Imshrinking88

Hello all I had my surgery on 12-5-18. I started this journey at 363 last March I am now 280 as of this last week. I am losing my hair, honestly it’s causing me a lot of anxiety and depression. I am taking my vitamins and drinking plenty of water. I push protein. I guess over the course of the last few weeks I am having a really hard time coping with the hair loss. I also am finding myself picking at food I’m not allowed to have, I also get sick from doing it. I know, just stopping picking. It’s not that I’m even hungry I don’t have an appetite at all. Does anyone else experience this? I truly never realized how food is a drug until now.

Been a while since I posted on here, I guess a lot is going on in my life and I needed a safe place to vent about my life and not feel like I am being judged. I have dealt with being overweight my entire life. It’s not something I wanted but it happened, it happened because I grew up uneducated about being healthy. At this moment I am looking at a September 17, 2018 surgery date for gastric bypass. Am I scared? Hell ya I am! In the past week I have lost my boyfriend, he just gave up on me, not an explanation, not a reason. This has been slowly happening for the last few weeks, I believe this surgery drew a line he could not commit to. Am I okay? I am sad, hurt, but I am okay, I am okay because here in a few months he won’t matter. He was 23 years old and this shows his true colors. I can’t have someone in my life or around my kids who can’t be supportive and help me through this. This definitely has taken a toll on me the last few days. But I’m a it happened now rather then later. My doctor requires four weeks of liquids. Three shake, one for each meal and then clear liquids in between, no sugar, coffee ect. I started weening myself onto this on Sunday. I felt if I didn’t train myself I would not being to do it. I feel like I am a mess… I am a single mother, and I kinda feel alone. My family is very supportive. But I feel alone. I do miss having someone to talk to and comfort me. I also fear I will never find love which I know seems a bit crazy. Really could use some motivation.

Thank you so much that means the word to me!

Hey all, I am going on my 4th month of dieting for my per-surgery. I have finished all the blood work, EKG, Upper Endoscopy, X-Ray... then I had the sleep study a few days ago... today I was contacted that I do indeed have sleep apnea. I have to now have the second step to get the Cpap machine. I was told by my doctor I need to wear the machine for at least 3 weeks prior to surgery. I am looking at an October surgery date. I so far have went from 352 lbs to 336 lbs. I need to lose 32lbs. Any sleep apnea friends? October surgery buddies?

I have a few friends who have said they definitely feel better with it on and it makes them feel more rested

Hahahhaa you guys always know how to make me feel better about a crappy situation! I have to schedule the second sleep study Monday and hopefully they can get all this taken care of prior to October! How long was everyone off work that had gastric?

Hello everyone, This is my rant about myself! Today I feel like I have failed myself.... For the last 2 weeks I have been doing really well with watching the intake and monitoring my meals. I have been pushing myself to walk as much as possible. I have even lost 5 lbs so far. Tonight I stood in my kitchen and eat my daughters leftover Chinese food my mom had got her when she took her the other night, on top of that I had a bagel. Now as I sit here writing this I feel extremely stupid for one but I also feel very disappointed in myself. Mind you all I have just started this process to surgery, it is all still so new and fresh... I have been working on getting my pre-op testing done and losing the weight the doctor has requested. I was told I would probably have surgery toward October. This is so hard to express honestly, also it is hard to explain to my family and friends. I never realized how much food truly is an addiction.... I am addicted to food... Seems so silly to say that, but it is so true. I really thought my head was 100% in this and focused on losing the weight.. I know that struggles are definitely normal but its been 2 weeks and I feel pathetic.. How did everyone focus on keeping on track when temptations are close by? Foods that curve a craving? I am sorry is this seems all over the place!

It’s actually been super easy with my kids over the last few weeks I’m so glad this change has been good for all of us! Thankfully I have a handle on this before my kids get older and end up in the situation I am, I never want them to have to go though what I am! They love healthy eating and are actually sleeping better. So awesome! Thanks all again for all the support and motivation!

I’m so thankful to have found this app! Everyone here is so amazing! It’s so nice to not be alone feeling these feelings

I feel as if I will never lose the weight I am required too.. it’s definitely a challenge but I need! Thank you! Good luck to you

You really said that well!! Really means a lot and I’m so thankful I’m not alone!

Thank you CaribeRidge! I will check it out!

BrookeR, Yes I was told 2 full weeks prior to surgery I would be on all liquids. I’m only on going on month 4 of my dieting Oopsydaisy, Thank you! It’s so hard with kids I hate not letting them have stuff but at this point everyone eating healthy is what it is going to have to be!

Looking for new friends and people to talk to! _mizzperfect_ :Instagram ashleyrocx88 :SnapChat or on here!

Single cat lady here! New to the forums! From PA

Hello everyone I am very new to all this, I actually just started my adventure in seeking surgery, I have my first appointment on May 24, I already received my information in the mail for my doctor and have went to my first appointment with my PCP, for the 6 month diet tracker. I guess I’m reaching out asking for some advice. How did everyone start learning to eat different? How do you manage making a meal for yourself plus meals for my kids, I am a single mom so it can be really hard to make meals that work for all of us. How did everyone deal with the addiction factor of food? I know that’s insane to say it like that but I find myself really having issues with headaches and withdrawal.