luckysmomma

Down 69 lbs . . .

Awesome!

Very true statement! Congrats!

Congrats!!!

Hide that scale! Don't give Mr. Scale too much power! I weigh once a week at WW in the same clothes & my home scale is now in my garage!

I am 5'10"...started 303...down to 234...I am a former pear - who turned into a sort of apple for some years- who's turning into a pear again! I was wearing 26/28 & 30/32...down into 22s & some 20s. Best of luck to you!

100 lbs . . .I plan on buying clothes!!! Do what makes you happy!!! Congrats!!!

Congrats!!!! Awesome!!!

I wait 3 or 4 minutes in between bites typically. Things that are bad for me, of course, I don't have to..but eating chicken, fish, or something healthy & substantial - I have to, or the discomfort is horrible. I hate that you are vomiting/sliming/foaming - I would contact the dr if something just doesn't feel right to you. Best of luck to you!

It is your new normal possibly, or it could go away in time. I am 12 weeks out & experience it still. If it persists, please contact your doctor. Sipping and slowing down helps. It does get easier & better, but that certain discomfort hasn't left me yet. Walking or laying down helps me with it. Everybody's different, though. Best of luck to you!

Buplee - Thank you. I do avoid social settings to an extent because I can't eat and drink certain things like my family & friends are used to me eating/drinking, but I am going out more as time passes...I just don't feel like myself now in such situations. I just always box up my meal after 2 or 3 bites. I feel like I am being very wasteful with food, which is not a good feeling for me when there's people hungry in this world. I am still going to Weight Watchers and the gym, so everyone thinks I am just losing it again for the gazillionith time doing those things. I have kept my sleeve to myself. No, I have been very lucky - no complications except dehydration. I have lost 69 lbs so far.

Awesome!!! Congrats!!!!

Awesome!!! Congrats!!!

I don't respond to 'regret' posts for any reason, but to help others who regret it to not feel alone. Trust me, one does not feel popular when you post about regret. I typically get bombarded with negative crap & feel like crap due to it. Now, I don't allow it to bother me anymore. I am on this site to gain knowledge, get support, and come to terms with my new normal...my new life. Nobody is forced to read posts...I read posts of interest to me...certain posters - I don't even read the first word they post - I scroll on past them...people can do the same with my posts, if they choose. Specifically, why do I regret it? Unhealthy or not, I miss my old life. I miss the life I had when I could drink & eat without discomfort. I was a food addict & diet coke addict before surgery, I freely admit it...but I didn't think about what I was going to eat or drink 24/7...now, it is pretty much a requirement of my new life. I miss cooking - yes, I still can, but why? I can't really eat. I miss going out to dinner - yes, I still go,but why? Again, I can't really eat or drink. Life isn't the same after wls, everybody knows that...people can say what they want to be positive about it...it will never be the same...it is different. To many, that different is great for them, they love it...I just don't happen to be one of those people. I thought I was prepared for the different - I wasn't, I guess, because I miss my old life...I don't feel like me! I also am embarassed & ashamed - which I didn't anticipate feeling - but I do. And yes, I do talk to those in the medical field about my thoughts & feelings about all this...I am more at peace with my decision every day...but it doesn't change the fact...that I regret it.

12 weeks out here...and still regretting it. Yes, I had evaluations. It was required by my insurance and dr. I passed everything. From talking to people who have had wls and reading posts on sites such as this, I think most go through the "OMG!" - regret stage. I have found that there are very few of us who do truly regret it & we are in a tiny minority here, but we do exist...I am accepting my decision each day more, but I still regret it every day...eating/drinking has gotten somewhat easier & losing weight is great...but if I could have it to do over, I wouldn't do it. I do not promote wls. I promote WW and exercise because it does work - consistency is the key. WLS - in my opinion - should only be for extreme circumstances. My extreme was mobility, or I wouldn't have considered wls and had wls. I've went into detail on other threads, and I have private messaged with those who want to know more about my regret..but in a nutshell for those curious, my life - unhealthy or not - was my life...and life is more than my clothing size or what Mr. scale says...and I didn't truly get that until I woke up from this surgery, regretting it. For those who will have something negative to say to me yet again about me speaking my truth about my regret - Yes, I read, researched, and prepared for nearly a year ...my eyes were wide open...and I know exactly what my dr told me about the risks, consequences....and I know what I signed my name to on all my consent forms...and what those forms inform all of us about...

