Graciesmom04

Great post. So correct on so many points!!

Hang in there. I'm 3 mo's out and am averaging 1-2 lbs a week. It's not what I started at, but while it's only a pound, celebrate it! I also see inches coming off, while I'm not seeing the wt come off. People are noticing the loss...each week I'm able to wear old clothes from years ago, the I couldn't get into the week before. I try to push more fluids and protein but I also try to add a carb or two that I normally wouldn't. Surprisingly it seems to help some. I think our bodies get into ruts and like to do what's comfortable for them. Good luck...you'll get there! I feel your frustration!

Only being 3 mo's out, mine is just starting to come out. I've always had long, really thick hair. So after washing it and brushing it, I've always had a large amount of hair come out, but now I'm worse than my shedding dog! My husband got in the shower after I got out the other day, before I had a chance to remove the animal I left behind. He asked if I had anything left on my head! I agree, I notice it but no one does til they walk into my bathroom. Brush cleaning is an every day occurrence right now.

I found for the first couple months after surgery, eating alone worked much better for me. While my hubby and kids would eat in dining room, I would fix whatever I was having and take it to the living room. I wasn't tempted by what they had, wasn't jealous of what they had....and it made me a much happier person. As far as being on edge, that's normal after surgery. I think we all went through that. Hang in there...it does get better.

I'm 3 mo's out and still have this feeling. It's like an air bubble that is stuck with the food and nothing comes up or goes down. Even in 3 mo's time, I have to remind myself at every single meal to eat slow! I'm sure I take too big of bites and eat too fast, causing this, but yes....I'm with you on this!

I had my sleeve done on a Wed and was back to work the following Tues. The Dr said I wouldn't feel like going, he was right. But...once I was up and walking, I actually felt better than just sitting at home and trying to walk there. One day I was absolutely wiped out...but no lifting in my job, I felt great going back.

How long does it take to recover from these type of surgeries? I'm just newly post-op, but even after just losing 61lbs so far, it's all a saggin'. I'm looking ahead and saving and am blessed with summers off so the time doesn't worry me, but wondering how long you're down for? I was cash pay for my sleeve, so am also wondering cost?

Just don't over do it! Good luck!! Can't wait to hear about the great results!

Love these ideas!!

Stalls are normal throughout this ordeal. I tried increasing my protein and increasing my water intake. Surprisingly it works. Good luck....

@@Rogofulm - Great job!! Congrats!!!

Wouldn't it be nice if this WAS easy for all of us?

As for not having gone through the other types of wt loss surgery, I'm not sure I could/would comment on if it's harder for one or another. we all go through the ups/downs and what's harder for one may not be for another...but then again, what's harder for another type might not be as hard for bands. It's all in the same boat....what you can and can't do is the same for all categories. The small pills/crushing meds, is same for all surgery types. We all need to make healthy choices, choose the right foods, get sick if too much, have horrible days after surgery. We just need to choose which option is right for us and go with that...but as far as which one is better or worse....I think they're all the same. The struggles are there for each procedure.

As far as depression...although not bipolar, I've dealt with depression for years. It's always worse when I'm at my highest weight. I have found that losing 57lbs so far, I don't hate myself as much. Might actually even agree to be in a picture or two. It's horrible what we put on ourselves. As long as you have a therapist you can talk to or a friend to help through the emotional roller coaster you do go through on this journey, I think you'll be fine.

Try Lactaid with your dairy. Helps with the dumping. After these surgeries, the issues with lactose intolerance is worse. For some who've never had it, it starts. I've dealt with IBS my whole life...and certain dairy foods I can't have without Lactaid, but it does work and works miracles! Give it a try! Good luck!

I can't count how many times I've dieted and lost 50-60lbs, only to gain back 80lbs. I finally said enough. Did not feel ashamed. I actually felt enlightened. I felt like finally I have the help the I need to make the choices I need and not gain it all back. I agree with earlier posts, it's not the easy way out. I'll say this is more work than any diet I've ever been on before! As far as telling ppl, you don't have to tell them exactly what you're doing. Just tell them you had some medical stuff done and you just aren't hungry. I have IBS and had an episode with CDiff that landed me in the hosp. I only told 3 close friends and my mom. No one else. The rest I just tell I'm watching what I eat and cutting down sizes and exercising, all true. And family I tell I had a medical procedure due to my IBS to try and help. Also technically true. No one has ever guessed a thing. Good luck!

Sorry you are feeling this way. That's never easy for anyone. I didn't think about all that. I tried pushing it all out of my mind and just focused on one day at a time. I was very nervous of the surgery but kept trying to tell myself it was all going to be okay. I would deal with how I looked in the end, at the end. As for what you can and can't eat....everyone goes through this in their own way. I've read several people post they can eat anything and everything and not have any issues....I myself, can't eat meat. But, I'm only 3 mo's out. The Dr said give it 6 mo's and all should be good. Each day I find something new to try and it works. So..you can't be scared of the unknown. I will say trying sweets now...or candy...I have no desire. They are all way to sweet and I just don't want them. That can only be a win win! Good luck. Add me as a friend, if you want and I'll help be your support team!

I too have had this same issue. When talking to the Dr about it, he said most places don't allow meat back into your diet until 6 mo's post op. Said to give it time and see what happens. So far, the only meat I've ever had stay down was a smoked porkchop and I only ate 3 very very small bites. Good luck! I just gave up on meat all together for now and do what I know will work.

You look great. I can't wait to be at that point where I'm comfortable being in photos with my family again.

Ok, lets clarify a few things....I DONT do this on a dly basis. I eat what I know I can handle/tolerate. It was Easter, with family. I did not want to drink water while they ate. I DO understand what vomiting does, I've been an RN for 23 yrs. Your condescending attitude is what irritates me. The no weight gained, was a joke. Did you really think I was serious about that?? And lastly, if that's not judging....you & I have 2 diff meanings to that term.

And "no bright side in this behavior"? Do you know me? Do you know what I've gone thru in 10 weeks? What my eating habbits have been? What my wt loss has been? My exercise? Didn't think so. I've followed this plan to the T. Worked my butt off for where I am. And am proud of what I've done so far!

I would slow the eating down, chew more thoroughly thinking this bite will stay down. Cause after 10 weeks, and it being Easter & having not eaten much.....I was excited for a meal other than yogurt. It's been a frustrating 10 weeks. I want to eat! I want something to stay down & not have pain.

Sadly, I had the worst holiday meal ever. I'm sure just eating too fast. Tried a bite of pork loin, 3 bites home made Mac & cheese & 2 deviled eggs. After every single bite, I went to bathroom in pain & threw up. I'm 10 weeks out. Thought for sure it would've been better. On bright side (I guess) I didn't keep anything in to gain anything!

I had mine done on a Wed & was back to work following Tues. It was so hard. Very tiring. Would come home & sleep after work. It does get better, I promise!

Yay!