sarahh1828

Thank you so much! I am hoping to concieve around 1 year out, so next August. Any tips you can give to help sway for a girl? I have an amazing little boy, and want a girl.

The new thinking is that an acidic environment inside favors girls, and will kill off the Y sperm. I don't know if it's true, and the studies they have conducted don't contain enough data for me, which is why I was curious. lol. I mean the majority of us have been on the "girl diet" unknowingly. So if the majority of post-VSG patients conceived girls, then I might take this a little more seriously.

I've been reading up on the supposed girl or boy diet for conception. The girl diet seemed similar to how most of us eat. A diet low in red meat, high in calcium, low in carbs, high in protein.... So I was wondering...how many of you had girls? How many had boys? Thanks Sarah

I never imagined the day that I got sleeved that this would really work for me, I thought that I would be the one person that would fail my surgery. I am so proud of my success. My only advice would be to find a good protein that you can handle, and stick to it. I slacked off on my protein for a few weeks, and have been at a stall because of it(still getting in 70grams of protein, but I lose better if I get 80). Also, don't forget to enjoy the journey.

I love my sleeve! I was sleeved September 17,2001. I was a size 22 the day of surgery, and 251lbs. Now, almost 4 months post-sleeve I weigh 188, and am a regular(not wide) size 14. I am so happy that I did this for myself. My energy has skyrocketed, my sex life is better(wasn't bad before, but definately better), I can chase my son at the park and not get winded. I love this, and the chance it has given me at a new life. I have had no complications, and can eat pretty much anything, just in much smaller amounts than before.

Just ignore MFP. It does the same to me, it makes me laugh every timme. I'm around 2 months out, and am barely getting in 700 calories, and that's if I drink two protein shakes. Have you tried cauliflower lately? Sounds yummy and not green. lol. Don't know if you can find any right now. Maybe a squash?

As suggested I would bring some type of protein powder with you. Don't drink the tap water, only drink water labels you recognise. I got food poisoning last time I went to Thailand. lol. I would also suggest beef jerky or nuts(you can buy them there no problem) to bring with you when you are on outings. I don't know about everyone else, but my tummy feels empty every 2.5-3hrs, and having some small quick protein source with me helps(I tend to get pissy when hungry).

September 17th 2011, down 50lbs so far!

I haven't taken any full body shots yet, I don't think I will until I'm under 200. But here's my sexy victorian era vampire costume picture:) I love this thread!!

I have been following your pregnancy journey like everyone else, and just wanted to say Congratulations!! She's going to be here in a few weeks!! Hope you're both still doing fabulous, and your platelets are up. Keeping you both in my prayers Sarah

Ok... let's get this started!!! I was just sleeved, so am going to be super optimistic. SN.........................SW........CW........GW Sarahh1828 251 226 199 I'm hoping new sleevie status will boost me to a 27 lb. loss before the dreaded 3 wk. stall hits.

K. So being a passenger wouldn't be too bad, but I should probly wait to take my safety class and buy my bike. Thanks so much Rootman!

I don't ride my own bike yet, I'm currently a passenger on my husbands Harley Roadking. But I enjoy riding a lot, and was wondering how soon I'll be able to go again. My birthday is next month, I was going to take my rider's safety course, and get a bike then, is that too soon? I was sleeved on the 7th, and am looking to ride alone on October 28th. I would love to go for a ride again soon, but don't when when it is safe. Thanks Sarah

My husband noticed before I did. I am now 7 days out, and he exclaimed that I'm getting skinny(I'm not, but he's a freaking sweetheart), and made me try on a pair of jeans that were a size too small before surgery. They fit well. I was freaking excited!! But I still can't see a loss on myself at 30 pounds down. Keep going honey, you'll feel it soon. Sarah

Ok. So I got ahold of a rep. at Disneyland, they said $67 Dollars per person, and $15 for parking if we have a group of 20 or more. I'm not sure if this is much of a discount, as I don't go to Disneyland that often. Well let me know what ya'll think. These are only the 2011 prices, and good mostly weekdays, but they will be sending me the 2012 prices in November.