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Hello there and welcome! I was sleeved about 8 weeks ago now and I spent countless hours, days and months before surgery stressing about every little thing that I read and heard. Right up until surgery I was still hyperventilating! I totally understand how you feel right now. Now I'm on the other side I have to say there are some major challenges for me to deal with. I have been big my entire life and this is like a baptism by fire to me. What do I mean by that? Well I knew I had a food issue especially comfort eating but I didn't realise how bad it was until after my surgery. Head hunger is my biggest enemy I crave food a lot of times during my day. Interestingly enough I don't really crave junk food anymore because I have avoided that from the get go, I just miss the comfort of eating more if that makes sense. I did feel really drained and miserable months before surgery, I was so afraid of things going terribly wrong too, but I was Ok and it was worth it. I don't regret it and I am still early days. I have lost over2 and a half stone in that time and I am feeling much better than I was pre op. Now, you say you don't enjoy healthy food but what do you class a healthy? You will eventually be able to eat chicken, lean beef and pork mince, fish, cheese, yogurts, protein drinks, protein puddings and much more. You will also be surprised how much your tastes and cravings change post op, I know! I didn't believe it either! I make a healthy version of pizza with my own low calorie wholemeal base and low fat protein cheese with ham. It tastes better than the one I used to have before and it is a much healthier version. There's literally loads of ways you can alter your favourite foods to make them lower in calories and healthier too. Get on Pinterest and tiktok there's so much content out there for bariatric surgery patients. The main thing I should tell you with absolute certainty is that the sleeve is a tool not a quick fix. You really need to be fully prepared for the changes it will bring. You will need to put in the hard head work and explore a healthier way of life, Be willing to try healthier food and you may learn to like it. You will not be able to eat unhealthy food and get all the nutrients you need from your diet. If you are certain this is what you want to do then you need to research. you said you don't like healthy food but you also said you don't know how to eat healthy. This is where your research will come in. I noticed you said that you can't find the discipline but when you have a smaller tummy you physically can't eat as much, you will be in a lot of pain and then you will throw up! I wish you all the best on your journey, it's a hell of a ride! x

I have just started a program at Medstar Washington Hospital Center. The surgeon reviews well, but I am concerned because it feels like I'm on a conveyer belt w/o much support. I don't expect support from the surgeon, but there's no one to guide me through the process. The office staff seem to do great administrative work, but I feel like I'm on my own emotionally/care-wise. The classes are through an app and the support groups are monthly only via MS team and during the work day. I am wondering if I should find another program has anyone experienced the program at George Washington University, Sibley Memorial, Howard University, or Virginia Hospital Center. Are they more personal patient care. The current program I'm in feels like I'm just a commodity. Or is this level of detachment and isolation normal? If so I'm not sure what to do.

Congratulations on your loss so far. My biggest suggestion as someone who has done this twice is to Take advantage of your ability to move around more by slowly adding in more movement with a goal of getting into an actual exercise routine. You will be able to lose without exercise but the exercise is just so absolutely incredible for mood and overall health. Plus from my experience after feeling so good and getting a good workout I don’t want to put any junk into my body so it makes healthy choices easier even after hunger and cravings return. I started out just walking while talking on the phone with a good friend and added Yoga and then a cardio class. Yoga is my favorite and it’s my me time. I just tried out classes at my community center. Non contracts and they are really cheap. Some libraries also offer group classes for free. Again, congrats and Keep it up, Sounds like you’ve got this!!

Just wanted to say hello. Stumbled upon this fourn as i was looking for a new protien powder. So here is the low down about my journey so far. I Had gastric bypass on 10/15/24. My heaviest weight was 477 lbs that was in April of 24 the day i walked in to the weight loss center. My day of surgery weight was 457 lbs, as I approach my 5 month mark today's weigh in was 346 lbs that's 111 lbs in 5 months and 131 lbs since april...every day i feel better and my mobility improves. This is the best decision I have ever made!

If you are not comfortable with the team that is supposed to be supporting you and guiding you through the process, I would do more research and find a group of people that show compassion and care. It took me 4 years and I found a place down in Tidewater, Virginia and they have been so very helpful, supportive and live support groups. Unjury.Com has support groups live and I'm a paying member of BariNation.com and I get so much support it is crazy. I talk to my pals I have made, and compare with what my team tells me and they are always spot on. Sounds like your program is very impersonal, that's sad, find a caring place to get what you are seeking. Wendy

Hello and yes you are doing amazing. Congratulations

Thank you both! 100% first thing I did was book in to see the dietician for early next month 😂 I have a apt with my surgeon 1st April that was my 1 year post up check up so I guess that will also answer some questions Still scary though 🥲

oh yes girl that will be hott 😝 I am just tall and broad so mine are 495cc which is a DD/DDD. Not crazy out there I don't think. Looks like they fit me, at least that is what I have been told. however summer betta watch out the girls will be freeeeee hahaha

The noises my gut makes! It's so loud! If I'm full, it's noisy. If I'm hungry, it's noisy! Is that a home intruder or my stomach? Who knows? And I echo the always cold part. Also, it hurts to sit for long periods like I used to! Bonier backside.

One thing that has surprised me is that I am always cold now! I used to always be warm, and now there are days where it feels like no matter what I do I am still cold.