Theresa64

So very frustrated, self induced. After the holiday I had gained 5lbs., now paying dearly. I had started on Monday with my back on track program...It has been so difficult. The first two days, just protein shakes, yesterday I had shakes, and eggs; but for some reason on the scale yesterday I was 215, this morning 217lbs. WHAT It has only been three days. It has to be fluid. I do remember that last night my tummy was really bloating and it was hard to get liquids in..Now, I feel defeated. I had watch the doctors on television. A women who had lost 235 pounds, but had a lot of sagging skin..My goodness I became so upset. I have the skin starting to hang. SO puzzled. Lipedema is the caused for this problem. The patient holds the fluids and fat stays on the body. Access skin doesn't go away on its on. It has to removed via surgery. The liquid and fat remains. Has anyone experienced this? Scary. I know I have to become more active, to rid me of all these aches and pains. My energy level has very taken a beating. I hope the next couple of months are a lot better then the pass five months. I have learned that I cannot cheat, have to more disciplined. It has been three days today since I started, the scales says 3lbs since Monday, but, yesterday morning I was 215lbs. 2 lbs..Makes me crazy. I have to huge discovery, I HAVE TO reprogram my mind and thoughts again. I remember the first month was tough, but, the pounds were falling out. After the shakes and moving in whole foods is what has throw me over the hill. If anyone is reading this, please I am in need of direction and assistance. Thankfully appreciated. Theresa from Delaware

Good morning Susan66, My name is Theresa. I am 5 months out. My last stall lasted about 7wks. I had thought my sleeve was deflated. Now, I have to be very careful..BOT on, but, the stalls are awful... Good luck

Hi Jerseygirl0519. Close enough lol. So you are preparing for surgery in March..Congrats on your decision. I had my sleeve in Aug. 15, I will be 5 months on the 21th. It has been life changing. I am sure you are excited and scared, I had so many mixed emotions. I am short also, so, my weight really pulled me down. At first, I lost 35lbs. Now it kind of slow but steady. As long as do what your surgeon and dietitian says, it is really amazing how the weight falls off. I messed up during the holidays and gained 4lbs. So, I had to go back to Protein shakes and lot of protein (eggs most of the time). Back on track. Wishing you luck..Please let me know how you are doing. Blessings from Delaware..

Thanks for the encouragement, I didn't think about Cortisol levels. Makes sense. Thank goodness today was the last stress related event; hoping to be able to jump start. Gosh, haven't had mashed potatoes for so long Have a great week. Theresa

Hey fellow Delawareans, I had my sleeve in Aug. 21, 2015, Milford Memorial, Milford, DE..by Dr. Barnett. He did a great job. I didn't have any severe pain after..No problems drinking or eating. But, my lost is slow.. Hope everyone is doing well. Hope to hear from someone soon.. PS: how do you inbox..new to site

I was sleeved in Aug of this year.As far as side effects, I have not had any, other the stalls( not losing for a couple of day or weeks). My pouch tells me when I am full. I think the hardest thing for me was not drinking with my meals. They tell us not to drink for at least 30 mins after a meal. The change is for the best. Your benefits of a healthy new, for me at least out weighed the long term side effects..I am not sure what effect you are concerned about. It is not easy, but nothing worth anything isn't easy. As long as you are communicating with your doctors and your family for the support the risk to me is well worth it. I have lost 40lbs., slowly. I just started the gym. I am 64yrs young..I have had two stroke, high blood pressure and other issue, most have gone. SO, to me, YES it is worth it. The hardest part was the first week. Now, as long I do what I do, I am fine. Research and ask question and communication is the key, of course a great surgeon. Good luck..Blessings Theresa from Magnolia, DE

