Becca

AMAZING!!!!

Right before my lovely TOM, I have crazy head hunger AND I can physically eat more. I usually have great restriction, except for "that" time. Then, when it is over, my restriction is back. I was just wondering if anyone else has this happen?

The second I forgot to take my Vitamins, I get anemic. You need to take your Calcium because it can cause issues down the road with your bones and teeth.

I self paid for my band and so I was devastated when it slipped and broke apart. I had a revision and I am so glad I did. I understand your concerns about money. I felt guilty spending all this money on surgeries that could have gone to other things (like a bigger house that we really need). I decided that my health was important. We spend money on cars, vacations, and all sorts of other things. Don't feel guilty. You are worth it! HUGS.

You might try upping your calories. 800 seems kind of low. It's worth a try. Good luck and keep us posted!

How great is that!!! Yay! I am so happy for you.

When I felt light headed, I was anemic. Take Iron and try to get in as much Protein as possible. Hope you feel better soon!

I had one and it really wasn't a big deal. The drain is what drove me crazy!

Yay! You are making a SUPER decision. One that is going to change your life in AMAZING ways!!!

I had a revision from the band to the sleeve. The only complication I had was that one of my incisions came open. The cause of this was going back to work after two weeks and a pair of pants I wore kept rubbing against the incision. I just had to be careful and keep it covered. It healed fine. Other than that, the rest was just discomfort from having surgery that was mostly cured with pain meds. I do remember having some "head" hunger issues from not eating, but I physically was not hungry. There were days when I felt weak, but I got some Five Hour Energy and it really helped. I recall feeling better each day and when I could eat real food again, I started to feel like myself. The weight loss really keeps you motivated. I agree that any pain is worth it!!!

That's awesome!!!

Awesome job!!!

I'm so in! I have been eating way more calories due to the holidays. I want to get to goal this year. I need to get back to making exercise a priority and I must start tracking every bite that goes into my mouth. WE can do this! : )

The head hunger gets better once you can eat real food again. There are days when I still have the head hunger at a year out. Usually I just will eat a bite of what I am wanting and then I am through. My sleeve always wins!

So sorry you are going through this. I think the best thing to do is to move forward and see if you can find a way to revise to the sleeve. I was self pay for my band in Mexico (and I had a good experience there), but my band just didn't work for me. I revised to the sleeve and have been so successful. There is still hope for you. Many of us have had revisions to the sleeve after paying $8,000-10,000 for our bands. It is so hard to lose that kind of money, but it is just a chance you take to be healthy. Start researching revisions so you can make your dreams come true! The sleeve works, so don't give up!

I am sure it is Water gain. Don't stress too much! Your body is adjusting to all the changes.

The sleeve has been one of the best decisions of my life! The sleeve will help you get control over your food issues so that you can lose the weight and keep it off. I know it is a big decision to have the surgery, but it is so worth it. I never felt full until I had the sleeve. It is so nice to know that I have this tool to help me for the rest of my life. I completely recommed the sleeve!!! Good luck on your journey.

Of course we will support you! I think it is great for us to be there for each other. I wanted to thank you for sharing this. Today was NOT a good day for me since I was around some amazing food at my inlaws. I was snacking all day and I ate way too much. Seeing this is helping ME get back on track too. I know you can do this! Congrats on your baby boy!

I know I have heard many other sleevers share that they have had my issue of always being cold. Please tell me any ideas you have tried to help you stay warm. I am thinking of buying an electric blanket with a gift card I got for Christmas. Anyone else try this? It seems lately that I am super cold and it is driving my hubby crazy since he hates being hot. LOL

I had my revision a year ago. I LOVE my sleeve because it works. The band never did. Congrats!

Yay! The time is going to fly by! Congrats.

It sounds like you may be anemic. I felt dizzy when my Iron was low. Try to get in as much Protein as possible and make sure to take your Vitamins. Feel better soon!

Congratulations! Welcome to this wonderful forum. I look forward to hearing about your journey.

You are rocking the sleeve! Amazing!!!

It is normal to hit stalls. I think just about everyone hits some sort of stall around three weeks. I had a huge stall in November at 11 months post op. The scale didn't go down, but everyone kept asking me if I had lost more weight. I was losing inches. Just keep following the rules and the scale will drop again.