how to get my protein?

[vickiczyk 16]

Amytug would you do it again?

[Diamondeyed 399]

I remember feeling the same way, it just seemed like nothing worked, then a vet told me it usually hits around day ten.....hang in there it does get better, I promise....im at week four and its seems like,my swelling is just now going down....

[fletcherette 203]

http://gastricbypasstruth.com/life-after-gastric-bypass/one-month-after-gastric-bypass-buyers-remorse/

Also' date=' I feel like I was a more "popular" poster before I had sirgery. Now that I need support, I wonder where everyone went. [/quote']

Was wondering where you went to since i do t see you as active on the self pay board. So sorry to hear youre having a rough time wish i had advice or to offer You should check out the self pay forum I know there's a post asking specifically about you...

[amytug 996]

Amytug would you do it again?

Vicki,

i ask myself this frequently, & oddly enough, I would. I was miserable before, with no hope in sight. Now I'm temporarily uncomfortable, occasionally miserable, with a ton of hope in sight. You know? And I'm only 2 weeks out and I know the first month is the hardest.

I hated myself. I was constantly torturing myself with another diet. Now I'm on the final "diet" that I can't quit when the going gets tough. (Not that any weightloss surgery is fail proof but I'm determined, especially after overcoming the roughest patch, to succeed for life)

I keep repeating "choose your hard" to myself. Life with extreme low self esteem was hard. Never being able to find clothes that fit, Feeling ugly even though I knew the cute me was in there somewhere. Never wanting to go anywhere.

This is hard too. I prefer the hard w a happy ending.

*Diamod and Laura- I think dr. Garcia did make us some super tiny little sleeves. That's what I wanted.

[neekoal 37]

Chin up my friend....let me tell you, knowing someone will lecture me...

I am 3 months out, I have NEVER been able to drink 64oz of Water a day. I have NEVER eaten 1000 calories a day. For the first month I was lucky to hit 600 calories. But as time goes by, you won't even notice but you'll suddenly find you can take another bite....another spoonful...not much but enough that you'll start feeling better.

I hate water...nay I LOATHE water...imagine my horror upon learning that some people drink 64oz a day? Well, I live on unsweetened tea, I add a little raspberry flavor to make it tolerable for my sweet tooth and my doc is happy. I am manic about my Vitamins (try to stay that way too) and am down 50 pounds in 3 months. No, it wasn't perfect, yes there are some on this board who would lecture me or tell me I did it wrong. But I feel good! Well now I do! The doctor and nut are happy, my blood work looks fantastic and friends and family compliment me on how healthy I look (nobody knows I had the surgery).

I would endure the struggle again because its worth it and I feel fantastic. Heck, I AM fantastic! And you are too!!!

Keep going girl, you are gonna look amazing in those jeans!

[vickiczyk 16]

I have to admit I followed your story so closely on the self pay forum. I felt like I could really relate to how you described your feelings and your process to make the decision. Thanks so much for your honesty. I think it's very helpful. I go in a week. I'm actually a bit of a lurker following everyone's trip to Mi and really want to hear about the aftercare. As much as I am terrified I am so glad to have an accurate idea of what to expect for the next few months, so thank you