[lazell]

i was welcomed with lots of open arms.sometimes i have such a hard time taking compliments.its been 4 wks and 42lbs so i guess i did look thinner(HA HA)im so scared that i will quit losing like usual at this point and they all will be watching.is it normal to be so scared this early? any wors of wisdom would be gladly welcomed!!!

[A new me]

Yeah Its normal to feel like that. I thoght too when I went back that everyone was watching me but I think it was all in my head. So far so good for me at work. some of my co-woerkers are my biggest supporters. My suggestion to you is to pack a cooler bag with you snacks and protein and water or what not. Everyone laughs that I always have my blue cooler bag but it keeps me on track and I always have my protein and stuff with me. Good luck.

[fr1endly2]

yep its totally normal! PLUS some of these thoughts as well (((HUG)))


Postop Day 1 through Week 2:
“What the hell did I just DO to myself???”
“Why am I/am I not hungry?”
“I’ll NEVER be able to get in all the fluid/protein/food they want me to.”
“I can eat TOO much – did I break something?”
“I can’t eat enough…will I die of starvation?”
“I can’t believe how badly this hurt! ~OR~ I can’t believe I even had surgery, because there’s so little pain!”
“Why do I have no energy?”
“When can I eat….fill in the blank?”
“Will I ever be able to gulp water again?”
“Why did I GAIN 10 pounds???”
“Wow, I’ve lost 10 pounds!”
You think you've hit your first plateau. Nope. Odds are VERY good you haven't

Postop weeks 2 through 12:
Post op remorse usually fades during this time period. What a relief that is!
You TRY hard to stick to your doctors diet regimen/protocol and wonder if you’re evil when you slip off the wagon by eating….fill in the blank.
You think you've hit your first, 2nd or 3rd plataue Nope. Odds are VERY good you haven't) Nearly everyone experiences a stall during the first 3 months.
You accidentally gulp water and freak that you’ve broken your pouch.
You accidentally forget to chew something to death and fear you’ve plugged your stoma.
You FEAR strictures, fistulas and leaks every time you burp, get nauseated, have diarrhea, feel a muscle cramp, etc. This fear is not abnormal and you ‘could’ have one of these since this is the prime time for it – however fear is no way to live. There are common symptoms attributed to these. Hopefully you’ve researched them postop and can shelve the fear and keep a reasonable eye out for them.
Post op remorse usually fades during this time period. What a relief that is!
You TRY hard to stick to your doctors diet regimen/protocol and wonder if you’re evil when you slip off the wagon by eating….fill in the blank.




Months 3 through 18:
You worry you are a slow loser and have days you doubt the tool will work, or wonder if it’s broke. I am NOT mocking. Some people’s tools DO break during this period of time, but it is in the minority, not the majority.
You wonder if you’ll ever get to goal.
You made goal and worry you’ll not stop losing.
You worry because you can eat TOO much.
You worry because you still eat too little.
You worry about getting in enough protein.
You worry you’re getting in too much protein.
You ponder whether carbs are evil or not.
You question again whether diet pills are evil. (They ARE!)
You compare your losses against everyone else’s.
You discover that you had an exercise guru hidden within you and are now an exercise maniac.
You discover that you HATE exercise and try and force yourself to get moving.
You may have hit your first plateau don't panic! - Have you noticed a reoccurring theme?

Months 19 and beyond:
You may hit a plataue don't panic!
You reach goal and worry you'll regain.
You wonder if you'll stop losing!
You wonder if you'll EVER make goal (you've likely heard about the dreaded window and fear it closed at 18 months -
You may find yourself sliding; eating the wrong foods; slacking on exercise; and freak when you regain 10 pounds. Time to get back on track!

I am sure many can or will relate to these things! I know i can!

[lazell]

thanks lisa, i think that covered quite a few of my fears.to a new me you look fab you hardly looks like the same person! sometimes i dont know how i would make it without all yall.sometimes im so emotional!!!THANK YOU

[MsVickie]

Hi there honey. Im in the same boat as you. All of them knew what I went out for. So for me that makes it easier. If your work is like mine its so busy they wont have to think about it for to long. To much other stuff will be on there mind. Let us know how it goes..... Im probally gonna be a couple weeks behind you on this.

[DocSanae]

((((HUGS)))) the rolloer coaster emotions are quite normal.
You are doing very well, congratulations!!

[kimtindall]

Congrats on getting back to work...that was an awesome high for me, getting back to my friends and all of their support! I have stopped giving the weight loss when asked, my reply now is always "I am not watching the scales because they tend to stall, I watch has loose my clothes are from losing inches". Then of course I get the standard "well when are you gonna get some new pants because you have the droopy drawers going on". My response...as soon as you take me shopping on your dollar! LOLOL Its definately a roller coaster, but I am enjoying it all the same!!

[Trulykath]

Congrats on getting back to work...I agree on the "pack your stuff and take it with you!" Days at work are hard, as the food choices are usually drive thru and junk. I take frozen dinners...and water and protein.