suitechicguy

I think it was the second day when I had a moment. The gas pains were so bad I was crying thinking what have I done, why couldnt I just eat right and exercise. That moment didnt last long and I moved on. It will get better dont worry. No regrets though as it was the best thing to do to help me.

I pretty much am in the same boat as you. Big buzz at first but would have to have a drink about every 30 minutes to keep up with it. I don't plan on overdoing it too much Just a little here and there.

Here is my before and after. I am a year out.

Above is my before and after. Today marks 1 year from when I had my surgery. The decision was a tough one, but I am very thankful that it all worked out for me. This has been a great tool and I am so glad to have it. It felt like forever from starting the process to get approved for the surgery and then BAM! a year flew by. It was hard in the beginning and has I had ups and downs. It was all worth it though and I would not change anything about it.

They had asked me to set a goal for myself. The surgeon never set one for me and always said what is YOUR goal.

I have had the chocolate syrup and it is horrible. It was very bitter. I also tried a dressing and it was not good at all.

My hands are always freezing too.

Are you hitting your protein and water goals? That really makes a big difference.

At first it is a little weird but eventually you will find your groove when eating out. I learned not to get anything but water to drink because it was a waste for me to get anything else. Also, healthier appetizer and sides are something I usually gravitate towards. When I do get a regular meal I always end up taking some home and if I don't eat it I know my bf will.

I tried the Shirataki noodles and just couldn't do it. Between the smell and texture they just weren't for me. I do like doing the Zucchini noodles.

I had people saying the same thing to me. My dad is always saying I need to lift weights with him because I look like a stick, but it started when I was in the 200's still with people saying I'm losing too much and I knew I still had a way to go. My job offers an incentive for health insurance where if you fall in a certain fitness level they credit you towards your premium. I went for my fitness appointment and saw my old manger coming out and she even told the health assessment person to tell me to eat a brownie. People just have expectations of what others should look like to them based off of how we have looked in the past I guess.

You can do whichever procedure you think would be best for you. However, I went in thinking that the lap band was what I wanted and was set on it. After talking to the surgeon, he said that he really doesn't do the band anymore and recommended the sleeve. After him explaining that a lot of lap bands end up having a revision, I ended up going with the sleeve and Im glad I did. So basically really take what your surgeon says into consideration, but ultimately its up to you.

When I started my process I originally was going to do Lap Band. I want as minimum done to my body as possible as far as surgery goes. After my consultation with the surgeon, he said he basically stopped doing the band and recommended the sleeve or bypass. I ultimately decided sleeve because I figured I would rather lose part of my stomach than rearrange everything. It has been good to me. It will be a year on January 31st. I have lost about 150lbs and started out at 323lbs. It all really depends on what you end up preferring. I haven't had any issues so far since the surgery.

I am 32/34 depending on what style of pants. This is coming from a 52. I never thought I would be below 36.

I am currently going through this now as well. I really need to get my butt in gear and start doing some weight training. I am hoping that helps some with the loose skin. I am down around 150lbs and it seems to slowly be getting better. I know they say to wait until your at your goal wait for awhile to see how things end up before considering plastics. I have been using tummy better to help some as well. Sometimes I still feel like I am big even though Im not anymore. Its so weird. It feels like it took so long but happened so fast at the same time.

*Raises hand*

Theres so many choices out there. I like the Vitamin Shoppe brand, Optimum Nutrition, and Click coffee protein.

Mine was a protein shake for breakfast and lunch and I did those healthy choice meals for dinner.

I think I had some basic things checked and then he went over the different surgery options.

I also check the scale daily. Im trying to break the habit as I am below goal but I know theres a number I never want to go over. Depending on how far out you are makes a difference. It came in spurts for me all the time. A couple days nothing then boom 5 lbs down.

Soooooo I had off from work the past week from Christmas through New Year's and go back Monday. I have eaten so bad! I never over eat as I've never been able to or wanted to push that boundary. Nothing really bothers my pouch per say either. I just have been kind of grazing throughout the day which is not good and on unhealthy things such as potato chips and a cookie here and there. I was sleeved back on 01/31/15 and this is my first slip up since then. I do not plan on this becoming a habit or my new way of eating. I never want to go back to how I was before and I guess me coming here and talking about it is just me needing to get my thoughts out and see it in words lol. Well thats that and here is to an even better year than before for everyone. Thanks!

Thank you everybody I appreciate all the feedback and kind words. Getting all the junk leftover out of the house today and getting back to my routine. Im in this for the long haul.

I have heard before about things changing and bothering us that might not of before. In this case I think all you can do is wait it out and the feeling will go away.