Wisconsin_Gal

@Circlesis Sleeve to DS in 2013.

Pros: it works, like seriously work. Cons: I'm probably a more extreme case, but the amount of RANK gas and stool that had never been anything other than runny, becoming immediately intolerant to lactose, garlic, onions, green peppers, broccoli, cabbage and other gas producing foods... it means I avoid dating, sex, working out in publics, or joining large groups. I have even **** myself a few times for too taking too long to run to bathroom. All the poop drains me physically, no energy. The gas is depressing. I have never had lower self esteem. (Damn good thing I have so much that I can hardly afford the self esteem loss, but this would be something concerning for anyone prone to depression and less self esteem) . I came home crying for a few hours after my coworker joked with me that some of the cleaning staff mentioned the smell in the work bathrooms. Wonder who it is, they said gossiping.... FOR ME, this was not worth it. Vsg alone worked and got me 80% there. To the point I am looking to get it reversed. It was life limiting to an extended that was unacceptable to me. Don't feel bad for me! I really do think I am on the extreme side and my complaints.

Prepare for the worst diarrhea and gas ever. For life.

Kara, I am back to lurking. I haven't had a lot to say lately. I live close to Platteville, WI and I had my surgery done in Dominican Republic late December 09. To date I have lost 40 lbs If you would like someone to talk to, I would welcome the opportunity to help out a fellow sleever-to-be.

Still losing.... Look at signature...

Post Op day Fat(g). Carbs(g). Prot(g). KCals 25.99. 25.1. 64.81. 613 Brunch ??* 2*servings*Egg Beaters - Original * 1*serving*Lactose sugar free Light chocolate shake * 1*serving*Monterey Jack & Jalapeno cheese * 1*serving*Veggie Breakfast Sausage Patties dinner ?* 1/4*serving*Crock Pot Classics Beef Pot Roast * 1/4 cup White Rice (Long-Grain, Cooked) Snacks / Other * 1/2*serving*Homemade Ice Cream ??* 1*servings*Lactose Sugar Free Light Chocolate Shake Today's Observation: I had another eating too fast episode, but I am learning!

Oh boy... Here are a few: 1) I hate being married. I made a mistake and married a "best friend" and not really a husband. Chancie, I met my great guy over the internet too. Make SURE there is chemistry! 2) I hate my 3 stepchildren. Actually, I am not sure it is them. - think I just hate having children! 3) I am VERY selfish and don't like to share with those closest to me. Easier for me to share with strangers. 4) I hate owning a home ( does anyone else see a trend? I think I am a commitment-phobic) 5) Sex is a bore. I had more fun when I was alone and didn't really know what it was all about. 6) I *think* I liked it better when I was alone but am too scared to go back (plus, I love my hubby despite all my gripes!) Ok, those are my biggies!

What am I going to do after I lose all my weight... Hmm 1) Shop for some cute, trendy and tight clothes. Ok, maybe just try them out at the store, but y'all get my drift. 2) Way personal: enjoy missionary and still be able to breathe. 3) Enjoy traveling in an airplane more. 4) I want to hike the Bright Angel Trail at the Grand Canyon. Not because I really want to, but because I remember a very embarrassing event that happened there where I only went a really short way and it took me forever to get back up and I thought someone was going to have to call a helicopter to get me out! Doing this will hopefully replace that memory. 5) Start taking more pictures with me in them. That's all I can think for now.

So apparently I am an idiot. I thought I could finish off that pizza and even though my body was saying "hey, we are getting full here"... My head is going "well, finish what you have in your hand". Needless to say, I threw up my pizza. I hated the experience but man, I love my sleeve for making me accountable for my stupidity!

Today's Observation: I think that stuff about the nerve endings in the stomach coming alive a few weeks after surgery are true. Or else, I am finally eating less carbs! LOL.. I have been very full the past two days. My morning meal totally rocks and is VERY heavy and satisfactory. lunch was a joke. I got the meal and then pretty much picked at it because I was full almost right away. And dinner... LOL... I was actually planning on eating a whole slice, but I couldn't. I sliced my one piece into 3 parts and couldn't eat all of it! Yeah! I am adding the two Snacks for later tonight... I need the extra Protein and the knowledge that I am getting a few more "treats" tonight... Now, if I could just stop eating real food and go to mushies or soft foods... I think I completely skipped mushed and soft foods... agh. :frown1:.. I am looking forward to my leftovers (today's lunch) tomorrow and probably tomorrow night, too! Later everyone... Fat(g) Carbs(g) Prot(g) KCals 34.95 39.79 70.48 753 Breakfast (Aimee's String Burrito) 1 large Egg omelet or Scrambled Egg with cheese 1 serving Light String Cheese 1 serving Whole Wheat Low Carb Flour Tortilla Lunch (Pollo Asado from my local mex restaurant) 0.125 California Avocados 1/2 serving Pollo Asado 0.075 serving Refriend Beans-full fat 1/3 10 chip serving Tortilla Corn chips Dinner (Part of my stepson's birthday dinner) 0.3 serving Taco Orginal Crust pizza (Large) Snacks / Other (to help me boost protein) 2 servings Lactose sugar free Light chocolate shake

Total Calories: 891 Fat: 45.60 Carbs: 73.91 Prot: 53.69 Breakfast ??* 1 large Egg omelet or Scrambled Egg with cheese * 1*serving*Light String Cheese * 1*serving*Whole Wheat Low Carb Flour Tortilla lunch * 0.125*serving*Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies * 1*serving*Light String Cheese ??* 1*serving*Roast Beef Canned * 1*serving*Whole Wheat Low Carb Flour Tortilla dinner * 1*serving*Broccoli and Cheese * 1/4*serving*Lean Beef Stew meat * 0.02*serving*Mongolian Beef Seasoning Mix 1 piece White Cake with Icing (Home Recipe or Purchased) Snacks / Other * 1*serving*Homemade Ice Cream

Lauramomof3: The tortillas I eat are "Buena Vida Low Carb Whole Wheat Tortilla". They are the soft taco size (like 6" or 8") and the stats are: Cal:70 Fat:4 Carb:7 Fiber:3 Protein:4 I buy these at Wal-Mart. Are the ones you are talking about the bigger sized tortillas?

Tiff, I need to figure out how best to measure what I am drinking. I don't think I am getting it all in! As for eating pizza... yeah... I ate it, but I had heartburn from hell and I think I had a mighty sugar spike as I had to take a nap afterwards... for the tummy, it felt fine. I am not following the "Protein first" rule, from what I can see... and I think this is why I am getting way too many carbs in... I find myself hungry on days I eat too many carbs... I am trending that. I am going to try to do a "under 30" carb day tomorrow (consciously) instead of doing what I have been doing for the past few days and winging it... I am eating with my eyes as i find myself giving my hubby what I don't finish most evenings. I will try conscious eating first to ensure that I PLAN what I eat instead of winging it before I go all "starvation mode"... I probably just need to get those carbs under control, I think... Keep the suggestions/comments coming. This is why I am posting what I eat so someone can knock some sense into me if I go nuts... Pizza... that's just nuts, even though my tummy took it like a champ... lol