Garlandfam

Hey Everyone, I have not been on in a while and just wanted to see how everyone else was doing! I have lost 50 pounds thus far and I will 3 months post-op tomorrow...Feeling good but still a work in progress. I am working hard. Next week I will be starting a couch to half marathon and looking forward to this! Well I want to wish everyone good luck on their journey!!!

Probably not enough! Water I get maybe 32 oz per day and protein 30-45 gms per day....I'm not doing good at planning my meals I feel so limited to what I can have. I'm working on it!

Today I have felt like and I have not gotten enough water I feel so dry and the bad part is I feel I can't drink it fast enough! I have been trying to sip sip sip and I feel as though I am not getting anywhere. I kinda drank down a little to fast and it is sitting in my chest at least it feels that a way!. To make matter even worse these dang stalls this is the first one and I don't like it...I'm 5 weeks out and the scale has been standing fast at 32lb weight loss, I am trying my hardest to get in the needed protein but the smell and not to mention the taste makes me nauseous...What to do? I know it is only the beginning...but I am ready to get this thing moving again!

At first I was not happy with the decision that was made because I couldn't eat what I wanted...I didn't realize that I had just an emotional attachment to food until after the procedure...being able to go out and eat what I wanted was OVER. Now that I have come to that realization first! I am happy to say I am happy with the decision that I made and I am moving on! I am not going to say everyday is not a challenge but it is...I look at food differently and I look at life differently! I want what's better for me!!! and I look forward to this journey and this challenge in my life!

I was sleeved on the 4th of Mar...I am taking Multi Vitamin, Vit D, Calcium, Biotin, B12 and fish oil...I think that is all! They are all gummy except for the B12 (sublingual) and Biotin (lozenge) and I just take them throughout the day until my pillbox is empty for that day!

It wasn't a requirement for me but they preferred it and on 1000Kcals per day it was inevitable. Besides it helps them see better so they don't nick anything that is nit suppose to be nicked!

Sending prayers!!

I was singing the sung from little Rascals ' I got a pickle I got a pickle I got a pickle hey hey hey hey! I have also been craving them and I have not had one in a min. I want one with hot sauce! yum

The pre-op was not the problem for me because I was on a 1000 calorie meal so I was able to eat with the family. The post-op is the problem for me I don't really eat with the family anymore because I don't want to see them eat the good stuff. I am still cooking for the fam I do crockpot meals or I through stuff in the oven, but it sucks for me anyway. I didn't realize I had suck a connection with food until I couldn't have it! but I am working on it!

Yes, the pillow...used it even when I had my dry heave fits...It helped and I mean I hugged it!!!

I MAY HAVE TO TRY THIS TOO...I am not caring for the crystal light. I could drink some of them before the surgery but now it make me gag!

I didn't tell many prior to surgery and since the surgery I have only told one person. I feel that it is my life and I can chose who I want to tell. I know that there will be many upset because I didn't tell them but they are on a need to know basis...lol!!!

Welcome and wish you all luck during your journey!