BlueAngelEyes

I had the sleeve done may 31st. Everyone has different things that work or dont work for them. Some people have alot of foods that upset there tummy and some people have none. My body hates raw tomatoes its the worst burning acid in my throat. I feel as my throats on fire! I also cant eat bread toasted or soft it hurts my tummy. Ive had alot of acid reflux and need to take prilosec or other over the counter acid reducers everyday. Slider foods go down so easy like popcorn and crackers i have to make sure to portion it out or i keep going not realizing how much i ate. Also when i make chicken my tummy is mad but i eat chicken from anywhere its fine. I think i make it to dry and my tummy wants moisture or to eat soft texture with it like mashed potatoes or sauce. Anyways hope this helps.

I am 3months post op and i dont count carbs or fats. I find healthy fat or fat on meat slides down and digest easier so it has all worked for me. I was never given on how much to eat i had to learn as i go what works for me. Ive lost 50pounds in 3months i think thats pretty good at starting at 237. So im a happy camper now. I also dont worry to much about sugar because sugar free BBQ Sauce is so gross to me i eat small portions anyways so i can have the good bbq sauce as long as i get my 13,000 steps in a day i will lose 2 pounds or 3 a week.

I am 3months post op and i dont count carbs or fats. I find healthy fat or fat on meat slides down and digest easier so it has all worked for me. I was never given on how much to eat i had to learn as i go what works for me. Ive lost 50pounds in 3months i think thats pretty good at starting at 237. So im a happy camper now. I also dont worry to much about sugar because sugar free BBQ Sauce is so gross to me i eat small portions anyways so i can have the good bbq sauce as long as i get my 13,000 steps in a day i will lose 2 pounds or 3 a week.

Weight loss is primarily a result of the diet, not the exercise. It is very hard to actually exercise off weight. So of course, you will lose weight with diet alone. However, developing an exercise routine of ANY kind is a lifestyle modification that will greatly benefit you in the long term. First, it builds muscle which burns fuel at a higher metabolic rate than fat, so the more lean body mass you have, means the more calories you can eat later. Second, it is good for you. Improving your cardiovascular health adds years to your life, combats depression by changing brain chemistry, and even helps prevent dementia later on. Third, it is a very empowering activity that you can control. This whole WLS journey has a lot of ups and downs, many of which you have no control over - pain, recovery time, food intolerances, stalls, volume limitations, etc. It can be frustrating and discouraging. Exercise gives you at least one area of your life that you can predict and control and feel successful in. That is really helpful.
Every bit of research shows that people who follow the diet plan AND exercise will have the greatest weight loss and will keep it off more successfully. It's something you just have to fit in. The first place to start is by getting a step tracker and getting at least 10,000 steps a day and maybe some wall push ups. Then add some upper body strengthening with weight, then maybe some leg work, then maybe some stretches. Then maybe some alternate cardo like biking or elliptical or stairs. It's up to you, but you need to start SOMETHING if you want to get the most benefit out of this whole process.

Im almost 3months post op and eat nuts all the time! I love those p2 packs u get at the store with almonds, turkey and cheese.

I ate Peanut Butter almost 4 weeks post op. Still eat it and love it! The fat or calories dont bother me. I only have a TBS on a spoon when i do and take 10mins to lick it off. Its helped me the most actually with this process. It got me through the day and gave me energy. Everything you eat has to be eatten in moderation no food is going to be off limits for the rest of your life with wls.
I believe people just say no because once you have a lick they think you wont be able to stop. I need to feel sane and normal im not going to eat like a Protein drinking nut that only eats veggies and healthy meat. Cant do it. Thats not my reality. Every body is different some could use more healthy fats than others. Every morning i have that TBS of creamy skippy and it works for me.
My docter said no to everything his reasoning was cuz once you taste something you crave it and once you have say 4 wheat thins 6months down the road you are eatting the whole box.. thats not me so i do me now so to speak and eveytime i go in to see him he says whatever im doing is working for me and keep it up. So best of luck on your weight loss journey.

