2 weeks or so. 

Youre not broken. Most people *could* eat 3-4 oz but...there's a good old saying - Just because you *can* doesnt mean you *should* or you have to. If you want to maximize this time, stick to smaller portions by weighing and measuring everything. 

The hunger you describe sounds exactly like acid - ive been dealing with it for 2 years. I was in prilosec for 2 years with ZERO relief. I finally started taking dexilant (along with some carafate) and for the first time, ive been able to go a day without that nauseating hunger BS. Work with your doc. 

 Good point. He was super young, and it seemed like after he got my referral, he went and just grabbed a basic "WLS for dummies" book because he was talking about general WLS stuff that wasnt even relevant to my appointment. But he was too cute to be annoyed by it. 

I think he was just trying to make it seem like in case they dont find anything wrong with my stomach, he has a back up explanation...and was grasping at straws. 

OMG i might do this for a wedding....you look amazing. 

I 2nd this idea....I have my bike on a stationary bike training (a fluid cyclops) and Its a much tougher workout than riding on the road without all the bumps. Definitely saves my back and hands. 

He did give me some Carafate thank heavens. So far none of the other docs would prescribe it (even when I was dying in urgent care) sooo I kind of trust him tentatively. But I had no idea that long lasting nerve damage could be a potential possibility. I guess it makes sense...just never heard about it. 

The pain definitely isnt bad enough to take an appetite ramping tricyclic. But Im glad that you confirmed that is a legitimate remedy and he wasnt just calling me nuts!

Funny thing is im already on them and I have been for a while with no improvement....he didnt want to do it because im already under the care of a psychiatrist and doesnt want to screw with my mental health while trying to fix an unknown/undetermined nerve problem. It sounds like BS to me..but im not a doc. 

I flew when I was a size 26/28 and never had to buy two seats. Won't comment on my comfort level but I could cram myself in a seat. 

I managed a slow painful 20 min walk this morning. Might jump in the pool later. 

Fuck that, I paid for my ass. Have fun with those squats :)

You know how to lose weight. You did a fantastic job already. But you need to take some time and figure out WHY you are gaining weight. Obviously mental/emotional eating will lead to weight gain. 

Therapy might be a good option just to sort things out. 

You should try and identify your triggers - what situations/emotions make you reach for food and why? Just things to think about. Once you identify those, you can start to get control. 

Look at your food choices - most of the time, emotional eating doesnt lead us to a veggie and meat tray - we are picking up carbs, fats, and lots of sugars. Try and eliminate those from your house/routine.  I am and will probably always be an emotional eater - but I can do a whole lot less damage by snacking on pre-slice peppers, cucumbers, carrots and celery. 

Dense protein is going to fill up your sleeve and keep you full longer. That should be your focus if you want to get back to using your sleeve the way is was intended to work. 

I used tons of fake sugar through my WL - it was a crutch really, but it made WL much easier. Now that im 2 years out, im trying to cut out the processed food and artificial sugars but at least for me, it was one battle at a time. There was no way I could have adjusted to post op life if I had hit the ground running with a  "no fake sugar/no processed food" rule. It would have just been too much for me. 

Im sure I could ship to GA for you :)