jessica0728

Thank you Mina that def made me feel better! I lost 21lbs pre surgery...I went in weighing 231...when I left I weighed 226 I now weigh 222.6 9 days later...so when you put it that way it makes more sense huh and you are right I am so much more emotional right now lol...

My surgery was 9 days ago I pretty much lost 5lbs right away then I had like 4 days of no weight loss then I suddenly lost 2 lbs when weighed myself yesterday then today I weighed myself and I guess I thought I would lose more since I went to the gym yesterday and I only lost .8lbs since yesterday your right I shouldn't compare myself to others...it's hard not to though

Good point I have been reading the boards a lot and some people have lots like triple what I have lost...I just want this to work so bad I have been trying for 12 years to lose this weight...I want it gone! And I want to know me eating a lot less is actually doing something haha

My ring is already getting loose and I am only 8 days out...you don't know how excited I would be to have to resize my ring...I have always had big fingers so I would love to see my hands thin out!!!

Wow I am sorry Hun that your family is not being supportive but wow you are inspiring! I am glad you are pushing forward and doing this for yourself you a re going to feel so much better your not going to care that they are acting dumb good luck to you and remember there are some great people on here that will always be supportive too

I only lost 8lbs in the last 8 days I feel like I am a slow loser compared to most of you on here...is that bad?

Do any of you use online trackers? People have told me they are a good tool I tried to go oline and use spark people but it is hard to navigate I think and I can't figure it out...so my question is, is it necessary? And which ones do you find user friendly? or maybe you know of ones that you can put on your phone (apps)...thanks!!

Thank you everyone I am going to try some more out...I just want one that is easy to use and doesn't think I am starving myself by not eating enough lol

I too had surgery on 6/19 and I feel GREAT! Barely any pain just a little around the incisions...I also had a hernia repair at the same time of this surgery and besides my 2 c sections this is my 3 surgery in my abdomen area...i am also a belly sleeper but i cant do that yet...i can sleep on my side though without pain...I want to go walking but wasn't sure I could actually work out yet...food goes down well but I am still on full liquid I can't wait to eat salad, fruit, and veggies again I miss that! I am definitely going through the food depression of seeing everyone else eat food and I know I can't...but I am getting better...I am down 8lbs since surgery so I am happy! It seems like everyone truly has different experiences with this surgery it is nice to talk to everyone about it....

I think the hospital was def the hardest time but it sounds like you are progressing and doing great! Hopefully you get to go home soon...sometimes it seems the comfort of your own home helps with the healing process

Smartypants I have a coworker who had the lap band and she also is doing wonderful and is definitely my biggest cheerleader!

I Know I am supposed to be resting but I feel so good I want to do something! When can I go back to the gym? I would just go and walk the treadmill no lifting of course but I just want to do something!! Is anyone else going stir crazy? Any advice??

I have been walking everyday but I want to go to the gym I usually walk for 40-60 min on an incline...I could go and just walk no incline, no crazy speed...I knew walking was good I just wasn't sure how much thanks everyone!

Hi everyone! My name is Jessica I am so excited to find this site/app!! I also had the gastric sleeve 1 week ago today (6/19) and I am very anxious to talk to others who have or are going through the same things I have been going through...I went into surgery weighing 231.6lbs I am 5'6" I lost 21 lbs pre surgery and now today a week later I weigh 225.6 this surgery has been amazing for me...I feel great I haven't had to take pain medicine at all...I have been able to keep down all of my fluids I am actually going stir crazy at home lol can't wait to go back to work...the only thing I have struggling with is the full liquid diet I know it's for a short time but I am so bored with fluids haha...did anyone else have this issue? Can't wait to share experiences with everyone here!!!

I never thought of mashed potatoes! I happened to have a bag of reg mashed potatoes (where you just add water) I tried a few bites of it and it isn't bad!! I thought it would hurt or be uncomfortable but not to bad as long as I took small bites (which happens to be the thing I have been struggling with the most) so that was a nice change! Thanks so much for all of your help you guys are great!

Full liquids for 1 more week I am eating basically jello, pudding, chicken broth, beef broth, cream of chicken soup, carnation instant breakfast, yogurt and sugar free Popsicles...I tried eggs whites a couple of times but they didn't sit well...is there things I am missing that I don't know about lol?

I had a co worker who was VERY opposed to me having the surgery to the point she would say something negative every day I worked with her...it was very hard luckily I had other very supportive coworkers and they even stood up to me against her all I can say for advice is this (a very wise coworker told me this) this journey is very personal and just for you! It is a very personal decision about YOUR life and you are the only person that needs to live with it...if you feel it's the right decision then go for it!! Good luck Hun!!

Definitely great way to turn that around! Hope things get better for you

Oh my gosh fruits and veggies?? I would be sooooooo happy lol...I am just trying to be patient it's just hard because I am NOT used to sitting around I have little ones (ages 4 1/2 & 2) and my job is very busy I work in a hospital...sitting around has never been my strong suit

Have you started eating more foods yet? I am going back to work next week as long as I don't lift how about you?

Hope you are doing well