Ive lost 35pounds in the last 2months i was alittle annoyed but happy that i have energy now. I normally take a quick shower downstairs with the door open so i can see my kids playing so when i get out of the shower i dont have time to look at my body in the mirror... oh heaven forbid!!! I had a quiet shower upatairs by myself for once while my husband watched the kids downstairs. I got out and staired at myself in the mirror and just wanted to cry! Its like the 35pound lost was all from my breasts!!!! I usually wear a DD or F size bra and now my boobs are soo deflated i look down i dont even see my nipples they have a mind of there own looking down. My nipples are 2inches away from my belly button.. it makes me feel ugly and sad and i dont know how im going to lose 60more pounds and not feel yucky the whole time im praying when all the is done ill be able to afford plastic surgery.. i was so upset i had a icecream snickers bar it was great till my husband started coming downstairs and i had to hide the wrapper in the couch. Hehe. That was a bad thing to do.
My poor boobies ! Awe it sucks!!
Anyone know of excercises that help with that chest area..

Ohhh this is me! I was the one before bed thinking dang i should of drank more Water today and would chug a 16oz water bottle in a few seconds and have to get up and have to use the restroom in the middle of the night. Id have 1 or 2 glass cup fulls of water with dinner. After surgery this was something that really bothered me that i couldnt drink the same and had to sip and it needed to be room temperature i hated it. NOW im almost 3months out and chug a half of a 16oz cold water bottle before bed i dont know why its so heavenly to me but it is. I just never drink more than a few sips with my food.

Thanks! It is yummy, and goes good on salads or fish hope u like it!

Im not as far along than alot of you.
I had surgery may 31st. So like 8weeks post op. I was 237 now im 201. I try to walk 13,000 steps aday. I try to get at least 3water bottles in a day and some Gatorade zero and once a week i have a sugar free red bull:)
For Breakfast I eat a fried egg nice and runny on the inside with avocado and 1 turkey bacon.
lunch is hummas and Protein chips or a quarter of a healthy choice frozen food or tuna salad
dinner i like making homemade greek yogurt, avocado, cilantro dressing to put with fish and cut up tomatoes and cucumbers or pork with cooked veggies.
Snacks are grilled zucchini and broccoli, or greek protein yogurt, almonds or a tbs of Peanut Butter or a few slices of jalapeno cheese or some watermellon.

Isnt it crazy now looking back at yourself and your like dang that was me. Its like we didnt notice just how big we got ourselves till we lose a bunch and our eyes open. Congrats on ur weight loss you are stunning!! Keep up the good work!

Ohhh this is me! I was the one before bed thinking dang i should of drank more Water today and would chug a 16oz water bottle in a few seconds and have to get up and have to use the restroom in the middle of the night. Id have 1 or 2 glass cup fulls of water with dinner. After surgery this was something that really bothered me that i couldnt drink the same and had to sip and it needed to be room temperature i hated it. NOW im almost 3months out and chug a half of a 16oz cold water bottle before bed i dont know why its so heavenly to me but it is. I just never drink more than a few sips with my food.

Thank u for ur post. I think u are right. Iam looking into different counceling things we can do to help our marriage and maybe he will open up more about his personal things hes feeling and going through. Hes just shutting down so i hope things change soon. We havent had sex in like 6months maybe it all has to do with that. Ive heard men r irritable if they dont get sugar from there spouce. I dont know. But i guess im mostly to blame if it is cause of how gross ive felt being so big.. anyways u got me thinking more so thanks.

Ohhh this is me! I was the one before bed thinking dang i should of drank more Water today and would chug a 16oz water bottle in a few seconds and have to get up and have to use the restroom in the middle of the night. Id have 1 or 2 glass cup fulls of water with dinner. After surgery this was something that really bothered me that i couldnt drink the same and had to sip and it needed to be room temperature i hated it. NOW im almost 3months out and chug a half of a 16oz cold water bottle before bed i dont know why its so heavenly to me but it is. I just never drink more than a few sips with my food.

