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sleeved on NOV 3 in mexico.. Home in Canada Nov 7

Well - I did it... I'm honestly not sure how I feel about it all just yet but I'm sure I'll be happy I did it... I still feel guilty and right now.. Nov 8 - I'm right back into the swing of raising 3 small kids and 3 dogs..... and today I feel like crap - there is no way to sugar coat it. Yesterday was a great day - actually Nov 5 and 6 were great days, I even went shopping on both days and just enjoyed myself. Today however I felt rushed to be"normal" and so I did too much laundry, swept and bleached the entire main floor of the house and now - I'm paying for it.   I went with my sister in law to get the surgery done and we both had exact opposite recoveries... and now that we are home - her mom is here so she sleeps all day to continue recovering while I chase 3 kids.... I'm feeling very jealous and I'm embarrassed to even say that. I'm also dealing with my time of the month ( was at the last day and then surgery totally screwed with it and it's like I have to deal with it from the beginning... as if I never had it)   I went into surgery at 213 - next day I was 217 (lol can we say fluids????) today Nov 8 I'm weighing in at 210..   so I'm hoping that the next few days of recovery go well.. I'm hoping for more energy and being able to eat something.   It's been text book recovery - for someone without kids lol
quazarfrog

quazarfrog

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DivaD50's Blog
 

It has been awhile!

Hello all, I have been reading some of your post and trying to keep up. I hope everyone is doing great. The journey has been great so far, somedays better than others. I had my surgery on September 29th and I would like to report that I am down 58 pounds as of today. I also recieved my first fill and   I was a little nervous because I did not know what to expect. It was not bad at all. I have a total of 5cc's in my band and I will be on liquids until tuesday.   Please keep pushing and never give up. Something that I have realize is that you may not see the weight right away but one day you will see it just fall off and you will be happy. Let me know how you are doing and I look forward to hearing from you all. :rolleyes:    
DivaD50

DivaD50

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Monisue's Authentic Self
 

From: Day 19 and I Can't Stop Smiling!

