Almost 7 weeks out! Down 50 lbs

**Andy04** · 03-22-2015 07:42 AM

Hey everyone , just sharing as well as asking for a bit of advice .
I was sleeved Feb 3 and weighed over 330 lbs. as of this morning , the scale showed 282. It's quite rewarding and i feel really good. I had no complications . The only struggles I have is with my energy. It is much better in some facets however I still get tired easily. One part surely is I suffer from sleep apnea and the weight loss should improve that mightily but not as of yet.
It could also be because of the quick weight loss.
I also find IT hard to get in any veggies. I get full on protein and water. Doesn't seem to be much room left in the day to get in the fibers.

Another part which has been mentioned on other threads is the effect on relationships . I'm a divorced father of 3 . Began dating a year after my separation and my girlfriend is a good person , both to me and my 3 daughters , however sometimes i feel I jumped in too quick and maybe needed to fill a void. In that year, I decided to have this surgery bcs I wasn't happy with myself . I figured if I was happier with myself , I'd be happier in my relationship . However, now that I see a brighter future for me and my kids having this done, I question whether If I'm ready to settle down again?

Sorry I rambled on here but these are the facts of life take we go through even after such a wonderful decision for myself .
Any thoughts are appreciated

No regrets here though!!! I'd do it again In a heartbeat!!
Thanks

**Ann2** · 03-22-2015 08:32 AM

Congrats! You're doing great.

Your energy will continue tocome back gradually -- and more than you've had in a very, very long time.

And in a few months you'll be eating more veggies. If I plan well, I can now fit in the recommended 5 healthy veggies / fruits a day, e.g., asparagus, zucchini, other squashes, tomatoes, carrots, broccoli, green beans, apples, tangerines, berries, melons, mangos, etc. -- as well as plant-based protein from many different kinds of beans, peas and other legumes. It happens naturally.

And 5 daily servings of those veggies and fruits will eventually provide most of the daily fiber your body needs (but that you can't get enough of in the first few months post-op).

Re your relationship, I'm sure you'll figure that out, too.

Don't worry, be happy. All this stuff settles down. Just give it time.

**Andy04** · 03-22-2015 09:08 AM

Thanks so much Ann.
I am very happy with how things are going .
Good info on the veggies

Re- relationship- just hope I get clarity on which way to go, start a new family with her and not regret it or other way around, start over but regret that...
Tks again for the advice!

**msyoyo** · 03-22-2015 12:59 PM

Andy keep up the good work. I had my surgery on the 2nd of Feb. and I am still trying to figure out all the veggies as well. Trying to get all my protein, water, veggies in in a day is like having a second job! Lol. I agree with Ann I do what I can now and I figure as I continue the process I will be able to get in more. As for energy I am 36pds down so just losing that weight gave me a lot of energy back. I also find that if I exercise I get more energy as well. I just started adding exercise to my plan and trying to get to a consistent 3 times a week. You are doing great and it will all come together.

As for your relationship part: Only you know whats best for you. As we go through this transformation, we are going to go through a lot of different emotions and life changing experiences. You have to look into your mind, body, and soul and make the right decisions for you and your kids! Good Luck!

**AndyM** · 03-23-2015 10:09 AM

Hi Andy. It looks like you and I are very similar. Our starting weight was near the same. I am now six months out and down over 100 pounds. Like you, I struggled with energy for awhile. It gets better! I found that if you continue following your plan and slowly increase your exercise that your energy level will improve week to week. Last week I worked out with my personal trainer three days, played two tennis matches (each two hours long). played racquetball for an hour, and played one hour of full court basketball. I was tired after each of these but I did it. Six months ago I could not have done that. Keep working and the energy level will improve. You'll also be able to work in veggies and fruits over time. I also had sleep apnea and wore a cpap. At around 90 pounds lost my sleep apnea went away. I can now sleep well without those issues. Keep working and hopefully you'll get some improvement in that area too. Good Luck! -Andy

**Ali3971** · 03-23-2015 10:24 AM

Congrats!

As your healing and living life you will find an answer to your questioon about your relationship. When you bigger, less confident, etc I can see how you could have possibly settled down rather than exploring the pond a little more to find the right fish. That is exactley what I did. I settled, ended up divorced 3 years later. Now my story is a little different from that point on, I ended up with my best friend who I should have been with many years ago but I wasnt confident enough to appoach the relationship until I lost 85lbs on my own. We have been together nearly two years now and at one time I questioned if I made the right decision jumping into a relationship with him but a few weeks of thinking I answered my own question and we are still madely in love

**PITSTOP** · 03-23-2015 10:55 AM

I agree with all of the above! Your doing great in the weight loss dept and Im 11 weeks out and still dont get much veggies in. Not much room after I get all my proteins in but I hope to eat a little more in the future. I do eat a small dinner salad once a week just because I have a craving for it. I take a fiber supplement to keep everything flowing regular if you know what I mean.

Just keep working on you and the rest will fall into place. If it feels right or wrong, you'll know it and can move on from there. Good luck on your journey....