Cherrybomb

Got my fitbit ultra today and I love it so far. It motivated me to get up and move all day today. I love that it can be worn on my bra and I don't even feel it there. The fact that it syncs with myfitnesspal was a deciding factor for me since they have a much more extensive food database than most others.

Thanks so much everyone! I was so excited that I went back out this evening and bought another pair of pants and a shirt.

I'm 5.5 weeks out and have been bummed because I've been on a stall. Well, last night I bought a pair of pants to give me short term motivation and they already fit! Actually, they are a bit loose and I could probably get into one size smaller. I am so stoked and just can't believe it. I've spent so many years trying on clothes only to have them not even fit on my body or be way too tight to wear. It felt so great to buy a size 4 sizes smaller than I have been wearing and have them slip right on. Inspired! Just what a I needed!

Yep, at only 5 weeks out, I went from a 10.5 to a 9. I still wear my sandals but had to tighten the straps on them.

I was claiming to be having a heart attack in recovery too! I'm embarrassed to think of it now. I also felt like I was going to puke and kept complaining about that in recovery too until they doubled my meds and I felt better. On Day 5 I drove to town and went shopping. I got tired faster than I normally would, but other than that I was fine.

LOL. I have food related stress also but really need to step up my exercise. I've been fooling around with these two pounds for weeks now and need to see some lower numbers asap or I WILL go crazy.

I'm 5 weeks out and living on seafood. Shrimp every single day. I also eat crab legs, imitation crab meat, all kinds of fish, and today I had a crab cake. It all goes down and stays down super easy. All I like now is seafood and super spicy foods. Weird taste changes.

Nope, no regrets. I get frustrated sometimes about the small amounts I can eat, but glad my sleeve is stopping me. I'll be 5 weeks out tomorrow and eat everything now with the exception of raw vegetables.

I am sick of not being able to eat enough to keep a two year old alive! I want to be able to gulp down beverages in record time like I used to. I want to eat a whole anything. I just want a day off from this. If I was losing weight, I may have a better attitude. As it is, I am 4.5 weeks out and haven't lost in 9 days. I don't even understand how it's possible to maintain my weight on 700-800 calories a day max. I have wasted more food and money since this surgery than I ever have in my life. Even though I know I can't eat much, my brain is forever optimistic and thinks this one time I can because it looks so good. No matter what I buy to eat or drink, it never works out. I take a couple of bites or drinks and it's over. I'm starting to feel mentally incompetent for making the same mistake a hundred times over. Why can't I wrap my brain around the fact that I can't eat like I used to? Do other people have this problem? Even though I wanted this surgery, and still do really, I am actually getting ANGRY that I can't eat something after I buy it. I want to just throw the food and cuss a blue streak. I chose this, so am confused at my own anger.

Ummmmm, if you read the title of this thread, you will see I only want a day off not a complete reversal of surgery. I did this for MYSELF - nobody else even wanted me to do it. I was as prepared as anyone, even losing 50 lbs pre-op. As you will eventually see, no amount of preparation will spare you the emotions that come with this change. It may not seem like much of a challenge to sip fluids all day, but believe me, it gets annoying. I'm always on the verge of being dehydrated and would love to be able drink more at a time - Water, not sodas or anything. Of course I'm not gorging on food! It's not even physically possible. I can't even eat a whole egg. This was a thread about emotions and feelings, not things I am actually going to do. Much of my anger comes from not wanting to waste. At home, not being able to eat/drink much is not so much of a problem. Being on the go a lot, I have to buy food and drinks out and portions my size are just not available. I hate having to throw so much away every single day.

I will be only 5 weeks out on Tuesday but I have to reply to this thread. You should think long and hard about yourself before putting off your surgery. It's a long process to get to the point where you have a surgery date and you will just end up having to start all over again. I eat meals with my family every single day. I can only eat about 1/4 cup of food but the only one who notices is me. Just put less on your plate. Even this early out, the only things I can't eat are bread and raw vegetables. Nobody notices me skipping those. The whole point of this surgery is to make you eat less. I question that your family wouldn't want that for you. Why would they care how much you eat as long as you are there with them? Good luck with your decision.

I was sleeved on 4/3 and just today broke a 9 day stall. Not only did I not lose anything in those days, my body had the nerve to gain 2 pounds!!! I eat 700-800 calories a day, also mostly Protein. Today, I not only lost the 2 pounds I gained during the last 10 days, but also 2 more. I hope this means the stall is over for good.

