butterfly_gal

I am 4 weeks out and had that exact thing all last week. It started feeling better yesterday. I called my Dr and they said I probably pulled a muscle. Even though it is feeling better, i am going to baby it for a while...
Hope yours gets better soon!

I understand where you're coming from. I honestly do. I too, am single, 35 and live alone. My life revolves around my friends. One of the things that came to the surface for me and literally made me cry when I had my pre-surgery psych evaluation was that my life revolved around food. I associated food with fun, sadness, anger, lonliness and so on. I am no longer a prisioner to food like I was. There is still tons you can do including going out for meals with your friends. You will still eat food, just smaller amounts. I was a serverly depressed woman, to the point where I would lie in bed at night trying to sleep and cry. Cry because I wanted to have a family and no guy would ever look at me, cry because I hated my body and everything I tried never worked. I had no boyfriend for way too many years to count. I got winded walking up the stairs to my apartment. I never bought new clothes because I was a size 30 and would be embarrased at the checkout line. I honestly feel your pain, and respect your feelings, I really do. I wish you the best, and I honestly hope that once things get better for you, you will start moving forward with this great tool that you now have. I don't know you as a person, and I am sure you're lovely. I am just sharing my experiences as someone who seems to have the same social life as you.

I am a year and a half post op. The first six months were easy. No hunger and the weight melted off. After six months it got much harder. I feel hunger and weight loss slowed drastically. I still love my sleeve and wouldn't change a thing. It has never been a big issue at holidays or when I am out with friends. It's all about making good choices and not over eating. When i go to restaurants I always have a to go container brought and have several meals left to enjoy later. My surgery isn't even a topic because all my friends and family know and is not even a big deal anymore, it is a way of life. I am one that still weighs their food when I can. I can generally do 4oz of food. I am down 119 pounds with 40 more to go. It is going to be a challenge, but it will be gone! Good luck to you all!

I am a year and a half post op. The first six months were easy. No hunger and the weight melted off. After six months it got much harder. I feel hunger and weight loss slowed drastically. I still love my sleeve and wouldn't change a thing. It has never been a big issue at holidays or when I am out with friends. It's all about making good choices and not over eating. When i go to restaurants I always have a to go container brought and have several meals left to enjoy later. My surgery isn't even a topic because all my friends and family know and is not even a big deal anymore, it is a way of life. I am one that still weighs their food when I can. I can generally do 4oz of food. I am down 119 pounds with 40 more to go. It is going to be a challenge, but it will be gone! Good luck to you all!

I am a year and a half post op. The first six months were easy. No hunger and the weight melted off. After six months it got much harder. I feel hunger and weight loss slowed drastically. I still love my sleeve and wouldn't change a thing. It has never been a big issue at holidays or when I am out with friends. It's all about making good choices and not over eating. When i go to restaurants I always have a to go container brought and have several meals left to enjoy later. My surgery isn't even a topic because all my friends and family know and is not even a big deal anymore, it is a way of life. I am one that still weighs their food when I can. I can generally do 4oz of food. I am down 119 pounds with 40 more to go. It is going to be a challenge, but it will be gone! Good luck to you all!

I am a year and a half post op. The first six months were easy. No hunger and the weight melted off. After six months it got much harder. I feel hunger and weight loss slowed drastically. I still love my sleeve and wouldn't change a thing. It has never been a big issue at holidays or when I am out with friends. It's all about making good choices and not over eating. When i go to restaurants I always have a to go container brought and have several meals left to enjoy later. My surgery isn't even a topic because all my friends and family know and is not even a big deal anymore, it is a way of life. I am one that still weighs their food when I can. I can generally do 4oz of food. I am down 119 pounds with 40 more to go. It is going to be a challenge, but it will be gone! Good luck to you all!

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I was totally going to post the same thing! Some people feed on drama. Posts like that are yet another reason why I haven't checked this site in months.

I was totally going to post the same thing! Some people feed on drama. Posts like that are yet another reason why I haven't checked this site in months.

I was totally going to post the same thing! Some people feed on drama. Posts like that are yet another reason why I haven't checked this site in months.

What does your meal plan look like? I can't wrap my head around 100 G protein at 600 calories.

Curious about riceless rolls. Can you explain or describe? Thanks

I am a few weeks shy of a year. 30 pounds away from goal (down 110 pounds). I have not have major complications. Hair loss, sure but it has stopped and hair is growing back. I don't get sick and throw up all the time because I know when to stop eating. Overall I would say so far my benefits outweigh any negatives ten fold. The way I was, I probably wouldn't have lived ten more years!

I am a few weeks shy of a year. 30 pounds away from goal (down 110 pounds). I have not have major complications. Hair loss, sure but it has stopped and hair is growing back. I don't get sick and throw up all the time because I know when to stop eating. Overall I would say so far my benefits outweigh any negatives ten fold. The way I was, I probably wouldn't have lived ten more years!

I am a few weeks shy of a year. 30 pounds away from goal (down 110 pounds). I have not have major complications. Hair loss, sure but it has stopped and hair is growing back. I don't get sick and throw up all the time because I know when to stop eating. Overall I would say so far my benefits outweigh any negatives ten fold. The way I was, I probably wouldn't have lived ten more years!

Curious to what problems it would cause to a healed stomach. Did the clarify?
My nut and doctor allow it after 4 months. I have air popped popcorn several times a week. No issues.

I am almost a year out and only started eating salad a few months ago. Only reason was because before surgery, I always had issues (cramping, runs etc) much to my surprise I no long have issue! I am so excited because I love salads but would always skip them to avoid issues. I now have a romaine lettuce salad with some chicken and yogurt Caesar dressing every day for lunch.

2 months and 1 week post op. Down 52 pounds. Thankfully no complications.

Shrimp is a great food. Very high Protein and goes down very easily for me. cheese is good too.

I had issues as well until I added vegetables and fruit. I also take a daily probiotic that helps. Good luck, I know how uncomfortable it is.

I have the sleeve and as of today have lost 105 pound in 9 months. I am very happy with my decision. I have not a single complication and can eat any food with no problems. Good luck in your decision and you step forward to a healthier life

I have the sleeve and as of today have lost 105 pound in 9 months. I am very happy with my decision. I have not a single complication and can eat any food with no problems. Good luck in your decision and you step forward to a healthier life

It amazes me how different plans are. On my plan Soup is ok, chili is ok. No drinking during meals, but a sip is not gonna kill you if you have to due to dry food or spice. I have only had to take a sip while eating a few times, and don't do it unless my mouth is on fire lol. I have not had a single complication and have lost 110 pounds in almost 10 months.

I had this happen several times a couple months post op. As long as I take my daily Prilosec it doesn't happen any more. Good luck with it, I know how uncomfortable it is.