mchez1986

I am sooo glad everyone is doing good and still posting on here!! It is intersting to see everyones progress as well.Keep up the good work sleevers!!! I know some of us are not where we want to be yet, but we will get there! I have lost about 68ish lbs, would love to lose at least another 15-20, but my clothes are fitting better I noticed, I went from a tight 24 to a 16 comfortably..Best of luck to everyone and keep up the great progress!!!!

Know you are not alone in feeling this way, I have been feeling this way alot lately too, I go to my surgeon thursday, I am going to address him with my concerns, I try to stay positve, but is so depressing to think of how much time and money we put in to lose the weight, and then when we are not overly successful we get down in the dumps

Thank you sooo much Kathy, it helps hearing words of encouragment ...I do have some close friends but none I really talk to about my weight loss issues, because not being mean, alot of them are bigger than me, and I feel like sometimes they get mad over hearing me talk about my weight, which I dont blame them because I dont like hearing people who are smaller than me say they are fat. I am thankful for every pound I lost, I just wish the weight would come off alittle bit faster. I think I am also stressing out because I am getting married in 6 months and really want to be at my goal weight by then. All I can do is try, and that's what I'm going to do...

Hi everyone....I have been feeling real down lately, my 9 month surg-i-versary is coming up, and I feel like I am no where near where I should be. I try my best to eat right and I go to the gym 3-4 times a week, and just started zumba again. Whould anyone like to share thier stats or experiences with thier weight loss so far? I'm so thankful for every pound I have lost but I would like to lose at least another 25 lbs! Thanks guys =-)

I was sleeved on 12/8/2011, and am on soft foods, I can pretty much handle whatever I eat as long as I take my time and chew it well, but lately I am craving hot stuff!! If I have chili I want to put hot sauce in it, when I have fish, I wanna put hot sauce on it. I know my NUT said that food tastes change, but I never liked hot things in the past...Anyone else have weird food cravings since surgery?? :biggrin:

just wondering about food at 4 weeks post op...my new fave item is puree chili and pb...

Did you have your surgery at Buffalo General?? I had mine there and December 8th with Dr, Hoffman, loveee him by the way, and all the staff at the WLCenter.

thank you for the encouragment everyone, I am hoping this will pass soon, the scale has been the same for about 4 days, could be worse, I couldve gained lol. It's just when you set goals for yourself, you hate to inch to the goal... Best of luck to all my banana babes though!!!

p.s. afro cyster 19lbs pre op 20lbs post op in 3 weeks...

I was given 4 weeks by my surgeon, but luckily I was able to use short term disability though my employer, I was in a lot of pain though, but remember, everyone is different...

soo sorry just had to vent!! I am 3 weeks post op today and the scale is stuck at 235.4, every single time I weigh myself, soooo aggrivating, I heard that this was going to happen, but didnt think I would get this mad

I am only 3 weeks, and popcorn has been on my mind since surgery lol, I feel your pain!!!

myyyyyy ffaaaaaavvvvvvveeeeee!!!!!! miss it soo much =-(

I also did not have a pre-op diet, just the day before surgery scrambled eggs for Breakfast then liquids the rest of the day and surgery was at 6am next morning...

bodyfortress Protein shots-26 g each, an easy way to get protein and tastes great!! sugar free popsicles and s free Jello, especially the peach flavor... Powerade or Vitamin Water zero are also great!! best wishes on your journey!!!

keep it up, that is great!!

drained chicken in a can

blue cheese or ranch

a lil hot sauce=========amazinggggg

So I called the dietian and she is out today so I will ask my fello banana babes....on the puree chart she gave me she made it sound like I should have 24oz of puree foods daily...does that sound correct??? how much fluids should I be drinking daily?? I feel soo weak and feel like I am not getting enough of something....please help

p.s. I take a flinstone complete daily and 1 oz liquid Calcium daily

I have done this after cooking my boyfriend dinner one night, he laughed at me, and said its nothing to be ashamed of, youve been on liquids for 2 weeks lol lol

I am also 12 days out and am going to make an egg for Breakfast. I was leary too but everyone I talked to just said to chew carefully and it will be fine

wow, that was a very interesting article! glad I chose to have WLS as well...

thank you soo much lissa! what have you found that satisfies your hunger the best?? just looking for some ideas...

juli916, what portion size did you start on? my detitian at the surgeons office said 1/4 cup at a time, is that right??

So I know that after being on a liquid diet for 2 weeks I should be sooooo happy about starting puree tomorrrow. Truth is, i'm kinda nervous....what if I dont puree my food enough? what if something gets stuck?? Has anyone else felt this way before starting puree foods????

do what your body tells you, I thought I would be brave and try to go shopping with my mom at walmart.....it drained me My surgery was on the 8th, and I walk around the house, but when I was at the store I hurt so bad, came home took my pain med and went right to bed, but remember, everyone is different.