luckysmomma

I can so relate to so much that you posted. My advice fall in love with yourself...after getting out of 2 really bad relationships (one a divorce & a rebound bad relationship after that)....I fully believe that to really love another & be loved by another - we need to love and accept ourselves...I am still working on it. It is hard for me to believe the positives about myself, when the negatives are so easy...but I am working on building myself up each & every day. Best of luck to you! Congrats on your weight loss. Keep up the great work - for you!!

I thought it was for life? I saw my dr/ nut at 1 wk, 2 wks, 1 month, 2 month...I am struggling with fluids & protein...and they keep having me come in...I need the support since I hate this...so I don't mind going so far...

Water, walk, protein...7 lbs in a week is great!

Congrats!

Feel crap here, too...inside & out....only time I feel good is when I can sleep in (only the weekends) & when I can get in the sun...

I am 7 weeks out...I started to tan about 3 weeks out...I do use a towel to cover my scars. I am naturally dark skinned. My scars are barely noticeable. I would advise anybody to check with their doctor first.

It gets better with time. Most experience some regret the first few weeks out, and then, once you begin to feel better & eat things & feel more normal, the regret will subside.. I hope you fall into this category. I wish you all the best. Good luck! If you continue to regret your decision after the first few weeks, you are not alone. There's a few of us with true regret on this site & we will be here to help you through.. if you fall into this category. Again, good luck! Hang in there!

Yep, a co-pay!

I eat one slice of bread (whole wheat) per day, but very, very slowly...

My advice walk and use a pillow up against your stomach when you move...just don't over do it. The pain is bad the first couple of days or so, but then it subsides. The more you walk, the better off you will be. Best of luck to you.

Best of luck to you! Make yourself do 2 things as soon as your eyes open: 1. Walk!!! 2. Drink water!!!....you won't feel like it, but make yourself. It makes things so much easier.

Just hang in there. It gets better. Best of luck to you!

I am 7 weeks out - I am taking all normal vitamins/meds. I do have to break some meds into two so they go down easier.

...I have had to go in first week checkup, 3 week check up (due to being dehyrdrated the first week), 1 month, and now this coming week 2 month check up because I am still dehydrated...I do think it is a $$ racket for many dr/nut. I hope I won't have to go back til 6 months, but I bet they will tell me to come back for a 3 month check up... My nut is very upset with me; I spent $100s on various shakes/powders - I just can't stomach them at all, so I am getting my Protein in by food & I'm not getting 70 grams every day. I told my nut I just couldn't keep up spending the $$$ on trying to find a shake - if I liked shakes, I would have never needed the surgery in the first place. She didn't like my answer, but I figured I better be honest with her. I am not getting in 64 oz Fluid, either, I really try, but it still becomes very uncomfortable. I broke her 'rules' - I use a straw to try to drink more so I am not dehydrated, but hasn't worked yet...so my nut is upset with my honesty. I think if I lied about the protein & Water - she'd be happy.

I have chosen to keep my surgery private for many reasons. First, I had been successful in the past losing it on my own. Due to an injury, I am no longer able to be successful. I want no one to know I had wls. As far as my losing, people think I am just doing Weight Watchers again (which I do go weekly for support and weigh in) and doing more exercise-wise than what I have been able the past few years (which I am). I am single with no kids...so that is no problem for me to keep it private! I haven't told my parents, siblings, coworkers, friends, etc etc which was tough at the beginning; it is easier as I am able to eat more normal things as time goes on (I am 7 wks out)...I am very embarassed & ashamed that I had gotten so weak and so addicted that I felt wls was my only option, which it was only my only option because of my permanent injury; I can no longer work out like I did in the past to lose weight, or I would have never ever had wls. My weight was over 300; I did not want to become bedfast and dependent on others like I did when I was first injured. I know many people are very proud of their wls decision & shout it from the rooftops; I am happy it works for me to be that way. It just can't work for me with a single soul knowing about this. My dr/nurses/nut know...and this webiste...and that is enough for me.

I know it gets discouraging, but celebrate the lbs you are losing. I am 7 weeks out. If you are not keeping a food journal, start writing it down so you can discuss it with your dr/nut. Mix up what you are eating. Mix up what you are doing for exercise. I know everybody is different, but I am a firm believer in only weighing once a week & measuring only once a month. It is hard not to compare your weight loss to others, but try not to...everybody is a different age, height, bone structure, etc etc... Best of luck to you! You can - and are - doing it!!!

My advise...1. Walk (or you preferred method of exercise) 2. Protein (find the shake that works for you) 3. Water (make yourself) 4. Take your vitamins/meds 5. Knowlege is power (learn about nutrition)..and most importantly, know this isn't the end - it is just the beginning of your battle. WLS is only a tool - and it is definitely NOT for everyone.

Congrats!!!

You look great! Enjoy it!

I honestly haven't had any luck with the shakes, but I have read here that many people like the Walmart brand and GNC Lean...Try to find what you like before surgery; it will make it much easier on you to get your Protein in the first few weeks. My nut/dr advise 2 shakes per day, but everybody's dr is different. I just know I am not getting the protein in as I should & I would feel better if I was. I am 7 weeks out nearly. Hydration & your protein are essential. I use the Walmart brand of all the Vitamins nearly. I use the Centrum chewable multi-Vitamin, use the Vitactive (I think that is correct) Calcium chews, and Walmart's Spring Valley brand for all rest. Best of luck to you.

Congrats!

I know it is hard. It does get better. Just hang in there. Best of luck to you.

Yes, I can definitely tell a big difference. Keep up the great work!

Same here...still got to sip or it hurts (and I want a good drink!) ...and whether I was thin/fat in the past, I eat quickly (struggle daily still )...

Congrats!