IndieGirl

I still feel hunger just not the way I did before surgery.. it's never extreme but it does occur. I was hoping I'd n ever feel that feeling again but really, most people seem to feel some sorta of physical hunger after surgery. A lot of the time too, it's head hunger. We got fat for a reason and that feeling of wanting to eat all the time doesn't leave us. Also, are you taking an antacids? Stomach acid can mimic the signs of hunger especially if you have an abundance of stomach acid.

My hair is shedding like crazy too! I still have enough hair on my head to make about 3 wigs, though. lol. I really don't mind shedding cause my hair is super thick but I hope I don't end up with bald patches like some people do. If you feel your loss is slow maybe you should get together with your NUT and have them look at your daily menu's to see if you're going wrong somewhere. 46 lbs is still a lot of weight to have lost in 3 months, be proud of that. This journey is not easy and staying on the wagon is extremely difficult. I was in a stall for about 2 weeks and I went back to basics for a week and it broke my stall. Maybe you should try that and see how your body reacts. Maybe you're taking in too much sugar or eating food that are not high in fiber. There is something that a lot of ppl do also that keeps the metabolism going and keeps your body from getting used tot he same routine and it's called "Carb Cycling". A lot of people are finding them are losing faster when doing that. Good luck and hang in there!

I'm at the point now where I can eat 4-5 oz pretty comfortably. I can eat an entire can of tuna without an issue which is great considering it's 20 grams of protein. I usually do a shake for breakfast as my stomach seems really tight in the AM. I'll eat one scrambled egg and feel like I swallowed a boat. I also haven't found anything that I can't enjoy in very small bites either, except for bread. I made a mistake and had a bite of a burger and the bread did not sit well at all. My fault, though. My surgeon told me no bread until 6 months and I didn't listen, so my fault totally! I'm still losing at a rate of 1-3 lbs per week. I've also upped my cardio this week to see if that will speed things up. If not, I'm still okay with being a "slow loser". I'd just like be at least down 120 lbs by next September for my wedding. Fingers crossed! I'm down almost 55 lbs and was sleeved July 22nd. I do get frustrated at times when I see ppl that were sleeved around my date losing quicker, but it's alright. They say losing slower is healthier in the long run anyway so I try to stay positive about it.

Oh, wow. I've never heard of this surgery being done in out-patient, without a two night hospital stay. Cool. Good luck tomorrow. It's well worth it.

I thought he was talking about poop. Oh my. I guess I really have no business in here anyway. LOL

When you google images you're definitely going to find the worst case scenarios. Mine isn't half as bad as some! But even if you have a small patch of it, it's terribly itchy, swollen and painful and plain ugly. Definitely unpleasant. I use Coconut oil in a lot of my cooking too. I love it.

I'm big into natural myself but sometimes there is no natural cure for Perioral Dermatitis besides strong prescription gels combined with oral Doxycycline. I had it under control for almost a year until now. I am convinced it's hormonal from this weight loss. My skin is also SUPER oily lately and my pores are so clogged and that's never been an issue for me. :/ I started using Unrefined/Organic Coconut Oil when I first was diagnosed as a moisturizer and I do feel it kept the PD at bay for a long time. I also only use that on my body after I shower. No more lotions. I love that stuff.

Good for you!! Luckily I don't have to buy clothes either because I was a size a 18 just about 2 years ago so luckily I'm okay in the clothing dept. And yes, it feels like gaining a new wardrobe. There's so many cute things in there that I forgot about and I'm glad to be back into lol. I've heard Mederma scar cream works pretty well But first I have an appt with my dermatologist next week so I'm going to see if there's anything he recommends. I'll be happy to pass on the info! I know what you mean about the water retention. I personally believe I'm having issues with that too. My stomach always feels super bloated when I wake up and also I think the rapid loss has messed with my hormones big time. I've had my period 3 times since surgery! I have an IUD so I'm not used to this as I hardly ever get a period. Also my skin has gone absolutely haywire and I have an outbreak of PD and that's been gone for about a year now. Oh well, these things are minor in the grand scheme of things.

