Charlotte

This is week 13 post-opt and feeling good. I am back to feeling more normal now. I didn't think this day would come after being put back on medications. I really thought I would not loose any more weight and it would all go back on, but with some time it has all come off plus some thank God and His blessings. I have lost the water weight and am managing to eat a little more now that my stomach isn't so upset from the pills. I weighted in this morning at 269.2 that is 68lbs in just 13 weeks even with the 7lb gain how amazing is that? I have lost another 6.75 inches and my clothes are getting loose again (time to go shopping). I so love my sleeve and the benefits from it. I would not change anything I have been through because this surgery has changed my life for the better. May God continue to bless this journey I am on and keep me healthy. Day by Day Step by Step with Jesus is what I pray today.

As for the popcorn I have no upper teeth so all I can do is suck the popcorn and spit out the hulls (roughage). I had not seen the WARNINGS about popcorn hmmmm maybe better rethink it then.

I refuse to get sick just to eat the calories set down by the doctor. I eat what my sleeve will allow me to eat and not a morsel more. I eat Protein first then veggies and I still get in a low fat treat (popcorn,ice pop). I am only 13 weeks out and can only manage about 600-700 calories a day out of the 1100 they want me eating. I agree don't push it just eat what your sleeve will let you without getting sick and with out eating junk. Don't worry about calories worry about protein.

It's been 30+ years since I have had bruised bones, but can't wait until that time comes again. I do remember that if I did the riding the bruises weren't as bad. Just a thought.

I took my pj's, phone, and smokes that was all. You really want something that is not tight on your tummy for wearing. Had mine done in Las Vegas 2 hour ride home was happy that I took pj's.

I just setup a group for all of us on MFP I have never done this so hope it works. Sleeve'ers is the name of the group if anyone is interested.

What an awesome day for you 100lbs gone and an inch taller. You are rock'n it and look amazing.

Just do the best you can with getting your liquids down. I was about a week out before able to get it all in. Your body has gone through so much and it takes time to heal. Don't rush it or push it. Just sip sip sip all day.

Was sleeved by Dr. Atkinson in Las Vegas on Dec 12, 2011 almost 3 months now.

That is so awesome that you hit onederland, before you know it you will be at your goal Congrats.

I can't believe that when I weighted today I had gained 2.4lbs. OMG!! what have I done? I went back over everything I have eaten the past 3 days (thank goodness for www.myfitnesspal.com) being able to track every ounce I put in my mouth. Exercise could be more (walk a block a day and use punching bag every other day for 20 minutes) but don't want to over due and end up in hospital, I just can't figure this out. Where did I fail my sleeve? Has it stretched out, am I eating to much, not exercising enough, what on earth did I do or not do to gain weight? I am so depressed over this and ready to go back to just liquids again. I can't fail at this too I have failed at so many things before and I just can't fail at this to many people waiting for me to fail to say I told you so. Has anyone out there gained in the first 5 weeks after surgery? Starting 337 Today 294.4 Yesterday 292.0 always weight in pj's nothing different at weight in.

What a very smart thing to do (writing yourself a letter). You have done great on your journey 110lbs is awesome. Congrats and best wishes for your continued success.

You are so blessed with friends that want to know everything you are about to go through. They have not been to the classes or been to the doctor appointments with you so all they can do is ask questions. They are all afraid for you even if you are not. They are doing the only thing they know how to do. It may be nerve racking to you, but for them all they see and hear is that you are having SURGERY and that is scary. They have sites that you can post on facebook that will help answer some of the questions maybe if they see what it is that you are doing they will feel more comfortable about it and soon the only question will be how much have you lost now. God has truly blessed you with such wonderful friends to stand up and be beside you.

I am only 11 weeks out and having a really hard time right now so I am going back to my roots. 4oz of protein drinks, broth with protein taking 20 minutes to drink them 3x a day. Also drinking tons of water all day to keep the hunger bug away. I am hoping this kick starts the losing all over again.

This was one of the hardest weeks for me. I had to start back on Heart medication the 16th and since then it has been a real witch of a time. To start with all my body pain is back making it almost impossible to work out or shop or cook or anything. I gained 7lbs back from all the water retention from this medication I know it's not the food cause I barley eat because my stomach is so upset all the time, I'm not eating like I should, lucky if I get in 600 calories a day some days only 200. I so hate my heart disease right now, but what the heck I did all this to myself. Years of not taking time or care of me. I have managed to get those stupid 7lbs back off but it has been hard. I didn't even lose an inch with all this going on, which really bites. I have no clue what this week will bring. I did make appointment with heart doctor again to talk to him about all of this. I don't see my sleeve doing any good if this is how it is going to be week to week (gaining weight and losing the same weight) no loss. I am back at square 1 and don't like it AT ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have done this and now I have to figure out how to deal with it. Enough ranting and on the bright side, I am still alive and have lost 62 pounds, 28 inches. So for all of this I am so very thankful for my sleeve and to God. May God continue to bless me through my journey and keep the devil at bay. Day by Day, Step by Step with Jesus is what I pray today and every day.

Thank you so much for the reminder.

surgery weight (what I go by) 337 so I have lost about 62lbs so far.