Day 19 post-op and so happy to be here. Until September I'd never heard of a sleeve gastrectomy and was not looking at doing bariatric surgery. Being overweight/obese most of my adult life I assumed I'd carry the burden and the health consequences to my grave. I was diagnosed with diabetes in 2004 and have done a fair job of losing small amounts of weight, eating clean food and staying active BUT not enough to stop it's progression. At the age of 54 SO much of my mental energy has been spent on what to eat, how to eat it, shame over emotional binges, isolation due to my size and downright self- loathing. Several people I know had the Lap-band and I was curious about it. I got on the internet and Googled surgeons in the Dallas area (not my home) and filled out a form requesting information. That same day I got a call from a representative of Dr. Nicholson's Clinic and shared my heart and they offered a solution/tool in a Bariatric Vertical Sleeve. To make a long story short I planned my trip to Dallas for an informational class and personal Dr. consultation. I was sold and set my surgery date for Oct. 18th, 2011 at Forest Park Hospital, Dallas, TX.   I was about a month out of surgery when I started doing some research and asking different questions. Because I live on a ranch an hour drive from any medical services the sleeve is an ideal choice. Three weeks post op the risk of surgical complications are nil. That has been a big peace of mind for me. I started my pre-op diet on Oct. 4th and found it to be a bit of a struggle. I despise sweet, milky drinks and gagged down Slimfast, HoneyMilk and Carnation Instant Breakfast Sugar Free. I did not know about the Bariatric Advantage Products or Unjury.....boy I wish I had. If I had one piece of advice it would be to hunt like crazy till you find something that you find pleasant and drinkable. It will make the days after surgery much less stressful. I've since ordered some of the above products. During this time I also meet with the psychologist, nutritionist and went through the pre-admit process. The whole time I wasn't sure I would go through with it. The Nicholson Clinic is really good about letting you know that you can cancel or delay until you are ready. Even the night before going in I was not sure. So many changes, so much to give up, so much unknown. It was by faith and the grace of God that I made it to the OR the next day.....and sooooo thankful that I did.   My check-in was noon on the 18th of October. It went smoothly and I was in the holding area shortly after that. My husband went with me and was a huge support. It is good to have someone with you. Being dehydrated made some of the IV stuff a bit trying but that was over quickly and I was resting when the anethesiologist (sp) came in. I'd had a horrible cold the week before and had a nasty cough. He promised me he would get that cleared out and he was true to his word. Don't remember a thing after he injected a relaxing med into the IV. Woke up being moved to my bed. The whole day I kept dozing off and dreaming that the surgery was the next day and feeling the dread. Then I would realize it was OVER and feel utter elation. The 24 hour hospital stay is a bit of a blur. Good drugs. I will say that it was challenging to get up and walk regularly, not drink, and battle a crazy head hunger. I just wanted to eat big bites of some comfort food like mac and cheese or enchiladas. I thought I was starving to death and ask myself what the heck had I'd done. It was an internal battle. I'm not sure if anyone else has had a similar experience but it has really reinforced for me the need for the Sleeve surgery. It will be the tool that helps me finally overcome obesity and achieve my goals in life. It's just too short to waste sitting around in a love affair with food that doesn't love me back.   Leaving the hospital and going to a hotel in the area worked out fine. I slept and sipped. On day three I was able to stop the pain medication and Tylenol...both were so sweet and gagging that I did better without. I used ice packs on my left side and it seemed to help. I must say that the pain was more than I had expected but not anything to keep someone from doing it. If I could have choked down the meds I probably would have taken them a few more days. Also, do practice sipping before your surgery. I used the one ounce cup for a week before just to get the hang of it. A week post-op and I was able to drink at just the right pace without thinking about it and loved feeling normal again. On the 8th day I flew home and had a 2.5 hour car ride. It went great and there is no place like home! I really began to heal quickly once I was in my own home. I've been following the Dr.s orders as well as possible and was back in Dallas for the 2-week post op exam. I've lost 22 pounds, yea, and can begin soft foods this coming Tuesday! Hello scrambled eggs! One note, I had really felt sore on my left side and was concerned that there was a problem. Turns out it is text book for week 2 due to the healing process and increased activity. This may not hold true for all Dr's patients but for Dr. Nick's he adds extra stitches in the left side muscles and they begin to pull. Who knew?   Living in an isolated area it was recommended to me to find an online support group. My nutritionist suggested this one. I look forward to this part of the journey! It will be a pleasure to hear about each of your stories and learn from the experiences of others. There is no time like NOW!     Source: Day 19 and I Can't Stop Smiling!
Monisue

Monisue

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Nicole76's Blog
 

Today

Today I am felling a little nervous ... I been thinking about my surgery alot today! I have this gloomy feeling about it! Like not wanting to do it! This is the frist time in over a year I feel this way. I am hoping I feel better about this tomorrow!! Very Sad!!!
Nicole76

Nicole76

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wondering1's Blog
 

Almost 3 months out...

My journey began last March (2011). I went to a seminar featuring a local doctor that specializes in weight loss surgery. After some prayer and research, I decided to go with the Vertical Sleeve. My surgery was done on 8/8/11 and I remained in the hospital for 2 days. There was a lot of pain and some vomiting but I made it through and went home on time.   Now it's almost 3 months later. I have lost 52 pounds with set backs here and there.
wondering1

wondering1

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MsDebi's Blog
 

Progress makes me happy!

