andreanoelle
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Can someone remind me that we alternate losing inches and pounds? My stupid scale is not moving and I'm getting worried that it's going to stop moving...sigh
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my vsg was in mid august, is this normal?
andreanoelle replied to readytosoar's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I agree with what everyone is saying - that it's sooo individual. And for me, I find that it changes from day to day. Some days my little stomach just doesn't handle as much as on other days, and some days I feel less restriction. My doc always says to use biofeedback - aka listening to my body - to determine portion size. He tells me to focus on protein and hydration and the rest will fall in to place. I watch how many carbs I'm eating, but have never actually counted calories or carbs after surgery, and I feel that I have been pretty successful with weight loss and establishing new healthy eating habits...good luck!! -
Hey hon! I've been stuck FOREVER! lol...I've been fluctuating between 170 and 175 for over a month...but like you said, at least we're not going up. If I maintain over the holidays and start losing again right after, I'll be good.
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Hey lady! Congrats on being over 100 pounds lost!!! Woo hoo!! Feels great, I bet!
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Hi everyone, I just thought I would share some exciting news! I had set a personal goal to no longer be classified as obese before the end of the year. For me, that meant 175 pounds and a BMI of 30. Well, today I hit that goal! And I still have a month until the end of the year! I'm soooo ridiculously happy. I was trying on old clothes yesterday and I was swimming in my old pants...I can't believe how different my body is! I'm still shocked when I look in the mirror some days! I'm not there yet, I still have 30 pounds to go until my goal weight, but it has all happened so quickly that I just have to pinch myself sometimes. Anyways, I was just in a great mood and thought I would share with all of you. Before I joined this site, I just wasn't sure if surgery was for me....boy am I glad I listened to all of you! Thanks for changing my life!! Andrea
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No longer obese!!
andreanoelle replied to andreanoelle's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Thanks everyone! Yolanda - I guess I just follow the advice that my surgeon gave me - get your protein in first, drink lots of water, and stay active. I've been doing yoga and some abs/core work 2 or 3 times a week, and that really seems to help. But overall, this is so much different than anything that I've done before. I actually feel full now...that's a first for me! Feel free to message me if you have any other specific questions...keep up the good work everyone! This is almost fun! Haha... -
Hey hon! I'm doing wonderful - especially today! Hit the milestone of 175 which officially means I'm no longer obese!! Words can't express how grateful I am to be this happy and healthy...so I'm sure to be in a good mood all day today!
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I'm there! I'm there! Woooo! 175! No longer obese!! I'll take overweight vs. obese any day. I feel great!!
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only 2 more pounds and then I'm no longer considered obese!
overweight I can handle! lol...32 to goal! -
ugh...stalling...i know that this happens, but it's more frustrating the last week or so than normal...i just want to be in the 170s...
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ugh...stalling...i know that this happens, but it's more frustrating the last week or so than normal...i just want to be in the 170s...
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That's really amazing, Deb!
So happy that you're having great success too! I love the happy stories that everyone has to share, and the fact that so many of us are changing our lives for the better! Keep plugging away and we'll be there soon! -
Thanks, hon!
I'm so ridiculously happy lately...I was in size 22 jeans before surgery, and now my 16s are getting too big!! This whole process is just so amazing...fill me in on how things are going for you!! Are you feeling happy w your progress to date? -
I can't believe I only have 40 pounds to go...this surgery has SO amazingly improved my life...I'm grateful every day!!
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tiffykins - Do you know about what your ratios are? How much pudding powder per how much yogurt? Would be great to know so I get it right the first time! :thumbup1: Thanks!
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On to pureed foods, need recommendations.
andreanoelle replied to katyjones's topic in Food and Nutrition
Ooh...I would love to hear peoples' suggestions...I start pureed foods on Friday. :thumbup1: -
When do the Gas Pains Start?
andreanoelle replied to Dansha's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had my surgery on the 20th and am home now and find that after snoozing for a bit, I get more gurgly. It's not pain per se, but just bubbles in my abdomen that want to get out one way or another. Lol. For me, it's only annoying, not painful. The only pain I have is when I cough - my right side (I believe the side where they removed most of my stomach...) is more tender and does not react well to my abdominal muscles contracting like that. Or I suppose I have pain if I forget and try to do things like I always did, forgetting about my incisions. So, when I'm cautious, no acute pain. Don't know if that helps! :crying: -
Hey guys! I'm on the other side! Got my sleeve! I'm relaxing at my parents' house right now...they're being great...and am honestly not in too much pain. Kills when I cough cause one of my incisions is pretty tender still, but I'm not even on any pain meds.
So...just thought I'd update you and let you know that I made it and am super excited to start this whole process!! -
Happy surgery day, AniO!
Keep us posted as to how it goes! I'm sending healthy, positive thoughts your way! -
Hey dansha!!! How did surgery go? Can't wait to hear how you're feeling/how things went! Keep us posted!
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Hey lovinlife! Are you back online yet? How did surgery go? Keep us posted!
I was thinking about you yesterday...