Tamika

Today is the day I've been waiting for, for a very, very long time. And it's finally here. Officially, this morning I've lost 100 POUNDS!!! Please friends, there is no need in sending out a search party. There is absolutely no reward in their return. In fact, I've got 34 more to lose to hit my goal. DON'T look for them, don't find them. They are no good, bad news!! Today is a blessed day. <3

When someone looks at your ID card and says that it is not you Happened last week for the first time, I was so stinkin excited!

When the size 8 jeans you took in the dressing room are TOO BIG! (happened yesterday!) OMG....I lived for the day when I could ask the sales woman to bring me a size 6. Which freaking fit and of course I bought!

When your X will literally not look at u! :-) love that one!

When your husband starts calling you "Hottie" in front of all your friends!!

What took some time for my head to get used to was the feeling of being physically full on just a few ounces. At first, I felt some disappointment that I could eat so little, but then I truly began to enjoy the small portions of food much more than I ever enjoyed larger portions.
It's impossible to explain the feeling, but getting full on one rib is just as rewarding mentally as getting full on a rack of ribs. Eating slower, chewing, and enjoying the taste is a huge part of the enjoyment. My head hunger sometimes tells me more, more, more...but when I close my eyes and feel that my sleeve is full...it's a great feeling! And without the guilt!
So far I've had no problems with any food I've tried. I avoid junk food for the most part, including most carbs. But I've had a piece of fried chicken, a slice of cake, some chips, and so on. I needed to learn moderation before surgery and that hasn't changed, but the sleeve sure helps with Portion Control.< /p>
However, it's also relatively easy to eat a meal (4-5oz) every 45 minutes or so. So if I chose to eat every 45 minutes, I could. I knew that going into surgery also. And there are people who fall back into their head hunger and eat the slider foods as often as possible. Weight comes back on.
It was about making choices before the sleeve and it's still about making choices after the sleeve.
I considered a food funeral, but decided it was silly and self-defeating because I'd be ruining a healthy lifestyle I'd already started. I also knew I'd likely have all foods at my disposal post-op and I'd learn to enjoy them in moderation. No funeral required. But to each their own.

Well I met with my nutritionist yesterday and it went great. What I loved about her was that she was very sensitive and understanding to what I am going through and what I have been through – finally! Someone that understands!
I sat with her for about an hour and she ask me many questions on why did I decided to do the surgery now and many questions on what types of diets I have been on in the past and how long ago. She shared with me that her brother just recently went through gastric bypass, so she understands on a personal level and has consulted with many bariatric patients before and after surgery. I did share with her that I am going through some emotions concerning my relationship with food. Funny thing – she ask me – what is your favorite type of food? Well I said, “I have a lot of them” thinking of this a bit, I realized that my love for food could be related to how I am feeling at the time and totally random, so one week it could be pizza, the next can be chinese or chicken quesadillas. What seems to be going through my mind the most is - how will I ever part from all of the foods that I love? Every time I put something in my mouth – I say to myself “After surgery, you won’t be having this anymore” or “You won’t be able to drink your XL coffee from Dunkin Donuts anymore with loads of sugar” I am really having a hard time parting from the thought of separating from all of the foods that I love.
While I do understand that this will be a big transition, that it will take time, It is for the benefit of a new healthier me, I am only thinking of the now….does anyone understand?
This does not change my mind at all about the surgery – having the surgery is set in stone for me, but the thought of parting from my love for food has me feeling like I am attending a funeral every day.

@@blashlee hi I'm 27 and I had gastric bypass yesterday and i am still in the hospital right now. ...Besides the pain I have walked yesterday and today.... they also found a Hernia and repaired it as well so my pain experience is so much like labor pains if you have a child you would know what I mean ●_● omg but I have no problems so far....other than being morbidly obese I am a healthy 27 year old...i think I worried so much about the day of surgery and all of the horror stories that it's really was not that bad...

My doctor also fixed a Hernia I had which I was unaware I had so I think that contributed to my pains as well...But it is all worth it!!! I can't wait to reach my Milestones

@@Redsfan19 Congrats to us! Gas pains was in my stomach I just passed gas finally I feel better as of right now....The pain when I first woke up felt like labor pains for me ●_● omg especially when the pain medication begins to wear off...i was in tears 3 am this morning. ..i walked 8 laps yesterday which made me feel a lot better

I'm waiting on my dates I'm so nervous I can't sleep
What do I need to prepare before surgery I need help

Update us once you can. I hope surgery went well and you are having an easy recovery! Gas pains lasted a few days after discharge. Walking was the only way to keep it moving for me. First day post op is the worst and should improve everyday. Best to you! Looking forward to hearing about your progress! Welcome to the losers bench!

@@Tamika Walk. A lot. As soon as you can and as much as you can. The most pain I had was from the gas from the surgery. Once that was gone, the rest was a piece of celery.

I'm going in tomorrow too, and only a few years older than you. Best of luck - we'll be awesome!

Hi hun
I just want to say congrats my cousin had surgery about 6 months ago and its a hard experience in the beginning but doesn't last long which is cool just to see how much she has come along but best of luck i should be getting a date after this month!!!

Drink and walk. I was so glad I was warned about the gas pains which can be piercing. Knowing what they were kept me calm and walking. Follow your instructions and clarify anything you are not sure about before you leave. Wish you the very best.

March 16 for me

Sorry mine will be march 16 2015. I'm so excited and anxious and the same time. I only now realize this is 2014 post lol