So today I made my appointment with my internist. I see him tomorrow at 3:15. Then I made my psych eval appointment in Baton Rouge on Wednesday at 9am. My cardiologist office called and just wants me to come in for an EKG and he will clear me. Things are moving right along! I love progress!!!
MsDebi

MsDebi

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Jamie83's Blog
 

Collecting Documents for approval

I am trying to get together any documents that I need for the approval process. The website for the surgeon's office said to collect documentation of other weight loss techniques you have tried. I printed my recent payments for weight watchers to prove I was a member this year. I think I have all the weights in my little weight watchers booklets that go back up to 5 years ago. I have quit and re-joined a few times, but this will prove that I tried it and also that I have been obses for at least that 5 years. I also am a member of the YMCA now and I printed all my p[ayments to them over the years to prove that I have tried the gym too.   Do you have any other suggestions of documents or things I should get together that would help me in the approval process? I want to try to get together as much as I can upfront to speed things along. Thanks.
Jamie83

Jamie83

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Jamie83's Blog
 

About me-Just starting my lab band journey

My name is Jamie and I am 28. I currently weigh 255lbs. I have been overweight my whole life. I have been able to lose some weight with weight watchers, but never keep it off. Then I quit going and gain it all back. I have a 3 1/2 year old daughter and an almost 6 month old son. With each child has also come more pounds. My husband is also overweight and we both want to get the band. It was my idea originally. I am a nurse (I guess there are a lot of nurses who have the band) and I work in the mother-baby unit and work 12 hour nights (which doesn't help for weight gain either). I don't have any issues (yet) with blood pressure or blood sugars, but my body is starting to get a little sore. I recently had to go to a chiropractor for the first time and he took xrays. He said my discs are getting a little thin and allowing the bone to pinch the nerves. He adjusted me and it's been a lot better but I know that this would improve with weight loss too. I have suffered depression for a long time (treated by medication). I also know that I would feel better about myself and feel better in general if I lost weight.   I have been researching the lap band and watching some vlogs on you tube of people going through the process, especially lapbandchick2010 (Whitney). I really relate to her and she has inspired me. The amount of information I have gained from watching her vlog is enourmous. I do understand that it will not be a fix all solution and that I am still going to have to work at it, but this might just be the tool I need to get the weight off and keep it off. I would love to weight 160, but still that is "overweight" for my height, which is 5-6. I am supposedly supposed to weigh less than 143 or something like that...I can't even imagine. I mean, I was 224 in high school. I never remember weighing anything close to 140.   Ok, for those out there that also have to wear scrubs to work. They do not stretch. Ugh. As I gain weight, my scrubs get so tight and it just does not look or feel good. I get chaffing on my thighs because my legs are held so tightly together by my scrub pants (TMI?). I can't wait to wear all my "small" scrubs again. I have so many!   Ok, so here is where I am in the process. I called my insurance company and they do cover it, but I have to go through the authorization process. I asked if there was a 6 month waiting period or anything like that since I have heard of others that had to diet for 6 months prior to getting authorized. They said that there isn't a set waiting period, but usually it's 3-6 months by the time people get all the required testing done. I hope to find out soon exactally what is required. I called the surgeon's office and they said I need to attend the seminar. That is TOMORROW! I know it's just an info meeting, but I am excited because that's one step closer for me. I hope to get my appointments and tests going soon.   My husband called his insurance and they do not cover anything obesity related. So we have decided to add him to my insurance. It is open enrollment right now for next year, so that's perfect timing to get him on my insurance. We are hoping to get ours done in the same year so we only have to pay our out of pocket max and get both surgeries done.   So far I have only told my husband and my best friend. I also plan on telling my mom, eventually. I will probably wait until the surgery is a for sure thing. I don't plan on telling other people, but we will see what I decide later on. I do not want to be people's science experiment and I don't want them to judge me or think I took the easy way out. I also don't want them monitoring what I eat or how much weight I am losing. I think that when people start asking me how I am losing weight, I will tell them that I am exercising and eating right (which will be true). I don't think that this is lying and it's really none of their business.   Ok, I think I have rambled on long enough. I will update after the seminar and let you all know how it goes.      
Jamie83

Jamie83

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I'm losing it!
 

Back on track...

