I am frustrated.... have gained six pounds, gaining and losing that same six pounds for five months now. Feel like a failure at this sleeve thing... Just wish I could get back on track, anyone...
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I am frustrated.... have gained six pounds, gaining and losing that same six pounds for five months now. Feel like a failure at this sleeve thing... Just wish I could get back on track, anyone...
well....I am 9 months out and my "monthly gift" is all over the place now. I had tried to ask my doctor about it and got an answer of " I only did surgery on your stomach!" I was kinda upset at...
Think imma go back a few steps, go with the shakes (shudders) and soups I know it was very helpful before surgery and after wasn't hard to do. I am finding I am becoming lazy at what I want to eat...
lets put it this way, we cannot stop this ride and get off.... there isn't any turning back, we can't snatch our crayons and stop colouring now this it baby! no refunds, no give backs!...LoL Anyone...
Yup three flavors "Protein Recover 03" oh its the G series (reading label, 03 is Recover,duh!) My best flavor is/was (don't drink too much of this now) lemon-lime orange. They have a mixed berry,...
well....here is how my fun filled recovery went I caledl it my spa-cation ( I have a 3 and 7 yr old ) so I was looking forward to drugs and sleep, no one yelling for me, yeah I needed a tiny break! ...
lets pass out a blacklight and see which one of us glows???? hahahahahaha
Dcampbell, Thank you.... I too have felt this way in these past months, like geeessss am I the only one on this board who doesn't like the sleeve, having the silly thoughts at times of WHY did I do...
eggface.com was one I remember
if you want it eat it, but savor it.....you KNOW you cannot eat anymore than a few bites so why not if you are driving your self nuts over it......OR there are so many other choices WE CAN make now...
My after care info was between 70-80g protein a day, keeping a watchful eye on sugar and carbs ;)
Welcome Genny,
BREATHE!
You are going to be fine, follow your Doctors advice. I have a 3 and 7 yr old I am 5 months out, recovery goes by fast. Rememeber slow and steady, sip, sip, sip no...
I am five months out and lemmie tell ya it is much harder than i thought it would be, true tummy size is MUCH smaller but you can still gain weight, making the wrong choice and eating a high...
I was fortunate to have mine done through Tricare (Military insurance).
I am right with you I had my sleeve done 3/15, others in my group have lost like 20 more pounds than myself so yeah I am kinda depressed at times. I didn't think it would be as hard as it is "still"...
Rice expands, noodles too. You totally can eat with the "fam" just the key is to think about what your eating which for me is the hardest thing to this whole thing. I find that when with a group...
No, look over pre-op medications. I wasn't allowed any Tylenol for two weeks prior. You'll be fine, its goes by before ya know it. :)
having had this surgery (march 15th) getting used to portion control is the hard part to this. I find I have head hunger more so than being hungry, I know it sounds weird, but you get used to eating...
I too am 3 1/2 months out, and experiencing some hair loss. They say it's normal at 3-4 months out, biotin and enough protein seems to be key. Try not to stress over it, makes it worse. How are...
Hi ya Guys & Gals! THANK YOU!!!! I needed to read that you are all feeling frustrated. I was 277 lost 17 before surgery, day of surgery I was 260 now I am 230. I've tried to convince myself that...
Hang in there, it goes by fast......Keep a journal, remember sip, sip, sip! Catch you guys on the flip side ;)
March 15th for me also :) down 38lbs, no problems little frustrated at times of the small amount in which I can eat (head and tummy having a battle, lol) Sipping fluids is aggravating aswell, I was...
we are all different, I was very worried about being sick to my tummy after having my op..... they give you anti nausea meds in your IV to control vomitting, and as far as pain it was more...
ice chips from sonic! a diary to keep track of what your putting in your body so you can read and know your not starving..... frozen fruit bars (Edys no sugar added) YUMM! I got a bad headache,...
I can't get 8ozs of protein drink in me at one time, I do Visalus meal replacement powder in skim milk and a banana over ice quick vrrrooom vrrrrooom in my Magic Bullet! YumMMmmmY. I drink that in...