋 how is everyone doing that had surgery in July I’ll be 3 months post op October 18th I’m down 30 pounds from my heights weight 287 I’ve been between 258 -260 for about a week now...I don’t know about any one else but I still have some cravings and hunger...my sleeve is still pretty tight and I honestly never ate to be full before surgery and it’s the same now I literally take 2 or 3 bites off everything and that’s it’s...i can get through about a liter of Water a day hoping to be back to gallon within a year...I’m still doing one Protein Shake a day I really should do 2 but I sometimes think I’m lactose now my stomach I kinda sensitive to dairy products...I’m still struggling with gym I’m still shy to work out in front of other people and I still don’t have confidence...some days are better than most especially having depression..I knew the surgery wouldn’t cure depression so I still go to therapy once a month..I still haven’t been transparent with my friends and family about having vsg and I don’t even think i need to I went through this entire process by myself and I just can’t handle the negatively..

I will be 2 months post op next week and I was wondering if anyone else is experiencing frequent urination? It like anything I drink goes right through me...I still haven’t had any complications but this is actually annoying even at night I get up to pee i can’t even hold it if I wanted to..if I have to go I have to go lol

I wonder why that happens? I’m glad I work from home because i have to go 15 or 20 minutes after I drink anything

I still have a long way to go but I’m so much happier and healthier now

I still have a long way to go but I’m so much happier and healthier now

Im 2 months post op, and I been feeling kind of depressed lately. I thought that by loosing weight I wouldn’t miss food. Socialization revolves around food always, going out to dinner or getting together with the family on Sunday involves food. Almost every major holiday is enhanced with a traditional menu. I feel that I cannot participate in a ritual in the same way. But the worst part is that no one understands. And I feel terrible watching everyone enjoying and asking if I would like some and I having to say “no thank you” because I know if I eat something that is not on my menu will make me feel very sick. I really hope this gets better I really miss gathering the family. I prefer to stay home every time the family reunites. I really feel lonely in this journey.

I still have a long way to go but I’m so much happier and healthier now

I'm curious about something. You keep saying 128 oz of water. Doesn't that depend on your size? I feel like that is soooooooo much. My NUT recommended 64-80 oz.
I would never leave the bathroom.

Yeah, I understand the depression thing... Sadly, sitting 83 lbs from my pre-op surgery check in, 143 lbs from my max weight ... and it's still hanging around.

There are PLENTY of calorie dense foods that are good for you, Dates for example are SUPER calorie dense. You can totally get 1200-1500 calories with very healthy options and minimum carbs.

Don't be afraid to call your nutritionist or surgical team for advice, that's what they are there for!

This is my after 315 to 185

4 - 5 bottles of what size? if it's 12 oz... that's like half what you need.
Why are you capping yourself at 1000 calories? Was that advised by your nutritionist? Have you followed up with them? If your energy levels have dropped that drastically, you REALLY should reach out to your team and follow up with them, there could be some issues they need to address. Always best to keep them in the loop with problems of this nature!

Yes, it's normal. Yes eating more can help.

Are you tracking your BMR as well as all your intake?
Are you getting upwards of 128oz of Water? I can't stress enough how important adequate water intake is to weight loss. The human body REQUIRES water to process fat. So if you aren't meeting your baseline needs... fat removal is going to greatly suffer.

Are you doing any sort of exercise?

I still have a long way to go but I’m so much happier and healthier now

Oh yeah. I'm 2 months out myself and all the Water I drink means I stay in the bathroom. I also get up several times at night.

I still have a long way to go but I’m so much happier and healthier now

You're very gorgeous. Keep up with that awesome work.

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I still have a long way to go but I’m so much happier and healthier now

Have you got to the point yet where you have more good days than bad? That's where I hope to end up.😛🍀😛

Congrats! Keep it up!

I've had an almost identical recovery. No nausea though. Keep doing what your doing and learning and that 220 will be a breeze to get to. Congrats on a successful recovery!!

I’m 4 days post op with no complications or stomach pain just abdominal pain were they drain was I work from home and honestly I couldn’t have started back work today but I’m taking a week off and will start next Sunday as long as everything continues to go smoothly but everybody is different I say 2 weeks for sure

@Lisa k. Thankyou I’m doing great but I having some cravings lol but I can’t eat