Over the last couple of weeks I have been slipping back to old habits. It all started because I got stuck and had to get a small unfill. I was sick for a few days before the unfill and was barely eating at all. When I went in for the unfill I had lost 12lbs since the beginning of October which is a great side effect of being sick. Ummm....not really because once you go back to eating it comes back fast. Add in Halloween, losing my grandmother and that time of the month all at the same time and I have been eating candy and junk everyday and didn't go the gym for 2 weeks.   Well, now I am back to real life and went back to the gym Saturday morning and will go tonight! I ate pretty healthy today. A protein shake for breakfast, a piece of a zucchini fritatta for lunch and some almonds for a snack so far. I plan to have fish for dinner before the gym tonight.   I am a planner. I need to have a plan to get anything done. Working full time, a 2 year old , a husband, a house, fitting in a work out leaves me overwhelmed if I don't have a plan for things. When I am going to workout, whats for dinner, work appointments, two years olds busy schedule . Sometimes its so much - I give credit to all you out there who get it all done with more kids and things going on. I am getting the hang of it but honestly it is so easy to let me fall by the wayside. I'm not going to do it anymore. I will be at the top of my list and my health will be one of my top priorities. So here I go back on the track.... wish me luck!!
TracieR

TracieR

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kljustin's Blog
 

Feeling Good

7 days out of surgery:). Im feeling good! I go to the doctor on Wednesday I think I lost some pounds my back don't hurt any more which is a awesome sign.... can't wait to hit the gym ,
kljustin

kljustin

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PhatGurl80's Blog
 

Random thoughts from me....

Well Happy Monday everyone! If you're like me, you once again managed to manuver a whole weekend of being off your eating schedule and work out regiment in order to do the "fun" stuff you've waited a whole 5 days to do. I almost couldn't wait for Monday to get here. Well, in terms of how I am eating. The week days are so much easier for me. I can put my day's worth of food in my little pink lunch bag and not have to worry about what I can eat off this menu. I feel relief to get up at 6:30am, have my protein shake on the way to work, my 20 oz of water before lunch, a little bit of yogurt, some soup for lunch. But regardless, i'm here. And it's another Monday.   This morning I stepped on the scale and much to my disappointment, the number hadn't changed from last week. The christmas challenge started and my goal was to get from 231 to 215 by December 25th and so far I'm not starting off very fast. I can't really complain though because I did slack off on exercise and I can tell you I haven't made the best of food choices. 40lbs lost since September 14th however, is still good to me. I know though in order to get to this next tier in my journey I have to buckle down and just do the damn thing.   I think I'm all healed up, no pain from incisions, no intolerance to anything (other than raw almonds...bleh). Several months ago, I bought a voucher for 30 days of a fitness bootcamp off Groupon. Well the time for me to redeem it has dwindled down, so I need to get in there by this week in order to use my 30 day pass. But, i'm so scared! lol. The class is at 5:30 in the morning and I'm terrified that this trainer will kill me. I've been cleared for rigorous exercise but other than brisk walking and the elliptacle machine, I haven't been that intense. So,not only did I buy this bootcamp class, I also bought a round of 20 yoga classes that I also have to use by the end of December. So, I guess if anything, come Christmas, I'll be one in shape woman! Well, tha'ts what i'm hoping.   As I'm sitting here typing I'm eating some lasagna a co-worker made for me. She's noticed the weightloss and she also noticed the lack of eating. I think she thinks I'm starving myself to get skinny lol. Bless her heart. The lasagna is awesome, but I obviously can't eat the portion that she served me, so it's going back to the fridge for later.   Wednesday I'll be 2 months post-op. Just seems like time has flew by so fast. My fiance asked if I feel different and I thought about it for a while. While I am ecstatic that my weight has been dropping, I honestly don't FEEL any different. I get up on the scale and it's obviously waaaay less than it was two months ago, but for some reason my brain hasn't really caught up yet. I'm not sure when that's going to happen. The last thing I want is to be blind to the changes that have actually occurred. I want to enjoy them every step of the way. But it does feel good when he looks at me and says, wow, you are melting away. Although i can't see it myself yet, it's awesome that I hear it from someone else. I'm curious about how other people are feeling around this 2-3 month point. Are you cognitive of the differences? Do you still see the same fat you in the mirror? When does it click that your body is changing?
PhatGurl80