^^^^^ THIS is why I'm glad to have found this forum. I feel much less insane. A couple of years ago, when my PCP pointed out that I was a food addict, I got mad. Now, I realize it was true. I know that without this surgery, I would still be out of control and I clearly don't have the ability to change that on my own. This is a much harder, more emotional, journey than I had anticipated, but I am still thankful my sleeve is there to intervene on my behalf. I am looking forward to the day when all this becomes normal for me. Thanks to all who replied.

I agree, it's not fair. Will your surgeon try to petition Medicare on your behalf? They seem to have much more pull with them than us patients. For someone with a high BMI, they can put it in as step one in a two part procedure. In other words, the first half of a gastric bypass, which Medicare will cover. Whether or not the patient decides to go through with the second part of the surgery, after initial weight loss, is a personal decision. Many don't.

I think it's hard for him to accept since some people, myself included, have had Medicare & Medicaid pay for VSG. They can put whatever information they wish on the internet, but those of us who have had this surgery paid for know it's not accurate. When I contacted Medicare initially about WLS, I was told they cover gastric bypass. I opted for that surgery and only found out through my surgeon that the sleeve is covered.

They covered all the nutritionist visits for me so far, but last time I was there I was told they are no longer going to be covering it. I have to pay $40 per visit going forward.

I've heard this point of view before and just wanted to respond to it. As an obese person, I would NEVER overeat at a buffet. I was semi-embarrassed to eat at one to begin with, feeling that everyone was judging what I was eating. I always ate less than everyone else and I'm sure there are others that feel the same. That being said, I doubt I will ever use my discount card either. I would be mortified to discuss my surgery with a cashier/stranger. I am keeping my card in case I ever feel differently, but I don't see it happening as of now.

I believe OH stands for Obesity Help. I have heard of that website. The subject of my card just came up tonight. My family wanted to go to the buffet so I thought about using it to get kids price or a take home box, but I was too embarrassed. In my case, my surgeon gave me the card at my pre-op appointment when I was already on the liquid diet. It was pre-printed with my name on it.

I was shocked to find out that people in other states are being denied. From the first visit to my surgeon he tried to talk to me into the sleeve. I had originally went in for RnY. He told me that I was lucky to have insurance that would cover it, as many don't. I ended up with the sleeve and am glad I did. i feel fortunate that is was covered after hearing others' stories. Good luck to everyone who is still waiting to be approved.

I am finding this thread really interesting since I had my sleeve on 4/3/12 that was paid for 100% by my Medicare and Medicaid. I live in Florida and had my surgery at Shands at University of Florida in Gainesville. My surgeon was Dr. Caban (partner with Dr. Ben-David.)

Maybe my Medicaid paid for it. I honestly don't know for sure since I always present both. Have you checked into your Medicaid coverage? Usually Medicare pays for much more so I assumed they paid for the bulk of it, but maybe not?

For those that are on solid food, why not just eat protein bars? I wouldn't be choking down nasty, chalky, smelly protein drinks if I could just eat something akin to a candy bar with the same results.

Hello and welcome! I think everyone here can relate to losing over and over again only to regain. WLS is the only proven long term solution to that. In that respect, it is necessary surgery. I'm only a month out, but absolutely no regrets. I feel like I should have made this decision for myself years ago. I went into surgery expecting a bypass and came out with my surprise sleeve. My surgeon had told me that due to my high BMI, it may be a possibility and I had agreed to it. After coming home with the sleeve, I finally did some research on it and was very thankful things turned out this way. I won't be going back in a year for the bypass as I originally thought I would.

Yes, that is exactly what I have. You shouldn't have to pay for anything. Mine covered everything. Maybe they are not trying to charge Medicaid, only Medicare? I would try another place and point out that you have Medicaid also. Edited to add: I did have to find my own psychologist that took Medicaid. If I had used the one my surgeon generally works with, I would have had to pay out of pocket. I just found one that accepted Medicaid and got them to do my evaluation and send my surgeon the report.

Yikes, the lemon candy scares me to death! I would throw those out for the same reasons Lissa mentioned. I have a fear of hard tack candy in general, even for non WLS patients. My kids are grown and even now respect that I would prefer they didn't eat it. I refer to them as "chokables." As benign as those little hard candies seem, they are being evil by feeding your body sugar. That will open up cravings to all sorts of bad things. They are worse than a bite of cake or something because they are slowly and constantly dripping sugar into your system like an IV. Scary stuff.