JUNE 10, 2013, MY BEGINNING

[sherisleeve 17]

WELL, thank God for the wonderful age of computers. At least there is a place to go and confer with people who are walking this walk. As you can see from the title of this, I had my sleeve done June 10th. Not quite 3 weeks into it, and I can say that for the most part I have felt sad, overwhelmed and lost. Not that I can blame anyone! I just think it is my way of adjusting. I have grieved over food, unsure of how to get enough Protein, and not really enjoying much of anything that goes into my mouth. It is all about getting your mind right most people who HAVE NOT gone through this tell me, but I guess I have not yet been able to completely do that. I have lost a total of 22 pounds since my highest weight and I think about 17 since leaving the hospital. Now in the past few days I seem to have stalled. My nurse scolded me for getting on the scale every day, maybe twice a day...lol. I tend to be impatient in case you can't tell. I am approaching the puree phase, and almost scared maybe my loss will slow even more...personally, I think this thought is just from my past failures. You know, lose 20, stop, gain 30..that same old story, I guess I have a lot to learn. Looking forward to doing just that as I frequent these forums. :-)

[ewhitt 112]

Dr Choban is my doctor too!! I can imagine Sheila getting on to you about weighing too much.

I am still preop (for a few more days anyway) but from what I have heard, a stall in the 2-3 week period is normal. I agree though about how past failures cause us to worry about the future and the potential to fail there too. But as they say- they operate on your stomach, the head work is up to us!

I would love to chat more, since you are straight from Dr Choban and MCW. I'm getting ready to go there really soon!!

[Thatguy 53]

hey welcome i was sleeved 5 days ahead of you i know how you feel i been liquids for a month , haven't really looked at the scaled too much but i get to start soft foods today im still getting to used to all my newfound family but im liking it can't wait to see what happen 5 - 6 months out

[bashmom 36]

Hi, my surgery was on june 10th also, I lost 12 prep and only 6 after surgery.. So I decided to remove the scale from the bathroom and ask my daughter to hide it. Every one that does not know about my VS is surprise about how thin I look ,so I just take the complements and pretend I just doing this by myself, hahaha. I will wait to my next doctor's appointment on July 24th to get in to an scale again.. I do not want to torture myself with it...

[UK Cathy 977]

You are going through the dreaded 3 week stall, do not worry it happens to most people. Everyone gets over it and goes on to lose more weight. One your journey you might have a few stalls, for some people they last days and for others weeks! They are frustrating but have patience and perseverance and you will be fine.

[rushia1 1]

I was sleeved on June 10th and getting back to a normal routine. I have weighed myself twice a day since I ve been home, that my husband has taken it away! I was a basket case 4 days after surgery wondering if I made the right decision as this is for life... I called a friend who've had the switch thingy and slowly i recovered. I am loving the fact that I dont eat a lot to feel full! I cant finish the 4oz gerber jar of baby food...

[sherisleeve 17]

You all have really helped, I am loving having people to talk to... :wub:

[Cajunlady12 49]

I am nervous about having the surgery also. But I need to do something to get this weight off. Through the process I have made three goals for myself. The first one is to get off my high blood pressure meds. The second is to get off my CPAP machine. The third one is a little strange, but I told my husband after I have lost all my weight I want to shopping at Victoria Secret. He thought I was a little strange, but didn't say anything negative. I also found that if I write in my journal a couple of times a week, it helps to get me through the anxiety.

[sherisleeve 17]

Hang in there Newbie. I wouldn't mind shopping at Victoria's either!!!! guess I will put that on my list. Good Luck to you! :)

[bashmom 36]

One month... How everyone is doing?

[rushia1 1]

OMG, I have felt the very same way! I still look at foods that I loved and think, I will never put that in my mouth again! This journey was never meant to be easy but in the long run it will pay off. I amlooking forward to going to the gym and burning some fat!

[phippolyte 0]

10 days per-op

Not sure I feel down, not seen much change in my body, or maybe it is just me. Help