Ok before anyone gets upset I am just being honest about how I feel 16 days post op. I am down 24 pounds according to my scale and yes I'm happy with that, BUT at this point I am feeling like I have gave up SO much (tacos, all my Mexican food,rice, noodles, dairy products, chips, almost any carbs) for 24 pounds!!!! I realize that I will most likely keep losing weight and Lord willing reach my goals but right now I still can't fit my clothes!?!!??!?! So I am angry at myself for having to go to such an extream and now not be able to even eat Cereal with my kids and well I guess just that. I am being forced to break up with the one thing that has been with me for 28 years. My food addiction. I know I asked for this I know I want/Ed this but right now I feel like wtf did I do.

Please don't leave judgement comments. I just need support and to know from anyone over 2weeks that this is really worth it and that the weight will come off.

Uuuufff I started working out 2 days ago now I'm on a stall. WTF?!?! I thought I would drop more. Now its 2 days and not even down an ounce.

Be glad u are at a point where u can workout. . I can't eat enough calories to workout yet. I'm ready to walk and dance etc, but I'm exhausted still.

Be glad u are at a point where u can workout. . I can't eat enough calories to workout yet. I'm ready to walk and dance etc' date=' but I'm exhausted still.[/quote']

Try Vitamins. And more Vit B

Had a moment at work where I got a little jello of all my friends eating yummy taco saladinland soda for lunch. Can't have salads yet and of course soda is a no-no. And I had my little slice of lunch meat. I really wanted a soda or something sugary. But then realized that even though it sucked a little I was very greatful for the surgery and not being allowed to have soda. Because it is a tool to help us resist temptations we couldn't otherwise resist!

Had a moment at work where I got a little Jello of all my friends eating yummy taco saladinland soda for lunch. Can't have salads yet and of course soda is a no-no. And I had my little slice of lunch meat. I really wanted a soda or something sugary. But then realized that even though it sucked a little I was very greatful for the surgery and not being allowed to have soda. Because it is a tool to help us resist temptations we couldn't otherwise resist!

I think you would find that if you had eaten something you should not have you would have gotten sick. There are lots of things I want, but throwing it up is a powerful motivator for me

Keep doing EXACTLY what you're doing. Follow the protocol as close to the letter as you can. Stay active. And...YES the weight absolutely, positively, beyond any shadow of a doubt will come off. And as others have said, long term there are very few things that you will never be able to eat again. You WILL reach your goal and you will celebrate your decision every single day for the rest of your new life. What you're feeling right now is quite common (as you can tell from the responses). It will pass and you're gonna love the new you!!!

Keep doing EXACTLY what you're doing. Follow the protocol as close to the letter as you can. Stay active. And...YES the weight absolutely' date=' positively, beyond any shadow of a doubt will come off. And as others have said, long term there are very few things that you will never be able to eat again. You WILL reach your goal and you will celebrate your decision every single day for the rest of your new life. What you're feeling right now is quite common (as you can tell from the responses). It will pass and you're gonna love the new you!!![/quote']

Aww thanks. I needed that. I am focusing on my workouts and Water and Protein and Vitamins but I honestly can say that I have given myself a little wiggle room now. I have had 3 crackers with a meal once and a while or the sugar free pudding which really makes the sweet cravings go away. It ls kinda funny I've started to really notice my pouch I am 3 weeks out and down 30 pounds. My head hunger is basically gone too. I am still at 249 but I am getting closer to the goal weight of 120-140 pounds. But now I am trying to just trust the process. But I do weigh myself everyday sometimes a few times. I know that's counter productive but that's where I am right now. Idk. Anyway again thanks for ur kind words.

Dear Got2bethin,

You hang in there - ya hear me ??? !!! Let me tell you, I am 4 months out and down 74 pounds. I too was in the WTF stage. I questioned daily why I had done what I had done.... I cried, I grieved. Today I went to the movie with my family and had popcorn !! Okay, I didn't get the buttery kind, but I ordered a small bag without the goo and ate it !! I go out with my family and eat very small portions of whatever they are having. What's my point ??? LIFE GETS NORMAL AGAIN !! IT REALLY, REALLY DOES !! I understand everything you are feeling and sympathize greatly, but you hang in there, life all balances out again in the NEAR future.... Life is good !!

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Would love to hear how you're doing got2be!