sk8lady

I would say that if you think you will have a hard time staying away from sweets, even though at a reduced quantity, then go with the bypass. The sleeve only restricts quantity but you can eat whatever you want. Sometimes I wish I had gone the other route because of this. But I know it's still up to me and my willpower!!!!

Hi all, I was sleeved 3/24/11 and lost 60 pounds from the start of my journey. I fell short by about 30 pounds and would love to start towards making it. It just seems that nothing is working right now......including my brain! I could care less about EATING Protein but don't have a problem drinking it (shakes, etc). I am setting a new goal of 30 pounds by March 2016. Need some help! My journey started at 251. Got as low at 192, but now steady at 203. Would love to get myself to at least 170. How can I jumpstart the second leg of my journey?

I was sleeved 3/24/11. I made the decision NOT to tell my family at all, except my husband. It was very easy to not tell as we were empty nesters at the time. My weight loss was going great until my mother came to live with us 4 months after my surgery. Her constant comments as to me "eating like a bird" made it very difficult but I still did not tell her. I equate the brick wall that I hit at that time to her presence. She was only here for 6 months but I just have not been able to get it moving again. Sometimes I think it would have been easier to tell, but at this point, why bother? I did tell some very close friends and they were wonderful but I just didn't want the flack from my family. Kind of rethinking that decision now but.....its your choice! Good luck.

Do you want to be Scale Pals? We could record weight every Wednesday and report it (truthfully) to one another either here or via text messaging with a picture of the scale! it's a different form of motivation. I'm right where you are weight-wise and looking to take off 30 more pounds. If not interested, just let me know. I'm looking for whatever will work!

Hi Ali, I am in your boat!! I was sleeved in March 2011. Lost about 18 pounds before surgery and have only managed to take off another 42. I have been on a total stall since last September. That only gave me 6 months of good weight loss. I "only" have about 30 more pounds to lose and I will be completely at goal but I CAN'T GET THE FREAKING scale TO MOVE THE RIGHT WAY. And like you, I know exactly who to blame. I still cannot each a lot at each meal, but I must be doing something wrong to have the scale come to a halt like it has. Should I be exercising more? YES Should I be eating more balanced meals? PROBABLY Am I having a hard time doing both of the above? Definitely! I go to my monthly support groups and listen to others and the struggles they have. But I also see the successes and I know that I'm not as successful as I would have hoped. I have no desire to eat meat....I could live on Chobani yogurt for 3 meals a day. I live on Protein shakes, Protein Bars, and yogurt. I try try try to eat beef and chicken and don't have any real trouble with it except that I get no satisfaction from it. I can do fruit as well but I know there is no Protein in it. I'm happy to hear that I am not alone out there and would love to do what I can to help you get back on track. Maybe we can help each other!! sk8lady

Don't tell! I didn't and they can make any assumptions they want. A lot of people don't even know about the sleeve in my area. Someone asked if I had a bypass and I truthfully said no. They asked if I had a lapland and again I said no. I said I have drastically changed my eating habits and that was the end of it. Let them think what they want but after one year + they don't ask anymore. I haven't even told my mother or son!!! Sometimes I think about telling my son but it's been so long now, I figure why bother. With negative judgmental people in your life, I wouldn't share with them. It's none of their business!

Hi there, I don't see a group for NH. If you'd like to start one, please join in! If there is already one going, please direct me to it! sk8lady

I was sleeved 3/24/11 and dud great for the first 6 months and then hit a freaking wall!! It took me 6 months to lose 60 and I was okay with that but I have been stuck since September and can't budge. Have actually gained about 5 pounds and not happy with myself. I know that I should be eating more dense Protein but I have a hard time with it. It's amazing how your taste buds change. Have no desire to eat eggs and the thought of tuna fish makes me sick. Just can't do either of those anymore. I crave Chobani Greek yogurt with 1/4 c of granola and could eat that 3 times a day. Almost addicted to it. It's the only meal I get any satisfaction from these days. I also crave sweets even just a taste. At least I can't eat a lot like I used to. Instead of 20 Dunkin Munchkins like before, I can be satisfied with 3. I treat myself once a week to my munchkins (not good I know but that can't be the only reason!) I need my life to allow me to plan better meals and give me more time to walk and workout more. I have been doing Zumba 1-2 times a week and try to get a couple of good walks in too. I know I should do more but I need about 3 hours more per day. My commute to work and other crap eat up too much time. I guess I already know my answers but I had to make myself accountable by putting it in writing! Thanks for listening!

Thank you everybody for your encouraging posts. I do know what I have to do. I also realize that the first 6 months wasn't really "work" at all and the pounds pretty much dropped off. Now that it has flowed, it is going to take planning and work. I just made a pot of turkey chili to have for meals this week....either lunch or dinner. It has to be back to basics for me! Thank you again. Hopefully I will have good news to report soon!

