EnigmaInKY

Kulita - Yes, that's what I'm getting at. My irrational anger (and yes, rage) is over the stupidest things. My temper is hair trigger. I see it happening. I feel it happening. I can't seem to stop it. I'm working on it though...

I know this has come up on the forum previously but I feel the need to post this...maybe for my mental health? I'm sort of kidding... I admit to not being the most patient person ever. I have been known to be a little anal retentive and somewhat irritated if something isn't being done exactly as I would have (perfectly) done it. Since my surgery, however, I seem to be very easily irritated. And anger? Oh boy, I've never angered so quickly in my life - and to the point of irrational rage. I was at a public event yesterday and someone slammed in to me, dumping hot nacho cheese and chili on my clothes and my husband's hands. She looked at her clothes to ensure nothing go on her then went on her way. No apology, no nothing. As I stomped off to the restroom facilities, I could feel my pulse pounding. I was grinding my teeth. My face was red. I felt like a bull; I've no doubt I looked like one. No kidding, I felt if I had run into her I'd have pummeled her to the floor. (In fact I did pass her an hour later and stared her down...waiting, hoping...) I'm an alpha female, for sure, but I've never been overly aggressive like this. Any suggestions from folks out there who may be riding the same emotional and/or hormonal roller coaster?

Hi all - I'm in Lexington and was sleeved on 12/21 by Dr. Weiss (Bluegrass Bariatrics). Knock on wood, I've had absolutely zero complications and have lost 60 lbs total, 13 of which were pre-op. I'm feeling really great physically although I do seem to be much more easily irritated by minor annoyances since surgery. I'm working on that....hopefully my body and hormones are as well. Tiffy - I'm also on MyFitnessPal and will add you.

I was back at my desk job after two weeks. I did pretty well during the day but when I would get home from work, I was absolutely beat. It was like my body would crash as soon as it knew it could. I finally turned the corner in terms of having more stamina at the end of week 3. Hindsight: I definitely would not have wanted to go back after just one week. That second week at home was critical to my feeling more energetic and acclimating to my new world.

My doctor fixed my hietal hernia at the same time as my VSG surgery. Similar situation for a friend of mine and for many others I've read about on this board. I was sleeved exactly 10 weeks ago and have had heartburn only twice, the second time actually today. See what your surgeon says about correct of a hernia, which is most likely the source of your GERD. Good luck!

Steel, I'd be interested in hearing more about the game plan that helped you be successful. I've been concerned about my low caloric intake. I (average about 800 per day, and often times I limit it to that even if I'm hungry. What I'm finding is that I've already had several stalls and my weight loss at 8 weeks post op is not at the rate I'd have expected. I want to make the most of these first six months, you know? What did your diet and exercise plan look like? If you have any journaling examples of both that you could send me, I'd be happy to provide my email address. Thanks for any insight you can provide!

I've been talking about potato skins (and all things appetizer) since the week of my surgery. The past two weeks the object of my desire has been a chocolate brownie with chocolate frosting. Guess what my lovely husband did for Valentine's Day, when I am 8 weeks post-op? I came home from work to a three course meal! 6:30pm Appetizer: One small potato skin containing cheese, bacon and green onion. 8:30pm Dinner: 2.5 oz of filet mignon and one large onion ring I was absolutely stuffed. No more food, I said! But when, at 10:30pm, he mentioned the dessert options, I suddenly was unstuffed. 10:30pm Dessert: One small chocolate covered strawberry and two bites of a chocolate brownie with chocolate frosting I went to bed completely sated. I suppose this is what it's like to savor one's food in normal sized portions...? I awoke this morning with no obsessive thoughts about what my food choices would be for the day - or worse, what I wouldn't be having. The What-Food-Am-I-Missing-Out-On Monster was quiet. I got back on plan today without a single negative thought or regret. Bonus? I weighed this morning and found that I didn't negatively impact my progress. In fact, I lost 2/10 of a pound. Love my man! He knew what I needed and what I could handle. There will be a life where I can enjoy food again; I can see it now. Very empowering night for me!

Coco, I've been swinging up and down, back and forth...any way the wind blows, it seems. I'm mostly on an even keel but when I swing, I really swing. Like, hyperventilating crying. I've given it a lot of thought and am convinced that my biggest problem is I'm still trying to figure out show to deal with stress and high emotion situations. Old Me would have dived right into my comfort foods and been done with it. Now when I'm upset or feeling down, I have nothing to turn to. Ridiculous, of course, as I have the most incredibly supportive husband and a lovely life, but that's the food addict in me talking. I'm not as well equipped as I'd hoped to be to deal with life without my food crutches. Some folks don't struggle, as you've seen. Others are completely depressed. Some are in the middle like me - finding there way through the ups and downs. The bottom line is everyone is different and will react differently post surgery. The best advice I can give (at the wise old age of 8 weeks post-op) is to set yourself up for a successful life without the food crutch. Find another outlet. Find several. Good luck!

Sadly, I weighed this morning and promised myself I wouldn't again until at least Monday. I admit it was tempting though...

KC - Maybe once a week I experience a 'happy night' like this one; I miss the days of thoughtless, carefree movements (I'm about 6.5 weeks post-op.) My point is this - - don't worry. Some bloating, some less than satisfactory bathroom time? No big deal if it means we're going to have a long life, feel better and look better!

...an adult sized bowel movement. Seriously. That can not be overrated, especially if one was hyper-regular in that department as I was pre-op. Can I get an amen?

It's a cold and snowy day here. My husband works nights and is sleeping. It's quiet. There's not much to do. You get the picture... I pulled out a couple of favorite cookbooks to write down ingredients on my grocery list. I continued browsing and came across 'monkey bread'. If you're not familiar with it, it's simple matter of canned biscuits, cinnamon, sugar and butter. Oh my gosh. Just seeing that recipe, I could imagine myself sitting there eating as much of it as I wanted. Just chowing down. A binge. That led my mind toward other foods that I'd really like to binge on. It seems my mind is absolutely wrapped around food (or lack thereof) today. Anybody out there that can empathize?

My surgery was on December 21, about six weeks ago. In the first month I lost approximately 35 lbs. In the last two weeks, nothing. I know from reading posts on this forum and from chatting with the nutritionist at my surgeon's office that this is expected. Logically, I get it. Doesn't make it much easier, but I get it. How did you get over the hump and start losing again? Any tips or tricks to help my body get through this would be most appreciated. Thanks!

EnigmaInKY

Spot on! I struggled so badly with this first full period post-op because I couldn't turn to food. Nor can I turn to it for any other frustration, mood or celebration. So yeah, I've also been doing a lot of things that I previously wouldn't have focused on.