sheila2050

Enjoy your time in the sun!

wonderful news! I know you are gonna rock the sleeve and your dh's eyes are gonna pop OUT! It will be a terrific thrill for you to be normal weight and I know you deserve every minute of it.

lol . . . maybe you should have been more specific about how tall the Viking had to be . . . funny friends. Congrats on your wonderful break in stall and weight loss. Enjoy!

gosh, hope it gets better!!

Joji, best of luck tomorrow for a successful surgery!! Yay!!

Sleeved 9/26. So, two weeks out.

I haven't had any trouble at all with anything except once when I ate too much too fast and well, you know. I am still drinking my Juven, my protein shakes, Powerade. But I've started solids, too. I feel so much better with some food that sticks with me for a bit. Right now it seems impossible that I wouldn't lose weight no matter what I do (almost) because I am able to eat so little. I won't be bingeing, that's for sure. I don't have cravings, except possibly for meat. That goes with my cycle, I think, with ovulation and menses. I had some cheese on Triscuits last night without difficulty. I do notice that if I wait to stop until I feel "full" then I become overfull. Not sure how to check that. Once I start eating I want to keep going. I have been doing really well with throwing out food I don't finish. Before the sleeve, for most of my life, I felt all food served had to be eaten or saved for later. It's a little funny that my kids won't eat leftovers. They know it's ok to leave food on their plates once they're finished eating. Well, I am keeping up with my 10 minute walks twice daily, pretty much. I can't really see the benefit, but this is something I "decided" to do and I am going to stick with it. I'm still getting bouts of extreme tiredness; but I had that before surgery. I have intentionally foregone relying on caffeine. It is a last resort now, not a daily necessity. Somehow, I just don't want to have to have it and I guess I'm hoping that eventually I'll be all right on my own. I don't know why this dogged thought persists, but it does. I've had no trouble whatsoever letting go of soft drinks. I drink coffee occasionally and then only one cup. I'm definitely losing from the top. lol oh well.

"Released" 7, almost 7 1/2, pounds in the last week. WOW. So happy. Same size clothes but they aren't binding. Odwalla "Superfood" single serving . . . NASTY. And it is mostly carbs. Oh well, I tried it, I bought it (on sale, thank goodness), and I am going to DRINK it! Maybe not first thing in the morning though, lol. I find myself getting HUNGRY. I panic when I'm hungry, always have, not sure why. We went to Chili's last night and I asked for a cup of potato soup to be served as appetizer. No soup. Finally, I said, I need my soup [underline] now! I tolerated the soup well although it was rich and had some solid toppings. About 6 oz I'd guess. I was comfortably full. I like that feeling. Right now I am drinking Lean Shake 25, a GNC product, banana. It's good. Light, almost watery. I'm beginning to appreciate the watery taste more as I'm learning I can tolerate more of it at one time. When I'm trying for liquids and proteins, that's a very good thing. I am grateful I can get my drinks down. My heart goes out to all of you who are transitioning and hurting in the process. I find myself talking about overeating, food addiction, etc. in the past tense. It's a good feeling, like I've closed the chapter on that part of my life. I feel stronger when I think of it as "over." My first week of full liquids ends this Wednesday, then one more week of full liquids, then purees. ( I really did kind of lapse last night with the soup but I had to. I squished the potato chunks up before eating them.) It feels like a long time ahead of me on liquids and semi-solids, but I'm going to try not to think of it. Counting pre-op, it's been 21 days on liquids (who'd a thunk I'd ever do that); so, I am 2/3 through it. That makes the ten days remaining seem shorter. Still getting out more and still needing lots of sleep. Not 100% on my walking, but doing pretty good. I'm going to look online at some of the aps for monitoring self-behavior. For some people, for instance, getting a pedometer is a big incentive for taking more steps. Not sure how that could work psychologically; but apparently, for some people seeing the higher number of steps motivates them, especially if they're part of a group comparing numbers. No harm in trying it myself, I guess, if I ever get [another] pedometer. Maybe I'll head to eBay now . . . lol. Have a great day, Sleevers. I'm so glad you're here for me. It is amazing how helpful it is to be with people who understand.

Hang in.

Makes sense. Smells & sights bring back memories. Why not foods?

Good for you! That's a miracle that you met a psychiatrist who could help with a good diagnosis. I'm really happy for you.

That's wonderful. Congrats.

I think a lot of the pre-op diet has to do with your BMI. Lower BMI = fewer restrictions. I was able to eat up until 3 days of my surgery, then I had full liquids, even purees. I started with a BMI 35. Also there's something to do with shrinking the liver and that has to do with BMI, whether you drink alcohol, and maybe other stuff (guessing). So, I don't think there's an easy answer to your question. BUT if you're migraines are related to your food intake that is a HUGE consideration, too. I personally would do anything to get away from that kind of pain.

Sleeved 9/26 and still on full liquids. Will start taking my prilosec more regularly, in case. I really think it's just not enough calories to keep me going. Glad to hear others felt the same on liquids. I am considering starting foods early. My sister did and she's fine. We had same doctor. I enjoy the convenience of liquids but hate, HATE, feeling hungry. Otherwise though, I am really happy with all. Thanks for your replies.

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nenukes33 no advice. just get better!!

mommydrysdale, hang in there. I think the adjustment period is just difficult. Be sweet to yourself. 22 lbs in one week is an awful lot. Maintaining it like you have is fantastic. It's going to be a long haul kind of thing. A lifetime of choices and successes. Maybe go window shopping for clothes. That might bring your mind back around to looking forward to the future and the new you. I find it inspiring when I think about what I'm going to be able to buy and wear. I am hungry all the time and also experiencing the energy crashes, too, and I am so hungry most of the time. I'll drink something and then 30, 60 minutes there it is again: the siren: food, need food. Oh well, I digress. I am praying for you. Best of luck.

Before the surgery, very few: close family and a couple of good friends. After the surgery: I put it on facebook. I don't need/want "feedback" that's anything but positive. I'm too old and too sure to waste time with naysayers. I saw the chance for a better life, and I chose it.

For me, right away, with light walking. I am going to wait 4 weeks out to do any strength training.

That is awesome. Best of luck!

Be kind to your body. I think when a setback like this happens, it becomes an exercise for the mind . . . how to keep moving forward when your body, not your mind, is holding you back. I haven't been where you are but to me common sense says, slow down, heal. Good Luck!

< cat calls > U look great!

newgrand, Good luck at work today!!

momto3 That's way too much pain!! Time to call your surgeon. Personally, I can take Prilosec (or equivalent) twice/day and 2 Pepcid AC as needed. I am not having a hard time, though. Definitely, you should not be feeling this bad. Make the call! As for extended meds, I have no restrictions.

I took Claritin and Benadryl for allergies with no harm. I don't have any restrictions on what kinds of meds I can take except NSAIDs. Hope you feel better soon! I HATE allergies. What a bother!