BooKoo

All these people are talking about working out I am having a hard time making it through work awake I am wiped out

Hit goal today. Thought I'd update my pics. Sleeved just under 8 months ago. 5'4 with HW of 230+, 18-20 jeans and xl tops to 8-10 jeans and medium tops.

My surgery was Aug 24th 2012...I am 10 months out. I have lost 94 lbs and losing has slowed down to about 5 lbs a month so I just started exercising (walking) to help SPEED IT UP...LOL I still have a LONG WAY TO GO to get to my goal of 150/160 lbs...HOPEFULLY I'LL MAKE IT!!!

PS. The dead people can't post.

Down 70 lbs in 6 months here's a pic of me at a wedding this weekend
This was my before at my heaviest 315

I would give away my first born for a Peanut Butter spoon. For real.

If it is comfortable and does not hurt work it!

I would like to answer your lecture about lecturing but I'm afraid I might lecture.
Edit:
Oops, I think I just did.

Okay, you asked for info, so I'm going to give you some with "no holds barred".
Let's start with some facts:
Beer - 12 oz - 5-6% alcohol - 150 calories
Beer, light - 12 oz - 4-5% alcohol - 105 calories
Wine - 4 oz - 12% alcohol - 77 calories
Wine cooler - 10 oz - 5-6.5% alcohol - 125 calories
Spirits - 1 oz - 40-80% alcohol - 64-84 calories
Liquiers - 1 oz - 16-26% alcohol - 103-123 calories
You're not using mixers, so you think calories are not a problem. WRONG!
Just ONE drink per day will use up approx. 10% of your target calorie intake in the first few months of your post-op life. That is without any redeeming nutrional qualities such as Protein, Vitamins, minerals, etc.
In fact, alcohol causes very significant dehydration during the metabolization process (that's a large part of why people get such horrible hangovers). The liver metabolizes fat (important during weight loss), however alcohol intake takes "priority" in the liver and fat metabolism will take a "back seat" while it works through your alcohol.
Alcohol consumption causes increased loss of Calcium, magnesium, potassium and zinc. It interferes with Vitamin absorption (B1, B6, B12 and folate), as well as interfering with the processing of Vitamin A and D.
Post-op you are already facing a significant challenge in maintaining proper nutrtion, preventing muscle loss due to Protein canabalization (the body prefers to break down muscle for energy before it breaks down fat) and dehydration due to smaller quantities of food/fluid intake.
The body also needs much more Water to process fat and alcohol than you normally need when not in weight-loss mode.
SO WHAT, you say? A couple of drinks a day won't hurt me (I assume you mean at least that many if you "like to drink a lot").
Aside from the obvious health risks excessive alcohol brings into your life without this surgery, you MUST realize that drinking AFTER this surgery will negate most of the positive effects of this very drastic decision you've made to remove 85% of your stomach!
Now as to problems.......
You wil get drunk VERY fast compared to pre-op. That could lead to safety issues (driving, operting machinery, hell even walking could be dangerous!). And when you drink, you lose your inhibitions, and sometimes self-control. But for the first few months of post-op life, you MUST be super-careful what you eat/drink so you don't damage your stomach and possibly cause a life-threatening leak!
It's hard to be in good control and make smart decisions when you are impaired. And you WILL be impaired, even if you're not ready to admit that to yourself or anyone else. The brain does not operate at optimal performance levels with toxins "on board" and that is literally what alcohol is, and that is why we get drunk.
I'm not saying NEVER drink. But you should wait until you're stable and fully recovered from surgery (that can take up to 6 months), on a good stable eating plan (also at least 6 months) and when you do start drinking again, make it in a controlled and safe environment (at home?).
Okay. So now you know and you can make informed decisions. It's up to you.

AND ALL NIGHT LONG! YAY! I AM FEELING AMAZING! 6 days post op!

You think I need a reduction?

I'm on day 6 of 14 ,,,,, the hunger pains go away after about day 4. Along with "most " of the mental hunger pains. Lol. I'm actually trying to take it one day at a time. I get kinda overwhelmed if I think about having 8 days to go. Lol. Then 4 weeks after surgery. Geeeze I'm hungery !!!!! Lol

I looked at Food Network the ENTIRE first couple of weeks after surgery... I thought I was so weird lol... It helped me deal with the loss. So glad I'm not the only weirdo lol :-)

Weenie....bone..... Weenie?? Bone??
Umm... Sure why not!

It's not really a bone, but I can see it when I pee now , sooooo does weenie count?

Thanks for your replys. It's down to 98.9 this morning without meds. I'm sure hope that's what it is.

How bout your drain site? I couldn't believe there was just a hole in my belly! I keep replacing the gauze, but the little bit of oozing sticks to it. It gives me the heebie geebies!
Btw, thanks for everyone's input

Don't feel stupid by any means. This is all new to you, and the whole process is a learning curve. I'm almost 8 weeks out and still figuring out what and how much to eat and drink. It's really all about listening to your body, which is exactly what you're doing. The first few days especially, worry more about Fluid intake than Protein. You're lucky to have a one week follow up - my first visit wasn't until 3 weeks. They got a few phone calls from me, and I spent a lot of time here. Just take it slow and steady, and you'll be fine!!

Thanks for your replys. It's down to 98.9 this morning without meds. I'm sure hope that's what it is.

I'm kinda watching it right now. I'm worried it might be a little dehydration.

I got my revision Tuesday ,they let me come home yesterday. Everything is going fine but how long till u don't have to take these baby sips of Water. There's no way ill ever get 64 ounces in like this I'm lucky to get 40.

I was able to drink "normally" three weeks out and can gulp Water now. I try not to, but if I do I do not notice any symptoms.