EagerPenguin

I don’t have any experience with Camila, but I do have an IUD. It’s been the greatest thing ever for me. Just out of curiosity why is it kind of your last resort?

I absolutely understand your frustration. It’s hard to come so far and not quite get there! I don’t agree that you’re a failure though. I know you feel like it, because you said so, and I think if I were in your shoes I would need more compassion...from myself. Self-compassion. It’s not giving yourself a break, but rather accepting that what you’re going through is hard and providing yourself mental support as you would a friend going through a tough time. I don’t mean to say that self-compassion is going to fix this, because it won’t, but it might help you turn your thinking around from failure to success in progress. Having a more positive outlook, at least for me, helps me get to my goals. Now, tangible suggestions. I agree with the above, or something like it. Go back to protein shakes, barely any carbs, make sure you’re getting your fluids. Just for a week or two to jump start things, then slowly start incorporating regular food again, avoiding carbs (assuming you aren’t already doing this). As a fellow WLS patient anticipating frustrating stalls that’s what I’d do. If that doesn’t work, I’d see my doc. Or maybe phone them first just to check and see what they recommend. (That’s kind of the default answer, I know, sorry.) Either way, I wish you kindness towards yourself and the best in your continued weight loss efforts. You’ve come so far, you can make it where you want to be!

A digital food scale, and a digital timer. The timer is to remind me to eat slowly (I usually set it for 20-30 minutes), and to make sure I resume drinking my fluids after my post-meal 30-minute wait is up. I like the bento box idea, too, so I bought a couple kits by Rubbermaid from their Brilliance line for when I'm able to eat more food. They're guaranteed not to leak, and have compartments. These are the ones I bought: The salad/snack set: https://www.amazon.com/Rubbermaid-Brilliance-Storage-Container-Leak-Proof/dp/B06XSFGZS3/ref=sr_1_7?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1515394809&sr=1-7&keywords=rubbermaid%2Bbrilliance&th=1 And the sandwich/snack set: https://www.amazon.com/Rubbermaid-Brilliance-Container-10-Piece-Leak-Proof/dp/B06XSNDXNQ/ref=sr_1_3?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1515394885&sr=1-3&keywords=rubbermaid%2Bbrilliance&th=1

I'm stalled right now, and it started at the end of my third week.

I was super emotional for the first week or two after surgery. My clear/full liquid diet and dehydration may have contributed, but I think it was also the surgery wreaking havoc on my hormones. I actually started my period the day after surgery, way ahead of time, so I know something was up. It's much better now though.

I've read on the Mayo Clinic website that weight loss surgery in general is for people with a BMI higher than 35 with an obesity-related co-morbidity (I think there are some specific ones, high cholesterol and sleep apnea I believe are usually part of the list). Some insurance only covers if you've got a BMI over 40 though. I believe my insurance was that way. I've also seen where the requirements are different if you're under age 21. So it varies. I think you have a chance, though. I mean, why would the office put you through all this if they didn't think you had a chance of being covered? That's my thinking.

What happened?

That is an amazing change. Awesome for your body, and way to go, you!

I've noticed my weight loss in the mirror and smile when I see myself instead of frown. I'm 40 pounds down.

That's going to be a "no". If I choose to eat something, I choose to eat it. I don't need someone breathing down my neck, criticizing my choices. As an ADULT, I feel I have the freedom to do as I please. Sometimes that may mean an excursion from what I'm "supposed" to be doing, and most of the time it'll be following the rules; I don't need someone telling me what's what.

I told my workplace, all of my coworkers know and everyone that I've interacted with about it (and there have been many people) have been super supportive. I think you have to consider if your coworkers would react more negatively to your surgery or to being lied to. I don't know your situation well enough to make a firm recommendation, but I do feel strongly that lies are hard to keep up with. Especially since you'll be following a special diet now, and will be losing weight steadily, it's going to be hard to hide the change.

I've been sooooooo hungry too. I don't think it's head hunger at all. Those who say it is probably aren't hungry, or aren't having the same kind of hunger. For the weakness, I on occasion had 4 oz of 100% fruit juice (it's on my plan). It's not unusual at all to not feel full with liquids. They go right through your sleeve, like everything up until soft/regular food pretty much will. I was sleeved on 12/7 and am just getting to soft/regular foods. I begged my nutritionist to let me go to regular food ahead of time, and while she couldn't advise it, she did say it was my choice at this point. I'd contact your office and let them know how much you're struggling and see what they say. Personally, my advice is to hang in there. Unfortunately that's all I got. Keep drinking as much water and other fluid as you can to keep your stomach busy. It's hard, I know first hand. It sucks being hungry, but it gets better when you can eat regular food in a few weeks. Keep going!

Wow, that's really surprising, gastroparesis? I'm sorry you're having to deal with that. I hope when you see the specialist you get at least a little good news.

That sounds like strep throat. If it was thrush it probably would have started in your mouth and traveled down your throat, and would be more likely to be white spots in your mouth than red. Either way if you can do it go to urgent care, you probably need a prescription to treat whatever it is you have. Hope you get some relief!

I had my lap band removed last august, then was sleeved in December. I could have gone back to work after a week. My post op diet was liquids for a day, then regular food as tolerated.