I just wanted to introduce myself to the community! I had surgery November 27th it was soo scary for me but I was so tired of being overweight!! I would always hear awhh mija you would be pretty if you werent so fat!! Or yu have a pretty face but not so much of a body! I always had a smile on my face and tried to act like being big didnt phase me that I was happy with myself but I wasnt!! My insurance made me jump through alot of hoops but I did it today im six weeks out of surgery and I'm down 40 lbs!! Im excited and very scared!! The scary part is that I lost those 40lb being on a liquid diet!! I am just now able to eat food and soo scared that Im going to gain all the weight back!! I tried to think positve and have happy thoughts but i feel no one understands me. Thats why i love this web site a place to meet people who understand me and now what im going threw!!! I had bought a scale but my husband hid it from me because I was becoming obsessed I felt like I needed to be losing weight everyday so I now only weigh myself once a week. i hope my sucees continues I only have a goal of being 200lbs sure I would love to get down to like 160lb but to me this surgery will be a success if I lose a total of a 100 pounds!!! I hope by reading this you will feel you know me a bite and will want to be my friend!!

Congrats on the surgery and the weight loss. I too am a little worried about getting back on "normal" food and gaining the weight back. But since my surgery, I don't have that constant hungry feeling. I try to notice my hunger pains and decide if it is head hunger or my stomach is really empty. I think as long as I pay attention to my eating habits, I'll be okay. If you are like me, and eat 1 bite too much, your stomach is going to let your know. :-) I take very small bites (less than 1/2 teaspoon) and I've learned that after 3 - 4 bites, I need to stop. Good luck with your journey.

Hi, Wantanewlife, it sounds like you are doing great. I am newly sleeved 12/27 and have only lost 5 pounds since surgery day, but I am not concerned. I know it will fall off eventually. Trying to get Protein in (I hate all the shakes) but, economically speaking, Premier Protein shakes from costco are the best bet and it tastes like chocolate milk, so I am going to try those again.

Glad to chat anytime. Good luck to you.