Nicole0110

Hello You Go Girl!! I now the feeling, nosy women and nosy people that just want to gossip. I was soooooo torn up when I came out of surgery if I should tell people at my job or not. I am NYC teacher so I planed my surgery over the summer break. I cried ALOT about this, but then again I cried alot in general about this surgery (maybe its just me and i am sensitive lol) I went back to work in sept. and was down 50 pounds. I decided if I just say yes I had surgery and don't go deep into conversation about it then it would shut up the gossiping. I figured how could people gossip if I am telling you from the door that I had weight loss surgery. OOOHHHH was I in for a rude awakening!! I work with 99.999% women not a single woman came up to me and said a damn thing yet they were all asking and talking behind my back. The few that eventually did ask I said yes i had surgery, are you teaching math 2nd period. I got all kinds of responses. A women came up to me and said that people are only paying me attention because I have a body!!! I had to remember this negativity isn't for ME its their own battles inside that they are fighting and I just happen to be the punching bag! I also had to remind myself not everyone is going to be happy that you are losing weight. The world is filled with all kinds of sick and twisted people. I remember a woman in my doctors office saying that you're going to see men treating you very different after surgery. I haven't experienced that yet and I hope I don't cause I am not sure how I would respond. lolol...

Hello, I wanted to post some before and after pics. Dec 23rd was my 5 month post op. Feel free to post pics too

Hello, Jan 23rd will be my 6 month mark. I feel like the time just flies by! You look great! you should celebrate, Enjoy!

you look great!

Hello, I was sleeved on July 23rd I have slowed down. I was dropping a pound a day or a pound and a half and now around and about 10lbs this past month. When we first start there a lot more weight to come off, which is why is comes off faster. I like zumba, you can youtube full workouts and trust me they work you out! lol..I am actually getting into the P90X. I am not sure if they are on youtube as a whole workout but its more for toning which is what I am looking for. Those arms and thighs lolol. DON'T GET DISCOURAGED!!!!!!!! you're doing awesome! try a youtube video a few times a week and se eif that jump starts your loss.

Hello, I think a huge stress reliever for you is that you are already exploring the emotions and the change that WILL happen in your life. This surgery is an emotional one. I spent plenty of nights crying, wondering if what I am doing is right and ten thousand other questions. The main issue is that you don't let all the doubt and fear change your mind. When something is new and scary, its human nature to run for the hills but this decision we all made here is to live a healthier life. Most important this decision is for US!!! I am sure many of us as the "heavy person" became the one that carries everyone else's crap and find ourselves almost feeling guilt when we want or have to do something for ourselves. One (there were many) of the biggest lessons I learned through this journey is I have to come first. best of luck

Hello, I am the same way! I refuse to get sick or vomit so when my body says "we are full" I push the plate away even if its two spoonfuls. I think a big part is knowing your body and knowing your limits and not pushing them. Great work!

Hello, Stay positive! Its key to your success! Of course like anything there will be ups and downs, but its just new and we have to readjust! Enjoy your Christmas dinner! keep me posted!

Hello, I say this all the time as well, it becomes normal! I think thats the beauty of it. I remember 2 months after i was sleeved I went to a diner and seeing the waiter bring this huge plate of food over, where in the past I would eat all of that and an appetizer and drink two or three ice teas, made em nervous. I ate what my stomach allowed me to eat and took the rest home. I think after a while it just becomes natural and normal. Best wishes and you're sooo right ROCK YOUR SLEEVE!!! lol

Hello, There will always be something you will regret but we have all been upset or depressed about our "start" weight and now that we have taken the steps to change that our lives and habits have to change and its just a readjustment period. In the beginning I felt that I would never be able to enjoy food, let alone ever go out and have lunch or dinner with friends but in time you become more secure in what you can eat and you will be able to just 4oz of it! It seems weird but also remember we all did this for us and our health and if someone else has something negative to say about it or put you down, screw them! You are on the road to a healthy future. Best wishes!

