nurse123

Hello all, I have a lot to say/ ask so I hope someone out there is reading. For some background knowledge, pre surgery I weighed 225 pounds. In the last year and a half I maintained a weight of 152-157 I never reached above 160. I recently had a big move, new job, leaving my boyfriend, and a medical issue. I. H.a.v.e gained around 22 pounds in 2 months. I. H.a.v.e all of this self hate. I can’t look at myself because I pick myself apart, I notice a line in my neck and get nervous it’s a fat roll forming, I notice a double chin. I notice it all and it’s the most miserable I have ever been. I can’t fit in my clothes, I cry daily and try to avoid planning outings because I can’t stand my self appearance anymore, where as 3 months prior I loved myself and how I looked. I weigh about 172 as of today. I think one of the biggest things I. H.a.v.e noticed is that I had very little maintenance diet guidance. so I am coming to all of you for answers. In the beginning stages of our diet they say we should not be able to eat more than 8 ounces at a time. now that I’m 2 years out I guess my question is: how do you no how much to eat, how many ounces should you be eating each meal and how many ounces of each food group per meal? They say to eat your protein first then veggies, then starch.... if you were to make a dinner meal for yourself: how many ounces of each would you make. I cant let myself become the person I used to be, I need to get back on track.

Thank you all for these tips. I found through my weight loss I became very obsessive and would be self conscious anytime I ate something I wasn’t suppose to : which is good and bad, good bc I’m aware, bad because I beat myself up over it. The weight gain was fast and unexpected. I started today my do over diet, I didn’t realize how off track I. W.a.s because I found myself lost at what to pack for lunch. I appreciate all your support, I forget that this is a life long journey not just a quick fix and I really do need to work at it. I’m happy you guys responded to me and helped. Thanks so much.

So I heard if you eat too much or to fast you get severe stomach pains. What has I.T been like for you guys? I ate about 1/4 of a lean cuisine last night and felt very sick after a few hours vomiting and other bodily actions occurred all night and day. I.T seems as if I have a stomach bug and am worried about dehydration. Anyone have any issues like this during month 1?

Hi guys, I’m having some difficulty. im now week 5 which means I can start eating solids. Can you guys tell me what u started eating first, what I should maybe avoid and what you really liked?

I hear everyone say if they eat or drink too much they have pain. i am now 10 days post op... I’m down 13.2 pounds and I’m worried about everything!! im so worried I’m stretching my pouch! I was gulping my drinks in the beginning and I had some discomfort and burping but no pain, I started eating very very minimal amounts of pureed food. I have no pain with eating either, I sometimes feel the food in my throat and feel like if I burp it’ll just come right back up but no pain? Does that mean I over did It?

Hi everyone, I had my gastric sleeve surgery on Monday dec 4. im 24, and I’m 5’5 my starting weight was 219.2, I am 5 days in and currently 207.6. Has anyone else got gastric sleeve surgery at around this weight? im kind of struggling. I’m confused by the diet and I think I’m not having enough fluids. My diet says to drink 3-5 oz every hour. And to includ Protein Shakes 2x a day. I haven’t been drinking enough fluids because my stomach starts to feel very fulll if I drink too fast. When did u start eating puréed food? ya diet plan says after 7 days to introduce puréed foods but I feel like my stomach will not be able to tolerate It. I’m also very worried about having loose skin. I’m hoping that my age will be on my side and my skin will be resilient but anyone that has had gastric sleeve at around my weight, what is your experience with loose skin? if anyone could comment on what a normal daily diet for them looks like I’d appreciate It example: 9-am 3 oz water 10 am 4 oz Protein shake 11 am 3 oz Water 12 pm 4 oz broth 1pm scrambled eggs

Hi guys, I had my surgery December 4th. still having pain when moving but the pain has gotten to be a lot more tolerable. im day 6 and I am truly starving. I feel a little discouraged because I’ve read posts about people not being hungry at all after surgery. I’m literslly putting cheese doodles in my mouth and spitting them out just to get rid of the cravings. Anyone else struggling? ive lost about 12 pounds since december 4th

Thank you! One step at a time I guess!

Thank you for sending me this! Where do you find high protein Chrystal light I haven’t seen that yet! So you’re about a month out now.. how is your weight loss journey. I’m 5 days and the clear liquids are boring me

IM 24! I’m from New York and I got my sleeve last week. I’d love to talk