PhatGurl80

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Journeyseeker's Blog
 

Scared

I know this is kinda off topic but in a slim degree it is related to being banded. I have been wanting to go back to college and have recently i had started the process of going back. Well tomorrow I am suposed go take the placement test and i am scared to death. When I went to my psyc eval The guy asked me if i have any other big things that will be happening this year and I told him that besides the band that I had a job promotion but that i wouldnt be starting that till after I return from medical leave, and then of course there was the school thing. Well he told me " dont be suprised if the school thing doesnt happen. because you dont want to get too much on your plate". I think him saying that has caused me to doubt myself and the choice to go back to school. i know that i am going to be taking on a lot between work, the band and school but i dont think i would be over doing it. i am not planing to take a full course load just one or two classes a semester. I can not help but be scared.
Journeyseeker

Journeyseeker

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legnarevocrednu's Blog
 

Always a Bridesmaid...

So yesterday I was asked to be in a wedding that's happening in January. I'm excited because I'm hoping that I will have lost at least 50 pounds by then. I want to look good. This will be the 3rd wedding I'm in, and I've always felt like a stuffed sausage in the bridesmaid dresses. Hopefully, this time, it will be different. Plus, it's a black dress so even better! Do you think 50 pounds is realistic? I begin my pre op diet this Friday and am on it for 10 days. It seems the average is 20 pounds on the pre op. I have surgery on the 21st, so that gives me almost 2 months (the wedding is January 18th) to lose even more. I'm hoping to start exercising ASAP after the surgery to kick my weightloss up to over average. This is the first time I'm actually excited to be in a wedding. Haha. I have the appointment with my primary care doctor in an hour to get the approval for surgery. Hopefully I'll be in and out. I really don't like him. The only things I have left to do after today is my last nutrition class on Wednesday, start my pre op diet on Friday, go do that pre surgery stuff, then it's the main event! It's so hard to believe I've come this far! Can't wait to become healthier and happier with my new self!
legnarevocrednu

legnarevocrednu

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zil's Blog
 

AMAZING, SIMPLY AMAZING

Well, here I am again...almost 3 months post banding. I must say, my trip on this journey has been very informative. I, like most people, thought the band was going to work miracles. In an a sense, it has. I am now so much more aware of what I eat and how much I eat. The band has made me very aware of my food choices, and how often I eat.   The daily trip to the scale has also helped to keep me on track (although I really hate getting on the scale), but that is one of the two things I have to face every day whether or not I like it. The other is exercise. I am not someone who has ever exercised, which is evidenced by my girth. However, I did start walking somewhat after surgery and found that was not my thing. So, my middle daugher hooked me up with a bicycle and BINGO, I really enjoy it. I have a wonderful friend who I usually ride with if our schedules permit, and at times my hubby has even riden with me (but he doesn't go as far as I like to go). I even joined the little gym close to work and have managed to get there during my lunch a few times a week to utilize the treadmill and/or stationary bike (only do the statinary bike if weather is bad outside).   But what is so amazing is...(my daughter and her boyfriend had their youngest baby Christened on Saturday at our house. So, needless to say, we had to prepare food for about 25+ people)...the amount of food everyone ate, and what they drank. I don't know where they put it. We served pulled pork, with 2 different toppings and one plain, they we had ranch beans, potato salad, veggie tray with dip, tortilla chips with salsa, potato chips with onion dip, pickles, olives, big rolls, cake and coffee. OMG, then we had beer, wine, soft drinks and iced tea to wash it down with. They ate like they hadn't seen food in a week.   Well, and here is another AMAZING thing, I ate some of the pulled pork, beans, and veggies. Oh, and I had about 5 tortilla chips and homemade salas. NO CAKE, POTATO SALAD, POTATO CHIPS, ONION DIP, BREAD, BEER, WINE, SODA POP FOR ME.   So, the really amazing thing, is what people eat and I know they are truly not hungry. I continue to be amazed. So I just sit back, stick to my convictions and watch my scale move backwards. I LOVE IT! I even managed to ride my bike Saturday and Sunday because I told everyone I had to do it, and they all supported me.   AMAZING! THE POWER MY BAND HAS GIVEN ME. I thank the good Lord every day for pointing me in that direction. I think my husband for being willing to pay out of pocket. I thank all of you for supporting me as well as each and everyone else. We are in this together, and we will forge ahead.   Zil    
zil

