CAMMYD

27lbs in a month is nothing to sneeze at , and the joy of getting into clothes that didnt fit before is remarkable!!!! I have pants that were so snug (OK Tight) that are literally slacks now ! Pretty soon I will be going to the Goodwill to get some inbewteen clothes. Yeahhhhh!!!!!! So hold your head up high, you are doing something positive for you !!!!!!! Much success and good health to you !

I am lovin my water too, queenmab! andrea1672, I dont know when the "whoosh" is coming but when it does, I am hoping its major reason to dance and celebrate !

i am happy to share and glad someone else found this article helpful!!!This was the understanding I needed , I was thinking maybe my insurance company shouldnt pay the doctor since I am stuck on the same weight . I am walking a mile and a half every day and doing Jazzercise 4 days a week! I can't eat that much , I have mostly protein to eat and then what I have room for after that, amounts to very little so what gives ? My clothes are becoming very saggy inches are definitely leaving I knew there had to be a hold up. Well, note to my body, you can let go of the water pockets and give me my "whoosh" cuz the FAT AINT COMIN BACK!!!!!!!!!! SINCERELY , CAMMYD!

Don't even prepare or buy the empty calorie items , next time make a shake or try the Atkins Snack Size Peanut Cluster bar , its low in calories and has 8 grms of protien , there's your salt fix !!!! And you don't have to feel guilty or Work out then drink some water, you will feel so good about yourself!!!!

Congrats on Losing while on Vacation!!!!!!! Keep up the good work !!!!!!

Today I had my 1 wk post appt appointment with Dr. Tariq, my incisions he says are healing beautifuly, he is amazed that I had no naseau, no pain and no reflux!!!!! Thank Goodness , the big scales say I have lost a total of 27lbs Yippeee!!!!!! I get to add milk and greek yogurt to my diet , mmmm something new !!!! The metal taste in my mouth he says will go away as I build back up the nutrients in my system - Thank God, this taste is horrible !!!!! He said I can exercise , low inpact so yes I went to Jazzercise tonight - yeah me , I LOVE LOVE LOVE Jazzercise!!!!!!!! I am taking 5000gm of Biotin and using Carol's Daugter hair care products as well to try and prevent any lost of hair. Just trying to stay ahead of the game to be healthy , happy and whole!!!!!!!!! My next Dr. Appt with my Surgeon is Aug 3rd, wonder what changes I will have gone through by then???? Already my clothes are feeling loose and some are actually just fitting correctly :-)

I totally agree with KathyD49 , walk to get ridof that Gass!!!!! I am 1 week post op and I have been active everyday since coming home, as a result I feel really great!! The Biotin does help keep your hair and nails strong , you can get it at Walgreens or your GNC stores. Make sure you are getting in your Protiein shakes/supplements at least 50-60 grams a day for a woman and you shouldnt really have hairloss issues. My time seemed to drag by , but I just got myself busy in other things and my surgery date rolled by in no time. I was following a liquid diet prior to surgery and lost 14 lbs gained two of them back by surgery day 6/27/11 , as of 7/6/11 my total weight lost is now 27lbs , can't wait to see what the month is like when I return for my 1 month pre-op appt with my doctor. Hang in there and you will be at your VSG eve before you know it !

RedShoesinDallas, I am doing really well, tomorrow I go in for my first wwek appointment with my Dr., I have absolutely no pain, and I havent had any nausia or reflux like my surgeon warned me I might have. I have learned you must sip your liquids slowly as it hurts if you try to swallow too much at one time. I don't have hunger pains , so I drink my liquids so that I can get my protein. Which is how we are learning to nourish ourselves now, eat to live not live to eat. I have lost 26lbs so far. I am so ready to go back to Jazzercise , but I have to wait until the doctor says it's ok to do so. So my exercise now is walking. My prayers are fo you to have the experience I've had so far! My nurses were top notch as were my surgeons. Let me know how you are when you finally make it home and are able to get back to your PC!!!!! Best Wishes !!!!!

Well here I am the eve of my surgery and the question of the day has been are you nervous? Amazingly my answer is no, I just want to get it over with. I'll post some stats soon. I am heading off to bed remember me in your prayers g'nite!

Hope all goes well for you tomorrow! When you wake up in recovery , know that you have made the right decision, because yesterday I was one week post-op and I had no pain, went to the Fireworks in the City and felt fantastic. This morning when I stepped on the scales I was happy to see that since my last doctor visit June 17th, I have lost 20lbs and and a total 26lbs overall from my highest weight since the first week of June when I started my liquid diet.

I personally love love love Jazzercise!!!!! A mix of cardio, strength and jazz dance !!!!! One hour of a total workout depending on what you put into it and the sweat and burn make you feel absolutely wonderful!!!! 4 times a week , and did I mention I LOVE IT !!!!!!

LilMissDiva Jazzercise classes are local all around , mine is only two blocks from me held in the local friendship center. I go to Jazzercise wherever I am , such as in Michican when I visit my parents and in Virginia Beach when I visit my best friend, the website to find local classes and times is www.jazzercise.com Once you start going you are hooked I say that because it happened to me after trying so many other workouts that I gave up on . If you try it let me know what you think!

<BR><BR><BR>That's a good one , me too!!!!!

@ <BR><BR><BR>Good afternoon, The surgery went well , I stayed two nights in the hospital because my BP kept spiking, I came home last night , got my Rx's filled and I actually feel much better now that I am at home. The doctors and nurses do encourage sipping, but quite honestly thats all you can do because the stomach is so much smaller it cant handle big gulps of anything . Right now my focus is trying to fit in the 64 oz they want me to take in per day. I havent felt hungry at all. The worst thing for me was the removal of that drainage tube- OW yes that was no fun feeling him pull that thing out. But once he did, I think I started to feel even better. I was up walking the next morning after Surgery to try to expell alot of the gas that is trapped in my tummy. I am so prudish I hate passing gas at random , but I can't make it to the rest room as quickly or often enough for this new bodily occurance. Trust me you want to let it go because you'll feel so much better when you do . So far I've only had water, sugar free jello, chicken , beef or vegetable broth, sugar free popsicles and plain vanilla yogurt , this morning at home I had my first two oz. of the protein drink . Right now I take in those things out of necessity to prevent dehydration and deficiencies , I am truly not hungry. Hope this helps :-)

I have read so many encouraging and informative posts on this site and they have all made me calm and ready for my Sleeve Surgery on Monday. I saw my Primary Care Dr. yesterday for my preop visit with her , I took the time to thank her for really listening and hearing me!!!! She's the best and switching over to her was the best decision I ever made! I was excited on Wednesday ,because following this liquid diet enable me to have a good BP on my visit to her office. normally I was getting some dissapoint readings but Wednesday I am proud to announce it was 116/82 hooray because 151/96 was really freaking me out !!!!!!My mom had high blood pressure and diabetes along with a host of other ailments and I never want to suffer some of the effect of those challenges she has gone through. I made this decision for me , I am too young to have so many issues caused simply by weight. I respect anyone with their battle in getting fit and healthy when their weight serves as a barrier in doing so , I hope to lead by example so that my loved ones can take stock of the life changes I am making and get on board to help themselves as well. 72 hours and I am on my way to CDH for VSG!!!!!!!! Thank God