Hi everyone! My name is Krista I am 35 and am actually 5 weeks post op tomorrow. I was sleeved on April 13th, 2015. On surgery day I weighed 346lbs. At my 2.5 week visit with my Doctor I had lost 25 lbs. Then another 5. The last 2 weeks I have only lost 3 lbs each week but I am reading about the Week 3 Stall and feeling better. I am learning a lot about myself and my vices.

My biggest challenges are eating slowly and sipping. I used to LOVE Water...now, it's like swallowing a rock. I don't like the flavored mixes you put in water so I am just sad about my loss of water. It gets a bit better each week but I am jealous of people that can drink more.

I have dropped 2 sizes in pants and tops already! But, I am also going through some psychological changes. I'm not really excited about the loss. I don't feel like I am "earning" it or something. I'm am scared to lose it and be the "new" me...because I don't know what that is or looks like. Pre-op I was so excited, now, not so much.

I will survive! With this group of tips, therapy, family, and my drive to be healthy this journey will be worth it!

Thanks for reading! ~ Krista

Welcome to the forum! Sounds like you are on the road to a new you....albeit an unknown you. I had some trouble with drinking slowly at first as well. It will get better. Give yourself time to figure out who the "new" you is. For me, The longer I'm on this journey the more I truly believe that it isn't really a "new" me, its just the me that I felt like on the inside but never felt like I could express because of my weight. You'll find lots of support here on the forums! Beth

I hear you. Afraid of the new me.... What's that look like. Scared a bit of the future. Embrace it!!!! Advise for myself. I also feel like I'm not earning it. I know it's hard feels like we are cheating. Gave up and did this....

Edited May 17, 201511 yr by tnkrrbl