GabbyEstrada

Thank you for your info. Well to be honest I do not keep a log of how much protein I do per day.. But I do try to eat high protein foods like you mentioned. I am not sure if I eat more than 60 grams though.. But I do not feel tired or in bad health on the contrary I feel good, I have been able to even hike 10 miles without getting light headed or anything. But I guess just to make sure I will atleast try to have one shake per day with 2 scoops.

Thank you for the response girls.. I know it's a bad decision and well I have to get back on track. I am definetly scared of getting muscle wasting... So starting today I will take my protein =) ... Believe me I was even ashamed of admitting that I havent been taking it =( But I guess that is the first step to getting back in track.

Good morning All- Well for about 3 weeks I havent taken any protein shakes at all... I know it is bad and I should but I just got a lil tired of taking it and one day I didnt take it and well here we are .. How bad is it? I woke up today thinking I can get sick?.. SO far I have not lost any energy.. still working out 5 times a week .. Haven't seen any symptoms that have scared me to take it again... I know I should though =(... My hair is still falling but in the same rate as when I was taking the shakes.. so I am not sure.. Has any one gotten thru a period of not wanting to take protein shakes? I mean I do eat fish, meat, milk, eggs etc etc but I am just not taking the extra shakes...

I'm so happy I was able to hike for 5 straight hrs !!! What an accomplishment =]

I'm from LA and ws sleeved 2/9 by Dr Ponce =]

Last week on my 4 month check up they performed an abdominal ultrasound n no more fatty liver but they did see a small tiny stone in my gallbladder .. Is there something I can do to prevent it?? My doctor wasn't too concerned he said it's so small he thinks it should pass .. But idk if I should worry about it??

This Saturday June 9 will be my 4 months post surgery. . Today went for my check up and it went so wonderful so far lost 57 lbs and so many inches!! Was wearing size 24 n now can fit dress size 16 but the greatest is.. Today they performed an abdomen ultrasound to check on my fatty liver n now is a minimal.. !!! Before surgery it was saturated with fat.. I am happy !!!!

Hey everyone!!! I was sleeved Feb 9, starting weight 284 and as of yesterday I am 227.. 56 lbs that have totally changed my life .. Looking forward in the coming months.. I do exercise also 5 times a week n out of those 5 days 2 t with a trainer.

So excited 3 months 1 week people are starting to not recognize me!!!!! So far I have lost 52lbs and I am feeling amazing I am working out 5 times a week n twice with a trainer out of those five, I am seeing my body change so much!!!!!! Finally not scared of taking fullbody pics See some before afters

You look awesome!!!

It's been three months and have lost 50lbs !!!! Yay!!! Working out 4-5 times a week for about 1 hr.. ) it's great to even be at this weight !!!! Yay us !!!

You guys think 41lbs in 10 weeks is slow?? I sure feel like it lol I bn going to the gym 4times a week for about 50mins just cardio (2 weeks already).. Is it because I'm not losing so much muscle mass ? I guess sometimes I see some people losing up to 50 lbs by 10 weeks..

I am 2 months post op, today during lunch time I tried a tiny piece of sandwich (turkey) as soon as I swallowed I felt a nasty feeling.. Something stuck.. I got panicked a lil.. Then I had a bit of water when everything came up nasty nasty feeling ever.... I guess bread was too dry or turkey not sure..

Right after surgery I couldn't stand cold liquid.. Warm or hot stuff would sooth my stomach. Today i am 2 months pre-op and I seem to be craving ice cold drinks all day.. Good thing I get all my liquid in but I am wondering if it's normal?? I even like to semi freeze my protein and eat/drink it lol

I was the same way Renee but I guess I think I was also in denial for many years of what size I really was .... Good luck !

Starting weight 284 now 247.4 still have a long way to go but motivated to see the changes Good luck to everyone! And congrats !

Hi!! I am also looking for a VSG buddy I am 29 yes old and was sleeved 2/09. I am open to this support group My starting weight was 284 and as of Friday I am 247. What is your status? Would love to hear from you.

weight before sleeve? 284 lbs weight After Sleeve ? 246 lbs How many weeks is your sleeve? 8 weeks did you start to gaine weight already ?( hope not) No.

I meant our own lil support lol

Hey that's awesome we can be our own oil support =D when did you get sleeved? No I am not a kaiser patient I actually got my surgery in TJ this past Feb 09. And yourself ?

Thank you. Although I do the physical exercise I find the sauna to be relaxing afterwards. I just was concerned about dehydration.

Hello Sexylady aw thank you for the compliments but u do need to lose a lot lol my starting weight was 284 and now I am down as of this morning to 246 ((happy dance)) I am 29 yes old and live in L.A. How about you ? PS compliments always make us feel good thank you.

S it good to go in the sauna at 2 months pre-op? I'm just scared I'll dehydrate or something.