msnae

You look great. Congrats!!!

Virginia

way to go 8/6!
I had surgery on 10/31/12 with Dr Bautista at St Mary's. My recovery was very rough and there are still days/times I regret the surgery. I throw up a few times a week I think from eating too quickly. I also think I may have a stricture forming, but am not sure.
So far I have lost about 55 pounds since surgery. I'm down 77-78 pounds from my high weight. I usually don't see it myself but my friends and family notice, so that's nice. I notice occasionally, but usually still see the same fat person in the mirror. I still have a long way to go!

I LOVE Eggface-
Here is one I am making for me and my family this week. She has another one that I love with cabbage, turkey meatballs and greek yogurt. Go to her search engine and type in turkey meatballs- you'll get a few that are really yummy!
http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2007/12/meatballs-2-ways.html
Enjoy!

Virginia

Kansas!
Sleeved 8-22-12 35 pounds gone!
Dr. Hashem Fouad
GCH-flint Hills Surgical Center

Today I had my first post op appointment and it went very well. The Nut stated that I was getting my Protein and my fluids in. She actually liked the way my liquid log book was and I can incorporated it into my puree diet into my food log. I can start puree stage on Monday along with my other medicine (calcium, B12 shot once a month, and iron).
The big news is that I have lose 10.4 pounds. I am so excited and proud of myself. It took a long time getting to this point but I am here.
Thanks
Nae

Today I had my first post op appointment and it went very well. The Nut stated that I was getting my Protein and my fluids in. She actually liked the way my liquid log book was and I can incorporated it into my puree diet into my food log. I can start puree stage on Monday along with my other medicine (calcium, B12 shot once a month, and iron).
The big news is that I have lose 10.4 pounds. I am so excited and proud of myself. It took a long time getting to this point but I am here.
Thanks
Nae

Today I had my first post op appointment and it went very well. The Nut stated that I was getting my Protein and my fluids in. She actually liked the way my liquid log book was and I can incorporated it into my puree diet into my food log. I can start puree stage on Monday along with my other medicine (calcium, B12 shot once a month, and iron).
The big news is that I have lose 10.4 pounds. I am so excited and proud of myself. It took a long time getting to this point but I am here.
Thanks
Nae

Today I had my first post op appointment and it went very well. The Nut stated that I was getting my Protein and my fluids in. She actually liked the way my liquid log book was and I can incorporated it into my puree diet into my food log. I can start puree stage on Monday along with my other medicine (calcium, B12 shot once a month, and iron).
The big news is that I have lose 10.4 pounds. I am so excited and proud of myself. It took a long time getting to this point but I am here.
Thanks
Nae

Today I had my first post op appointment and it went very well. The Nut stated that I was getting my Protein and my fluids in. She actually liked the way my liquid log book was and I can incorporated it into my puree diet into my food log. I can start puree stage on Monday along with my other medicine (calcium, B12 shot once a month, and iron).
The big news is that I have lose 10.4 pounds. I am so excited and proud of myself. It took a long time getting to this point but I am here.
Thanks
Nae

Today I had my first post op appointment and it went very well. The Nut stated that I was getting my Protein and my fluids in. She actually liked the way my liquid log book was and I can incorporated it into my puree diet into my food log. I can start puree stage on Monday along with my other medicine (calcium, B12 shot once a month, and iron).
The big news is that I have lose 10.4 pounds. I am so excited and proud of myself. It took a long time getting to this point but I am here.
Thanks
Nae

