Happy Destiny

Holli, I can relate, but please don't follow my path. I thought I would just fly through this, but I'm back where I started. I'm eating just about anything I want and have not lost any more weight! I have had tendonitis & plantar fascitis since the beginning so I haven't been exercising which is probably a big part that my weight loss was so slow, although now it's like I threw in the towel because I've never overcome the eating issues. Thank you for your honesty because I've avoided this site...I feel like a failure. Any chance you would like to chat? It's hard telling people who have not had this surgery what's going on and how I feel! Thanks Holli & everyone else!!! Sheryl

Thanks for sharing! I've been beating myself up mentally which only leads to defeat... You've given me a shot of hope to try, try, again! :confused1:

Thanks I needed to hear that. I'm going to go back to 2 Protein shakes a day for a week and see what happens! Thanks again, Sheryl

I'm almost totally off track. Life's been crazy and I've been using food not in the huge way I used to, but the ism's of addiction are still there. I haven't lost any weight in over a month. I'm totally depressed about it, but trying to keep a "good face" as I did before surgery. I'm going through a phase of plantar fascitis which prevents me from even walking very much. I needed to say all of this just to hear it myself. I'm grateful this forum is here so I can do it. If anyone has any suggestions or has fallen into this pitfall and has their experience to share with me, it would be so appreciated!!!! Thanks One & All!

Thank Mary!

Thanks for sharing your experience! I've been struggling somewhat over the last week. I've not been exercising and I think that is one of the reasons I haven't been losing over the last couple weeks. I also was eating Breakfast instead of having a shake which is packed with 30 gms of Protein. Could you share with me what your typical day of eating looks like. Thanks, Sheryl

Thanks for sharing and btw you look amazing!:sad0:

:scared0: :thumbup:Way to Go Jane!!! Although I haven't been writing much I wan't to thank you for all your shares! You are an inspiration! Congrats, Sheryl

I drink premium nutrition protein drinks. I get them at Costco 18 for about $25. They have 30 gms of protein and 170 calories. They taste good to me. I also don't like any of the ones you listed. If you haven't tried it, try it you might like it

Hi, Hope your surgery went well! If your experience turns out to be anything like mine, you'll be very satisfied. I had no problems post surgery except for a couple bouts with left lower quadrant pain 2-3 wks post op. Let me know how you're doing when your up to it! Best of Luck, Sheryl

Thanks for sharing your experience. Mine has been almost identical to yours and I was sleeved the day after you also by Dr. Nick. You've made me feel better because I really thought I've been doing something wrong since I'm not doing as good as some others are, but I continue to be grateful I am not able to stuff myself the way I used to and I continue to trudge the road....:scared0:

Thanks for posting this thread, it made me reflect on my decision to have this surgery. As many others have already replied, I'm grateful I did this for myself. I also have a Doc in the family and he thought this was the best gift I could ever give myself. My health was going down the drain I was taking 16 pills a day and now I only take 3-4! Life is good. My weight loss is not as fast as others but I'm losing slow and steady which is fine with me..today. Good luck and remember this is your health, your body, your life, don't let others make the decision for you. Good luck on your adventure called life! Hope to see you on the road of Happy Destiny! :)Sheryl

IT'S BEEN 8WKS AND 4 DAYS. My weight loss has been slow and I believe it fluctuates quite a bit due to water weight. But today I finally hit an even 30 lbs!!!! I have 99 to go and I finally feel like I'm headed there!!! Thanks for all the encouragement I've been given on this site! Love y'all, Sheryl:lol0:

Hi Kathy and congrats on your surgery! I found walking helped alleviate the gas that was bound up in me causing me terrible pain. They highly recommended walking & sipping liquids!!!! So maybe go to a mall or something indoors to walk:hurray: it will be to your Advantage!!! Go luck, get ready....Start:biggrin0:

I know exactly how y'all feel! I've only lost 29 lbs and had surgery on May 18th. I just started real exercise today!!!!! When I went for my 6 wk ck up the PA told me not to compare myself to others. She said I was right on track! I wish my weight was peeling off too, but she reminded me the avg. weight loss is 70% of your loss in the first year. I know many others loss faster, but I'm still keeping my chin up and... trudging the road of Happy Destiny! Good Luck to all!

Hey Jillian, I was sleeved on May 18th and I too am able to eat more than the avg. sleever. I can eat 4-5 oz.s of protein with 1/2 veggies or potatoes. I also have a sf popsicle or ww frozen desert afterwards as my snack at night. I think I'm having too many carbs because I'm not losing very fast. I went for my 6 wk ck-up last week. They said it was good to feel "normal" not to worry and keep doing what I was doing. I do need to add more excercise! Week 3-6 I pulled something on my left side which was very painful. I've recovered and haven't had any pain since. I also notice weight loss is slower if I'm not drinking all my fluids. Let me know what your Md says, please! Good Luck, Sheryl:001_rolleyes:

I'm so happy for you! I'm not losing. Haven't for a few weeks!:confused1: I think I may be eating too many carbs. That's all I can figure. Do you eat low carb all the time?

Wow! That's awesome ...and one day I will join you too! Way to go girl!

Wonderful! Congrats, I would be amazed if I could lose as much as you have in such a short time! What's the secret?

Yeah! Things sound like there rolling along just fine! I'm doing well, but the weight just seems to be holding on. I'm trying to get to the 30lb mark. Hopefully that will happen soon! Thanks for sharing, Sheryl

:svengo:Wow, what a lot to take in a day!! I'm glad you shared this and loved how you got around to all the positive things you remembered you have and that you'll be healthier going into surgery. With such a positive outlook things will only get better. My philosophy is nothing happens by mistake. Not to say I like everything that comes my way but if I can live One day at a time, things always seem to come together exactly as they should be. I was scheduled for April and due to conflicts at work, they would not give me the time off then. But as usual it all worked out and I got sleeved in May. Hang in there, it's well worth the wait. Best of Luck(Maybe somewhere down the line we can meet, my Sister lives on Coronado) Sheryl:001_rolleyes:

Definitely talk with your M.D. ASAP. Most antidepressants need to be tapered off. I take antidepressants and I only missed the day of surgery. I crushed them the first couple of weeks and put them in yogert or no sugar added apple sauce. I'm not sure about the particular one that you take.

Don't feel so bad! I can top you in the self pity dept. LOL I have not lossed again this week I stalled for almost two weeks and gained 2 lbs that time and then finally lost 4. Now I'm stuck again. I have been charting my food but still to no avail. Come on weight loss!!!!

Awesome Christie! I need to get some comparison photos going too! Have an awesome Saturday!