zil

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hexiaoya's Blog
 

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hexiaoya

hexiaoya

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ann_franc's Blog
 

Repositioned: start of my journey

I am scheduled to be at the hospital at 3:30 am and surgery is supposed to start at 5:30am. I'm as ready as I'll ever be. Yesterdayy I went for a 1 hour full body massage and today I got my eyebrows arched and had an indulgent pedicure. When I'm feeling better (after surgery) I'll go to get a manicure. Maybe I'll manage to put on some lipstick in the hospital. I've always thought I was cute so I try to keep my looks up, but I'm gonna have to 86 my old phrase (cute in the face, thick in the waist) and think up a new one. Decisions, decisions. :aureola:
ann_franc

ann_franc

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MsDebi's Blog
 

New Attitude?

I just thought of something. I have a problem posting a pic of myself, looking at pictures of myself, or even having my picture taken. I know it is my weight, cuz I'm always thinking how fat I look in a pic. Posting my pic here is actually kinda freeing...kinda a relief. That's me; that's how I look. AND ITS GONNA GET SO MUCH BETTER!!!!!!   This is the beginning of a new attitude!
MsDebi

MsDebi

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MsDebi's Blog
 

More excited every day!!

Wow! It's Sunday morning and things are great! I told my parents yesterday and they were so very supportive! I'm so glad, cuz I was worried about how my mom would react. She said she would do it if she could. LOL   So now, all I have to do is get letters from my cardiologist, and internist, and then wait for insurance to approve, which shouldn't be a problem. I am so freakin excited!   The prospect of having this wonderful tool to help me get to and keep a healthy weight actually makes me emotional if I sit and think about it! I WILL BE THIN!!! I WILL BE HEALTHY!!!   Yeah, Me!!!
MsDebi