I was sleeved 3/22 and I'm down 27 lbs post-op with a total loss of 45 lbs. I'm sorta at another stall as well, scale wise but my clothes are also literally starting to fall off so I don't let the numbers distract me. I also measure myself once a month. I'm not due for another week or so to do it but 4 wks after surgery I was down over 10 inches overall. I have also went from a size 24 to a size 18. I went into Lane Bryant a few days ago to try on a military jacket and was convinced that the size 20 would fit. Was so happy to see how huge it was on me. My scars are healing well. One of them was slightly infected but that's because it's the incision that sits directly under my bra line but it's all healed up now. They are still a purple color, though. Going to look into some scar cream.

Went to Layne Bryant to try on this adorable military jacket they have out with their fall line.. Well I tried on a 22, way too big so figure I'd definitely be a 20. Try on the 20.. TOO BIG! Tried on the 18, fit perfectly! Down from a size 24 to an 18 in 5 weeks. Not too shabby!!

As a matter of fact, I remember asking my doc what his average patient loses in a year and he wouldn't even go there with me! He said it's not about them, it's about ME and my body and how well I follow plan. That was the best advice he could've given me.

Any doctor that concentrates on "how FAST you'll lose weight!" probably isn't in this profession for the right reasons, and more like the money. That may sound harsh but I would hope any reputable Doc that is truly concerned about their patients will make sure their patients know that this is not a contest and not everybody is going to lose at a quick pace, no matter what they do. Everybody's body is different and will ensure that their NUT staff are giving the same advice to their patients. Since your doc seems to be putting you on a completely carb free diet, I can see where he can say majority of his patients lose quickly. If you don't eat carbs, yes A LOT of people will lose extremely fast but not everybody. It seems on here, though, most of us are being put on well rounded diets with protein as a priority then quality, good carbs (yes they DO exist and are not the devil lol) following given they've met their protein requirement with each meal. Maybe this specific diet plan he has you on just doesn't respond well with your body and maybe they need to reevaluate your plan. If they refuse to, and you continue to not lose weight, there could be an underlying issue, if not I'd find a different set of NUT's and possibly a different doc.

Ugh, hide your scale or have someone in your home (if you don't live alone) take it from you, hide it and only allow you to use it once a month!! LOL. Seriously, though. Getting obsessed with numbers could be affecting your mood. I had to back off the scale myself and now I only weigh in once a week and I'm not feeling like I'm constantly obsessing over numbers. I think my mood has improved since surgery but I have developed really bad insomnia which I heard is common. I'm 5 weeks out. It really really sucks. I'm tired all day then at night I have all the energy in the world. I'm taking my vitamins too so that's not the issue.

Numbers on the scale mean nothing. Maybe take your measurements instead. You look great, and you can totally see a difference. Good job!

I think you're being a bit too judgy, IMO. Besides me and another girl who said that we gave into a weakness and tried gelato, got sick and learned our lesson, I don't see where anybody is talking about living off of Doritos and pizza and dropping weight like crazy. I re-read and most of us are making okay choices and losing weight. Not all of us are on a carb free diet either. Yes protein does come first but some of us can have a limited amount of carbs if we can fit them in. My NUT may be annoyed that I started experimenting with solids earlier than suggested but she would not be pissed off if she found out I indulged in 3 pita chips and hummus (which is a HEALTHY choice) after fulfilling my protein requirements for the day. Carbs are NOT a horrible thing and maybe that is your problem and why you aren't losing weight. I'm not a NUT but I've done enough research to know that when your body get's used to a certain kind of diet sometimes you need to switch it up to reset your system. I stalled at 3 weeks and the week that I started to switch up my diet a bit early and try more solids and healthy carbs, I started dropping like nuts. I'd talk to your NUT instead of being so bitter towards people that are having more success than you at this stage. Also, not everybody loses the same. Some people are SLOW losers. Your doc and NUT should've told you this, mine sure did. They made sure that we knew that some of us may be slow losers and that it is OKAY as long as you stick to plan and work out. This isn't a pissing contest, it's a support board. Perhaps counseling would help you get through this tough time because it sure sounds like you may need some. And by the way, fat is NOT the devil. You need certain amounts of fat in your diet to lose weight and keep healthy.