Hello, One Of the most mixed feelings is cleaning out the closet! I am 5 months post opt and I made a promise I wouldn't by new clothes till a year after surgery or I feel I am staying level. People at my job and my father started saying my clothes were hanging on me and I looked ridiculous. I went from a 4X top to now a XL. I had to get rid of them. I was going to try and sell them because I had SOOOOO much but the aggravation and hassle was too much. I filled 9 huge garbage bags and donated them to the church. I didn't keep anything in big sizes because I was afraid if i kept it I would feel its ok to go back. Its a psychological journey, the whole surgery is mental. I told my surgeon the actual surgery was the easy part but the mental changes and emotional change that comes with it is the hard part. Best of luck to you!

Hello, Did anyone notice a difference in preference of hot or cold drinks or even food? I can only stand hot (luke warm) in the morning and everything else has to be freeeeeeezzzzzing! filled to the brim with ice. I was told that any time the stomach is cut the hormones change and the chemistry of the stomach changes, hence the taste buds or what you want to pit in the stomach. I was living off humus for the first few months. Humus and freezing cold water! lol

Hello, I am 5 months post opt and sugary things make my mouth sweat and leave this sour rotten taste, which is why after i experienced that taste I gave up sugar.

Hello, I never experienced the bionic smell but my taste buds changed. Since the day I came home from surgery all I wanted was lemons and vinegar. Now I am 5 months post opt and I drink hot Water with fresh lemons squeezed in it, I eat grape fruits 2-3 times a week and every night take a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar. This may sound crazy but our taste buds do change when the stomach is cut. I was never a sweet eater to begin with but my tastes for bitter or tart flavors are so enhanced that thats all I want to eat. My surgeon and NUT both agree as long as its not causing acid reflux, theres alot worse things I could be having a taste for lemons aren't THAT bad! lol

Hello I am new here, I was sleeved July 23rd 2012 at Lutheran Hospital in Brooklyn. Dr.Ferzli did my surgery. Great hospital and great surgeon and great team! He has a Brooklyn office in Bay Ridge and a office in Staten Island

Hello Snow, I am supposed to get a synogram of my liver, gallblader, kidney all the good stuff on the inside soon ( i keep putting it off) How did they determine to take yours out? where you in pain?

Thank you!

Hi, I know its easy to get use to, the discomfort helps lol. I saw stars when I took too big of a sip of milk. After that I sip sip sip lol... Trust me I use to drink a 16oz of water or juice is one gulp. Sometimes I miss it but I remember the pain and discomfort. I was so nervous and maybe a tad neurotic that i asked my nutritionist to show me how to sip. lol... I was convinced I was sipping too much. I think alot of it is all in our heads and we have never been down this road before so its all new and new experiences! Happy sipping! lol

Hello I just joined this site. I was sleeved on July 23 2012. My start weight was 382 and my weight as of this morning ( we all become obsessed with the scale!) is 262.7. I am always eager to talk to others that have had the sleeve as well. I am taking my biotin because my hair did start to fall out. I am starting to work out more since I don't want to stall. I find meat, beef and pork heavy, does anyone else? I stay away from the meat because I feel like I swallowed a brick lol. I started eating more fish and tofu to get the protein in. I am awful with the protein shakes but I try in other ways. I am so happy to see so many great results post sleeve and most important so many people happy with the life changing experience!

Hello Maurice, Great work! I was told to sip forever by my doctor! I am I felt the same way! I wanna be able to quench the thirst but the discomfort and bloated feeling is from sending the water down too fast and could possibly be doing damage. I am 5 months post opt and I never thought I would say this but I am getting use to sipping lol It allows you to enjoy the drink and taste the flavors. lol...keep up the great work!

Hello I am new here, but Jan 23rd I will be 6 month post sleeve opt. I am down, as of this morning 120lbs. I was reading the thread about feeling full. As you heal you will feel like you can consume more, BUT be carful with the drinking and eating. I am super rigid with myself with the drinking. Drinking too fast or too much in one sitting can stretch your sleeve out the same way food possibly could. Drinking is very important but take your tip and sip DONT gulp. That took me a long time to adjust to but i did experience drinking too fast and it was awful. Best wishes and keep up the great work!