SlimShadyinLV

Hey Sweetums, thanks so much for the words of wisdom and your encouragement. This morning the scale moved- FINALLY! It has gone up a couple of times since my surgery. Did that ever happen to you?

Thanks so much for your responses! I am trying hard not to compare myself to some of you out there that are having amazing results. I am still very happy to be in this position and to be on this journey.

My guide says 4ozs 3 times a day, 60 grams of protein, 64 ozs of liquid. I can only eat about 2-3 ozs at a time but within a couple of hours I am hungry. My doctor and nut say I need to eat only 3 times. Right now I am eating 4-5 times a day, getting my protein down and usually under 800. I don't have a problem with anything even though I am still sticking to soft solids. Am I doing something wrong? I have lost 29 lbs in 5 Weeks.

Can you guys tell me what your calorie or quantity daily limits are? What should mine be? Are we supposed to be counting carbs? I am 5 Weeks post-op. Sleeved June 23. Any info would be terrific!

What a difference! Keep up the good work - you look great!

Is it really necessary to take vitamins throughout the whole day - every two hours? I realize that Iron and calcium should not be taken together, but taking them every two hours is really a pain. Anyone have an opinion?

What an amazing journey. I would like to see your pictures. Can you please add me to your friends list? Thanks for being so inspirational.!

What did he mean by "not healing?" Did he take an x-ray or a different test? Would like to know if you don't mind.

Is it OK to have watermelon after only 1 month? I love watermelon and have been craving all summer!

Thanks so much for posting the recipes! I went out today and bought ingredients and will do some cooking tomorrow.

I may be a little late, but my son also had seizures from the age of 18 months until the age of 5. He also was in the hospital and given all the neuro tests and nothing conclusive but he was put on the seizure meds. I hated the way they made him lethargic and slow. I took him from doctor to doctor looking for an answer and finally found a gift from God. This doctor took the time to explain that my son had a "Febrile Seizure" condition. Basically his body did not react to a virus or infection in the normal way. So when there was an infection present his temp would go up but his body did not hate a "thermostat" to contol the fever and so when it got too high his brain would seize his body - basically to cool it down. The doctor basically taught me to keep a thermometer in his baby bag and check it once a day. If he did have a fever, I gave him tylenol and kept an eye on the fever. As long as I controlled the fever with meds, tepid baths and and cool cloths he didn't have a seizure. The only times that he seized from 18 months to 5 years was when he got sick during the day at the nursery and they did not realize it, but it wasn't often. Maybe this is what your son has and NOT epilepsy. You are his strongest advocate, make sure they have the right diagnosis! Good luck and God Bless! BTW - Sounds like you have a great support network -- Have the surgery! It will be a gift to yourself and your family!