One month out

[SarahRN 0]

I am one month out and as of Monday 23 lbs down. It is shocking that this time has already passed but as everyone said, it gets easier day by day. I have my good days and I have my bad days, I have only felt "hungry" a handful of times. In the beginning it was very difficult to not be able to "eat" dinner with my family, however we have adjusted to what I can eat. The head hunger is the devil!!! Which to my surprise wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I am starting to feel "normal" again, although not all my energy is back. I will admit that I try to watch my carbs and all that jazz but it just doesn't work for me right now. I eat such a small amount that I get the majority of my calories from 100%, no sugar added juice, otherwise I would be under 300 calories a day. I hope that will improve over time. Also, with taking all the vitamins/pills, that ends up being a meal in itself. Overall I am happy with my decision, I have already notice changes not just in my physical appearance but in ME, and I have to say I like it! I do worry about getting too comfortable with my sleeve down the road and I worry about the affects it will have on my body (hair loss, skin issues, ect). Although I do know that my overall health will improve dramatically, these are still things that weigh on my mind. I have days that I wonder if I did the right thing but it's been a while since one of those thoughts have approached. I do increase my antidepressant, I felt I needed it, all the change is a lot to digest....haha!

That is my update! :001_wub:

[Barbara278 9]

Sarah, congrats on doing so well. It does get better and better by day. I now can eat pretty much anything my husband eats for dinner, where before I was having to eat differently. You are doing so well on your weight loss too. Again congrats!!

[Lee 19]

Hi Sarah,

I wanted to come give you a big hug to Celebrate your first month. You're right, there's lots of changes all at once. I know that you're going to do fine. Your weight loss is stellar and you're off to a fantastic start in that area. Many kudos to you.

[LyndaRN 0]

You are doing awesome! I know the fears well! The head hunger IS the devil! Thanks for finding the perfect word for it!:cool0: I was terrified going on full liquids today... well here I am almost 1 hour into this Protein shake! I see how full I get on such little! But it is our old habits that we are breaking during this time! Congrats and keep up the good work!

[MINI-Me 196]

You are doing awesome. Keep up the great work!

[SarahRN 0]

Thanks to everyone with their kind words!!!

[Time-for-me! 0]

Way to go Sarah! It REALLY does get better every day, pretty soon you will feel "normal" and the energy will come back! You are doing great!!