PreciousCargo

It irrates me when people make that comment. Usually the conversation begins with a praise on how good I look and then comes the dread qustion "How did you do it." Several times people have commented on how I took the easy way out. Then follows the story how their relative struggled to lose fifty pounds with dieting and excerising and was successful. Good for them. I did what I felt was best for me. If it was the easy way out I don't feel it. All the vomiting related to this surgery truly has been difficult for me.

Sorry to hear about your son and I do hope things get better. At the beginning of my post op surgery I was dealing with head hunger quite often, we all do. It is getting better on how I hold it though. Occasionally I might slip and have a chip or two or eat an extra meal. However, my sleeve does an excellent job in restraining and limiting me. I have been very successful in my weight loss and I enjoy the praise I get. I don't want to go back to the old me. I couldn't walk, breath, etc. You are doing a great job so far. It might helpful to grab a healthy snack with you need to. You can do it, we all have to learn to change our habits.

It is an awesome forum and also has helped me tremendously. Glad to hear all is well. Good luck... If you ever have any questions let us help you.

So is mine, making me very depressed. How did I get this fat? I am already looking into plastic surgery.

I use one capful of Miralax everyday in my milk or cranberry juice. This also is a huge problem for me.

At two months post op I still have endless burping eating or drinking. We all adjust differently and my doctor told to continue Gas X and the time length varies.

At two months plus post op how much should we be eating? What Vitamins should we be taking? Sometimes I feel I am eating to much, somedays not enough? Somedays my vitamins don't agree with me. I still havent got the hang of this and it is frustrating.

My doctor said milk of magnesium for our newly sleeved stomach. He recommended Miralax, gentler for your system. I use it everyday.

Yes, I bought a new bike that I can comfortably ride. I am so proud that my weight loss has allowed me to engage in a activity I use to throughly enjoy. When I was at my highest weight I couldnt comfortably ride a bike and was embarassed by my weight. Friday I was one month post op and decided I needed to start exercising. Having heel spurs causes me great difficulty walking. However, I was advised that with continual weight loss this will improve. Last nite I rode for 20 mins and have no soreness today. I know bicycling will require me to at least ride an hour before I begin burning calories. I am just so excited I can enjoy riding again and with my 11 yr old son.

lol, I love it....

I make my own paneer, it is very easy and healthier.

My personal observations since my journey began.... maybe TMI When I was larger, 54 pds ago, I didn't mind walking nude in front of my bf. Now I have became completely embarassed by all the extra skin forming and want all the lights off. How did I ever allow myself to began this large? Please understand he doesn't have the problem, I do with myself. However, I on a brighter note, sex has become incredible. It was pretty great before I had the surgery but now...WOW... I can move more, better flexibility, etc., etc. It is quite amazing how each of us fare on our journey. For example, I have read several posts on this discussion board were people are eating chips, ice cream, etc. at three months post-op. I went to Busch Gardens and was determined I wanted ice cream. My boyfriend is telling me NO it will make you ill, remember what the NUT said to us about your diet. We got into an argument how I have seen others not have any problems eating sugary food and neither should I. My outcome.. vomiting and 'I told you so.' Lesson learned... Actually, I have had several lessons that I have learned the hard way. Seriously, all the book knowledge and information doesn't prepare you for such things as slimming, or knowing that exact moment you will experience that full feeling before you overeat that one small bite and vomit. My daily life is now consumed with taking Vitamins, Fluid intake, counting Protein grams, etc. However, I refuse to count claories, fat intake or carbs. Seriously, I dont eat enough to worry about fat content, I know I am not eating enough calories and yes I do need carbs because I become a witch. My personal view is this is suppose to be a LIFESTYLE CHANGE, NOT A DIET. I willnt go through life counting numbers, however I will focus on protein first and then my vegetables. I have learned along the way that protein does fill me up and allows me to go several hrs without eating. Which leads to my current battle of constipation. Seriously, I hate Water, flavored water and Protein drinks. So, I try taking a Fiber supplement mixed in my milk. This hasnt helped much though, so I have included cranberry juice and vegetable juice in my diet. Recently I had a battle with the nurse over the phone about not being allowed any juices in our diet. She got upset because I am drinking diet Cranberry juice. She said it had to much sugar. I tried explaining it was made with Splenda and had only two grams of sugar , milk has twelve grams. The doctor even recommended I drink nine glasses of milk a day to fulfill my fluid intake and protein dietary needs. I still do get jealous when I see people eating and not having limits such as ours. However, with a 54 pd loss, I am thankfully for my sleeve. I am asked if I have any regrets due to complications. It is to late to regret anything and I am thrilled with my weight loss and how amazing I feel. My regret is that I didn't do this sooner. My last observation ends with a recent outing to a buffet. Yes, I did go with my boys and throughly was pleased with my limitations of food. While there I got the chance to sit back and observe people eating. Truly, I am astonished how we eat... how I use to eat. But my biggest concern was when I saw some of the larger people and how their weight has affected them. That could or would have been me. I am glad I took this step and I am going to encourage others to do the same. It may mean being told it is none of my business, but our weight seriously can cause lifelong health problems. Good luck to each of you...

I got my bike at Walmart. Not sure about the name though.

to take a stool softener tablet? I am 7 weeks post op today. Since my surgery I have a terrible time with constipation and have developed internal hemorrhoids that are painful. I do take fiber tablets and add powder fiber supplement to my milk. I cant eat any vegetables unless they are baby food style, still have issues with vomiting.

Sorry to hear you have had a bad evening. Unfortunely, I do vomit when I eat high sugar foods. The sleeve has taught many things such as my limit and the foods I should not eat. Hopefully, you willnt have another night like this. We are all human and make mistakes, maybe next time carrying a snack in your pocket or sneaking off for 5 mins to eat would be possible... just suggestions. At work it is hard for me to eat in my 15 min break and I usually vomit due to eating fast. It is an adjustment for all of us. Good Luck

Well you have several options... you can take the lactose pills that are available or try powdered Unjury Chicken Broth (my favorite) or the unflavor protein powdered. Since my sugery I have not been able to drink whey or soy protein powder. This seems to be a common problem among several of the sleevers on this forum.

That is a wonderful job...

congrats

Glad you had such an awesome team. Some are not as fortune.

This is very strange to me also. With my 45 pd loss I have went from a size 24 to a size 20. Maybe it has to do with your body shape.

You look awesome and sound truly happy. Great positive attitude also. I am glad you enjoyed the dinner and dance. It is a new experience to not eat everything placed in front of you and to actually enjoy the activities. Keep up the great work.