sarah_williams12

I was sleeved on 12/5 and I must say, here recently, I have not been eating healthy & definitely over-eating. My first two weeks I lost 20 pounds and my second two weeks (during Christmas and New Years) I only lost 4 pounds. I am EXTREMELY disappointed in myself and I'm really looking for some encouragement. Has anyone else fallen off the path before and then gotten back on? Today is Sunday and I've started eating healthy again today and will be staying this way. I'm just really nervous that I've messed this up. I saw the doctor on Friday and he says there is nothing to worry about. Just immediately change my habits back to the way they were. See, one of my major problems is, I am on the go ALL THE TIME and I am extremely social which means one thing... I EAT OUT ALL THE TIME! I know, I know... Not good! I'm only one month out and my stack tolerates anything. I almost wish food would make me sick. The other thing is, I am hungry about every two hours. Is that normal? I eat a good meal and two hours later, my stomach is burning and growling with hunger. Someone please send some encouraging ideas my way. I don't want to be skinny, I want to be healthy and make this a lifestyle change! :-(

Hi Lisa, I was extremely honest with my doctor. I have eaten so much that it's ridiculous. For example, for New Years Day, I'd eat until I got sick, go throw up and then eat again. Even doing all of that my doctor said he didn't feel like I stretched my stomach. However, he did warn me that if I didn't change these "habits" now, I will indeed stretch my stomach and start putting weight back on over a period of time. I am actually making a grocery list right now and I refuse to just "graze" all day. Now, with that being said, my doctor did say that it is normal to be hungry every 2-3 hours. The keys is to sip on water all day and it helps keep you full longer. Also, healthy snacks are good. For example, fruit, yogurt, string cheese, peanuts, pistachios, ex. Please keep in touch and let me know how this coming week goes for you. I am going to try really hard to make actual meals and be consistent this week.

Love the link Tink! Thank you! :-)

OHHHH ok. I've heard a ton of people are doing that. Please be careful and you'll definitely be on my prayers. When's your date?

Oh. Ok. Me too! Who did your surgery?

Where?

What phase are you in?

Thank you very much. I do believe in prayers and one more prayer warrior on my side sure is a blessing. :-)

Thanks for the quick reply. I am in Baton Rouge, La. Where are you?

Hey guys! I also had my sleeve on Dec 5th. However, I am a miserable human being. :-( None of the pain pills work, I am still in a ton of pain, can't sleep on my side yet, still not eating/ drinking very much (on full liquids), and I'm just not sure if anyone else is having a hard time healing as well. I ended up staying two nights in the hospital & didn't really think I was ready to leave when I did. I am starting to think its my weight that's causing me to heal a lot slower. My weight before they put me to sleep was 351 lbs. if anyone has any encouragement by all means, please respond.

*sigh* I just had my surgery Dec 6 and I am absolutely miserable. I'm so tired of yogurt, pudding, jello, & broth. There has got to be something more filling and appetizing out there that still qualifies as a "full liquid". Please Help! :-(