Sometimes u just need to talk to someone other wls friends.....

[Munecagirl85]

Is there a live chat here??? Or online somwhere?

Sometimes i just like to veng to other sleeve patients lol bc i have zerrrro support.
My hubbie is just cluless to any of it. Ive been down past cuple weeks bc i havent been exercising At all!

Two weeks now last week ice storm kept me in the house (sooo depressing) so so cold then this week i got a horrible cold so i sure as heck dont feel like doing jack! Just lay in my bed and sleeeep! I have not lost anything needless to say- last week stuck in house all i did was eT junk and this week seems also i just cant get back in the game again. Ive got sooo far to go! I really dont much stick to a plan on a regular basis just try to eat mainly.

I need a plan when i start feeling better and not so dang depressed! Wellll maybe this point is pointless lol but just wanted to vent

[Stacy'sSleevedLife]

It is good to vent I myself have done the same thing. Always feel free to open up to us, we are here to support you.

[Davis165]

I second that!! Having a place to be able to open up and speak you mind is much needed. About your exercising... There are things that you can do online, on YouTube. Have you heard of Leslie Sansone? She's got several walking videos that you can do in your home. The videos range in length from 15 minutes to 45, I believe All of the videos are good for both beginners and advanced. Good luck to you! Hope that you feel better soon!!

[vicki1216]

Don't be so hard on yourself. I live in NY and we were hit too. I also had a terrible cold and didn't do much this week. I didn't lose any weight, but remember your small stomach is keeping you from eating much so you'll still lose. Try to eat healthy and remember that your body needs the rest to get over your cold. I think that after undergoing such a traumatic procedure we expect to lose the weight really fast but the human body is very complicated and it's made to hold on to the fat for its survival, it has to let go eventually so don't worry and celebrate every small victory. I find that when I'm depressed I need to force myself to get dressed, put on make-up and go out even if it's to the grocery store. It's hard but when I force myself I always feel a lot better. Good luck and hang in there.

[LaffeyTaffey]

Awww feel free to post on here whenever you want! Or you can pm us We're here for you girl!

[Munecagirl85]

Aww everyone on here is so so aweomse!!! Its a joy to xome here and read and post!!! ive just been having the crappiest week! And last night my hubbie made me so angry (he knows no better lol) and hes like your probably eating wayyyy to much!!! I said i has surgery less than 3 months ago and 80% of my stomach has been removed i seriosly doubt ive over ate! He bought zaxbys (yes bad bad but i was sick and wasnt cooking lol) and i ate one binless chucken wing and was done! Then had my protien with my vitamin powder and i cluld barely get it down!!!

Iam just going to stay resting and sat when iam off get back in the exercise train!! Iam also going to post what i eat daily too see what everyone elses opinion is i see most people only get in 500 cal at my stage but honestly - i aim for all my 100+ protiens and meet that goal almost dAily and exceed way over 500cal - .... I just placed a new post and typed it all in and some how i deleted it all! Ill do it another day it was too much typing lol

I live off everyones opinions and support here love everyone here my sleeve fam !

[LaffeyTaffey]

We're here if you need us! When I was 2.5 months out, I ate 1/4 of a cup of food at a time. Not sure what you eat! I started eating 1/2 of a cup closer to 4 months. And good job making sure you get your protein and vitamins in daily!!!!

[Gigi4]

You better be ready for me. I just love to vent....it helps me and I do not plan on stopping anytime soon. I had my surgery last week. Two days ago I wondered if I had made a mistake. Thanks to all that responded to my post I found out I was okay. There are good days and bad days ahead for all of us but I have been around long enough that if you VENT it really soothes the bad days. I am sorry you are feeling so down. There is only a few things I can say that MIGHT help: drink plenty of fluids, rest when necessary , keep up the protein [have you tried the Ensure clear liquid protein?? It seems to give me some type of energy and VENT AS MUCH AS YOU NEED TO.....there is no condemnation on our end BECAUSE WE UNDERSTAND. I let you in on something goofy I did. I posted that I would have to be on the clear liquid diet until FEBRUARY 16TH!!! Guess what, I read my instructions incorrectly and it is the 6th not the 16th. Our fellow sleevers told me to double check.....and I did.....[I have wondered if I need to buy stock in Swanson's chicken broth or Crystal light mixes...that way I could at least make some money off my misery. ]If you do not get to feeling better emotionally call your doctor so he can either give you reassurance or refer you to a counselor. Feel free to vent my way anytime....but be prepared I am a bit wordy in my replies.

[Munecagirl85]

gigi4 lol your absolutly fine! I just post a bunch! I research so much , but when iit comes down to it i need realness from my friend (you guys) in a similar or same situation. What really throw me in the dumps is when i do my weekly weigh in and havent lost! And i know myself bc i didnt exercise or maybe ate too much- i can eat a lot more now and get hungary a lot which isnt much different then week 4 for me. Before surgery i wasnt ever hungary i just ate. Now iam hunagry pain hungar and can barely eat! Lol

[Gigi4]

Who said you are suppose to weigh in once a week? Is it by choice or doctors orders? I am new at this so I do not know all the ends and outs. Sometimes when losing weight don't you reach a plateau for awhile or does that not apply to THE SLEEVE [I wish I could write that with spooky letters}. If you stress out about it, it might make you eat more. Try weighing every two weeks or perhaps HOLLER AT your doctor, just to make you feel better. I heard if you drink those protein drinks it gives you a "full" feeling. I like the premier protein vanilla shake.
Right now, I do not miss the eating. I miss the tasting....like that very first bite of something. {Goofy sounding, huh?}
HANG IN THERE!!!!WE'VE GOT YOUR BACK ....AT LEAST, EMOTIONALLY.

[Munecagirl85]

Who said you are suppose to weigh in once a week? Is it by choice or doctors orders? I am new at this so I do not know all the ends and outs. Sometimes when losing weight don't you reach a plateau for awhile or does that not apply to THE SLEEVE [I wish I could write that with spooky letters}. If you stress out about it, it might make you eat more. Try weighing every two weeks or perhaps HOLLER AT your doctor, just to make you feel better. I heard if you drink those protein drinks it gives you a "full" feeling. I like the premier protein vanilla shake.
Right now, I do not miss the eating. I miss the tasting....like that very first bite of something. {Goofy sounding, huh?}
HANG IN THERE!!!!WE'VE GOT YOUR BACK ....AT LEAST, EMOTIONALLY.

I was making myself crazy weighing everyday so i do it weekly now it keeps me accounatbe seeing what i need to do or. Not. Iam new still so its a learning prosscess for me
I thonk ive found ONE culprit. Before i had awesome bowel movements (tmi sorry lol) now i do but they are. Much worst and almost constipated soooo i took mylax and i e done this before to get things moving once again and helps me a llllot i even dropped a cuple. It also makes me regular again.

[DBarringer58]

That is good to hear! I hope you are feeling better and I am always here if you want to vent. I will probably have to vent too! I am just 4 days out. Feel better! Thanks

[sraebaer]

When it gets nicer outside (no ice) just get outside and walk. You will feel better. The only time I stay inside is if it's dangerous to walk, but you can always dress for the cold.