Hello!

[missykrissy79 21]

Hi everyone! My name is Krista I am 35 and am actually 5 weeks post op tomorrow. I was sleeved on April 13th, 2015. On surgery day I weighed 346lbs. At my 2.5 week visit with my Doctor I had lost 25 lbs. Then another 5. The last 2 weeks I have only lost 3 lbs each week but I am reading about the Week 3 Stall and feeling better. I am learning a lot about myself and my vices.

My biggest challenges are eating slowly and sipping. I used to LOVE Water...now, it's like swallowing a rock. I don't like the flavored mixes you put in Water so I am just sad about my loss of water. It gets a bit better each week but I am jealous of people that can drink more.

I have dropped 2 sizes in pants and tops already! But, I am also going through some psychological changes. I'm not really excited about the loss. I don't feel like I am "earning" it or something. I'm am scared to lose it and be the "new" me...because I don't know what that is or looks like. Pre-op I was so excited, now, not so much.

I will survive! With this group of tips, therapy, family, and my drive to be healthy this journey will be worth it!

Thanks for reading! ~ Krista

[Veronica Page 488]

You definitely are earning it. This surgery is a life change not just a smaller stomach, It gives you the tools to learn Portion Control and what food are weight loss successful and harmful. Look at it as a body reboot. When you are cleared for working out I definitely recommend getting into it and see your progress go even further, It is NOT the easy way out and you have to make the changes and adjustments to your life no one else. Enjoy it and don't worry about the stalls and slow weight loss points. It is a learning journey and you will be successful if you stick to the program and really work it. If you are having some eating issues I recommend group support it has helped me so much. I never really thought I was addicted to food until I went and had my surgery too. I definitely am! Good luck and know that we are all going through it together. Congrats on the currently weight loss!

Edited May 19, 2015 by Veronica Page