thinoneday

well, from an oldie but goodie here, i am 18 months out now and i can just bearly finish a spa lean cuisine. Can't usually finish a breakfast taco, usually am not hungry at lunch, can just bearly eat a 4oz greek yogurt. . . but i can eat often, just not much. . . i still have lots of restriction here. . .

Well welcome to the forum. . . you're going to be glad you did this in the long run. . . in the beginning it's a bit weird and no matter how prepared you think you are, you really aren't, but it's a learning thing and once you get the hang of it, away you go. . . one bit of advice here from a oldie but goodie, don't become a slave to the scale. . .i got rid of mine once i came home from the hospital and only weighed at the doctor appts. . . you'll have more out of it and your going to be alot happier then if you weigh yourself every day . . don't do that to yourself. . . it comes off your clothes will tell you that. . . but other then that good luck and keep on a postin! San Antonio gal here. . . you?

I really don't think a doctor will do a surgery this drastic on someone as young as you are. . . but hopefully you'll find someone. . . good luck !

Going back to bad habits like skipping Breakfast, maybe eating maybe not, eating on the run, not exercising, stress eating, cravings, stress drinking, etc, etc, etc,. . . . not much but bad nonetheless. . .

Hate to be a downer here but this is happening for a reason. Maybe this isn't your year for surgery. . . with all the problems you listed with hubbie down and out, house lost, etc maybe realistically this isn't the time for you to have this surgery. . . maybe you need to look into something else for now. . . start saving a little here and there and when everything has leveled out then you could try again and get it done. Just my suggestion

Yup, I remember one time this kid standing infront of his mother said to me "Your Fat" . . . like you the mom was standing there looking and I said to the kid, "yeah I am, but at least I'm not as ugly as you and your mom" and walked away laughing. . . that must of gotten all over her. . . I loved it. . . some skinny people are really obnoxious and unintelligent! I've lost 150 lbs and am very happy with that . . but due to my bone structure and height I still look like a giant against most people (i live in San Antonio, enough said but I don't care at this point, at 6'0 tall with a very large frame wearing size 16/18 makes me happy and i don't give a flip what anyone else thinks about that ESPECIALLY a skinny person. . . I used to have to ask to have an extension for my seatbelt in the plane, but have never been told anything else ever. . . .now i can fit very comfortably and have 8 inches left over from the seatbelt after fastening it (yes I've actually measured it :0 ) . . . anyhow we are all here for a reason, reasons we'll never know, but maybe it is to make a point that fat people are people too. . . .

keep up the great work!

Hi there, pain really sucks, try some GasX for the gas pains, keep walking and sipping. Your doing good for only 3 days out. . it does get better. . . good for you not wanting a scale, that thing will kill you with worry if you have one. . . i never used one either and just depended on my doctor visits. . let me tell you, you will be alot happier without a scale. . . I've never wanted to be super skinny either (won't look good on me anyhow) good luck to you. . you'll do good!

very doable. . . i'm out now 18 months and can still only get down 4 - 6 oz at each meal. . . i can do Breakfast 1 boiled egg and 1 slice of bacon and then not eat for the rest of the day if i have too. . . (but of course that is not good) and i find 1 spa lean cuisine too much as well.

I am so with you every one! I can totally relate. I'm in the exact same boat as everyone else. . . tough as hell to get back up and running. . . but you know what guys? Look at us, we are here, chatting and sharing our experiences with each other, that means we're still in the program with our support system and with this great support system, we are strong enough to do anything. . we might get there slower, but damn it we'll get there! (cheerleader side pops in RRRRAAAHHHHH)

Hi everyone, well i'm right there with y'all am 18 months out have lost 150 lbs and need to loose about 20-30 lbs more. . . but then i hadn't been exercising either, so i'm starting some new classes today to see if i'll like them. . . the problem is i haven't found something i truly enjoy when it comes to exercise. So wish me luck! . . .

I'm so glad to hear you did well. . . good for you! Go rest and take it easy. . chat soon

Good for you! I'm starting some exercise classes too. Starting with Bodystep on Weds, Bodypump on Thurs, and Zumba on Fridays. . . I still have to find something i really enjoy called exercise. . cause at 18 months out the body has slowed way down and i'm not loosing anymore and now i have to do something . . .

Me too, when I get that feeling, I go for some string cheese or a FiberOne granola bar or some fruit, or a drink of something. I am out 18 months and never lost that hunger thing. It really sucks but i've sorta learned to deal with it. . .good luck

I would LOVE to come in and join y'all, but it won't let me. . . how do you go about it? This new forum is soooo confusing sometimes! thanks

I'm sorry this is happening to you. . . but at least you got the craving out of your hair right. . . now no more of that (but that will be up to you of course) . . . I fell into that rut and in the beginning it was great, could eat whatever and still loose the weight. . . then a year was up and guess what? I've stopped loosing. . . yes I hit the doctors goal weight but i personally still want to lose 20 - 30 lbs more. . it's really hard especially since i didn't teach myself properly. . . i don't eat much, but it's what i eat that's bad. . . so i'm back to basics and back to exercise. . . back to the olden days of diet and exercise. . . ugh life is amazing so be careful with your liberal eating and such ok? Good luck

Good for you! I was wondering who won that contest!! Good luck to you and your hubbie!!