So my docter said he didnt think the 6month diet was helpful with getting the surgery done. So the 2 weeks before surgery i ate what ever fat, fried, sugar, carbs you name it id go to cheese cake factory for cheeese cake then go get a California roll and carls junior onion rings with ranch and a chipotle burrito it all sounds so amazing.i was telling so many foods bye i wont see u in a very long time maybe never. Morning my precious life going down the drain for a healthier lifestyle. Then followed the 2days before surgery liquid diet . After surgery in my first 7 days i lost 16 pounds it was crazy so i was very happy i enjoyed myself before hand i believe it helped me lose alittle more in the beginning of my journey!!

How exciting the new you gets a new body! You are going to love whatever you have done. Take a before bikini pic and then a couple months after so we can all be envious.

I agree with Sandra. Please focus on yourself and your health first. If you're good then good things can happen from there. Continue sharing your feelings here, or to family and friends who supportive. Maybe find things to do outside of the house to minimize your time around him. Even if you just drive somewhere like a park and sit to enjoy the solitude. Hang in there!

You need to keep your priority right now your health. If marriage counseling is out of the question, just focus on your health, weight loss, and anything that will give you a strong base to make your life goals. I admire your goals to protect animals, but may I suggest that maybe you could volunteer at a no-kill shelter. They need volunteers to care for the animals. You need to make peace at home before bringing in new responsibilities. Get healthy, find good support in that goal, then once you have your power then you can make a decision as to what to do. I went back to school with the goal to make myself independent and able to support myself. I really think you need to focus on your health now and your power now. If your husband chooses to act the jerk, ignore him and make yourself a stronger woman.

Im sorry my grammer is horrible. Hope my kids have better knowledge of the English language than i do.

Thank u for ur post. I think u are right. Iam looking into different counceling things we can do to help our marriage and maybe he will open up more about his personal things hes feeling and going through. Hes just shutting down so i hope things change soon. We havent had sex in like 6months maybe it all has to do with that. Ive heard men r irritable if they dont get sugar from there spouce. I dont know. But i guess im mostly to blame if it is cause of how gross ive felt being so big.. anyways u got me thinking more so thanks.

Thank you for your support. I am a lone ranger i guess. Both my husband and i dont have friends. He has his brother and sis he goes to lunch with on occasion or to china town. I have my sisters and mother but thats it. My mom and sisters are driving me nuts with there critical opinions on diet, life, religion so ive been separating myself from them lately. Ive always was one to have one friend growing up but they would move away and lose contact and so on. I take my kids to mommy groups sometimes but everytime i do i regret it because my kids will get sick from then and it ruins the rest of the week so ive been avoiding that as well. Im in a rut! Alot of people have some good ideas on things to do and try i hope something works.

Thank you!

My husband never had hobbies. He used to play video games alot but i kinda nipped that in the butt when our first child was born 5yrs ago cuz he was the type to not just ply for an hour or 2 he had to play all day and the next. You deffently have alot of good ideas. We havent tryed alot of things as a couple. Our go to and i think the only thing we do together is watch tv which is getting very boring now. Maybe i can get him to have a game night with his sister. Good suggestion. Hes always been the type to say i love hiking and outdoors but when it comes to it his back hurts and its too hot outside. He is a needy depressed man and im trying not to resent him for acting like Eeyore from winnie the pooh all the time. I have a hard time being negative soo i never see my husband without his stinking ear piece listening to music or a book online. He even has one he sleeps with it really drives me nuts. I think he ADHD or ADD he has to have something going on at all times . He cant just sit there. Im trying to not be critical and nag but goodness gracious its hard.. i think ill deffently try to start some new things for us to do as a fmaily or date night. Thank you for your advice.

