Territravel

It will
Remember this is temporary
This is not the rest of your life
Very temporary
Just get your Protein, fluids in and enjoy the weight loss
You will be past all this quicker than you realize
*hugs*

No, your not crazy! Your body is trying to heal itself, and causing your hormones to be out of balance. Many people go through this. I became very sensitive around two weeks, and wanted to cry over nothing. It will pass! I know, everyone says this, but it really does get easier. Hang in there..Hugs!

No, your not crazy! Your body is trying to heal itself, and causing your hormones to be out of balance. Many people go through this. I became very sensitive around two weeks, and wanted to cry over nothing. It will pass! I know, everyone says this, but it really does get easier. Hang in there..Hugs!

No, your not crazy! Your body is trying to heal itself, and causing your hormones to be out of balance. Many people go through this. I became very sensitive around two weeks, and wanted to cry over nothing. It will pass! I know, everyone says this, but it really does get easier. Hang in there..Hugs!

No fun, if you don't remember it! All though, still burning calories.

Thanks to this forum and all of the reading I do on success and positive thinking, I've compiled a list of ideas that I've found helpful in our journey to be healthier and slimmer with VSG. I hope you may find something that will help you, whether you're a newbie or a veteran.
1.. I know it will be hard, but try cleaning out your kitchen of foods you shouldn't eat. it's a lot harder to go and drive somewhere to get bad food than it is to just reach in the cabinet. if you have others in your house that you are buying the junk food for, talk with them about how this is hindering your progress and give them healthy alternative Snacks as well. donate any unopened foods to your local food pantry.
2. Surround yourself with positive affirmations. Read motivational books, music, dvds etc. I am a Christian and Bible scriptures and prayer help me.
3. Put a picture on your fridge, mirror, car dash and so forth of the ultimate look you want to achieve, whether it's a pic of how you use to look or a pic from a magazine of how you'd like to look.
4. Find your Mantra and post it everywhere as well. This mantra can change weekly, monthly or whenever you need a new one. (such as "just do it", "walking makes me sexier", "I AM a gorgeous woman". Speak as though you ARE what you want to become!
5. Plan your meals and snacks out for a week in advance, or at least a day in advance. then shop and stock your kitchen with these items. this way you aren't tempted by bad foods because you had nothing good in the house to eat.
6. if you don't have a tracking method, this is a MUST. there are numerous apps for iPhones etc. some populate ones are Lose It and My Fitness Pal. If you don't have a smart phone, then buy a pocket journal to write everything you eat down and buy a pocket nutrition count book that list Protein and carb counts.
7. If you have trouble with Water intake, try getting some of those cute insulated tumblers with lids and fill up several for the day and keep in the fridge, when they are all empty you know you've reached your goal for the day.
8. Set alarms on your phone throughout the day as a reminder to drink your water or to eat your protein.
9. Get a little lunch cooler or insulated lunch tote and fill it with string cheese, bottled water, Greek yogurt etc to have in your car when running errands so you aren't tempted to get fast food.
10. Set weekly and monthly goals with rewards or celebrations for achieving each goal.
11. Make a Vision Board to represent your new life when you reach your ultimate goal weight. I have on mine a cute swimsuit, parasailing, hiking etc.
12. Find a form of exercise that you enjoy and set goals to add exercise into your weekly routine. It could be dancing, tennis, volleyball, badminton, softball etc. it doesn't have to be just walking or running. Try a different sport each month to keep it fun.
13. Keep a calendar and organize your life to help keep stress down, so you can focus on you journey to better health and a happier life!
I'm typing this on my iPhone, so please disregard any typos. Please let me know if any of these ideas help you. God Bless and give us strength to achieve our goals and pay it forward to help others succeed.

I have sleep problems as well. I work midnights, and have for ten years now. On my off days, I convert back to normal hours so I can spend time with my family. I have a noise machine that I turn up "rain or ocean sounds," and that keeps the outside noise at bay. Also, I take a daily allergy pill that puts me sleep.

