Started rough-emotionally-but feeling better and better about my decision everyday!

[Justgotsleeved 86]

My weight day of surgery was anice outstanding 370 lbs. Surgery was 7/29/2016. I'm down 37lbs and weighing 333lbs which feels pretty good. I'm off of all my high blood pressure medication along with most of my diabetic medication. The only sucky part is wanting to eat more because what you're eating is delicious but not being able to because 3 or 4 bites gets you full..I say "sucky" because I'm still a fat boy at heart. I eat with my eyes and rememeber what it was like pre surgery. Eating till I had to walk with a lean while holding my belly so it doesn't move much lol. First two weeks were miserable and I was a grumpy, crabby, all around horrible person to be around because I just wanted to eat. I'm currently on week 5 and feeling better then I have in years! Why am I putting all this here? First off because I'm damned proud of how far I've come and looking forward to how far I will get. The picture is the last few days of walking for me. I used to be at the brinks of death after walking a mile, today a little under 4 miles and I felt great! Someone out there is going through it and I hope this helps you. Good luck to all of us on our new way of life!

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[Christinamo7 4,041]

I am so proud of you! I hope that your path only gets better and brighter!

the sleeve was the best thing for me. I am also so pleased with how things are changing for me.

[Justgotsleeved 86]

Thank you so much...it's mind over matter for me...I so don't want to go for my daily walks but I know I have too and I feel so good afterward. This is slowly starting to be the best decision I've ever made...I say slowly because like I said, I'm still a fat boy at heart and can't partake in pizza Fridays. Lol ????

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[Christinamo7 4,041]

you won't participate in pizza friday's like you used to -

but a lot of people make pizza with a cauliflower crust, or have a thin crust, or just eat the toppings (that's what I do) and then it feels good to be a part of things again.

all in good time! it's worth all of this to feel healthy again.

[aug33k 16]

I am loving my daily walks...well most days. I am a couple months ahead of you, keep up the good work.

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[Justgotsleeved 86]

That's awesome! Great job! My next goal is to be able to jog some of the walk and eventually jog the whole way. Until then, I'm happy with what I've accomplished so far.

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[Mzdiggs 169]

Good job keep going I feel the same way best decision I ever made for "me"

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[Ccmccants 0]

Thanks for being honest about the sucky parts. My sleeve will be around the first of November and I'm so excited! Keep up the excellent work! I have YET to have anyone tell me they regretted the decision to get sleeved!

[Hollyhock 62]

That is just awesome and I am proud of you! It takes a lot of courage to break compulsions. After awhile you may even find yourself looking forward to walks.

I went through about eight months of an Intensive Outpatient Program for eating disorders before beginning a bariatric surgery program. It really helped. It includes 12 hours per week of: dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), movement therapy, nutrition counseling, supported eating (to help you learn to recognize hunger cues), and individual and group therapy. It was REALLY useful. The DBT is especially helpful for learning ways to structure your life so you are less vulnerable to stress and less likely to engage in addictive behavior. If you have anything like that in your town, it might really help.

I have not been scheduled for WLS yet. I am almost through with all my requirements, but my surgeon up and left, and now I have to find a new one. When I do finally complete surgery and go back to a diet of solid foods, I intend to return to the IOP for a few months because I will experience hunger and food in a different way.

I also had to go through six weeks of Physical Therapy for a torn meniscus. The therapist decided to put me in a pool to walk and jog through Water with styrofoam "weights." I really enjoy splashing around because it doesn't hurt my knees and I don't get sweaty, but it is a great cardio workout. I'm joining the hospital pool so that I can go splash a few days a week. I rarely look forward to walking these days because it hurts but I love walking in the pool. (Obviously not in the deep end!)

Edited September 6, 2016 by Hollyhock