Slimpip's Sleeve Jan'14

[slimpip]

Morning ladies...well another Tuesday has winged it's way round and I'm pleased to announce I've lost 2lbs this week, meaning I now way 198lbs. I'M OUT OF THE 200'S ARGHHHHHHH. The last 2 days I've tried to be really good, although a sneaky mince pie worked it's way into my gob last night haha. Oops.

I'm really focused though now to get under 14st this week...I'd need to lose 3 lbs to be 13st13...doable yes but not easy at this stage in the game. I'm working a lot this week so that should help, cutting right down on carbs and portions and snacks (no more mince pies lol).

Good luck to everyone this week, hope you get good losses x

 

[john1970]

That's quite alright! It has been very interesting!

I am 15 days out.. It's been ok I guess.. A lot of nausea at the start.. And weird tummy sensations. Now I can only eat what I call small amounts.. But I have no idea if that is too much in comparison to others! I am struggling to drink enough daily and feel I am constantly thirsty ooh what I wouldn't do right now to gulp down a nice glass of cold coke!

I am freaking out about how many calories I should be having etc.. But haven't been counting that's one aim of this surgery for me to stop the fad diets, the obsession around food and reading your diary I have found that your relaxed attitude to it all seems to have worked so maybe I just need to simply chill!

My job is stressful I am a team manager for people with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and autism.. Because of this I am having 4 weeks off. I'm loving the breAk but am still working from home! It never stops! I just want to be 100 % healed before going back as I work hands on too.

I just want to skip to the future know what weight I will be and how I will look etc!!

Hope you're doing ok x

Had my operation on the 30 October; just reading through some of the posts is helping. Seem to be going through same as Binkytinks - good to know, I am not alone.

 

[kurstywursty]

Well done you! What a milestone xx

 

[xkirsty88]

That is fantastic!! Well done and congratulations!!

 

[slimpip]

Thanks both!! Kirsty how's your gall bladder situation going? Mine isn't great, had a whopping attack on Friday just gone, lost a whole days work because of it! Hmph x

 

[slimpip]

I just wanted to post something...apologies if you find it a little sad or morbid!

A lad from my town went missing on Friday...everyone just laughed it off thinking he'd probably 'pulled' and was having a secret dirty weekend away somewhere, however by Sunday he hadn't contacted any family at all so they reported him missing to the police. They searched any address they could think of, and eventually found him at his nan's house. Sadly he had hung himself in her garage.

My entire town is in absolute shock as this lad, Billy, was the happy-go-luckiest type you'd ever hope to meet. I cannot stress enough, he was always on nights out, had a huge group of friends, played county level rugby, had girls throwing themselves at his feet etc. You just couldn't imagine anyone you'd think of less to be in that frame of mind. The point is, you don't know what anyone thinks or how anyone feels.

My mum works as a probation officer, and often deals with people who feel very low and threaten to commit suicide. But it's incredibly rare that they do, the very act of vocalising your intent is a cry for help, and usually means that they don't want to die, they want someone to help them. It is those who suffer in absolute silence, who post smiley pictures on facebook and who only a few weeks ago was sold off as a charity hunk at an auction I attended that are genuinely in trouble.

Billy died on Sunday and his friends and family are in shock and are truly devastated. It has really hit home with me that we all probably interact with people every single day who have feelings so low, they think about ending their life. I don't mean to preach or sound righteous, but I thought it was a nice idea, in Billy's memory if for no other reason, to prompt us all to think about the people in our lives...and let them know they are loved and cared for, so that if that day ever comes where they sink so low there appears to be no way out, they might just call upon you for help.

My heart is filled with sadness today and the town I live in has a shared loss. That's all I wanted to say xxx

 

[xkirsty88]

Gall bladder is terrible, had maybe 7 attacks in around 11 days.. Seeing my surgeon tomorrow afternoon about it.. Have you been to the hospital about them?? So sad to hear about the young guy! It's hard to know who is struggling these days as no one wants to share how they feel xx

 

[cupid1964]

Well done hun x

 

[slimpip]

Oh Kirsty you have it worse than me then hun, I get them every couple of weeks, and that is bad enough!!! All my team keep saying is 'you're on the list'. Boooo x

 

[xkirsty88]

Oh Kirsty you have it worse than me then hun, I get them every couple of weeks, and that is bad enough!!! All my team keep saying is 'you're on the list'. Boooo x

That's what mine was like, nothing for a few weeks then 1/2 in a week.. But these ones just don't want to stay away!! I'm hoping the list isn't too long!! Xx

 

[kurstywursty]

I think as you get older you learn to be kinder. There are so many people out there suffering mental illness. We never know how a kind word can brighten up someone's day.

This forum is a place of kindness and support and I am grateful to you guys every day

 

[WeightlossDreamer]

So sad another life taken too soon. My brother commited suicide and I have to say it's the single worst thing I've ever been through. X x x

 

[princess4d4]

My son tried few years ago by overdosing I wouldn't wish for any young person to feel so low that they have to resort to such things

 

[kurstywursty]

So many young people with so little hope :-(

 

[slimpip]

Incredibly sad isn't it?? I'm sorry for anyone on here who has had personal experience of such a thing. When I was 14, my best friend at school was sexually assaulted while on holiday in France, when she returned, she sunk into a horrible depression. I tried my best to support her, but eventually she became suicidal and would call me telling me she was sat on the edge of a building, or was holding a knife to her wrist etc....

I can tell you, as a 14 year old girl that was so hard to deal with and I can't honestly say I've ever got past it. Again, i'm very sorry to anyone else who has had similar experiences!! X

 

[JennaMeri]

I was the suicidal 14/15 year old... but I never told anyone. No part of those situations are easy and it affects each part in different ways. I really wish there wasn't such a stigma about mental illnesses in general, because there are SOOO many people who suffer daily with things that could be helped if they just knew healthy places to turn to. It's sad, but also makes me angry that people end up in that frame of mind in the first place.

 

[WeightlossDreamer]

I vowed after my brother suffering for so long I would be strong and get the proper help I needed to deal with my issues and since being pregnant I can honestly say I'm trying hard at it! It took getting pregnant to push me to it but I'm there now. Using what I've learnt everyday pretty much to keep everything at bay! X x

 

[Bear]

Such a sad story Slimpip. I've not suffered suicide in my family, but have a friend who finally succeeded in their quest to end their life earlier this year. So many times he tried. I count my blessings every single day.

Lots of hugs to you. X

 

[slimpip]

Aww Jenna that's terrible hun! I'm glad you managed to find your way through it!!

Thanks Bear...very kind of you.

Right, lets move onto happier topics! I really hope I'm pregnant...I know it's only the first month of trying, but wouldn't that be wonderful lol, will find out next week I guess. If not, Guy will be thrilled because it means more months of me being a sex maniac (sorry for tmi) LOL.

Hope everything is well in all of your worlds, X

 

[JennaMeri]

Everything crossed for you hun!