After the day you had, removing most of your stomach will be a piece of cake!

Cant say I wasnt tempted to make 47 grilled cheeses with a platter of bacon....lol

Sleeve Evangelist, you are really clost to your goal!! GO GIRL.

I have sleep problems as well. I work midnights, and have for ten years now. On my off days, I convert back to normal hours so I can spend time with my family. I have a noise machine that I turn up "rain or ocean sounds," and that keeps the outside noise at bay. Also, I take a daily allergy pill that puts me sleep.

Who let Gman in here?!?!

LOL.. I see a new thread.
"I'm not fat! I'm full of ****"

My husband is as fit as can be, has never had weight loss surgery and considers weighing pre and post poop one of his favorite past times! This is my prize... This is what God gave me...

I take monthly B12 shots. It helps me when I feel a lack of energy. And yes, I'm always cold, unless I'm in the middle of a hot flash! Ugghh.

I'd love to join! Surgery is march 20. VERY excited! I've been reading some very encouraging posts from people who have already had their sleeve. They love it and seem to be so happy with it.

Hello all! I am pretty new and I would love to join your group. I need all the support I can get! Just finished all my pre op requirements, so next step is waiting to hear from my ins co.. I am scared but SO INSPIRED by you all & I am so excited!!! I have had hypothyroidism for about 13 years now & was wondering if you have to crush your meds for the rest if your life. Kinda worried bout that... Any tricks or suggestions?

Everything happens for a reason, I believe! When I decided to go to Cancun and use dr. verboonen, I could find very little info on him. That worried me. But, I prayed, felt at peace and jumped on it. I couldn't be happier. I have recommended him, whenever I see people wanting to go to Mexico.

Welcome and Happy Birthday! Lots of good things coming your way.

Congratulations on your weightloss!
That's what I don't understand. If my night is another's day and vice versa, why should it make a difference? If I were in Hawaii (I use to live their) or Alaska... The night/ days are completely different from the mainland. But like another poster mention and you, we definitely need our sleep... I am just not getting enough.
One of my healthy Snacks have been to have mixed peppers with guacamole and salsa. Mmm
I may just have to work extra hard.

I have read where people who work a night shift, gain weight over time. Since it's against our bodies natural clock to sleep during the day, they may not rest as well. Our bodies use sleep time, to heal and restore. Slower weight loss sounds reasonable to me.
I also work the midnight shift, and average between 6-7 hrs of sleep during the week. On the week-end, I switch back to days and sleep 8-9 hrs. I might mention that after ten years of this shift I had packed on 75 lbs to my 5'3 frame. Happy to report since my VSG I've lost 76 lbs.
I take plenty of healthy Snacks with me, and don't eat out of the vending machines anymore. I take things like almonds, fruit, skinny cow cheese and multi grain snack crackers, Protein shakes, and Protein Bars. I try to have a snack or Protein Drink every 3 hrs or so, works for me.

I have read where people who work a night shift, gain weight over time. Since it's against our bodies natural clock to sleep during the day, they may not rest as well. Our bodies use sleep time, to heal and restore. Slower weight loss sounds reasonable to me.
I also work the midnight shift, and average between 6-7 hrs of sleep during the week. On the week-end, I switch back to days and sleep 8-9 hrs. I might mention that after ten years of this shift I had packed on 75 lbs to my 5'3 frame. Happy to report since my VSG I've lost 76 lbs.
I take plenty of healthy Snacks with me, and don't eat out of the vending machines anymore. I take things like almonds, fruit, skinny cow cheese and multi grain snack crackers, Protein shakes, and Protein Bars. I try to have a snack or Protein Drink every 3 hrs or so, works for me.

I have to hide my stuff. I have a 16 yr old son, who eats everything, and could still hide behind a lamp pole!

Mine brought me home chocolate covered strawberries ( ok, I actually enjoyed one!) & a flipping Cheesecake!! He's fixing to wear that!!! :-(