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WCMom...I look at your picture each day and know we are all in this together....It is what keeps me going. I went and visited my PCP today just as a visit to let her know what all had taken place and give her the copies of all of the letters and such and the x-rays. All went well I am kinda stalled out at 26 lbs...I am hoping like crazy for the last 2 holes to heal up so I can starrt swimming. I have been walking about 1/4 mile a day, but our weather turned off super cold and snowy....so didn't walk this weekend but only once. I love these blogs and forums it is the perfect place to say what you're feeling without placing stress on the rest of the house. And so many people are going through the same things it is nice to read.... How goes your progress....I had an egg yesterday!

for no reason....have you tried rubbing caster oil on your heal...I had the in both heals and my FNP had me do that after 6 months mune were gone!

in Mexico, the doc gave us 1 month of acid reducer and gave us a script for pain and additional acid reducers. the pharmacy was directly across street, we ladies took a field trip over...I had no pain so I for went the pain drugs. Dr. Aceves was my doc....Awesome

I anticipated major pain....however I had NONE yes that is right NONE! good luck...and Welcome

I just went and bought the cook book for dummies WLS I am excited about getting it...I also bought getting the most Protein cookbook. My family is not gonna know what hit them! LOL, I love to cook so I will be cooking and they will be eating healthier....without even knowing it.

Yes I agree with you both....I think when they see I am not gonna budge even with their sabbatage techniques and when I am a thinner me after a few months....maybe they'll get it..."I WILL SUCCEED". I have to give praise to my live at home borrowed daughter who is 15...she has been quite a challenge for us (we are her guardians)...she is very helpful, has made dinner most nights for the family even before I get home. she offers to go on my walks with me, even though they are short, she is very helpful...so not all bad, she offers to rub my feet...It's almost like this surgery has opened her eyes that she should not give us so much grief in daily life.. My sister and mother from afar gives me great long distance support as well as my youngest bio daughter. The other kids have called to check on me but not really a concern of theirs...

My daughter is getting married in August and I do not want to be the "FAT MOM" in the front row. So I am 2 wks post opt. and have lost 26 lb. I was 342 surgery day and am now 316....I am anxious for the weight just to melt off....but am not expecting miracles over night. Thanks for the encouragement....my goal is to be down 5 lbs by August....and more if possible :-}

You know, I made it a point to go out with each of my friends, my children, and my husband, as well as my siblings and parents....I called each of these meals "my last supper with......." I ate what I wanted and enjoyed it as I knew it would never be the same again!

My entire family is judgemental of how much I eat and should I be eating that and 2 T is to much and well they try to discourage me...but it takes me the same amount of time to eat 2 T of cottage cheese that it takes them to eat a full plate of lasagna and salad an bread meal. Just gotta go with is it any of their business what you eat or don't eat... Soup is a great idea, as warm seems to go down easier...

Dr. Aceves...Mexicalli...He and his team are amazing....wonderful folks...and no real pain from surgery....Wowser...

wow, I would tell/show him where the door is! But I do know easier said then done. I married my husband at 130 and now at my highest 354lbs, I am now 316 lb since surgery. My husband is now acting threatened because I am now losing weight rapidly....He has become very complasent in our relationship because he feels secure that no other man would even glance my way....well Wake up husbands...cuz we women have been given a tool that will bring us all back into the game! Treat us well and cherish us, we love you but love you for who you are...it is time you love us for who we are fat or thin. You must love yourself first!

Well, today is day 14 I am now 2 weeks post opt. I am still feeling super, I have been back to work since Monday and am tired at night but feel good the next morning. I have lost 26 lbs. today is the first day I didn't see the scale fall...:-( I am struggling with the family trying to make every wonderful pastery, cookie, donut and pie they know how, all in one week they made a huge batch of brownies , blackberry pie and turn overs, donuts, and homemade french fries....grrr...and then they tell me how wonderful they taste and sorry that I "CAN"T HAVE ANY"...kinda hurt my feelers. I plan to make a huge success out of this tool I have paid so much for...I WILL SUCCEED! I do believe I will readjust my weight goal once I hit my original goal...I have decided once I hit my goal I am gonna go for the gusto and loose another 40# and I will weigh less than my husband and my 12 yr. old son! I will show them who can and will and who did succeed! Thank You to Dr. Aceves and his fabulous team who gave me this wonderful tool!

So true...I have lost 26 lbs. in the past 14 days since surgery...my feet and ankles (yes I did say ankles not Kankles) my feet fit in my shoes, and my knees feel way better. I climbed 3 flights of stairs yesterday instead of using the elevator.....wow unbelievable! I use perkecet 7.5/500 for pain of the knees in the past....maybe you could get a script from your local doc....until surgery is over.

I too am self employeed. I run a Verizon indirect location. I was sleeved on 2/27 (got out of hospital on Thursday) flew home on Sunday and returned to work on 3/5 (the very next Monday). I am 14 days post opt today...4 of the 5 of my incisions are healed and the drain (which I have a pic posted) is healing up nicely...maybe by week end, I will start swimming again. I have been walking about 1/4 mile during warm days to get my excersise in.

