Hi Anniecb here.
I have, as other here have struggled with weight for many years. I have looked in to weight loss surgeries in the past but was not too fond of them so I chose to continue to try other paths of weight loss. But in the last couple of years I gained 50 extra pounds that would not come off. I could feel this extra 50 was putting a toll on my body. And I REALLY disliked me! So I finally decided to do a weight loss surgery. The one of what I considered the two of lesser evils (I had not heard of the sleeve at this point) the lap band. When I started checking in to doctors I found out about the sleeve. I knew that would be the one for me.
Surgery.. I had my surgery on February 28, 2014--- 32lbs. lost.
I had a rough start while in the hospital. I couldn't keep the pain meds down and everything tasted terrible. I went in for surgery on a Thursday and was able to go home on Saturday. I didn't have any problems getting up and walking, thankfully. I was not able to really eat or drink anything (even water) my taste buds went in to hipper sensitive mode. Which I had heard they could do. So Protein shakes were out of the question. Needless to say I ended up with eating soupy grits for a while. So here I am 5 weeks after surgery, 32 pounds lost. Taste buds are getting back to normal slowly but surely. My doctor said for me to try and eat more meat because I still am not getting enough protein in my system. Not enough protein in my system equals muscle loss. Also I am able to use the elliptical again. Starting with 15 minutes and working my way up.
My struggles.. I still want to eat way too fast for my new stomach. I have gotten sick a couple of times from eating too fast. I still have evening cravings but not much I can do about eating anything because if I eat than I get sick.
