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Check out couch to 5k an app for smart phones. Makes running "doable" for all fitness levels. But the thing for me is consistency I don't allow myself to miss I workout. Good luck.

I finished week 5 of C25K last night. We had to start with a 9 minute run....my longest so far (hell.....ever).

I did the half marathon and yet I walked most of it I am very proud to have done it at almost 5weeks post op. I jogged a 1/4 mile every mile throughtout my 13.1 mile journey and completed it under 3hrs and 30 mins. I can't wait to do more :-)

Sleeved on August 27th... Doing really well... I have dropped 45 lbs approx. since the pre-two week diet began ... Still having issues getting all 64ozs of liquids but try really hard to get them in!

Happy dance....first time in my life Im in the 150's. Best day in years!

another update!
i checked my weight this morning and i am officially in the 150s at 159! i cant believe it. lol. on the bmi calculator online, i have to be 158lbs to be considered "overweight" instead of obese! CRAZY RIGHT???

hey guys! i wanted to update you on my weight.
i am now down to 160lbs. i am officially 113lbs down! i am a size 6 in jeans from a size 20ish. a size small/medium in tops.

just a little update!
ill be 10months post op in 1 week & i am officially 156lbs! that means a total of 117lbs lost. 21 more lbs to go

Hey everyone! I was sleeved August 24th!!! Started @ 240 and now today weigh 194!!!

I've never heard of anyone not coming back or going missing

Good to read you are not putting up with it anymore. You can't always be the one giving or you will have nothining else left for yourself.

I was sleeved on 8/28/12. Started at 220, 211 the day of surgery. This morning I am at 200, I go back to work tomorrow (off for 2 weeks) and I am ready.
My surgeon's post-op requirement is 3 weeks of liquids that will go thru a fine strainer. I can't start mush or puréed till the 18th and I am finding it really difficult to get down any Protein with the exception of Chike iced coffee. I can almost gulp Water & get in 72 oz of it without difficulty.
Have to go pack lunch for tomorrow--THAT will be interesting!

Just got back from my first post-op Doctor visit and all is going well, I'm down 11lbs from 240 in a week yay me... He started me on mushy foods today for 3weeks.

Here I am before and after 60 pounds. Can't believe how much better I'm feeling physically and emotionally. I guess my only regret is that I didn't do it sooner...but I'm on the journey now and loving it! Thank you to all of my fellow sleevers for your support!
 

I had a difficult time after surgery as many know...however, I recently turned the poverbial VSG corner in the last few weeks...I can eat some foods now... get my Protein & fluids down without the constant nausea & pains...thank goodness/valuim,bentyil & zantac!
So I'm back to work fulltime, taking care of grandson even went on a Anniversary date with my husband to our favorite Chinese restaurant (PF Changs) had egg drop Soup & 2 shrimp steamed dumplings WITHOUT throwing up immediately in the restroom!!!
All this and I am wearing 10/12 super Cute jeans!! (OMG reallY???) It seemed like I could finally breath deep and get things done that I had put off...during the rather Orrible months since VSG.
So firstly, I had my regular mammogram that I had put off (6 months) last week...they called me back next day on friday and said can u come back today for a rescan...I knew with my mom dying of breast cancer that it might not be good..long story short they said I have what looks like stage 1 breast cancer. I go back tomorrow for a lumpectomy and will find out within 24 hours if they are right.
I say all this to remind you ladies DO NOT put of something so damn important...get those boobs checked regularly and ON TIME...please!!
Strangely I am pretty calm...(not hubby! bless) I figure if it is...then I will fight it, in the mean time I am reading everything I can about what's in store and trying to stay positive.
Hugs to you all!
PLEASE #CHECK YOUR BOOBS!!!!
Nancy x

Tomorrow is my day! I just received my phone call to find out that surgery is at 7:30 tomorrow morning. I am so excited - not a bit nervous (yet).
Looking forward to sharing my experiences (all positive I'm sure)!
Wish me luck :-)

They ask you to remove the nail polish because they put a pulse ox on your finger. It keeps track of the oxygen levels. Nail polish can make it unable to read those levels. My husband is a nurse and has had issues with nail polish on nails and other times the polish doesn't interfere. If it does become a problem they will just take it off.
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MAJOR TMI ALERT
I just passed so much gas for the first time (2 days post op) I feel like a new woman, yaaaaaayyyyyyyyyy!

I am on 2 weeks Clear Liquids, 2 weeks full liquids, then 2 weeks soft food. After that I can slowly incorporate all kinds (within reason of course).
I'm now on day 2 of clear liquids, and not feeling too bad.

Out of the hospital and back at the hotel, no complaints here, feeling great!

New to the group but am a August sleever! I am 31, 5'7", and weighed 353 the morning of surgery. I was sleeved 8-7-12 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. At 3 weeks I was down 23 pounds! So excited to put clothes in a pile that don't fit cause they are to big for a change! I had no problems with the surgery itself...went home on Tylenol only and never had to take nausea meds. I had to stay one extra day but that was for urine retention. My bladder likes to go into hibernation after anesthetic. I'd like to think i got along so well because i walked like crazy trying to jump start my bladder.
I'm glad to see the loss but have been frustrated by a back issue (pinched nerve) that has had me laid up. Looking forward to seeing more inches leave me.
Question? Has anyone had a peculiar yet strong smell to your urine since surgery? No UTI, yeast, or kidney type symptoms. Just curious.

I have 7 and twins 3yo. so I think I will just tell them that mommy's belly hurt and if need might show it. I know their teacher in daycare had gallbladder removed and she just tell them that her belly is Oych!!! and they understand and was trying to do everything themselves. so I hope this would work for me as well. the 7 yo is bigger problem he like to hug mommy

Jr,
Just don't do it, not this early out.
Now is the time to learn new Eatting habits, after u hit goal then u can on occasion go off and eat some junk food.
The first six months you want to invest in weight loss and changing the habits that created our obesity.
Good luck, think positive and skinny thoughts