Teriiann

Thank you. I also signed up for the Bariatric healthy behavior, it was limited to pre and post op st lukes bariatric program. I hope I did that right. I am in the process of doing my 6 months......I would love all the information and learning tools I can get!

Idaho,

And in high school I was considered to be over weight then. It's going to be a great experience. And it's for my health!!!

I'm not a very religious person, so I guess that has a big part in not really bringing fairth into my decision making. I definitly respect others who have their beliefs especially in a journey like this, but it wasn't really something I put thought into. Although I'm not terribly religious, I am a big believer in things happening for a reason, and the universe giving you opportunities. So I just say If this ment to be a path in my life the universe will allow it to be. Just my perspective on things, but either way it's great to have faith in something in this journey be it in God, the universe or just the surgical team lol. Just my two cents.

Ha ha me too, its all I think about, sometimes I'm like I can do this, then other times I am just scared I will never be able to taste the things I like. Its all the what ifs....... I got word today my insurance changed their policy and the sleeve is now covered! I have my first Nut appt this month to get the ball rolling.....
I'm tired of being FAT!

Before and so far picture.

Thank you! Guess I'll just go with the flo.........

I still can't tolerate eggs. Well, sometimes I can. If I use Egg Beaters, I am typically okay. Real eggs? Nope. Steak and chicken doesn't really sit well either, unless it is super tender/moist. Meh, that's okay with me. As long as a restaurant has fish, I'm okay. I wasn't really a fish eater before the surgery, but I LOVE it now.
I've only really started to incorporate fresh fruit and veggies in the last week or so. Fruit more than veggies. My "surgery bible" says that canned veggies are tolerated more easily. (I love canned green Beans.) However, since our focus is Protein, I haven't really tried too hard to get the greens in. The easiest way for ME to get my Protein is to drink a Protein shake (or protein pudding).

I loved looking at the before/after/progress pics while I was just getting started here, so I always try to reciprocate
Before: 241 (probably got up into the 250's but wasn't tracking)
No real pre-op loss.
Currently: 166-168.
Nutrition: Focus on Protein and Water. Can basically eat and drink whatever I want in very small portions. Foods that don't agree with me: bread, tortillas and rice generally don't sit well so I avoid them. Pasta is ok, and so are crackers/toast. My favorite foods: anything seafood. In the last few weeks I've eaten salmon, swordfish, shrimp, and sushi. Also: cheese, in any way, shape or form. I've had more caprese salad in the last month than in the rest of my life combined. Yum yum! My not-guilty-at-all guilty pleasure: coffee, with full fat Creamer and occasionally some sweetener (read: on my period, heh). Every day. Mmmm. Stuff that goes down easier than I wish it would: Anything made of potato. DAMN YOU, POTATOES! *shakes fist*
Also worth noting - I can eat as much fruit and veggies as a "normal" person. No one would ever know I had surgery when eating from a veggie tray. For some odd reason, there's no restriction with those two items. I can't eat as quickly as I used to, but I could graze all day. Weird!
I've taken a purposeful no-stress policy over this. Stress stalls weight loss. You heard it here first! I had no pre-op, I have very, very laid-back post-op, and although my weight loss has slowed, I'm still losing consistently. 75lbs in 4.5 months is more than good enough for me My current exercise routine is... well, nothing. Not NOTHING, I guess, if you count typing as exercise. I work a lot and am terribly out of shape. So it's been slow going to get started.
Pictures:

Size 18/20. That's an XXL shirt from Kohl's. Summer 2011.

This is a before/progress. Winter 2012 on the left, and about 40lbs down (or about 35lbs ago) on the right.
Approx. 168lbs
Approx. 168lbs. Size L yoga pants from Target (Champion) and size M shirt (unisex)


Trying on at Old Navy Sweetheart boot cut jeans in 12 short. Hoodie is a L. Both fit comfortably and will likely be loose in approx. 2-3 weeks.
IF I CAN DO IT, ANYONE CAN. Hope this gives someone out there the inspiration they need to get healthy!

lol, Glad your here to let me know! That must be a support group of some kind that I read then..........I'll come if works permits, to late to ask for the 2nd off, but will go in and request the 16th. And yes I believe the more I take the better...... Hopeing 6 months flies by, and all goes well with our insurance.....
Thank you!!!

Hi, my name is Ciara i am thinking abut getting the sleeve. Live in Indiana I recieve medicaid but am thinking of finding another source of insurance. i need the sleeve because I am overweight and a mother of five who has tried everything to loose weight. i recently joined curves and though I have been eating right and exercising and even eel great about myself i also have gained weight and am sore and hungry all the time for exercising and restrictive diets. i have spent thousands of dollars on gimmicks and programs, i have just come to the conclusion that I need surgical intervention. i know i have a long road ahead of me but at least there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Well.....here I am at 6 months after surgery, down 123lbs. What an awesome ride, and it only gets better.

Hi! Welcome.........Wishing you the best! Keep us posted in how you are doing after surgery! I can't wait either even tho I go thru periods of wanting to back out, but then all I have to do is read positive posts and see awesome before and after pictures.

Me too I can't wait! November is my last month I'm super excited lol

Can't wait till the 6 months is over, I can't wait to be sleeved and I can't wait to be a healthier thinner me!!!!! . I love to read all of the positive stories.

Can't wait till the 6 months is over, I can't wait to be sleeved and I can't wait to be a healthier thinner me!!!!! . I love to read all of the positive stories.

Ha ha me too, its all I think about, sometimes I'm like I can do this, then other times I am just scared I will never be able to taste the things I like. Its all the what ifs....... I got word today my insurance changed their policy and the sleeve is now covered! I have my first Nut appt this month to get the ball rolling.....
I'm tired of being FAT!

Stick with the sleeve... sadly, 2 of my friends that have had gastric bypass haven't done well. I've worked in bariatrics are a loonngg time... if there is a will, there is a way! Hang in there!

That I'm SO GLAD I DID THIS SURGERY!!!!!!! I'm mad that I didn't do it sooner! I'm only four weeks out and losing slowly but I'm losing!! Just got dressed to go out running errands and put on some pants that just over a month ago I cudnt even move in let alone pull them up over my stomach. Now not only are they loose and pulled up over my stomach but they are sliding down. Then I put on my ring and now it's to big for my ring finger'nn I can't wait to get to goal!! And yes I wud definitely do it again!

Lol, I have not been sleeved yet but funny this topic came up! I told my hubby the other morning it sure would be nice to see it again to shave other than doing it by Braille'

Wearing only my undies (because I live alone and I can) and I realize my legs feel funny. I head into the other room to look in the mirror and see that my thighs don't touch anymore! No wonder skirts and dresses have been so comfy. Bye bye chub rub!

I had my first post op appt this past monday and i have already lost 22lbs im so happy!!!! :D

I haven't had surgery yet but I know I won't have too hard a time getting used to being thinner. As it is now, sometimes I don't recognize myself in pictures. I think to myself.."oh wow! Is that really how big I am?" On a day to day basis when I look in the mirror I just see "me", not some huge person..I'm hoping it will be the same once I've lost half my weight!

I have a few months until my surgery and my biggest fear is I won't like the way I look after loosing my weight. I think I've been overweight for so long I'm so used to looking the way I do that I'm scared to loose weight and not look like myself. Am I crazy?