Try different dr's, different meds, and go volunteer (like at an animal shelter, hospital, nursing home) til the job situation improves...my dog saved me from depression (along with dr, finding a med, moving more)....do you have an animal? If not, consider adopting a pet. Plus, you know you gotta throw the junk food away...I know it is easier said than done, but you can do it!! Best of luck to you!! Wish you the best!

Don't weigh often is my advice. Pick one day a week - wear same clothes, weigh at the same time, if you would like, but don't get on the scale every day...it gives Mr. Scale too much power. Focus on protein, water, and exercise - the weight will come off...don't compare yourself to others & don't take what your dr said to heart (she/he may have been having a bad moment & made bad comment)...you can do this! You are doing it...your loss is great!!! Best of luck to you!!!

Don't weigh often is my advice. Pick one day a week - wear same clothes, weigh at the same time, if you would like, but don't get on the scale every day...it gives Mr. Scale too much power. Focus on protein, water, and exercise - the weight will come off...don't compare yourself to others & don't take what your dr said to heart (she/he may have been having a bad moment & made bad comment)...you can do this! You are doing it...your loss is great!!! Best of luck to you!!!

Hang in there. You are still very early out...you will feel better in time. The first 2 weeks are pure h$&&, and then, the next two are just a tad better. ..but it does get better. I am 12 weeks out...I still struggle with drinking & eating, but not as much...it gets easier, just give it time. Once I was able to eat a egg & toast (3rd week by my dr guidelines) - I felt much better. Everybody goes through a regret stage - hopefully, you won't regret wls in time. Very few people do, I am one of them, but I am in the minority. Focus on Water til you feel better, and then, the Protein. You may not feel like it, but make yourself walk...you will be able to drink more easily. Contact your dr if the vomiting and pain persist or becomes unbearable to be on the safe side. Best of luck to you. Wish you the best.

Congrats!!!! Awesome!!!

You need to read & research & do some soul searching. . .talk to someone who has had it, or talk to someone here on this site. Please think long and hard before you make a decision. WLS is a big deal...it really changes your life. It is a huge commitment. There are many pros, but many, many cons, also. Prepare - start the protein shakes now, start exercising now, start working on your bad habits now...don't wait til after surgery. I wish you all the best. Best of luck to you. I highly recommend just plain ole daily walking and following Weight Watchers, but do what is best for you & your situation.

You look great! Congrats!!!

I have lost 100 lbs three times in my life on my own...what worked for me was this "I only need to lose 5 lbs"...I told myself that, over and over. Then, I'd lose those 5 and then 5 more. Now with this sleeve I've gotten now, I tell myself the same thing, so if I lose slowly I am not disappointed. Best of luck to you! You can do this!!!

Thank you for posting this...I just had a date with my high school boyfriend after 20 plus years...I am hoping it turns into more...this article gave me hope and made me smile!!!!

toy27 - SO sorry. I just meant to post something to let you know you are not alone & that there's those who do regret the surgery...and understand. It does get better & easier. Most get over the regret phase.I am sure you will! A few do not. I am just one of those. Just give it time and hang in there. Everybody is on their own journey, on their own time table...I am sure you will do fine. To all else - I didn't mean to open a can of worms, but anytime I post on a thread - even remotely about regret - it happens...I know what three very different doctors in different parts of my state told me, I know what I read & posted the authors names as I had them scribbled down, and I know all I meant to do was give a supportive response to toy27, nothing more, nothing less.