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    Gastric Sleeve Member jayjay's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Jordan
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    Unhappy How quickly can you screw things up?

    Maybe it's from lack of knowledge before actually having the surgery, but I've become very worrisome about my weight and stomach. I had no pain after surgery, and I've never lost sight of what I'm eating to the point where I'm keeled over in pain. I work out at least three days a week, usually five, at an average of forty-five minutes a day. Some days I eat more than others, but it has never been an outrageous amount. Honestly my meals have yet to go over one cup, and depending on what it is it might be less than that.

    As my stalling hasn't gotten longer, and it seems that I'm bloating up more, I've become more stressed. In all honesty I also don't see where I've lost the 40-45 pounds, I don't appear any different to myself except for looking pudgier. I've had an uncle with the surgery, and a family friend, and I don't see myself having the success that they have had. They always ask how I'm doing, and it makes me feel bad. I have a dad who wants me to weigh any time it pops into his head because I keep stalling out. Within the last two weeks I'm back in the classroom for most of the week with a ton of girls that I haven't tolerated for the last year, especially when the only thing they seem to talk about amongst themselves is that they're one hundred pounds and feeling obese.

    I don't know, it seems like a ton of stressors have come out of nowhere all at once, and I'm freaking out. I don't want to stay this way, I want to lose my weight and get it off immediately. I'm tired of stalling and not having answers, and I don't want to stretch out my stomach again. It's just so draining.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member jenn0014's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Jennifer
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    10/19/2010
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    Dr. Kaniewski
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    Default Re: How quickly can you screw things up?

    It can be frustrating, but it will take time. Just keep doing what you are doing. Form those wonderful habits, eat healthy, exercise, take care of yourself. It will come. It takes to put the weight on and time to take it off. I wished all of mine would go away, and as it goes, then there is the problem of excess skin!


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    Gastric Sleeve Member SuzieInTexas's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    12/20/2011
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    Dr. Turnquest
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    Default Re: How quickly can you screw things up?

    This is your head playing games. I'd recommend at least one visit with a psychologist, or a support group. My head has been messing with me lately, so I'm dragging out the psychologist's phone number tonight. My January support group was cancelled for some doctor's service award party. :\

    It's hard not to let these things get to you. We all go this route just a little differently, so you cannot compare others' surgery experience and expect to have the exact same results. We've got the same surgery date!

    ps - forget the girls, they are shallow and digging for compliments. They are not worth your time.
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    No Regrets! Life is Good! Thank you Dr T! It's all up to me now and I can do it!
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    Gastric Sleeve Member themouse1960's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Phyllis
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    Default Re: How quickly can you screw things up?

    Jordan-from what I can see on your post, you are only 5 weeks out and you've lost 40-45 pounds? That is phenomenal! Slow down and take a breath! If you are exercising and not overeating, it will come off. You didn't gain it all in 2 months or probably even 2 years. Keep doin' what you're doin'!

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    Gastric Sleeve Member leona's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    leona doherty
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    Default Re: How quickly can you screw things up?

    You didn't gain overnight. You can't loose it overnight



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    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: How quickly can you screw things up?

    So long as you eat right and exercise right you'll be fine. The worst thing you can do is compare yourself to other people, be happy with your accomplishments because from where i'm standing your weightloss in your timeframe is fantastic!!!

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    Gastric Sleeve Member jerseylocks's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    02/14/2011
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    Dr. Irgau
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    Default Re: How quickly can you screw things up?

    I agree with the previous post ... Weight loss is a journey. I have been stalled for weeks now but I must press on and stick with exercise and watching calorie intake. I could have never lost over 100lbs on my own. You are doing good and remember we are all on the journey together ...good luck and God Bless



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    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: How quickly can you screw things up?

    The whole thing is we all had our head playing games with us before this surgery, so why would it stop after? As you keep on your routine and feel healthier, your head will too. The noise in your head and outside your head (comments of others) will become softer and softer because you will be feeling so good. I promise!



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    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Judie
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    06/17/2011
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    Dr. Kelly
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    Default Re: How quickly can you screw things up?

    It takes awhile for your eyes to see whats changed... I know i still look in the mirror naked and look exactly the same as I did 50 pounds ago... it makes me sad... I then hold up a pair of pants nearly half the size I wore before and shake my head saying NO WAY will they fit. Then they slide right on! Others will see it before you do, and it will take a bit for you to see. Also, during rapid weight loss your body shape doesnt really change - thats why its hard to see any difference - you still have rolls in all the same places. Its during the stalls that things rearrange themselves - your stomach flattens out, etc. Get out the tape measure - check once a week to see any differences beyond the scale. The number I see on the scale NEVER makes me as happy as when I try on the next size down in jeans and they FIT (even if they didnt a week ago and I havent lost a pound since!).

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