jennamommy

You got this, prayers your way. My friend has tri care she submitted her stuff on Monday and got a call yesterday and they scheduled her appt for sept to 7 so praying for quickness on there part:-)

I had that happen. I was miserable and felt weak. After a week I finally called my dr she made me go to the ER I was severely dehydrated. So please be careful. everything your talking about sounds so familure she had me get some anti diereah meds. They were a life saver.

My surgery was aug 1 I still get some nausea. See if your dr can proscribe anti nausia pills that dissolve under the toung they are a life saver. I glad you are home. I pray the rest of your journey will be easier.

My surgery was 08-01-12 as of this morning I am down 21 pounds as of pre op diet I am down 38

I think that is something you should ask a professional. How many have you been taking in?

My fitness pal:-) love it

Thows are all normal feelings. It really gets easier because th hunger pains are not there. Good luck, praying you have a safe surgery.

Statistic say ( this is from my surgeons office) that 98% of people who lose weight on there own gain it back. That is a very high number. start showing him the statistics.

I am almost 4 weeks post op and starting to have cravings. I am feeling like I want to go back to the bad habits of before. It is scaring me so badly. I want to be healthier and live a better life I want to run and play with my children. I want to feel good about myself but then these cravings come and I fight such an emotional battle inside. I feel on edge at some moments and perfectly happy at others. I have no regrets in having the surgey and am very thankful I have this tool to help in my loss. Please pray for me....

Yes love it.

Some times when you lose so rapidly your body needs time to catch up. So just because the pounds are not coming off does not mean that the inches are not. The scale is just a number. Go by the way your clothes are feeling and how your body is feeling. I know how much seeing a number helps I was addicted to the scale and would get so discouraged if I didn't see a change in numbers. Finally I had a mental breakdown and now try to only weigh myself once or twice a week because I was going insane. You will do great just do what your suppose to and it will all work out. Surgery date 08/01/12

Having doubts is very normal. Once you have surgery there becomes a new normal for you. It can take a little getting use to but once you start feeling great and getting in a good routine it becomes so much better. I didn't get the greatest support from people although my hubby has been by my side and that's what mattered most for me. I have no regrets what so ever. Even my twin brother who was 100% againste me getting the surgery came over yesterday and was like oh my goodness look at you. It made me feel so good. You do have to decide is this what you think will be best for you. Weight loss can be such a yo yo effect. That is why I choose to utilize this tool to help me lose and maintain my weight. I feel like it has give me an opportunity to retrain my eating habits and my mind. It's a tough road but if you really want to obtain maximum weight loss I feel it's the best way to go. Surgery date 08/01/12

How are you feeling today????

Yes I actually go to two support groups they are both very different that is why I go to both. They are very helpful. I was having a rough day and all of you guys were so great to support me right when I needed it. Thank you! As of this morning I am down 20lbs since surgery 08/01/12 and I am excited to keep dropping. I am feeling challenged again to do my best:-)

I am craving things like chips to a snickers bar. I am not stupid enough to try the snickers bar I am scared of anything with sugar. But I did have a few of my sons Pringles. I am trying to be good I didn't go through all this work to fall off the wagon, I think that's why it's such an emotional roller coaster. I didn't think it would be so hard to break up with my food habits. I thank God he gives me strength every day:-)

Starting weight 234 Pre op weight 215 08/01/12 Today's weight 196

Welcome! I have found this forum to be so help for me. Everyone is so open and honest. You will have good days and bad days. Either way we are all here to help you along the way with the jorney. Good luck hon...

What was your surgery date. I am 3 weeks out today and have also lost 17 pounds. I lost 12 in the first week and feel like things have really slowed down as well. My dietician told me Yesterday thaty body is in starvation mode and holding on to as much as possible but that I am probably still losing in inches. She said over all I am Doing excellent and to keep up the good work. So I encourage you that 17 pounds is good and to keep up the good work :-)

I had asked my surgeon, she said as soon as I felt comfortable to do it. Unless for some reason I didn't want to then she would tell my hubby 6 to 8 weeks lol she is to funny. We did it about 10 days post op and all was fine:-)

Mmm had anyone had peanut butter who is on or was on puréed foods, as a snack???? Very low sugar smooth and creamy satisfys that sweet cravings

My dietician told me to absolutely stay away from Those.....

So far so good. There was only 3 grams of sugar. Watch your fat in take but occasionally is ok. it's so good:-)