So I was sleeved on May 3rd and I’ve lost 25 lbs so far but I feel like I’m at a standstill now. I ended up with an infection and the drain was recently taken out two days ago and I’m stuck with bad thoughts. I did crumble and ate something I shouldn’t have and I totally regret it. I think what I’m saying right now is I need some encouragement to get back on track. I’ve wanted this for so long I don’t want to risk messing things up. I still can’t exercise at the moment because where the drain was it is still an open wound the surgeon wants to heal and close on its own without stitches. Also I can’t even walk outside because it’s been raining in South Florida by me for the last seven days straight with no chance of letting up until Thursday. So I think I just need some advice, anything would be helpful.

Relax! You've had major surgery with some complications. You are being pro-active and trying to get all your ducks in a row before you do anything too bad. It'll be ok. Don't dwell on the past; you can't change it anyway.

Go back to your NUT's guidelines and log everything that goes into your mouth. When you want to cheat, call a friend, walk if it's not raining, do chair exercises. (https://www.workingmother.com/11-quick-chair-exercises-that-work-as-well-as-going-to-gym) There are also some on youtube.

Hope this helps!

3 hours ago, acuttita said:

So I was sleeved on May 3rd and I’ve lost 25 lbs so far but I feel like I’m at a standstill now.

You have lost more than a pound a day, that is fantastic and nothing to be discouraged about!

3 hours ago, acuttita said:

I did crumble and ate something I shouldn’t have and I totally regret it.

We have all done this. Perfection is not a realistic goal!

On 05/20/2018 at 21:22, sillykitty said:

You have lost more than a pound a day, that is fantastic and nothing to be discouraged about!

05/20/2018 05:39 PM, acuttita said:

I did crumble and ate something I shouldn’t have and I totally regret it.

We have all done this. Perfection is not a realistic goal!

Thank you so much for the encouraging words. I guess i sometimes need to hear from other people who are going through it with me.

On 05/20/2018 at 19:18, Orchids&Dragons said:

Relax! You've had major surgery with some complications. You are being pro-active and trying to get all your ducks in a row before you do anything too bad. It'll be ok. Don't dwell on the past; you can't change it anyway.

Go back to your NUT's guidelines and log everything that goes into your mouth. When you want to cheat, call a friend, walk if it's not raining, do chair exercises. (https://www.workingmother.com/11-quick-chair-exercises-that-work-as-well-as-going-to-gym) There are also some on youtube.

Hope this helps!

Thank you, I needed your words of encouragement to keep staying positive. It’s hard for me since no one in my family knows I had the surgery just my coworkers but talking and expressing things with people who know what I’m going through helps me keep on the right path. I haven’t tracked my food yet but I am going to start doing that, it’s a good idea.

1 minute ago, acuttita said:

Thank you so much for the encouraging words. I guess i sometimes need to hear from other people who are going through it with me.

For me it helps to keep the big picture in mind.

Stalls happen and they suck. But on the other hand, even with stalls this is the easiest and fastest weight I have ever lost.

Imperfect food choices happen. Today I was at an event and ate an egg roll. But you know what I didn't eat, cheese dip, chocolate cake, I didn't have a margarita or mimosa. I'm definitely counting today as a success.