Kramer17

I hate to bring this up, but TLC is having a 600lb life marathon and lo and behold the episode with Penny is on there. I feel so bad for this woman because she is clearly a food addict and not accepting her part in the failure of her surgery. I can say that since my surgery 5 months ago I have fought many an inner battle when it comes to food. I try to convince myself that it wont be bad if I have a cookie or Pasta etc but in the end I know that I have been given such an incredible gift and no food is worth trading that. What are your thoughts on this? Anyone else struggling with her episode?

I had my surgery and was back to work "PD" week the following week. It was do-able but ever so often I would feel a sharp pain in my gut and need to step out for a breather.

Enjoy the journey!!

I'm a teacher too, and time off is never good for me. I'm a total workaholic, so if im not working i really dont know what to do with myself. For spring break im planning my days so i have things to do other than think of food. Today is a new day, this moment is a new moment. Press that refresh button and get to it!

I burp when my sleeve has had enough food. He's good at giving me the heads up

I craved diet coke too but like others said, after about 3 sips I was over it. It doesnt taste the way I remember and is wayyyyy sweet.

Before pic is me at 280. Surgery was 7/23/14. Took the after picture a few weeks ago at 220. I am now at 213

It feels like I was just getting the IV in...putting my things in a bag, and being wheeled to my Operating room only yesterday. How time flys! This month has challenged me beyond what I could have ever imagined. The head hunger is real and there have been times where I felt like I couldnt stop myself from going through a drive thru. During those moments I remembered how many countless nights I laid in my bed crying...wishing that I could start my life over as a healthy thin person. I wanted this surgery more than anything, and now, one month later, I can say it has been the best gift I could have ever given myself. I started at 279, I'm now at 249. I have more work to do but I am definitely enjoying my life as is right now. Enjoy the pics cause I'm certainly enjoying the journey!

I know for me, there are no incisions on my left side near the ribs

I have it too. Worsened by standing up straight or sitting proper. Doesnt hurt at all when im lying down or in a recliner. Saw my doc yesterday, he's not concerned. Narrowed it down to either gas or a sore muscle as the left side rib area is where a lot of tummy poking and prodding happened during surgery.

Hi all! This is my first post so let me start by saying that this board has gotten me through post op and pre-op. What a gift to have thousands of people inspire me on this journey! So back to my questions. I was sleeved on Wednesday 7/23 and I already see myself wanting to put space between me and my casual dating people. It's not that I don't like them, but I feel like I need to grow solo and experience my new desires and enjoyments by myself. Is this normal? It seems so selfish to me but my goals and my new dreams are so different now that I know my body will soon be able to keep up! Any stories or suggestions on how to deal with this would be great