SeaGirl

Hey Lyncarbone, I did the same thing. It's not the first time, either. Seems like there have been times when I have been ready to "diet" when all I can do is eat everything in sight. For me it's because I'm making a choice to change everything forever. Pretty crazy thinking for me. My brain says "I'll show you how we are gonna do this". And off I go 60 mph. Of course I eat abnormally unhealthy foods and start to feel crappy, but it can still take time (and a migraine) to get back to neutral with this. So I gained 14 lbs pre surgery. Good news is I'm still pre surgery and am down 7 of them. But it doesn't seem like I could make it happen. My hunger beast had to get tired out. I am avoiding the sugars, gluten, and caffeine now. And I feel much better. I was a little woozy and sick coming off all my chemicals, but the beast is tamed for now. And I hope not to awaken that in me again. (another forever?) You will be ok! Know that you aren't alone! I keep reading that this is work and that it's all worth it! I trust the majority here.

Awesome Scotty! Being sober can be tough early on, I'm so glad you got support. It gets better. It really does. Hang in there.

My hubbie would starve. I love all food!

Hi, I am seemingly more shy on these boards than I am in person. My name is Carolyn and I want to congratulate all of us who will be sleeved in August. I have been considering this for years and finally am going to do it. I am a bit ashamed that its so out of my control, and that is seemingly my largest hurdle. I suffer from that crazy embarrassment, as if no one can tell that me being overweight is an issue or a problem. So my thinking right now is to embrace this process. I've started weighing myself, this morning I took my pre preop diet measurements, I've set out visual aids to support my ultimate wt loss goal, I'm considering organizing my closet into sizes, although it seems my 16w fits a range of 30 lbs, and that's about all I have. I'm having a hard time believing I might someday fit in a 12 or a 10. I went shopping with my niece on Sunday and was amazed at how small they are. I bought a Yoga DVD and a bike, so it's time to get moving. My knees, back and feet hurt most of the time. My Date is 8/6. I live in the Denver area and don't meet insurance criteria and am going to Dr. Alvarez. Ready in my head, working on my heart, and hoping I will be able to honor my successes. Please let me know where you are in this process (meaning all of the August sleevers). Carolyn

Done! I have 9 large glass stones to represent 10 lb increments and 90 small gold ones for each individual pound. I found 2 glass vases, neither are large, but I love each of them for their shape. The one with the little etched flowers is the one I will add to as I loose. Thanks again! This whole process gets better and better.

I have a cabinet with stuff I won't part with....just in case! Well I know I have the glass beads and the Vases! This is such a cool idea. Thanks for the suggestion.

I am afraid I won't loose weight, I'm afraid food will never taste good, I'm afraid my relationships with my family and friends will change. Ok so last night I attended my first sleeve support group. At first I was freaked out. Then I realized, this is me being normal for Me. Of course I'm freaked out, and food and my relationship to it and my people will be different. Yup. And everything changed when I got sober years ago, and I'm alive and thriving and relatively happy as a result. This is similar. (deep sigh). So for today, I'm cool. Love you guys.

Denver area

I'll see you there!

I turned 50 in May my surgery is scheduled for 8/6. I weighed this morning and am at 230. I have read to start adopting the post sleeve lifestyle now, and not wait until after surgery. Over the last week I have weaned some carbs (mostly wheat), gotta get to the gym today and get the junk out of my reach. I have about 30 days to get as healthy as possible for my surgery. Thanks door all of your posts. While I haven't read them all, I have seen the success, and support you give each other and am glad to see that women and men in my age group loose and get happy and healthy. This whole deal is getting very real!

Seems like Dr. Alvarez was booking 6-8 weeks out. Other docs were sooner, but ultimately, I am most comfortable with him, so I'm good to wait.

I'm also 8/6 in Mexico with Dr. Alvarez. I'm very excited and looking forward to getting the monkey off my back for once and forever!

WOW, if I ever felt like I didn't belong here (my superpowered denial system), I was totally wrong. I've tried many of these and had some success, then I fall off the wagon and its back to the races. Sounds like I'm not very unique in this circle. You all are amazing and inspire me to be more and more excited for my upcoming date and the impending freedom.

Thanks for this thread. I had a small panick this morning as I am pre-sleeve and worried If I will crave and cave in to my cravings. This is exactly why I'm going forward with the sleeve, so I will be able to resist the binges. I know it won't cure my thinking, but from most of what I've read, it seems like it will be better. I really want to loose the weight!

It's all I can take because I'm allergic to NSAIDS and Aspirin. Fortunately it works for me most of the time. Not to derail this post, but I'm preop and concerned that someone might give me Toradol or Advil in the hospital. I watch pretty carefully so as long as I'm conscious, I should be ok.

Rant on! It's only temporary. Today I started my own wean toward my surgery. No more wheat (what an addictive mess it is for me). Next week will be my coffee wean (I'm crying already), then sugar (Oh Lord, I can feel the hangover already). Deep breaths and best wishes to you.