juicyr3d

I'm Dominican so I am going to give you advice from my family and friends point of view. First of all it is very cheap and easy to get work down out there but you need to weigh your options because if God forbid something goes wrong all they care about is $$$$$ and they will leave you out to die you don't have money to cover your medical expenses vs. here they will do anything they can to save you. Plus here if something goes wrong you can sue. If something goes wrong out there your screwed.
Now personally I recommend that you explore your options and you know we all know someone whose gotten work done in D.R., so ask around and do research. There is a famous guy his name is Franlkin Polanco... they call him Dr. Popola because he does vaginal facials too lol
Also speak to your doctor because I've heard of a lot of doctors that have done tummy tucks and lifts for their patients after wls.
I wish you look on picking a surgeon! And Girll!!!!! You let me know who did it so I can do the same after i lose all these lbz!

Why not brag? Don't you deserve it? This is THE place to come and brag. Here we understand (for the most part) what it feels like to hit an NSV and want to shout it from the rooftops. Not many people in our everyday lives understand that. I say brag away my friend!!

I get 60-80g of Protein a day and 900 calories, but sometimes i gain and the weight loss is so slow. I exercise every other day, but try to keep active by moving around on non-exercise days...wth is up?!?!

60-80g Protein per day
400-600 calories
64 oz. of Water
I work out every day for at least an hour and a half. I think I'm losing inches more than weight at this point.

Sorry I asked. It's not a joke. I came here for support not criticism.

I confess that I Have no ideal how to eat right still I'm on soft food so I eat and puke
I confess that food is always on my mind and whatever I eat is not keeping me full
I confess that maybe I should be walking more then I could but the pain is was keeping me from doing anything
I confess that I'm doing this all alone and no support from anyone

i had not one, but TWO guys i dated tell me they liked me better heavier. that my 120 pound weight loss made me LESS attractive to them, and that ALSO makes me resent them. what, was i just a fat girl fetish? we all go through resenting someone at some point but the best thing u can do is not let him upset you. i know it's hard but if he is being malicious, it might be time to let him go and focus on yourself. there will be plenty of new guys who will appreciate your body as is, and in the future.

I am fortunate to have a supportive husband and one that never was bothered by my weight no matter what I weighed. You should have dumped that chili on him. I would have. He should be supportive of you and help you, not be rude and mean. Hand him some lotion and introduce him to Palmela. Put yourself and your happiness first.

Today is a week post op for me, I am still a newbie to the site but I thought I would put myself out there this way. I was around 70 pounds lighter four years ago when we started dating. He has made it known that the weight has been an issue for him. "Are you really going to eat that?" "You want more?" "Maybe we can work out together" "Is it your weight that makes you not want to have sex?" Before surgery sex was a chore for me.. When I thought about it, I got tired thinking about shaving my legs and the whole thing seemed like a chore. Probably because he wasn't so subtle with letting me know that my weight was an issue.
But beyond that.. Like I said, I am one week out. All together since my consultation, giving up pop, liquid diet, surgery and this week post op I have lost 37 pounds. Not once has he said something about it on his own. When other people notice he is all "yeah I see it". Today we were in bed watching Fringe and he kept trying to instigate sex.. Which I GET. Its been a while. But I just don't feel up to it yet, chalk it up to healing my body and my self esteem. So when I finally get him to understand I am not going to give in, he is mad. Which again, I get. There have been plenty of times I wanted to be with him, and then I think about how he doesnt like my body.. whats jiggling during that shouldnt be.. and I get disgusted. So you know what he does? He gets a big bowl of chili (MY FAVORITE) and eats it right next to me. I wanted to flip that bowl of hot chili on his lap. Can you say Hormonal Hannah?
I had a point, this wasn't going to be just a rant but thats kind of what it turned out to be. When I did my psych evaluation that is what she said to me. That problems like this would be amplified. The fact that I know he wasnt completely satisfied with me before and that he would more then likely be more interested in me after would bother me and I had to find a way to work it out with my self esteem.
Has anyone had this issue? Or maybe something like it? What did you do?

After resubmittal I was approved this morning. The surgeon's office already called and scheduled my surgery for August 20!!!
Yipeeee....I'm headed to the loser's bench!!

