Chittick24

Don't doubt the decision. It will be a hard year to 18 months with all the changes. Just realize your body will be changing a lot... Take the 15 to 18 month curve and lose as much as you can with the time you have... You have to get into your own head and make changes that you might like or hate but all for the better

Chap stick for lips if you get a little dehydrated... Comfy pjs maybe button up to help it be easier to change. I took Shampoo and condition -I could take a shower the next day. I also took my favorite pillow and a smaller pillow for support.

3.5 years post op.. My blood pressure came down, hypo thyroid meds decreased.... Blood sugar lowered... Cholesterol lowered... I have a herniated disc in my neck that I had to have an epideral injection into ever 3 months but with the weight lose I only get one a year. Joint pain has greatly improved. I didn't have a lot of diagnosis medical problems but if I did nothin for another two years it would have been bad.. I'm 35 now.. And wish I would have done this sooner, just for the health benefits

I'm 3+ yeArs out and I have to still keep carbs and sweets out of the house. If i even have a little I fall back into bad habits and its hurts slipping. I strongly suggest a support group or even over eaters anonymous. What ever might help

Could be dehydration. Might want to try getting some Water before you get out of bed

How do you mean "feel like crap"?

I got pregnant 1 year post op... I struggled with dehydration through it all. I too was on multiple birth controls. I didn't find out until later that the birth control pill doesn't work the same for sleeved females because we don't have as much of a stomach to absorb the medication. It hasn't been proved which is what my OB said.. But.. That was her opinion. Consider your options and do what's best.

Your diet has changed I'm sure it's nothing to worry about . But wouldn't hurt to mention it to the doctor

I'm in the same boat as you. I am 3+ years out. A marriage and a baby (now 18 months) old. What is this pouch test with cottage cheese? Why is it used?

I wish I found out sooner that using a little bit of Peanut Butter in your Protein Shake will decrease the foam

Are you taking an antacid ? Like chewable Pepcid?

This really helped me when I was in the losing phase... Think about how you gained weight? From right before surgery going back... Basiclly you will lose what you last gain body portion wise . My trouble area was my hips an still is. It took alot to see the sizes drop in that area. Have to think of this too. Plus size clothing is made to fit people that have cushion in different areas. And there made to hide heavier weighted people's trouble areas. Once you get past the size you were in.... The sizes will start to drop quickly!!! Just remember don't buy a lot of cloths... Shop thift stores, goodwill, friends because it can be expensive.

I don't have the uncomfortable feeling anymore. But I still have to remind myself to eat slow.. Chew chew chew, don't drink Water with eating, and I take a Pepcid everyday sometimes two. After surgery I took a chewable Pepcid in the morning and one in the evening... And I limit my milk products. All these things add to the uncomfortable feeling and things you can do to help your digestion. When you start on mushiness and regular food walking right after eating really helped me digest my food. Don't know what but it did. Ex specially when I had that nauseating feeling.

And replacing plates with larger saucers makes it easier lol

I'm 3.5 years post op and still love this site. The site is like a therapist, moral coach, true peers, etc. you can get a lot from it. I suggest getting on her everyday.

If could share some knowledge it would be:

Don't stress... You will eat again, just not large quantity

Don't push your body too much, you will be going through a harsh surgery and it will take a little while to heal... And everyone heels differently

Focus on staying busy so you don't miss food too much

You have a window of 18 months that is prime losing weight time.. Take advantage of it

Put your fork down while you eat... It will make you eat slower

That's what I get for hitting enter too quick.. I had a hard time with milky fluids at first.. It slowly backed off but I still can't really drink a glass of milk. My doctor said some people experience a lactose intolerance. See if your doc would recommend a lactose free milk for Protein Shakes

I'm 3.5 years post op. I had the same problem. Make sure your taking small sips. You probably still have gas caught, so walk walk walk. Are you takn a chewable antacid?

Dom is right 100%

It's going to come... I did the same thing and then I started dropping sizes sometimes I would skip one and go to the next size down. For some reason there were time I was losing weight but not sizes. Then others where I was dropping sizes but not a lot of weight. Give it time.

Jax fla here too

And when the baby is born stay focused on the goals you set for you. I lost my way a little. I wish I would have realized before to focus more on what I needed and the baby too.

I did have nausea before getting pregnant but now that I reflect back I think it was from not eating slowly or not taking my heart burn medicine. But while pregnant it was different. Pay attention to your body. The baby will take what it needs from you.. Just be sure that your doing what you should .. Drinking Water is key... Then protein.. And lots of rest

Congrats!!! I am 3 years post op. My son is 19 months old. Hydration was my biggest issue. I was two weeks early from not being hydrated. As far as the pregnancy. I ate Protein first like normal but ate more meals during the day. There were times I was nauseated from pregnancy and being sleeved didn't help but its manageable. Just be mindful and don't fall into the mind set " I'm pregnant I can eat what I want" I actually weight 2 lbs less one week after giving birth then when I found out I was pregnant.

Ohh and I used coconut oil instead of lotions on my body

I'm 3+ years post op.. I lost a total of 163 lbs. my advise, do the wraps, do the garmits... Do the exercise, and try as much as possible to keep Water intake at the max you can. Everyone's body is different. I personally did a wrap a month to help hydrate my skin and it did help. But remember you have to give your body time. You will be losing quickly and it will take a bite of time for your skin to catch up and reform to the new (less) bulk tissue.