Nwfoxycici I have been stalled for 9 months!!! I think I'll try going back to the very basics and kick start something. Thanks for sharing.

I never experienced that from sugar and that's not a good thing. I almost wish I did because sugar doesn't bother me at all. In fact sometimes I crave candy! It almost masked me wish I went with bypass so I would be afraid to eat it! I don't remember craving candy like this before!

So good to hear that I am not alone! I hit a wall at 60 pounds and even went up a few on vacation. But I'm back on track and hopefully will see it start move again.

So happy to see someone with the same issue!!! I too am a little over one year out (15 months actually) and while it is very hard for me to sit and eat a "meal" I don't have any trouble eating a few pieces of candy or something sweet! It almost makes me wish I had gone the bypass route where I would be so afraid of dumping, that I would stay completely away from sweets!! I too know the answer.....DON'T EAT IT! But it's not that easy. Just wanted you to know you are not alone!

I'm in NH (seacoast area) and had my surgery on March 24, 2011. I'd be happy to help in any way that I can!!! I'm 10 weeks post op today and am down a total of 44 pounds! About 16 pre-op and the rest since surgery. Feeling great! Just got back from a vacation at an all-inclusive resort......what a difference from last year! LOL

Great posts before mine, but I thought I'd chime in anyway. My reasons were the same as most.....the idea that nothing was "changed" inside of me won me over. No re-routing and nothing plastic left inside with a tube to a port. Just a smaller stomach that would restrict the amount of food I can consume. I have had NO problems with any type of food. I have had a couple of instances where I ate a small amount of chicken too quickly and on one occasion, it did come back up which was a relief because it was very uncomfortable. But no restrictions on WHAT I can eat....just the amount. I am six weeks out and other than being able to "pig out" which is what got me here in the first place, life is back to normal. Had friends over last night and for six people, they ordered 2 large pizzas and one small. I had ONE piece and that was plenty for me. I couldn't believe that all of the pizza went but it felt good knowing that it wasn't because of me! The recovery time was much quicker than with the bypass I believe. I took just over a week off from work and though I got a little tired and worked slightly shorter days, no one even knew the real reason I was out. I chose to keep it very private and only a few very special friends know what I did. I just don't need any negative feedback from people that think they KNOW what it is like to get to that point to even consider WLS. The sleeve wasn't even an option when I first started my program, but it came available just as I was getting to the point of choosing my type of surgery. I had done a lot of research and I was wishing that the sleeve was an option. When they told me that my insurance company had started to approve it, I thanked God for answered prayers. It was what I had wished for all along. Little discomfort for a few days after surgery, but I was operated on Thursday morning and could have gone home Friday afternoon though I chose to stay until Saturday for one more day of peace and quiet before coming home to a dog and a cat and my loving husband. Good choice on my part. So a two night hospital stay and I was back in my own bed.....sleeping comfortably after only a few more days with a pillow propped under my stomach so I could lay on my side a little bit. (I am not a back sleeper at all!) No regrets from me at all......I think it was meant to be for me!!

Hi everyone Thank you for your supporting words! Surgery went extremely well - no problems and I am amazed at how much easier it was than I imagined! I was back to work in just 7 days and even though I took it wast for a little while, I am doing great! My clothes are already too big and I'm getting ready for my first drop off at Goodwill!! And the best news is..................I tried on my skates and they fit!!!!! My husband has been great and very supportive through it all which is very important because I really haven't told very many people about it. No one in my family knows anything!! I was in and out of the hospital so fast that even my son who lives less than 3 miles away knows! It helped that he works in a restaurant Wed-Sun and I had my surgery on a Thursday and was home Saturday afternoon. Ha! So far so good...haven't had any issues introducing food back into my diet. Thanks for your support!!

I've been slowly losing this war for a very long time. I would win a battle now and then, but each time, when I started to go "up" again, it would go just a little bit higher than the time before. But I could always count on being able to go back to my comfort zone......until last October! It had been a while since I had tried to put on my skates, but this time it was like squeezing my feet into a pair of skates that were 2 sizes too small! How (and when) did that happen? Of course I knew how and that it was it for me! I had often thought about WLS but never thought I was "that far gone." I had finally crossed the line! I started to research and it took me a few weeks to bring up the subject with my wonderful husband. I would have bet the ranch that he was going to balk at the idea so imagine my shock when he jumped right on board! We went to an informational seminar two weeks later and my journey began on 11/16/10. My surgery is scheduled for March 24th...less than 5 days away! Getting excited and nervous but I know that I will be a happier and healthier me and I can't wait to "roll" again!!!

My surgery is tomorrow too. Good luck to you...We can compare notes when we get home....hopefully Saturday. Take care............