I had struggled with the problem "to tell or not to tell" ever since I got my surgery done on 8-27-12. I have lost 26 pounds and it is obvious on my 5'6" frame. Many people had been coming up to me and complimenting me on my weight loss and of course the common question is "how did ya do it?" I didn't want to lie or to mislead anyone and make them think that I did it by diet alone. I wanted to be real and let them know that it is ok to need help getting healthy. I had told a couple of people and their responses had all been positive. I decided on 9-22-12 to make it "Facebook official" because we all know that unless it is said on Facebook it hasn't been said right!!! LOL. Below is my post. I was amazed at the responses I got. I had 103 likes and over 60 comments (well wishes) in the matter of a couple of hours. People are really supportive. I write this because I know lots of people struggle with the issue of telling others. I hope in some way that I can be an inspiration and let them know that it is really ok for the world to know that you needed a little bit of help getting healthy and staying healthy. You would be surprised how many people honestly want to know more about the surgery and how many people don't know where to begin on their journey to health. I have had more inbox messages asking questions about how to go about looking into surgery than I can even answer in a day’s time. I don’t necessarily want to be the poster child for gastric sleeve but I want to be supportive and help those who don't know.
THE FAMOUS FACEBOOK POST THAT STARTED IT ALL!!
I've struggled for years with being a "big girl". I've joked about it to cover my tears. I've dieted and lost but I always regained everything I lost plus a little. Over the years, I have done every diet known to man. Realizing that I have so much to live for I made the decision to do something about my health. I knew I needed help to get this weight off and to keep it off forever. I didn't tell anyone about my plans except those that meant the very most to me, those who wouldn't judge me for choosing to do something drastic to improve my life and my health. Today, however I am making it "Facebook official" because I have reached my very first scale goal. On 8/27/12 I had gastric sleeve surgery done. I weighed in the day of surgery at 221 big ole heavy pounds. This morning as I stepped on the scales, big huge crocodile tears ran down my face as I saw the greatest sight. I weighed less than 200 pounds!!! I've lost 10 inches in my waist line alone already. I've dropped from a size 18 to a 14 pants. I don't want to be a stick girl just healthy enough that I may grow old watching my children live productive lives and to be able to run and play with my grand babies. I want to ALWAYS be a part of their life. This surgery was only a tool that i purchased. I've had to make major changes in my life to get to this point. I have quit drinking; I haven't had a “real” coke in two years, any diet drinks, carbonation, or caffeine in 8 months. I am eating very healthy and trying to exercise every day. I'm proud of my decision to take control of my weight rather than let it control me. I am on my way to a new healthier me and I am one happy girl!!

Thanks!! Yes surgery went well. I came home on Wednesday. I am just trying to get my Protein in and also the the fluids in for the day.

My nut gave us a booklet of instructions and suggestions for before and after the surgery and thought I'd share this list with u all.

Thanks!! Yes surgery went well. I came home on Wednesday. I am just trying to get my Protein in and also the the fluids in for the day.

GUESS WHAT?!?!?!? I GOT TO 292 documented by a doctor and Dr. Maher is HAPPY with that number!
I only have 3 things really standing in my way.
*Get my therapist to call the Psych Eval Dr. at VCU
*Get my gastro doctor to fax all my files to Dr. Maher
*Get my sleep study from Norfolk General Hospital faxed to Dr. Maher
These are simple things! I am so freaking excited! Will let you all know my surgery date! <3

MsNae, I hope your surgery went well and you are recovering fabulously!

Thank you for the best wishes. Surgery went great did not get to my room until 4:15 but I was out of it still. Just finished my walk two times around the floor my goal is to do 3 times.next time. Overall I feel good just hurts at the inision line. Bye for now.

Heading to the hospital now. I am the first case. Will update later

Good morning everyone,
My surgery is Monday (9/17) morning and I am the 1st case. I have to be at the hospital at 5:30. So today and tomorrow will be busy getting things together for me, my hubby, and our girls. In the mist of it all throwing a Birthday party for my daughter that is turning 10 tomorrow.
I am just so excited that this day has arrived. I can say that I have an out pour of support from the co-workers that do know and that is a good feeling expecially when you work with them 8 hours out of the day. So I am blessed to have good understanding co-workers.
Stay sweet

I have a 7 yr old girl, and two boys 5 and 3.
There sure seems to be a common factor with having kids with special needs! (yes, me too)
Although I'm always straight up with my kids, I won't be telling my kids the exact reason that I'll be going to hospital. My daughter is a sensitive soul who takes on more than she should, and I feel she doesn't need to try to comprehend the surgery.
I'm just hoping the sleeve recovery will be slightly more mild than c-sections.

msnae
YOU ARE MY SURGERY TWIN !!!

Good luck tomorrow!!!

Omg! Congrats! I am 8days postop and so far doing great! Oct will be here sooner than you know it and just in time to get ready for summer of 13!!! So far no regrets except i wish i had done this sooner!