Wow! The dreaded holiday is coming to an end. I didn't do very well during the last three days. Golly, everywhere I went, food, food and more food. I don't know if I am the only one, but, it was hard. I did gain back three pounds, my own fault. (cookies and pies) the evil twins for me. Thank goodness, a new year..A fresh start. I have been learning how to relax. Sound silly, but I have learned that stress is a huge start of my gain. So, I found some great tricks to calm myself down and relax in lieu of overeating. The last few months were not going well for a lot of people in my family. We have faced with cancer, MS, and strokes. Knowing how stress and idle time leads to eating aimlessly to help time pass, or help people by cooking for them, eating with them..etc...I was just about to give it all up for the almighty "potato"... I will continue to humble my life, and I will peacefully unfold the thinning person within. I don't require perfection, only the willingness to see the truth about the person I am now and strive to unfold the layers of fats and unworthy habits I had held on for years. I will from now on see each moment as a chance to make this change permanent, and be willing to forgive myself. Stress is largely created by how we think about things and how much we pay attention to our own thoughts. My thought, always seeing myself as large, the voice in my head always telling me you are not strong enough well, I now laugh in the mirror and say " you are thin"..Stress had been pushing me right into failure; but, not anymore. I will be bring more peace and happiness into each day as it comes, and I continue to accept the peace and not fight it. We are our own hero's (one who is aligned with one's true self) guided by something other than the thought-stream (the voice in the head). The hero is guided by another stream, which many have the flow. The flow is reality; it is what is actually happening her and now. It isn't something that is happening in someone's imagination or that something that happened long ago or something that will happen in the future. Hense, relaxing, maintaining that peace when everything look completely impossible will be my NEW outlook from now on..It is totally our decision to be a peace, or react and do the wrong thing, for me stress eating. I hope this post doesn't sound too far out there, but,, I have letting the stress roll off my back, and taking of me and the pounds are starting to come off again.. Happy New Beginning

Have you started the small group yet??

I understand your frustration. My pouch was in August 21, 2015, I was stalled for 6 wks Scared me. I thought I had stretched my stomach. My doc had me do all shakes for 24 hrs. Then liquids for one day (chicken broth, scrabble eggs and jello for that one day. Then shake ( at least a total of 90 grams of protein). Five pounds the first weeks Now doing 5 small meals, no more than 1500 calories. After that first week, now back to 2 -4 lbs a week again Water. Water water Blessings and Good luck Theresa from Delaware

As far as the diet bet. I am stalled again 15 lbs away from under 200. Driving me crazy ????

Dear Pasatano, So sorry to hear about your help problems, it is hard and I truly feel your frustration. In lieu of weigh lost exercise..The first I did was buy a step counter to put on my waist (connect to your belt on rid of your pants). My doctor told me start simply walking around the house for 15 mins. (at first it is hard)..if it is to much as first start with 10 mins. a couple of times a day. The object is tract 10,000 steps (I know ugh)but, we have to work our ourselves up to it slowly..I walk around my house outside when it warm, if not, I make a list of things that I have to get done..every step counts. For example: keeping my keys in the room that is not close. My steps to get there is 25, but theses steps add up. Put your cell phone in the bedroom or bathroom..(baby steps remember).. My first 25lbs, oh my goodness..I could not believe the difference.My doctor had slowed me 25lb of fat, unreal. Another activity he shared with me was putting stretch bands on frig. when I opened to door and then close, I would do a couple of stretches with my arms. Another good one..when you buy your gallon of milk and it is empty, fill the containers up with water and sit on the couch and raise them up and down. Maybe a couple of time a week. We can do this.I am 65 year young. I even took my walker outside to strengthen my knees after surgery. MOST IMPORTANT PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE ANY THAT FEELS FUNNY. I had the sleeve. What are doing. I do know that the complete bypass you do loose a l lot of weight last fast, YOU ALSO USE SKIN FIRMNESS, your ares will snag a lot of your tummy fat hangs. This is why I went with the sleeve. My body is adopted slower and it is a lot easier. I will be praying for you Pastano, this is the year for a new improved and healthy body..remember you have taken a huge step.. I also have a strong belief in my Lord, he is my inspiration. Just know you are important, and with the help of the FATHER, you will get though this. God' s, strength, peace.."Be still and know that I am GOD"..allow him to minister to you.. Merry Christmas... <3