I am with ya on the isopure....wow I bought 2 cases of the stuff...and wow it is rough to get down...not that I puke it but the taste...you must force it down. I am 14 days post opt today and I have tried a few other things at this stage of the game....blended cottage cheese...1/4 cup at a time (6.5 g protein) it is easy going down and fills the need to eat because it has some texture in your mouth. cor meal mush too again small amounts and it allows your tummy fullness and your brain gets a texture in your mouth fix...

Wow girls, I am so with you...I have been using perkecet for knee/back pain for the past 2 yrs....finally made the decision to be sleeved on 2/27/12 and as of today I am down 26 l.b.s and have not used a perk for over a week...even just 26 lbs makes a huge difference on the knees....walking still pains my hips, last night I went to a community play production and climbed 3 flights of stairs to the theatre. I am ready to start shrinking, glad to have you ladies join the losers bench!

Corn meal mush is like a hot Cereal, it is way good (only 2 gm protein) but I added a dash of brown sugar and a spat of real butter and a spot of milk so maybe 3 gr of Protein... try 1 cup boil Water and add (sprinkle) 2Tablespoons corn meal over water let it boil for 1 minute take off stove and scoop into your cereal bowl. It was okay on my tummy...it didn't make me want to puke, It did only take about 1/4 cup to fill me up...I used the remainder of the mush and made my family tamalie pie for dinner....(and they'll have it tonight as well). Today is the first day I have not lost any weight...so I'm still at 26 lb loss. Keep us updated on your progress...Lisa did you get my email with our funny photo. Jan

I had my surgert done in Mexico, but Dr. didnt fix the hernia so after major weight loss mt state side insr will pay for the tummy tuck...

Now ladies....How bout looking from a different angle because I was with you both at first... When...is the last time YOU bought YOU something? When did you last do something special for YOU? How long do your your children deserve to have their mom around? Do your grandchildren deserve the privelege of loving their Gma...and better yet how long do those grandbabies deserve the right to have you around? WLS is not selfish in any form or fashion....Your health is a bennefit to you kids/spouse/family/friends/ and employers.... I look at the $8750 I just spent and think...well my hubby has 2 4 wheelers ($5000 each) and my kids have enough clothes to clothe half of Africa....now the last time I bought something for me?? well it was about 5 yrs ago when the airline lost my luggage and sent me a check to clothe my naked self... Now your Health is worth millions to your kids/grandbabies... Good luck Ladies!

I posted a photo of the leak test shot...they taste like apple ink....took me 30 minutes to get 4 T down...but was okay....you'll whizz it out in no time at all. Also where ya having your surgery? and what is the cost of it? I had mine done by Dr. Aceves, his stats speak for themselves....$8750 and was in hospital for just 3 days,,,,he and his stff OMG were awesome myself and the other ladies having the same surgery were treated like queens.... you should check him out...financing available as well. This man cares about his patients and he speaks great English!

I believe the rule of thumb for all of us patiens of Dr. Aceves was Clear liquids 10 days..(yes it was hard), then cloudy for 10 days (this is where I'm at now) and then adding in pureed foods smushie food.....I can't wait for that....I'll try and egg...great potein and low fat. I had no real pain, only if you take to big of sip (more than a tsp.) I have a little restriction...kinda like a sink trying to drain to fast with to much Water in it....takes time... Good Luck...I was sleeved 2/27/12 and have now lost 25 lbs.

just got back from the walk, I was a little winded but am doing well...it's not the surgery that pains it's the hips....but this too shall pass....just keeping it going one day at a time... had some corn meal mush this morning, was yummy but after 3 small bites my belly said full! so I took all of the left over mush and whipped out some tamalie pie for the families dinner. kill 2 birds with 1 stone... are either of you swollowing pills down for Vitamins? or are you doing liquid vitamins? SG - hope the ear infection is better for you now.

Hey there Windy City Mom and Smiling Gal....glad you're both doing well. I had potatoe Soup yesterday....was able to eat like 1/4 cup before I took the remainder home for dinner. Hubby tried telling me I shouldn't be eating that....well I just told him I knew what was gonna go down.... How is your inside stomach feeling ?(as in the healing of it)? mine kinda naggs of a little discomfort now and again.. I'm gonna start walkin today...I'm gonna try 1/4 mile... love you guys keep in touch! Jan

This forum is a great support group....64 oz is reccommended intake of liquid per day....don't set the goal so high you cant make it...I'm cruzin about 40 oz liquid now...I was sleeved on 2/27/12.

Good idea on the $20 to get in the closet.... maybe even a silent auction bidding war between friends to determine the entry number....LOL I am so excited to be going down....however I have save alot of my business type clothes from my 130 lb - 354 lb days so I do have a wardrobe i can wear if I have nothing else...LOL It will be exciting to be able to shop at other stores other than Lane Bryant....