Teachamy

I am 8. 5 weeks. I am a slow and steady loser, not hitting any plateaus, and loving that aspect of slow loss! I only weigh once a week or less, it keeps my head in the game, instead of feeling frustrated. Keep up the great work!

I was beyond excited the first time around--I was supposed to be sleeved in July. The abnormal EKG dashed my hopes, so I had a good 4 month long food funeral until I was finally sleeved in Dec. Best decision I ever made! You will rock this!

Yahoo! Happy anniversary!

That's really awesome! Congratulations on the new you!

I started taking my pills right away. 1 month out seems reasonable. Why don't you give it a shot?

wow! I was so miserable 3 days post-op, I couldn't even think about posting anything! Glad everything is going great for you! Happy story!

Yes, find a clinic that supports you. This place is abusive!

The shakiness could also be low blood sugar due to low calories. It will get better! I promise! Something with carbs like a bit of yogurt or cottage cheese will help, once you are able to eat it. I also experienced low blood pressure, and my doc. dropped my BP meds 2 weeks after surgery.

I am 8 weeks out and I have recently moved from a quarter cup of cottage cheese to a half cup. From half of a container of yogurt to a full container. (And when I started eating these foods, I ate 1-2 tablespoons before I was full.) My NUT told me that after the first six months, most people work up to about a cup of food per meal. At this point, my meals are still pretty small, so they are all protein.) I know I am not very far out, but I thought I'd give you this perspective! Good luck!

Agreed. I only weigh once a week or once every 2-3 weeks. I am a slow loser, so I know if I am ruled by the scale, I will get too frustrated. Don't let the scale control you! You are doing everything right! The weight will come off.

You look beautiful!

My hair is pretty fine anyway. If it starts to fall out, I am getting a weave!

You are most likely experiencing blood clots which can be fatal. Go to the Emergency Room right away.

Thanks for posting! It's nice to see someone else who started with a low BMI being so successful 11 months later! I am 9 months behind you and hope to see the same success!

Shelton's (gluten free) turkey meatballs come frozen. A serving size is 6 meatballs, I can manage 3. Good Protein, yummy, cooks in a minute or 2 in the microwave. Combine with Pasta and sauce for your husband. Poof! Easy dinner.

I had an abnormal EKG. I found out a week before my scheduled July surgery that I have Atrial Fibrillation. I had to go through a day long battery of tests, echocardiogram, stress test, etc. to look for structural problems within the heart. I was preparing myself mentally for a heart disease diagnosis. But as it turns out, my AFib is from diabetes, obesity, sleep apnea, and metabolic syndrome. (joy) No heart damage. The pain in the ass part of this story is I had a cardioversion (which lasted 4 months, it turns out) and I had to delay surgery from July to December. I am scheduled for anther cardioversion next week. Breathe deeply. It will all be OK!

My me time used to be food, food, and more food. I enjoyed eating without my 6 and 8 yr. olds trying to get some of my favorite treats. Now I still enjoy vegging out in front of bad TV, or sleeping, or getting my nails done during my me time. (I am a mom of little ones, what can I say?) I used to be a gym rat, so I am attempting to build up my stamina once again by doing 20-30 minutes on my elliptical every day. Soon I will start swinging my kettlebell around again, and add my strength exercises. I will have to book my trainer for a couple of sessions too. That will feel good!

Yup. You are not alone with this one! I have the Mirena too, so I am in the same boat, but I always know when it's TOM since surgery. In fact, I read something about this on the veteran's forum a few weeks back. (And was promptly told I was not welcome to post there until I was a year out...) I am using sugar-free popsicles to get me through when I can. Even though all I want is salty-crunchy snack food! I guess we will survive!

Go Katt go! Best of luck!

I had the same worries as you--what about my kids? What if something happens? But I made it, so will you. It wouldn't be normal not to feel some amount of trepidation. Just remember the pre-op liquid diet will get you losing before surgery. It's a great jump-start. You can do this!!! I am 8 weeks out today and I can tell you that occasionally, i do want more calories than I should be eating, so that feeling does come back. But it is nowhere near what it used to be. I am well on my way, and soon you will be too! Best of luck!!

How effen annoying! Those hills are crazy! Your body probably went into shock. Here's hoping the scale moves for you soon. Can't wait to see your Onederland post!

Good for you! You must feel great too. So nice of you to donate your hair too!

I don't drink, so it's no bother to me, but alcohol is a big no-no on my doctor's list of things to avoid.