ChrisECWest

@SimplyQuel,
I was told that some stalls are to be expected. I was so busy this week I was only able to use my stationary bike for three days this week and I walked yesterday. I took my usual route to walk and beat the time by 5 minutes so that tells me I need to walk a little further and hopefully I can get a little faster. My only problem is I have asthma and sometimes too much can aggravate it and there I am on the nebulizer again. I must admit though since the surgery I have been okay and with the weight I have lost I haven't had many issues with my asthma. I haven't weighed in a week so I am going to get a scale and see where I am now. Isn't funny when you know you are heavy you refuse to buy a scale but when you are losing you are gung ho to get one?

Hi Kenya Angel,
I was told that not everyone will get the saggy skin and such especially you exercise along with eating right and drink plenty of fluids. I had my surgery on the 2nd and I have been walking and riding a stationary bike here at home and when I walk I have been carrying something with a little weight to it and I have noticed some change in the strength and firmness in the muscle in my arms. Not sure if this is much help to you but these are just a couple of things I have been doing at home.

Favoredone I am currently a 22 trying and my focus in the beginning was to reach a goal of at least a 16, I used to say I prefer to be a 14 but the more I read about this and my health issues I really want to be HEALTHY. It is amazing the progress you have made CONGRATS TO YOU GIRL!! Continued success to you.

@SimplyQuel,
I was told that some stalls are to be expected. I was so busy this week I was only able to use my stationary bike for three days this week and I walked yesterday. I took my usual route to walk and beat the time by 5 minutes so that tells me I need to walk a little further and hopefully I can get a little faster. My only problem is I have asthma and sometimes too much can aggravate it and there I am on the nebulizer again. I must admit though since the surgery I have been okay and with the weight I have lost I haven't had many issues with my asthma. I haven't weighed in a week so I am going to get a scale and see where I am now. Isn't funny when you know you are heavy you refuse to buy a scale but when you are losing you are gung ho to get one?

Hi all. I am recently approved and scheduled for revision surgery. I currently have a lapband. I have had it since 2008. I lost almost 85 pounds over two years and maintained until early last year when it started giving me issues. I am currently scheduled to be converted to the sleeve June 28th (it can't get here fast enough). I can't say that I regret going with the band initially simply because I don't think I was ready, mentally, for the permanence of the sleeve back then. Now? I am SO ready to get this journey started!
Anyway, I just wanted to introduce myself. Hello from TN!

I went to see my surgeon on Thursday, and this was my first weigh in since my surgery on the 2nd of may. I am happy to report that I lost 11.6 pounds!!! I am so stoked. Just to witness the number go down was an awesome feeling.

@Rodswife thanks for the advise I did not know that creatin was added to Protein Drinks. I will be sure to look for it as I check around for different flavors. At this time I plan on using Unjury.< /p>

Thanks Chris!!! Sometimes it seems like I'm not doing enough or the weight's not coming off fast enough.. But I feel soooo much better and I know my heart is healthier!!!! Best wishes to you...

Hot cereal is part of my Stage 1 liquid diet.< /p>

Hello all. I am in Memphis, TN. After a year of appts, a pysch consult, nutrition classes, and support groups.....i finally meet my surgeon on Wednesday. I. am SOOOO nervous. Are any of you in Memphis or close?

I splurged and got Celebrate Multivitamin Complete (for bariatric patients, has everything I needed + Biotin + iron) and Celebrate Calcium 500 Plus (1000mg calcium citrate in 2 chewable pills + Vitamin D as per PCP's request) So instead of taking pills for: multi, Iron, biotin, calcium, and vD, I only take 2 types (:

I take these and Citrical chewables. This is what my NUT told me to buy.

I tried Unjury before my surgery and I liked the product. They have an unflavored one that works well with everything.

I was told that you could take two Flintstone chewables with Iron and you could be okay.