suzjag

This is such a tough spot to be. It sounds desperately familiar. It's such an out of control feeling. I can't give advise because I hope and pray I don't return there and am not sure if I have the emotional healing that can keep it at bay. Sending u big huggs, keep us posted and if u see someone for food issues now is definitely the time.

The reason I started this thread was to try and gauge how others were handling their food choices and the attitudes around them. I see and have seen in the responses and in this forum everything from strict regimens to none at all. I am 11 weeks post op and am doing well losing steadily. I feel fabulous. I am troubled somewhat though on how to eat for long term success. I am basically structured, yogurt, cheese, protein drinks etc... However, I still find pleasure in eating and am trying to regulate that in a reasonably healthy way while still enjoying food. When people say they are still on plan what does that mean? I realize the digestive restricted items that u have to work up to but do they mean dieting? I look closely at what I eat and of course stop when full. But I don't put a lot of restrictions on myself. I eat within reason, I drink within reason, and I'm satisfied with ny efforts but scared when I see how strict some people are. I guess what I'm saying is I'm not sure I'm headed in the right direction. The nutritional info I got pre pp was sooo unrealistic. I mean basically it was dieting for the rest of my life. I am dedicated to success but my definition may be completely different. How do u guys feel?

Agreed!

Surprised here too. Maybe no one else will say it but I think it discredits the seriousness of our plight and reduces it to a quik fix. 30 pounds really? SMH

Please tell me there is a chance I won't or at least that it will be minimal. I need to hear someone's story that didn't experience this.

Thank u for the replies. Fact is I have a TON of hair so hopefully it won't be too bad. I has 2 c sections and I don't remember any significant hair loss. I did read an article a while back linking hair loss to what the body perceives as malnutrition. I feel like Sampson when it comes to my hair. I know that sounds vain but true nonetheless.

So scared of this, my hair is almost waist length and is one of my assets I have relied on to feel pretty. Praying I am only minimally affected. :/

Yes me too. I think I read that the grehlin loss has an effect. Having difficulty spelling and being alert. July 26th sleeved.

Thanks Jason

You're a brave soul I can hear the puckering already. Lol. I TOTALLY agree. I remember I was 6 days post op and ate some avocado and posted about it and u would have thought I stuck a sword in myself. The reaction was intense. Anyway thank u thank u for the common sense. Much appreciated.

That's so funny I loved both of those things afterwards!!

Keep on keeping on!!

I'm almost 9 weeks out and wondering if anyone has had a problem with peanuts? I've been eating a lot of peanut sauce over the last week in my attempt to get protein and something with good flavor. Last week I had stomach problems all week and am going for an upper GI to be sure is ok. If i cant tolerate peanuts yet what would it feel like?everything

Queasy stomach, and some nausea. Like a pit in my stomach.

I guess what I'm saying is, if something doesn't agree with me how will I know?

California

I was sleeved on July 26th and I'm so scared this is TOO slow. With my preop I've lost 26 pounds. So many people have lost so much more. I'm really bothered by this. When I went in for my 3 week check I was on track according to my Dr.but now 3 weeks later I've lost very little more. Scared

We're all doing good hang in everybody. Let's update again soon