my3sons

Sorry you are having a rough time. I would suggest you find yourself a good therapist who deals with food addiction.

try www.theworldaccordingtoeggface.com it is a great resource site for recipes for us!!

Once I made the decision, I was full steam ahead. I had some wonderings about what life would be like after surgery- but no second thougths on having it- I had a great surgeon, no nausea, minimal pain and was back to work in two weeks- I am 10 weeks post op, down 45 lbs...I have no regrets, I honestly do not miss the way I used to eat at all- there is real hope for the first time in my life, and that feels better than anything I could put in my mouth....

You can start them when your doctor tells you you can. Many people have different directions from their surgeons, follow yours. I was two weeks on liquids after surgery, it was week three when I could start soft food like yogurt.

I try to always have ricotta cheese, string cheese, greek yogurt, sliced turkey on hand.

I think they are another hack sales job from Dr. Oz...Dr Odd...seems like every other week he has a "new" amazing weight loss product to hawk. He is such a sell out disappointment. He gives so many people so much hope with these ridiculous products- if they are really that good- why does he push one, then another? From raspberry to special teas....

It sounds to me like you have done really well in weight loss!! I understand from vets that the loss slows down as time goes on and i see they always suggest more protein, more water, less carbs to keep them going to goal. Some days i feel like I can eat more than others- it depends on what I am eating...I try to weigh and measure everything- it really helps.

everyday- once twice three times, sometimes on two scales....yup I am nuts.

Feeling nervous and scared is a normal thing-this is a big step- it alters our lives...seven weeks out from surgery, my life is so different! I am 40 lbs down, more energy, sleep better the pain in my knee is gone- today I worked in my yard all day!! I have a second chance, and I fully intend to use it. Surgery is scary, if you have a good doctor with alot of eperience, you will be fine. I came out of surgery with no nausea, minimal pain, was home the next day and back to work in two weeks. Keep the faith, keep the focus....

Please speak to your surgeon. A stricture is possible in your time frame- I don't think it is normal to be able to eat LESS as time goes on unless you are transitioning from puree to dense protein. Always safer to talk to the dr.

Everyone has a different experience...as for me...I am 6 weeks from surgery I have plenty of energy - I eat about 700 calories a day- I have 3 boys 16, 14.10- work full time. I have more energy now in part because I am not eating crap, and I am down 36 pounds...I have been out to eat, I get a to go box and enjoy leftovers:) I eat slower, but not crazy slow- sometimes I want to eat more because I like the flavor, my stomach tells me I can't so I stop, and that's ok. Sometimes I have to remind myself to eat. I do not have to drink slow, I cannot drink with meals- that takes some getting used too- this is the best thing I have ever done for me...and probably my sons!

I was 2 week liquid, two weeks soft, "tender" real food week 5 and progress from there- it really depends on your surgeon.

The three week stall is a common thing- stick with your program, keep the faith, you will start losing again...I know easier said than done, I was stuck fo rtwo weeks- then boom..5 lbs off!

Get used to the symphony!!! If you think it growls now, wait till you start on dense protein:) It is just your sleeve doing its work...normal.

Relax. Get back on track today. I am sure you will be fine for surgery- my pre-op diet was a protein shake and two "sensible" low fat meals, adding up to 1000 calories a day. Breathe. Stop beating yourself up, you will be fine.