I am one month out and as of Monday 23 lbs down. It is shocking that this time has already passed but as everyone said, it gets easier day by day. I have my good days and I have my bad days, I have only felt "hungry" a handful of times. In the beginning it was very difficult to not be able to "eat" dinner with my family, however we have adjusted to what I can eat. The head hunger is the devil!!! Which to my surprise wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I am starting to feel "normal" again, although not all my energy is back. I will admit that I try to watch my carbs and all that jazz but it just doesn't work for me right now. I eat such a small amount that I get the majority of my calories from 100%, no sugar added juice, otherwise I would be under 300 calories a day. I hope that will improve over time. Also, with taking all the vitamins/pills, that ends up being a meal in itself. Overall I am happy with my decision, I have already notice changes not just in my physical appearance but in ME, and I have to say I like it! I do worry about getting too comfortable with my sleeve down the road and I worry about the affects it will have on my body (hair loss, skin issues, ect). Although I do know that my overall health will improve dramatically, these are still things that weigh on my mind. I have days that I wonder if I did the right thing but it's been a while since one of those thoughts have approached. I do increase my antidepressant, I felt I needed it, all the change is a lot to digest....haha!

That is my update! :001_wub:

Sarah, congrats on doing so well. It does get better and better by day. I now can eat pretty much anything my husband eats for dinner, where before I was having to eat differently. You are doing so well on your weight loss too. Again congrats!!

Hi Sarah,

I wanted to come give you a big hug to Celebrate your first month. You're right, there's lots of changes all at once. I know that you're going to do fine. Your weight loss is stellar and you're off to a fantastic start in that area. Many kudos to you.

You are doing awesome! I know the fears well! The head hunger IS the devil! Thanks for finding the perfect word for it!:cool0: I was terrified going on full liquids today... well here I am almost 1 hour into this protein shake! I see how full I get on such little! But it is our old habits that we are breaking during this time! Congrats and keep up the good work!

You are doing awesome. Keep up the great work!

Thanks to everyone with their kind words!!!

Way to go Sarah! It REALLY does get better every day, pretty soon you will feel "normal" and the energy will come back! You are doing great!!