Cheles

I start back to work the week after next, so I thought I might do a bit of housekeeping in my closet. First, I tried on the few pair of pants I generally wear for work. They had to go! I was swimming in them. Then I tired on pants I've held onto because I "thought" one day they might fit. Yeah, they fit. That gives me pants for at least a month or two. Next onto shirts. I had beautiful silk blouses which I bought and could not wear becuase of my arm-n-hammer arms. I thought, Finally, I'll get to wear them. Not gonna happen...again, I was swimming in them. Dang, and they were nice and expensive blouses. Anyway, tried on the smaller one and yeah buddy! Look's like I'm not going to be wearing my turtleneck any longer! Well, that clear out a 1/4 of my my closet. How about ya'll...how much did you clean out by your 1st month post op?

Great Job! Congrats on your transformation!

I'm 5'7''

Yesterday was my 1-month post dr visit. They were pleased with my results 28% of my body fat is gone and my BMI is 38.6! YAY!!! I am finally allowed to exercise...another big YAY! I asked them what my goal weight was...they responded 170. I was kinda shocked because I thought it would be 150. What was your doctor's goal and what is your goal? Mine is 155...I cannot remember when I weighted that; maybe junior high?

Here goes. I'm Michele. I'm 47 and have been married for the last 3-year. I am a transportation analyst for a CPG company. I have 3-step daughters, 2-grandbabies (which are my world since I never had children). And my adoring niece and nephew whom I cherish. We have 2 dogs and 2 cats, again my babies. I love to garden, shoot, cook, and remodel my home. I love UT (that's Tennessee not Texas) football, and try to attend at least 1-game a year. I love camping and fishing, and working out. As for my stuggles with weight. I can say it started in my youth. I cannot remember the last time I wore clothes from the women's section...but it's coming! Looking forward to skydiving in the near future and maybe, just maybe a 5K. This is an amazing journey if you practice it. Thank God for mircales.

Mine was 2-week diet of "their" food. Mainly liquid, but some pasta every night. I lost 15lbs during that time. Did I cheat. Yes, brazilian steakhouse, a grilled cheese sandwich, and 2-tablespoose of pulled pork. Mind you, my cheat occured 6-days to 1week before my surgery.

I had skin glue and LOVED it. I've been using Bio-Oil to reduce the scaring.

I'm 4-weels out and started mushies. I'm good with turkey meatballs, ground chicken salad, ground ham and mayo, re-fried beans, and most soup...the exception being cream based. I'll have to try the shimp tomorrow. That sounds good. I've purchased salmon, talapia, and sole too. Thinkinng that fish may be a new friend. I stick to 3 tablespoon, and generally cannot finish that.

Sam's also carries this. It was the ONLY one I could handle. And to me, it taste like chocolate milk. I drink 1/2 for breafast and 1/2 at dinner. A full container is 30g of protein.

Awesome job!

Levis! Always loved how the look on me. Now to find the 100pct cotton ones. I hate spandex.

Outstanding. What a wondeful feeling of achievement! Congrats!

Height - 5'7" Weight at start - 305 Surgery Weight 265 3-weeks post surgery- 20 pounds (245)

Awesome job! Congrats!

I'm 3.5 weeks post-op and have been doing well. Just tired at times and other than that making sure I get my fluids in daily along with my Protein...it seems I am just not all that hunrgy or thristy between 2-6pm...note self...continued to drink. But today I did something not so good. I fell down the stairs about 1hr ago. I rode them on my left-side hip and ribs. I'm sore, but slightly afraid that I could have caused my stomach or spleen some damage. Thinking I should call my doctor. Has anyone else fallen after surgery and if so, did anything happen?

I was gagging on the potein shakes from my doctor, myoplex vanilla, unjury. I was told to get the Premier Potein shakes from Sams. They are 5 carbs and 30 grams per 11 ounces. They taste like chocolate milk to me. I drink 1-1/5 a day and get the remaining protein from other sources. Good luck, you have to try a few until you find what you can handle.

Actually, I had the opposite affect. I've been taking sleeping pills for years. Since the surgery, I believe I've only taken them 3 times.

So for the last two days I've been in slight pain. I'm not sure if it's gas or just backed up in the potty area. I've been going to the bathroom all day. No liquid semi solid matter. I'm getting my liquids and protein in so I don't know why I keep going. :-(

Happy, I am sorry for the loss of your dear friend. Know that she is walking with you during your journey. Take care and God Bless you.