Oh definately, you'll be eating like 1 tiny piece of turkey and everyone is going to be "checking" you out. . .that was when my mom came to visit, it was last November. . . she was like "don't you want more" "are you starving yourself" . . . ugh, the questions are enough to drive you crazy. . . it'll be fun though. . . keep us all posted and keep posting during your journey, it's definately an adventure, thats for sure. . . do you have a doctor to help you with your after care?

I know, it's hard not telling. . I didn't tell my mom for about 3 months but then she was coming to visit and I had lost quite a bit by then and knew she'd notice right away. . so i told her before she came to visit. . . and of course i heard nothing but gloom and doom and she had me buried before I was even dead. . . bless her heart. . . good luck, you'll do well. . .

well, let me tell you something interesting. . I'm out 18 months and still losing hair like mad (mine started at 3 months out). . amazingly I'm not bald yet, but it's definately thinned out a lot. . . i eat normally and it's not stopping. . soooo as far as nutrition goes, nope i don't believe it either. . will it eventually stop? Who knows. . . I've used shampoos, vitamins, more vitamins, more protein, with no luck. . . I'm just darn lucky i don't have bald spots or bald areas. . . don't know what to tell ya. . .

Wow what a fabulous story. . . thanks for sharing. . . yes being in the medical field myself, it's amazing how good it feels to have our bodies function the proper way. . .well keep walking, sipping, and doing what your doing. . .how are you doing? keep us posted and good luck with your journey. . have you told your family or will this just be your own thing? Good luck again!

love the story. . . but really, i personally wouldn't have cared what that young woman said . . . she is probably one of those divas that have to have all the latest fashions. . . i wear all my 80's stuff and you know what? I get told i look really cool. . . if you look into some of the magazines, you'll notice those styles are coming back in. . . but oh well. . . don't throw them out quite yet. . . know what looks really weird? A 50 year old woman wearing her 20 year old daughters clothes from American Eagle, Wet Seal, etc. . . now that looks weird. . . but like you, hey they fit and i'm a tight wad and work too hard for my money to spend on clothes right now. . . hehehe. . . i say wear whats comfortable who cares what others think anyhow. . . your here to please yourself not the jones. . . good luck!

I am out 18 months now and have been the same weight give or take 5 lbs here or there. . . My problem is exercise (I really really hate it. . I would rather scrub clothes with a rock in a creekbed then exercise) but at last, i have succumbed to my dreaded hatred of the word and am going to the gym. . . I always feel better after the workout, but the thought of getting there sucks. . . really sucks. . . so I'll see what happens with it, this time. . . . as far as eating, well we fall into old routines and habits really quickly don't we. . . amazing. . .but at least we're not as heavy as we used to be and we can correct ourselves if we really try. . . this sleeve is not easy as some think it is. . . you have to work with it. . . i love carbs (yum, they are soooo good and go down so well) but like one poster said "don't drink your calories" . . . eat more dense proteins, eggs, cheese, meats, fish, etc. . . have some carbs but not a bunch, I use orowheat thins and bagel thins instead of bread. . . i eat greek yogurts mixed with good stuff like berries or honey instead of ice cream (although I'll treat myself occasionally) . . i still eat pizza but only 1 slice (thats all that fits anyhow) . . . but only rarely. . . now I'm throwing in exercise and am going to see how it goes. . . I've only 20 - 30 lbs to go and it's tough! Good luck. . . you can do this and together we can all do this!

interesting question, but definately not stupid. . . i've always have had puffy/heavy eyelids, now i've lost 150 lbs and still have heavy/puffy eyelids. . i still do my makeup as i would encourage you to. . . as you lose weight, you'll see difference and can adjust then. . . sorry i didn't help much. . . good luck!

You may or may not want to hear my side. . but it's great to rely on God for everything. . however there is a story in the good book about 3 brothers who were given talents by God. . . two of the brothers misused their talents however the 3rd used his talents wisely. . .he was blessed with the greatest rewards, the other two were regarded as fools. . . if we were to all be able to do this weight loss thing by ourselves by the shear of will, then America wouldn't have such an obesity problem right? We were all, however, handed talents to use wisely. . . by using our talents, we make decisions on what to do. . . we made the decision to have WLS, this talent is a wise one because it not only helps us loose the weight, it strenghtens us in every way INCLUDING in our religion. . . we give thanks to God for giving us the trusting surgeon and medical staff, we thank Him for everyday we can wake up and rejoice with our new found health and strenghts. . . sooooo I must beg to differ with your friend. . . if she/he can use their will powers good for them, for us we have found our talents to use in a new and better way. . . good luck and God bless