Pretty sure I f***ed up the sleeve. No leak, but I might as well have never gotten it.

[throwaway557 8]

Jesus I feel like you all think Im an alcoholic or a soon-to-be.....

[Tink22-sleeve 528]

do not dismay. you may be having some buyer's remorse. you said your 6 weeks out right?

here are some tips:

*track your drinking on something like myfitnesspal. it helps to see how many calories all those drinks add up to.

*go and talk to your surgeon. i went to my surgeons office when my weight loss was at a stall and it really helped to go see them they will help you figure out if your stomach has actually stretched. my understanding is that it can only stretch so much, and never back to its original size. my surgeon does not believe that liquids stretch out the stomach.

* youve had amazing weight loss! be grateful.

* i agree that counseling may be of great help to you. it helps me with food issues and body image issues.

* as far as the hair loss is concerned-- this is temporary. I know have frustrating this can be. it will stop. i lost about a 1/3 of my volume and no one noticed but me.

* and never forget "Bullshit thyself not" (my motto)

best of luck to you. glad you are reaching out for help.

[indecision 863]

Im posting this on another account (because my "identity" was compromised) but I actually remember talking to you Laura...and I remember you specifically telling me that once you move to full-foods its harder to eat. It was for the first week but it is nothing, anymore.

Im posting this on another account (because my "identity" was compromised) but I actually remember talking to you Laura...and I remember you specifically telling me that once you move to full-foods its harder to eat. It was for the first week but it is nothing, anymore.

Im posting this on another account (because my "identity" was compromised) but I actually remember talking to you Laura...and I remember you specifically telling me that once you move to full-foods its harder to eat. It was for the first week but it is nothing, anymore.

Thing is Laura is correct. You are suppose to eat your Proteins first and you WILL get full quicker. Instead it sounds like you are eating crap. You still have to stick to the program. If you really want it to work for you then I would suggest opening a different browser and searching for a shrink that can truly help you then pick up a phone and make an appointment....Bitching about your poor choices here is not going to help you long term.

[throwaway557 8]

@Tink 22, no I am more like 3 months out now, maybe more around 4.

* How can my surgeon tell whether or not my stomach has streched without opening me up?

* Does hair fall out, regardless of whether or not you take Vitamins?

* Im in counseling right now but I feel like I cant be open to her, because she will think of me binge eating as an act of self-harm which it isnt. And then she will want to talk to my mom about it, or have me talk to my doctors which Im not comfortable about it!!!

Indecision,

I am eating crap. I mean sometime Im not. My diet as of late has consisted largely of ground beef, rice, and eggs. Usually put together in various proportions. Easy to make, easy to package, easy to take to school. I dont know how to cook so it doesnt help....

[woo woo 872]

Have you tried shellfish (shrimp, lobster etc) or chicken? More dense than eggs for sure.

I have read about something called mushy foods syndrome. Sounds like you are eating too much mushys and not enough dense.

ETA: Get a george forman grill. You can make just about anything on it and it requires almost zero cooking skill.

Edited November 1, 2013 by woo_woo

[No game 14,437]

I can't cook worth a ****! Ask my husband!

I boil a chicken every week and eat off that..

Or you can buy or roast a chicken easy!

A box of Cereal??? I could eat one too if I tried. Or a bag of chips or a quart of ice cream (get the idea) I have to CHOSE not to.

Is it hard for me? f**k ya! Harder than you can imagine...

But if I do what I'm supposed to (which is eat Protein and veggies) I'm full and satisfied.

Oh man and if I eat crap? I just want more and more...

[throwaway557 8]

A george foreman grill sounds nice, but I have no idea when things would be done. I had a scare the first time I cooked chicken via stove (put butter-Pam on it) and wasnt sure when it was done or not. I dont have the expenses to do a lot of things so beef, rice and eggs are all cheap..

[throwaway557 8]

So Laura you're saying you can (right now) physically eat a box of Cereal? See I thought the whole point of the sleeve was for you to NOT be able to do that!

Unfortunately for me, Im living by myself so I dont have a husband (or in this case..a wife or s/o) that can cook me food

[woo woo 872]

A george foreman grill sounds nice, but I have no idea when things would be done. I had a scare the first time I cooked chicken via stove (put butter-Pam on it) and wasnt sure when it was done or not. I dont have the expenses to do a lot of things so beef, rice and eggs are all cheap..

You just cut it in half and look to see if the middle looks pink. If there is no pink, it is done. Easy as can be.

[unbesleevable1 420]

OP- only YOU can decide if you have a problem with alcohol. The reason we are all picking up on that is because it is fairly common to see an alcohol problem emerge after WLS. It seems to me that alcohol is very important to you. That doesn't necessarily mean you have a problem with it. But consider also, if it is not a 'problem', then it shouldn't be a problem to give it a rest for a while. I must tell you that I, personally, am a recovering addict with over 3 years free of drugs or alcohol. When we are having trouble succeeding, we have to look at our self-destructive behaviors which may be contributing to our failures. I wish you much success and hope you can get some assistance to help you get on track.

[No game 14,437]

And by the way I remember you... You need to come out. Don't be scared of your mother finding out.. You need help. The binging is self sabotage and you are harming yourself. You need to tell your therapist these things. AND she is beholden under law not to tell your mother!

[throwaway557 8]

I did that but when I had cooked it, it tasted rubbery. tasted perfect, but the chicken my mom always made tasted like really dry and tough. Not a bad thing, just two different textures, and the only time I have had "rubbery" chicken was like...at a fast food place (PRE-surgery.....cut me slack) when I would get chicken tenders.

[throwaway557 8]

It makes me happy that you remember me. Im scared because my mom has anxiety disorder and will want to do everything in her power to get me back home. I'm going to PM you for the sake of my "identity".

[Ms.AntiBand 2,984]

First off.

1. Admit you have a problem

2. Do something about it.

3. Stop justifying your wrong choices

Or.. Blame it all on your sleeve (and not yourself) and concede to failure

Sincerely,

Reality

[No game 14,437]

So Laura you're saying you can (right now) physically eat a box of cereal? See I thought the whole point of the sleeve was for you to NOT be able to do that! Unfortunately for me' date=' Im living by myself so I dont have a husband (or in this case..a wife or s/o) that can cook me food [/quote']

I've not tried... But I've binged on tortilla chips and yes ate a good part of the bag..

I am a food addict, I binge in secret.. I go to therapy. And I'm working on it. MOST days I am successful...

The sleeve doesn't work that well with slider foods obviously cereal is a slider to you. Just like chips are with me.