joycelyn

Well it's been 4 mths since surgery and I feel great. Went from a size 18 to a 10 woohoo. This new me is great. My energy is way up. I'm very upbeat. I feel 20 years younger. I will never get tired of the compliments from friends and co workers. I have even helped a new friend to decide on this surgery for her self. I have dropped a total (drum roll) 63 lbs. I am so proud of myself. Yes I'm bragging. My husband actually called me skinny. This was the best thing that I have ever done besides my husband and having my child.

Sleeved April 2 nd down 58lbs feeling so good. Loving life

Ok I'm 2 months and 14 days, down 54 lbs but now I'm have more pain when I eat. I think I might have to go back to liquids for a few days I might be trying too hard. I will take a step back for aday or two and see what happens.

Just got back back from Mexico, wow so much fun. Eating was a challange, I didn't gain anything but I ate whatever I wanted, only a bite or two and I was full. It was fun buying clothes there and actually having them fit. I love my new life.

Before surgery I was not a fan of fish or tomatoes, now I love a good grilled fish and a slice of tomato. Who knows what else I will like.

That from Sept to now. 20 since April 2 my surgery

Went to Doctor today, down 50 lbs woohoo. I am loving my new life. Best of all down 4 sizes since surgery down 2 inches in waist, 1 1/2 inches in arms and 2 on legs that's a big deal to me.

I'm from Lousianna and rice is a staple item, no meal is complete without rice. But my Dr and nut said rice is several months down the line. I will wait till I can have it and then make it for special occasions.

I found that the Pure Protien drinks and the EAS drinks are the only 2 that I can get down Pure Protien have any where from 23 to 35 gr. And EAS have 17 to 20 gr. Per drink. They aren't to bad. Walmart carries both now but I found them first at Drug Emporium. Also I can take a 16 oz glass of milk and add some powdered milk and some chocolate milk mix this give me 20 grams of protien.

I was 4 wks PO and I went to a Cajun restaurant and had seafood gumbo no rice no shrimp just juice. Very little crab meat. That was the best tasting thing ever.

Sometimes I'm not sure if it's my stomach or a gremlin tring to rise up. Lol.

Where east of Dallas, I'm in Lindale

I'm 21 days since surgery, I lost 11 lbs since surgery. That was last week and nothing this week. What really sucks is I have been following the diet very closely and no weight loss ugh. That's frustrating. Today I'm going to get on the treadmill and walk for 30 min. I was out of town all weekend and I had my protien drinks and mashed potatoes, soups yogurt and milk, so I'm not sure what happened. Oh well I will keep on this path. Has anyone else had this issue?

I'm am so sorry for your loss, it's so hard to lose a loved one. I'm sending my prayers to you are your family.

Last night I had instant mashed potatoes, I added some powdered milk to boost protien, not bad. I gues this morning I will make some cream of wheat. I am really going to try to follow the diet. I have never been good at following a diet for more than a few days, I get bored with the same foods very quickly. But I lost another lb so it will be worth it.