janinemaire

Maybe you can set a day where you make some meals to freeze. I made a big pot of sauce and Soup and put it in small containers. My family bought over some meals after surgery also. But for me the second week I was home I just wanted to feel normal and was cooking, I wasn't tempted by the food. 5 months later we seldom go out to eat now because I enjoy cooking so much and we eat so healthy. Good Luck!

Thats what I love about the sleeve, it will work as long as we follow our guidelines. I'm a slower loser but its okay, I'm enjoying every pound thats coming off. Good Luck!

It took me 3 1/2 months to lose my hunger. And breaking bad habits I'm still working on. I have to remind myself just because its 1:00 doesn't always mean I have to eat.

I haven't been under 200 in 12 years, I have 15 more to go. Being in the one's really is such a big deal. Soon we will all be there, hopefully just in time for summer.

The liquid diet sucks, I was on it for two weeks after. but so many people are on it for much longer. When you are really able to eat food and start feeling full with a few bites of protein you will have more self control. For now don't be so hard on yourself, I used to just chew food for the flavor and spit it out. Good luck, what are some things your able to eat?

I like Protein bars also and always looking for a good one low in carbs. I'm 5 months now but at two weeks I was allowed to eat a egg, deli turkey and even wendys chili. Maybe your doctor allows this and at least it would be a change.

I'm now over 5 months and just started walking. I know this is not good and my doctor was not happy about it. I have a lot of excuses why I haven't exercised, I live in NY and its cold, I work full time and go to school full time plus my family but I'm only hurting myself. Anyways this week I made up my mind and started walking but now I have bad knee pain with just a few days of walking. Do you just deal with the pain, will I mess up my knee? I still have about 65 pounds to lose on my 5 2 body. any advice? thanks janine

I also use myfitness pal, you can now get it on your blackberry too. Its been such a big help.

Congratulations, 121 pounds lost and gone forever. You look so beautiful and I'm glad to hear you say you feel happy and successful. You should be proud of yourself and your so much healthier. I can't weight to fit into a size 14.

Don't you love this feeling, great job.

I asked the same questions 5 months ago when I had my surgery. I was so ready to get up, pull out my IV and leave. I was in such a bad mood when I thought I would be so happy. I'm a single mother and was so afraid of doing surgery I didn't really need and leaving my kids. My doctor came in while I was crying and told me he never lost anyone but if I continued being this overweight I could die from health issues. Today I can't even put in words how happy I am I went through with it. For me I had very little pain. Just try to let go and let the nurses and doctor take control and you will make it through, be positive. A few day of feeling bad is worth a lifetime of feeling good: ) Good luck Janine

I was thinking this is all in my head. I guess its good for all newer sleevers knowing that they still can lose their hunger even if its 4 month later . Now I wish my stomach will tell my head its not hungry.

Good point, I track everything on myfitness pal, I feel like I'm lying to myself if I don't plus my body knows whether I track or not. And yes I agree WW know what they are talking about and has helped me with some good habit. Anyways I glad your back on track (lol).

Good for you, you did something great for yourself. I was thinking about buying a bike but in another 40 pounds. For now, I just bought a new shirt in Kohl's (on sale) without having to stretch it out with my hands so the biggest size they had would fit. We all should reward ourselves.

I remember feeling depressed because I felt I couldn't even drink normal anymore. But after a few months I was fine drinking faster not a whole glass at a time but more normal. I never had a issue with a straw. Good luck!

You really do look great, you're doing a great good: )

Kelly made some good points, you sould just invite people over or just a friend or two to go shopping and lunch. They'll start calling again but probably when you start calling them first. After my surgery I went to my aunts house and she told me don't worry I hid all the junk food. I know she meant well but what did she think I was going to do, eat everything until my stomach burst or start crying because I can't eat it. Some people need to know were fine and we just don't have that much interest in food.

i have been wanting to ask this, do you really think drinking water helps you lose weight? I have read it really doesn't matter, is it different for wls? I only question because I'm lucky if I drink 8 oz a day, I drink about 32 oz of tea and coffee (no sugar or cream) with caffeine. I hate sugar free stuff. I really need to try because my weight loss is pretty slow. Does decaf count as a water intake? I used to drink so much water before my surgery, I guess to wash down all the bad food.

If I had two shots of tequila now I swear I would be flat out on the floor, but I do love margaritas. I can barely drink a half of glass of white wine anymore and honestly its the one thing I really miss and I hope I will at least be able to have a full glass eventually.

I've lost about 56 total (6 pre op) in 5 months, I'm a slow loser. I also haven't exercised, which I keep saying I'm going to start. I average around 850 calories a day and usually around 65 or less carbs. I usually eat one egg and vegetarian sausage- deli turkey with cheese, 4 oz for lunch- 3 0r 4 oz of meat and a little veggis for dinner, I usually have to split my meals in two because I can't finish, so I am eating 6 or 7 very small meals a day. I try to fit in some fruit, and love hummus with magic pops. Sometimes I do treat myself to 3 or 4 hersey kisses, I just need it but more then that I feel sick, which is a good thing. Try not to get discouraged, I know I haven't been able to loss this much weight before or stick with a healthy eating program. So give yourself credit and remember as the months go on we will start to eat more but I don't think we will ever be able to eat the way we used too as long as we eat our Protein first. Good Luck, Janine

I'm so sorry about your dog, I know how sad that is. I'm sure the worst is behind you now and you will start feeling better and having good days.

I make this loud embarrassing hiccup after I eat. I've read some peoples noses runs so I guess anything is possible.

I never had one protein shake, I knew it would make me sick. I bought unflavored protein powder and mixed it with creamy soups, which worked for about a week before that make me sick also. I told me nut I wasn't doing protein powder and am basically eating nothing so by two weeks post op I was able to start having soft protein; eggs, cottage cheese, deli turkey etc I felt so much better. I hope you can start your mushie stage soon.

Once you start having real food you won't feel so hungry and eventually you will be able to eat what you cook the rest of your family. Good Luck!

These are some great ideas, my problem is not night but afternoons. Between 1 and 3 is my only quiet time, so I usually have lunch, wait and have a cup of tea or coffee, but I struggle. For night I may just plan a snack and have tea to calm my stomach, thats a weight watchers habit I've been doing for years.