I have some bad news for you ...
The sleeve is not going to keep you out of the Burger King drive through ... or McDonalds ... or Dairy Queen.
I know this is going to come across as harsh, but that is not my intention. I'm just a tell it like it is guy, so, I hope you can see that.
The sleeve is not a magic bullet to keep you from eating bad foods. It is ONLY a tool to help you eat less. I am a year out and I can eat anything, and do, in small portions. It is EXACTLY what my expectations were. The sleeve is not gastric bypass where dumping syndrome occurs with too much sugar. It is a restrictive procedure. The quality of the food is determined by you.
Early out, most people have swelling and sensitivity which gives them the impression their sleeve rejects foods, but this passes with time and the responsibility to make good food choices lies solely on the person. You are most likely a person whose swelling reduces quicker than most. This means you are going to have to transition into the mode of responsible eating a little sooner than most.
Sorry ... honeymoon is over. Time to get to work on making the best food choices for your body.

Congrats you look great!

Just try to keep perspective. This is a new way of life, not a race. If you were trying to lose weight before your surgery, and were losing over a pound a day, I'm guessing you would be doing a big happy dance. Just think of where you will be in another two weeks, and then another, and so on! Try to keep the bigger picture in mind, and don't let the numbers control you.

Had surgery june 5 lost 54lbs already so happy

I for one have quit buying pre packaged meat. I buy from the deli counter & have found a supermarket that has a full time butcher and a fine meats section. I'm finding that I can eat much better on less money than I spent previously. I also avoid pre packaged veggies unless I have a specific use for them. Also keep in mind, all seafood in the us that is transported is either alive or frozen. So, if you are buying "fresh" seafood in a supermarket, it is previously frozen. So just buy it in the frozen state and thaw as needed. BTW Sams Club has individually sealed fillets.

The pre-op diet, as hard as it seems, is so much easier than the 2 weeks after surgery!! At least you can eat normal portions lol The 2 weeks after surgery is such a mental game. You want to eat, you know you need to eat but YOU CAN'T!! Enjoy the pre op diet, don't fret over it too much, your life is about to change so much that when you look back at the pre op diet, is seems so much of a smaller problem than we all thought it was when we were going through it!!! Congratulations and good luck on your sleeve journey! It is a ride and I wouldn't change a thing =)

No need to make someone who struggles feel even more ashamed than they already are. Its one think to give advice and another to judge. just because it was so easy for you to follow doesn't mean it is for everyone else. I was eating things I shouldn't on my liquid diet and I don't feel guilty. Your body will tell you what you need to know when you eat something you're not suppose to and you will go through the discomforts and learn what you can and cannot eat. I recommend staying with your diet and not cheat but I bet we are not the only ones who have cheated. Not many people will admit when they have cheated. But reading some of theses responses tick me off cuz it always turns in to omg I can't believe you would risk your life or omg you need counseling. Just cuz you had the sleeve does not make you an expert! Just sayin!

Don't oversleep!! J/K
I'm awful with getting up early -- so my greatest fear is showing at the hospital late.
Good Luck!

Sleeved July 2
Height 5'11
Starting weight 699
Day of surgery weight 649
Weight today 610
Goal...300 by my surgiversary.
Goal weight...240
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Hey all.. i am on Day 7... i started Protein shakes yesterday and feel SO much better since i had one.. took me all day to sip one. I'm actually dying for pureed food though... i need variety and think i can get better Protein in. My dr. (dr. kelly) says day 22 for purees... so its a ways out... i'm hoping maybe he lets me go a little earlier Then again.. i'm a little confused by Cece's nutrition plan.. i wish it was a little more specific. maybe i'll ask in a different thread.
I've lost 23 lbs so far including pre op and feel pretty great.

Sleeved July 7
Height 5'3
Starting weight 421
Day of surgery weight 400
Weight today 379
Goal...315 before Thanksgiving
Goal weight...190
***someone add me to the Facebook group please. Ejohnson@cricketcommunications.com thanks. Happy losing!

@juicy ~ everything happens for a reason...count it as a blessing and keep it moving. its funny on my way home from work today i said a prayer for God to look over me and my surgeon....baaahahahaha is that crazy or what? but anything could happen and that's the thought that went through my mind...something could happen to him...lol crazy but true.
@hm734 ~ don't be nervous...we're all praying for one another...this is a great support group!

I'm on the losers bench now! Had surgery this morning. The Gas pain is prettybad. But I have been walking the halls and it does help! Thanks forthw prayers and best wishes! I'm an official loser. Sounds awesome!!!!

Getting the happy butterflies in my tummy, my band to sleeve surgery date is tomorrow @ 12:30pm (cst)