So ive lost 32 pounds sence surgery on may 31st. Feel like i weighed the same as i did before surgery but i clearly dont sence i have so much more energy now. Ive been going through all my clutter cleaning everyday and my husband has Noticed a huge change on what i do. I actually fill up Water balloons and squirt guns and run around the yard with my kids geting wet when before i sat on my bench and told them to play. Im more hands on. I feel like hiking and that is a saying i think i have never ever said in my life.
My husband has something going on anxiety or depression but he wont stop eatting marie calendar chicken pot pies. Yummy little suckers but there 1000 cal each. He thens has a snicker ice cream bar which i do take a small bite of :). Hes gaining weight and eatting horrible. He wont talk about whats wrong and he didnt use to be a stress eatter i always was he was the type that starved himself in times of stress.
I guess its bothering me he is eatting so un healthy. He doesnt eat vegys or fruit unless i serve him it for dinner. This new me wants him to be healthy and i dont know how to get him there with me.
Also he wont stop touching me its ticking me off.. lol he keeps touching my boobs or trying to get in my pants when the kids r around and then i turn him down he says im no fun and im an old hag. I try to explain i dont like touchie feelie stuff in front of the kids there 2 and 5 knowing there in the room is not sexy time..
im kinda getting grossed out by him. He doesnt brush his teeth every day cuz hes lazy now and he has death breath. He only takes 1 shower a week. When i take the kids in the spa or to play some thing outside he sits on his phone on the couch playing games on his phone. All he wants to do when he isnt working is watch tv. I used to be a couch ppotaote but lately i just want to get up and go so i started cleaning things out and organizing them while he watches tv.. he gets ssd when i dont want to just watch tv with him thatbi always have to be doing something. Its like that used to be the only thing that bonded us was the dang tv.
He started taking depression meds but doesnt take them everyday like he should unless i remind him. I feel like i have 3 kids its driving me nuts how he is. He keepz taking naps around 5 o clock everyday on the couch and then doesnt sleep well at night and gets up and eats. Hes only 32 he doesnt need naps they screw with him at night. He takes anything i say and turns it around as if im being mean when i mention or suggests he do something different. Im outside the otherday picking weeds in the yard he comes out and says good job and goes back in to play on his phone. Hes no help and its getting to me where i dont want to spend time with him. Weve always had a rockie relationship but now its different and dont really know what to do.
He thinks its annoying i want to put my 5yr old in soccer cause he already does karate and im like i want to get him more active he just wants to play on his tablet all the time and i dont want him being lazy. Kids need to use there imagination and get outside and hes like ok u do that with them. Ugh im just feeling down now. Thanks for listening to me vent!!

Okay im complaining about my husband again, im sorry i dont have anyone to talk about it with so anyone reading sorry to vent. my husband turns eveything i say and somehow thinks i said something else and i try to correct him and he says thats not what i said. Weve always had a rockie marriage and almost got divorced last year. Ive always loved animals and recently got involved with a friend saving a dog at a high kill shelter on the euthanized list. So i want to rescue animals and help them find someone to love them. My husband likes animals but would be fine with having one. Everytime i was dealing with the ups and downs of finding a rescue to pull this dog i was trying to talk to him about it all and hes like this is making you have an attitude and i have to look at him and say this isnt making me have an attitude your just being a insensitive ass and not being supportive. I tell him this is what i want to do it makes me happy and he says im going to ruin our marriage. WTF! Im so angry ive been eatting stupid crap like chocolate chip Cookies and krispie cream donuts. Im so angry i know im emotional eatting and i can stop tomorrow. Haha! But he wants me to pick the animals or him. He started saying if he was sick and the cat was sick id pick the cat over him.. well the answer is kinda but thats only because i believe animals are innocent creatures and need our help hes a grown a** adult and can take care of him self. He is a freaking baby! I havent had such a big blow up with food till today and feel so down. I feel like i have to pick to keep my husband happy and just be happy with what i have or say i want tk do what makes me happy and save animals as i can. I dont know but im down!