Thanks everyone. I'm only 12-days post-op and to see this type of difference is crazy! I had on my jeans yesterday for my 1st post-up visit. They are snug in my belly area, but my pant legs are flopping! LOL Anyway, they said I am doing fine. 18% of my weight is gone and they were pleased I have to remain on the liquid phase for 2-more weeks. But, I can have refried Beans, yogurt, and cottage cheese once a day...THANK YOU GOD!

It's funny I thought I would lose my upper body more quickly then anywhere else. But, where I have seen the most visable weight-loss is my legs. I grew up hearing those awful words "thunder thighs" my whole life. Between my legs and my arm-n-hamer arms I had the damnest time finding clothes to fit me well. Over the weekend a friend made me try on clothes, which is something I have great hesitation in doing. While at the store the clerk said, "why don't you try on some leggings." I'm thinking you're crazy...have you seen my thighs?? Then, she brings me an XL. I'm thinking lady you really are crazy. I tried them on and they fit and then she brings me a size 18 jeans and I'm thinking...this woman is high too! I'll be damn...they fit! They were skinny leg jeans too!!!! Anyway, since the surgery my legs have gone down signifcantly...many inches. I can see it in my jeans but couldn't believe it. Last night my niece came in while I was getting ready for my bath. She said, "Aunt Cheles, your legs are skinny!" Okay, I can offically say, I'M LOVING MY SLEEVE! Now, hopefully the upper body will go down more!

5-years ago I was single,working for a consulting firm, and had purchased my own home. I came back to my town to be close to family and friends. A year later I meet a man who I married. My weight had stabled off around 250 and I was comfortable with myself. I was looking for a new job, trying to get one closer to my home and that came in place about a year later. At this point I had been remodeling my home and was completed with everything but the kitchen, deck, and new roof At the beinging of this year I was at my HW of 305. I never saw myself there, but knew beacue of clothes. Then I had to have carparl tunnal surgery in April. I couldn't handle the pain my left arm any longer. After that...a second sinus surgery (i've had chrontic sinus infections for 4-years) and my life was miserable. 5-months after the sinus surgery I noticed I wasn't getting sinus infections every 6-weeks....this was a great thing. It was also the time when I friend of mine had here VSG and got me thinking again about stepping of that ledge. During this time, I also lost my best friends because I choose to watch a football game with my dad and not them. (Mind you, I had been with them the 3-weeks before)...oh well. So, I review my insurance and they finally approved the sleeve. That was it. I was going back for a consult. Here I am 9-days post op and just imaginig the posibilities. What will 2012 bring...transformation of Michele. I want to focus on changing my career, completing the remodeled kitchen, take my health seriously and become whom I've always known I was. And maybe study French again. :-)

LOL...I just talked with some of my co-workers yesterday. They are asking when I'll be back and how was I feeling. Long story short, I told them great, some days really tired, and plenty of gas! They were guys and they just started laughing saying how fun I'll be when I return to working tooting along!

Here I'm 9-days out from surgery. I've been doing fine with the except of my aching back. I'm wondering if it's my posture from the quick weight loss...but I don't know. Anyway, today the Monster came out. It was around 1pm today and it growled, moaned, and drove me crazy. I've been on full-liquids with the exception of 6oz of greek yogurt, and that was the day I realized I could no longer tolerate the Protein shakes. Two days ago I added egg drop Soup to my diet which TOTALLY satified me. But today, I did not get the same effect. Today I broke down and checked what was "allowed" on the 2nd-phase. There it was...refried Beans, low-fat sour cream, and a dash of taco sauce. My mouth watered, my stomach growled. Two Tbsp later I was satisfied and the Monster shut up! I'm going to be careful...I'm too afraid of causing a leak. But at least it was the 1st real food I've had in over 3-weeks. I'll go back to full liquids tomorrow.

Well, that explains it...I've been in food porn mode since Christmas. I watch the Cooking Chanel and reading cook books. My husband asked me last night why I'm watching the Cooking Chanel...I didn't have an answer for him.. I never thought of it as part of the addiction. OH MY GOSH! As for cravings...I want a turkey meatball with marinara sauce. Heck, I never made turkey meatballs...how strange!