mommyof3sweetboys

I haven't logged on in a very long time...I immediately went to your post because I'm a MS girl too. I'm 3 years out and lost 100 lbs. I've been feeling bad lately (physically and mentally- lots of stress in my life right now with an unruly teen) and almost as if I never had the surgery; honestly I've been scared to weigh. I finally did last night and I'm devastated. Ive gained 23 lbs from my lowest weight. I really needed to gain a little (everyone said I looked a little sick that small) butI feel like such a failure! I woke up this morning with renewed hope but I'm so scared I won't be able to get on track. I got a new exercise machine for Christmas and I know all the right things to do but what if it doesn't work? I will encourage you if you will encourage me Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I got so excited at the thought of some insurance covered protein shakes and vitamins but my insurance didn't cover them. Major disappointment! I have BCBS MS for state employees.

From what I can see on this forum, everyone is so different in their rate of loss. I think you are doing great! Just keep doing what you are doing and everyday things will change. Congratulations on your success so far!

I am doing this strictly for myself so that one day I can look back at it. Also, maybe it will encourage some of the new peeps. I started my liquid diet on Monday, February 24 at 241. I am 5'4". I had surgery on March 10. Today, 6 weeks later, I weigh 202. I have lost lots of inches- 5.5 off bust, 9.5 off waist, 8 off hips, 5 off thighs, 2.5 and 2.5 off upper arm. I am hoping I can manage to lose 3 more pounds by April 17 so that I will be under 200 when I go for my next checkup at the doctor. This has been quite an adventure- trying to learn how to get all the fluids in and eating in stages. It has not been easy but has been so worth it. I am beginning to try soft foods like grilled chicken and such. So far, the sleeve lets me know if something is going to settle ok or not and I try to listen to all of it's cues to me. I am beginning to worry when I eat anything solid that I am eating too much but my husband reminds me that a few bites of chicken is like a 10th of what I would have eaten before. It's so mental, all of these adjustments. Lots of my clothes are falling off and then some of the tighter ones (like jeans) just pull up and zip so easily. All I can do is just stand in the closet and laugh when stuff like that happens because it feels so good. I am still trying to get my energy back and get to exercising more regularly. I have to keep reminding myself that I did have a major surgery only a month ago.

Congratulations! I know that must be an awesome feeling!

Sorry for the all caps but I had to shout it out- I am in onederland now. I almost cried. I have posted this in one other place so forgive me. I can't help it. I am so happy. Goodbye 200s forever! FINALLY! I am at the point now where I am really glad to have done this. There were times I really struggled during the couple weeks but then you get used to the new life and all is well. Good luck everyone!

Maybe you could take a tray of deviled eggs made in such a way that you could enjoy them. I have had made several batches of deviled eggs over the last weeks and had like a half of one here and there. They have been easy for me to digest because they are creamy. I saw a recipe where you can use plain Greek yogurt in them in place of mayo. I have been making mine normal and just eating very little.

Awwwwww, sorry you are hurt! I went into this with the idea that yes, there might be loose skin but I would rather have some loose skin than be fat and miserable. You are doing great! Don't let this get you down!

I went back after one week. I teach college so I don't do anything physically strenuous. I don't think I could have done a lot of standing that 2nd week.

I just wore the hospital gown until I left and wore what I went in back home. I took stuff with me but never even thought about attempting to get it on over all the IVs and stuff. Now when I got home, I found my coziest pajama pants and shirts and that felt good!

I have felt everything that is described here. I lost quickly early on and thought, well, I guess this could be it. This might be all I lose (the scale quit moving for a few days)....then all at once, it started coming off again. I understand your fears though- this whole process is one big mental game!

I nibbled on a baby dill at about that same point. Nibbled and chewed, chewed, chewed. Ate about a half of one of those little tiny ones. Helped my craving but kind of hurt my tummy at that point. I guess you could try it and see!

Yes, ProudGrammy, it was me screaming from MS- glad you had your earplugs in. I am still smiling, by the way. :D

Your feelings are normal. My family goes to Disneyworld every other year. The last time (last Thanksgiving) that I was there I was so miserable and didn't want to be in pictures, etc. Now, I can't wait until my next trip! I am so happy that the next time I go I will be comfortable in my clothes and not mind pictures. Just go and enjoy yourself and remember that it will be your last time there being uncomfortable. Have a great trip!!!!!

I sleep better than I can ever remember sleeping. My incontinence (which I was on the verge of having surgically repaired) is gone (thank goodness)! I don't have joint pain anymore. I feel overall in a better mood (unless I get slightly dehydrated- so hard to get all these fluids in). It is wonderful what this little tummy can do for you!

I am right there with you! It is so freeing to not be a slave to the latest diet. This is our new life- forever!

UPDATE: I AM IN ONEDERLAND TODAY- I almost cried! I will never again be 200 pounds! It is a great milestone to achieve today~ so happy!

I'm in MS- sleeved on 3/10 in Oxford. Good luck to you today!!!!!!!!

I went back to work after 1 week. I had surgery on a Monday and was readmitted on Friday-Sunday for some dehydration related issues and still went back to work the following Monday. I teach at a college so I was able to take it slow and easy. I will be a month on Monday and I still have to take it slow. My energy is gone- I am trying to get it back so I can get to walking and working out. I have just decided I have to take it 1 day at a time. I have no regrets. Feeling so good already (both mentally and physically).

I hope mine will fade with time....the other day my mom was looking at my belly and told me it looked like I had been stabbed multiple times. Not exactly the look I want to have!

You look fabulous!

You are doing great! Keep it up! I will be 4 weeks out Monday. I wish I was allowed chopped up meat! That sounds divine!

I had to take a liquid potassium supplement for a couple weeks after surgery (low potassium and magnesium were causing some heart arrhythmias and tachycardia). Let me just say that liquid potassium is the devil! I despised it and dreaded both times each day that I had to take it. I got retested and my levels were ok so I am hoping they stay that way until I can start eating food and getting my nutrients that way. I hope you can get yours where it needs to be without the liquid supplement.

I will be a month out on Monday. I have not been cleared to have anything but full liquids. I am out of ideas of things that I can eat- I am truly hungry and sad that I am not one of the lucky ones who doesn't feel hunger anymore. I can not wait until I can have some chicken. I was previously a big time sweet lover- forget that! Give me some meat!

I can see how as the weeks go by it would be so easy to "forget" our tummies are not the same and try to do something the old us would do. I am three weeks today......last night, I was starving!!!! All I could think about was going out to eat and having a salad and a piece of grilled chicken. Healthy choices.....but not allowed for a 3 weeker The mental part of all this is so much more than I could have ever imagined. No regrets!