MsDebi

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Shrinking's Blog
 

1st Day on this site

Found this site today while looking for the Good Morning America story on Weight Loss Surgery. There aren't many people in my area that I know that have had the sleeve done. Most at our support group have had the by-pass and a few have had the lap band. I am hoping to chronicle my journey here.   My surgery was 9/13/11 at 7:30 in the am. Sure was an early wake up that day. Once I received the Versed I don't remember anything until around 1 pm when my wonderful was sitting next to my bed. I drifted in and out for a number of hours but was able to get up in the early evening and start walking. The hardest part was getting in and out of bed. Having had surgery in the past I knew how important it was to get up and moving asap. I knew how to get out of bed with the least amount of pain so I was up and moving. The next morning I had the video fluoroscopic swallow study and was found to be leak free. Started drinking an ounce an hour of fluid. No nausea or vomiting - yeah! I must have been quite tuned into the hour restriction because I woke up all night on the hour to drink my fluids. The next day I was sent home.   I was out of work full time for 2 weeks and then returned to work part time for 2 weeks. I actually worked 69/80 hrs. I found I was exhausted each day but during the week my endurance improved. The 5th week I returned to work full time. Once again I found I was exhausted but improved as time went on. I am now almost 8 weeks out and still require more sleep. That may be that my CPAP isn't working as well with the weight loss. I am awakening with a dry mouth, the pressure is to high for my weight and I "puff" out air due to the pressure. I am not awakening refreshed as I was. The pulmonologist did send an order to reduce the pressure so I expect to sleep better next week.   My insurance required I participate in a weight loss program for 12 months prior to getting approval for surgery. I am 5' 4.5", I was 255.8 lbs. Over the course of a yr I was able to lose 25.8 lbs to a weight of 233.0 lbs. I had a 4 month plateau regardless of exercise and continuing to follow my diet. This was an effect I had experienced in the past with all the other options for weight loss I had attempted in 25 yrs. I started the liquid diet 3 weeks before my actual surgery even though it was only required for 2 weeks. My insurance didn't get the approval done in time so I continued on the liquids for the 3rd week. I dropped another 6.4 lbs over those 3 weeks. I really did expect more. 3 days after surgery, my 1st day home I weighed in at 223.6. What was this? I had surgery, basically had not eaten anything for 4 days and I was still almost as heavy? Figured it might be the IV fluids, swelling and inflammation from the surgery. The weight did start to come off, quickly at 1st then right into a plateau again. at 209 - 210 for a week. Since Oct 4th I have been dropping again. Today I was 197.6 after a 2 day stay away from home at a conference. I finally broke the 200 lb barrier on Oct 28th 6.5 weeks past surgery and 6 weeks after I restarted weighing after surgery, 24.8 lbs lost.   Now losing about 2 lbs a week. I have dropped from a size 24 pant to a size 18. Some of the 18s are still too tight but the 20s are to big. Will have to look to see if I have any clothing in smaller sizes. I have several bags that never got to the Goodwill. If I don't have any smaller clothes I will be shopping at Goodwill soon.
Shrinking

Shrinking

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mistilynn.v's Blog
 

back on track

Hello,   Well I thought I was in the Green Zone after my 4th fill but......after 3 weeks had to make a visit to docs for a 1/4 cc fill....at that time had not lost anything from previous weight....214 pounds Since that last fill i waited 3 more weeks and started losing again...down to 208 pounds.... woo hoo got excited....My surgery date was June 29th 2011 it is now November 4th 2011...my starting weight was 248 pounds....so any way SLOW process but i feel good...down to size 12 jeans from an 18.......I FEEL THAT I AM IN THE GREEN NOW.....HURRAY.......7and1/4 cc's and it feels great.......      
mistilynn.v

mistilynn.v

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Same road...different destination
 

Nearing the finish line

I have been in onederland for awhile now-well a few weeks-and my weight loss has slacked off, but I am still stoked about being under 200 pounds. I only weigh 10 pounds more than my hubby-WOW. I have only lost 10 pounds over the last month, but really that is more than I thought. I have reached the point where I can accept that stalls will happen and when they do, I quit weighing so I don't go berserk. I am in a size 12 snuggly and 14 loosely now and I am THRILLED about that. Still having issues accepting my body in the buff and am really challenging myself with strength training to rectify this. I still don't feel like I have reached my baseline strength level as far as gaining muscle mass back, and I drink protein drinks almost daily still. But I will get there. I didn't get this way in overnight! My hair has begun to really thin. I had a massive amount of hair to begin with so now it is just to the point where it is actually manageable, but i sure hope it slows down soon. I have doubled my protein powders and have added Biotin,and brush it more to stimulate the follicles, but it is still falling out. I think it is beginning to slow down, but we will see. For the most part, overall, I am very satisfied and gratified with my surgery and I can't believe I have lost 68% of my desired weight loss already and it isn't even 4 whole months yet. WOW. I have learned I cannot eat flour tortillas or chicken strips or hot peppers or chewy bread...lol. I am sure there will be more things but these cause vomiting and pain. I am so glad I have taken this drastic step to getting my life back in control.
amandaRN

amandaRN

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