26F in NJ

[Foxy_lady 22]

I'd really appreciate a sleeve buddy, its frustrating trying to talk to firends that have no idea what I'm going through.

[mom2hounds 28]

I would love to be a buddy. I too had the sleeve done in Aug 2016. I have signed up for other buddies but I never could find their questions or responses, I would really enjoy it because I notice we are about in the same weight bracket, except I was a lot heavier than you at the time of surgery. So, if you don't mind me flopping around looking for your posts I would be really happy to be your buddy. Let me know. Have a good one.

[coco86 9]

I am a 29F from NJ but my surgery is not until 3/25/16 so I am a few weeks behind you. I somewhat get where you are coming from I only have one friend I talk to (she is working towards a lap-band to sleeve revision) other than her I have not told anyone because I do not want to deal with the lack of understanding she experience with our mutual friends. . . How are you going so far? I am excited about it but nervous about silly things like losing my hair, how am I going to hide it when I go out for dinner with people or when I bring it up with a new guy I am dating.

coco

[Foxy_lady 22]

I would love to be a buddy. I too had the sleeve done in Aug 2016. I have signed up for other buddies but I never could find their questions or responses, I would really enjoy it because I notice we are about in the same weight bracket, except I was a lot heavier than you at the time of surgery. So, if you don't mind me flopping around looking for your posts I would be really happy to be your buddy. Let me know. Have a good one.

Yeah of course let's be buddies lol how much weight have u lost since August and over time do you notice your food intake getting larger or has it stayed the same since your sleeve?

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[Foxy_lady 22]

Edited March 15, 2016 by Foxy_lady

[mom2hounds 28]

Since August I have lost over 50lbs. but I had to go one year before monthly and in that year I lost 100lbs but still have a way to go. I was extremely heavy. I look back and can't believe what I let myself do to myself. Yes, there are times when I feel like I am eating more, and I am. I worry I have stretched my stomach as they told me you could. It worries me. But then other days I am ok and barely eat anything.I really don't understand and I am in a wheelchair so exercise is very limited. I have gone down 3-4 sizes in clothes. That make me feel pretty good, In fact I am hungry right now!

[Foxy_lady 22]

I agree with you completely, eventhough I had always accepted my weight I would always think..How did I let myself gain this much weight. I still think that is amazing you're down 4 sizes and don't worry you do what you can. I'm also worried that in time I'll go back to my old habits and stretch out my stomach .

Since August I have lost over 50lbs. but I had to go one year before monthly and in that year I lost 100lbs but still have a way to go. I was extremely heavy. I look back and can't believe what I let myself do to myself. Yes, there are times when I feel like I am eating more, and I am. I worry I have stretched my stomach as they told me you could. It worries me. But then other days I am ok and barely eat anything.I really don't understand and I am in a wheelchair so exercise is very limited. I have gone down 3-4 sizes in clothes. That make me feel pretty good, In fact I am hungry right now!

[mom2hounds 28]

I worry about that everyday. And also some-days I just can't get in all my Protein and have proper meals, I only eat yogurt, my shakes with up cal in one, and Cereal because we are on the run ll the time. I am walking more and trying to exercise from the wheelchair. The doctor, not my surgeon my regular doctor is making me feel horrible because some days my legs are so sore I can't even touch them and all he says is "you gotta do it anyway no pain no gain". Sometimes the pain won't let me. I am not a sissy but to hear him talk I am. It just brings my mood down and makes me doubt myself.

[Foxy_lady 22]

No way don't ever doubt yourself, you can only push your body so far. Take everyday one day at a time and don't over do it. I have faith in you.

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[mom2hounds 28]

Thanks. It is nice to know I have some people understanding and standing behind me. Thank You

[mom2hounds 28]

How are you doing? I wanted to share with you that I lost 5lbs. last week, I had gained a few and couldn't figure out why so I went back to keeping a food log with calorie counts. I was amazed at how much I was going over our agreed upon total, which is 1200, my surgeon I came to an agreement on this. Wow! I was not intentionally going over, nut I was surprised when I went back to logging again. Think I better stick with the logging. How's your journey going? Keep me posted. This past week has been really rough for me my very best friend passed away suddenly last Friday. I have a hole in my heart , I miss her but she always wanted me to succeed. She was one of my main cheerleaders and I just keep thinking of her telling me to keep on going. Hope to hear from you.