3 months out

[pen 33]

I had my 3 month check today. Despite having Vitamin issues, my Protein and Iron were spot on. My Vitamin D and B-12 were a tinge low. I am so happy. If I can get passed the mental thing and take the Vitamins I'm in good shape. I've lost 48# since I started and 36 since the day of surgery.

I have found I can eat everything. Dense foods don't sit well, like Protein Bars, dry meats, nuts on an empty stomach and my old favorite comfort foods like bread, Pasta, etc. I can eat just a bite or two and I'm done with them or I get that awful too full feeling. I can eat an apple and salad with no problem. I love the crunch. It's also so much easier to drink Water. I still drink at least one Protein Drink a day. I'm loving this sleeve!

I was tested last week as I visited my family in my hometown. It was both of my folks birthdays so there were sweets and those foods that I only eat when I go there which is once a year or so. I did indulge but in moderation. I'm proud of myself that I could eat just a taste or a bite and yes I may have wanted more but knew better. After I let it rest, I was fine. So if any new sleevers are reading this it does get better.

I must add I didn't have co morbidities but was my blood work before surgery was borderline bad. I had some pain and discomfort in the hospital right after surgery, but I could walk laps around the hospital at normal speed and had no problem with pain once home or with the Protein drinks the first week. Then they made me sick, the smell, the taste, even Water got hard to get down. I still cringe at the thought of the Protein powder before surgery I liked and at week two it made me sick. I ended up with powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury unflavored with crystal light raspberry lemonade. I don't like crystal light but it worked. Grapefruit juice by simply brand and fresh squeezed work better. This was my favorite blend. I did put it in a fresh veggie juice but the powder was too clumpy. Maybe I should have blended it.

Anyhow, the road gets easier each day I still have times where I eat too fast or take a bite too big or that bite you know as you swallow it was better left on the plate, but not as much. When eating around other people, I live alone, I sometimes catch myself eating as fast as them, immediately stop and rest then I watch them and get grossed out on how much food they put in one bite. I scarfed my food too before surgery and never realized how awful it looks till now.

This is such a wonderful learning process about myself, besides learning how to use the sleeve and more about my denial of what eating meant to me. I have realized that I was really eating for no reason in the past 11 years that got out of hand and uncontrollable because of major stressors. I am not the girl who was fat all my life, just the past 10 years really. I never drank regular sodas, much processed foods, just too much of empty foods when i was stressed. I'm 52, my forties were not very good. Too many life changing things I wouldn't wish on anyone. I'm feeling very healthy mind, body and soul. Still may start to go for food when stressed or anxious but catch myself, I know why, and try to do something else. It works and I hope it continues.

Okay. I really didn't mean to write this much, but felt it may help those not out this far. I'm not the perfect follow by the rules kind of person and my weight loss maybe slower than some which I hope in the long run is easier on my body. The best part is its faster than when I was dieting only to deny it since it was healthy food. Gained it back plus 20 this last time and was mortified when I weighed the 290 at the first dr visit.

Oh one last thing because I don't think I understood what meds or NSAIDs were allowed. I thought it was forever from info I read. My doctor gave me the go ahead for any meds. Which is great as I have to have arthroscopic shoulder surgery next week. And am allowed the pain pills.

I hope this helps someone I'm sorry I got so winded but I felt that it could help someone. Thanks for reading.

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[peggers6 1]

I really ejoyed reading about your journey so far, I am in the beginning pre stages. I have been reading myinfo books tonight, and am getting excieted. Surgery if all goes well should be May. Thanks for your story,a nd keep up the good work!!

[spartanfan 6]

Thanks for the help..i just had surgery Tuesday..starting Protein tomorrow!

[manderdjs 36]

Thank you for your story. I am 3 weeks out and I think you just wrote my story. It has been easy no pain. I walk earlier on and drank my fluids. I am on puréed and I am doing great trying new foods. I have lost 20# so far with 80# to go. I am so happy with my sleeve.

[Ola Tess 21]

Great post. I had a similar journey and I'm 8 wks out. Down 45lbs from highest wt includ my pre op. feeling great and can eat anything in small amts;) I totally agree with the point of watching others eat- kinda grosses me out sometimes and to think that was me! Congrats! And keep it up

[pen 33]

Thank you for your support. I have learned so much from reading everyone's experiences so I thought I may have some feedback for those not this far.

I usually don't do this but while I was out of town, I only lost one pound. My new smaller jeans have begun to get loose already so I weight again today. 2 more gone. So 50 at my worst. Hard to say, 100 to go but better than 150.

Good luck to y'all on your journey!