schristine1375

I'm eating well but I still have that damn sweet tooth. Its of course controllable but it's still there and I had one french fry yesterday off of my hubbies plate. Can I just blame it on mother's day and just forget about it and move on? I'm only seven weeks post op and already cheating with a French fry and sweets. I was 246 Dos and 210 as of last thursday.

Do you realize how wrong he is?

I'm cleared to eat regular foods in moderation. My husband and son went to a Chinese buffet and yes it was a waste of money for me but I ate in moderation and that is what a successful sleeve surgery should do. I didn't eat lo mein or rice because I used to love them so much. I followed the guidelines and ate proteins, veggies, carbs/fats if room. Don't be judging!!! This is a lifestyle change and not a diet. We've all been on diets and failed. I went to the buffet and felt fine afterward. I wouldn't recommend it as a rule but I felt it was a challenge I wanted to overcome. Eating foods is a trial by error. I just try to stay away from foods that I know I love because I can now.

@biker- thanks fot the info. I didn't even think about the swelling issue. I threw up twice coffee and cottage cheese today. Was a little depressing. Thanks!

Today was the worst day with emotion s. I'm crying, mad and sorry at all the same time. I am 2 weeks post op and so sad. All I do is lay down and feel sorry for myself. Not even getting my fluids in.

If anyone says to my that sleeve was the easy way out I will tell them to go have 85% of their stomach cut out and live with the constant knowing that if I over stuff myself just an inch that I will throw up or be sick all night.

@delta_girl how far r u out?

I was sleeved on 3/25 and can't imagine going back to work right now. I still have to take 3 hours naps during the day.

@cjsmom- u made me cry. U and I have the same body type. I was sleeved on 3/25 and loss 22 lbs as of yesterday. Struggling with the diet and need a little push. Thanks. Great job and good luck in your journey.

@dat_sweetmami - know what u mean and going through the same thing. My fav is Chinese and I have the same fears. But we will get past this and we will be stronger for it. I wish I had a magic pill that would make it all better but I don't. Stay strong and focused. In my thoughts.

Glad you're feeling good. I too was sleeved in jersey by dr. Smitz. Good luck.

Beautiful post and thanks for sharing. I too hope I will learn to look in the meeting and love myself.

I'm not a fish lover. I hope I can still survive this surgery without eating fish.

Love it!!!thanks for sharing!

I had my surgery on march 25 and I too have been having acid reflux. Would love to hear what your dr tells you. I go to my follow up on Thursday.

Look awesome girl!!!

I'm day 6 post op sleeved Monday and feeling same way. I am concentrating in liquids. I am now able to drink more water than I was three days ago which I consider progress. I am tired and week too. It's a lot because of surgery and little because we're losing a part of us that in someways we like during a very hard time of year. Focus on getting to the next week and try taking a walk a breathing some fresh air.

On clear liquids and not getting enough protein in. Why is protein so important. I feel horrible. Not physically just mentally. Help please.

Congrats and how do you feel mentally about food?

How much is the average cost in Mexico?

You're eating 550 calories per day. Get to your goal- what then? Do you increase your calorie intake? How do stop from getting too thin and looking unhealthily. I know it's rare but miracles have been know to occur. Any ideas from vets that thi hs happen to. I'm a march 25th sleeved so I'm a miserable person now looking for some light over the rainbow.

I agree 2nd was bad. Sonic was my fav. My ;amply at e h am tonight and ravioli tomorrow. Keep up the good work.

I had surgery Monday 3/25/2013. I'm on clear liquids till next Thursday. I have gas and some soreness. I should be eating and drinking more but sugar free pops juice and jello just isn't appetizing. I can't wait for cottage cheese.