Darkkyss

I went to the doctor yesterday and I weighed 210, 53lbs down!!! so I did not make the 200 the nurse thought I would be by now but she said I am doing better then normal and I have lost what I would have lost with the lapband in 1 year!! I am getting my protein in but I should be eating more fruits and vegs, My labs looked good...... She wants me to start taking 1 extra vitamin D with winter here. Went shopping yesterday, after doctors appointment. In the old days when Ryan was younger it was all about his clothes and things he wanted. It felt weird not shopping for him, I did not buy much for myself due to the fact I am still losing and I don't want want to waste money on clothes that wont fit long. I still have that scared feeling I will not lose anymore from the old diet days! I keep thinking how small do I want to get, I know 175lb goal is still over weight but If I dont have to high of goal I wont be so disappointment if I cant reach it........ Does that make since??? In high school I weighed 135lb that would soooooooooo great to be that size again but honestly do not expect to be that low again! Have a good weekend!

If you read my other blogs you will know I went to the casino last weekend........ Lost my butt... LOL....... would have been ok if I would not have woke up at 430am and wanting to gamble cause I won 160.00 off the $ machine and blew that the following morning.... My son flew in Tuesday night.... I was almost nervous to see him..... was afraid he couldn't tell I have lost weight.... I know silly of me.. but I think we all still see the chubby person.. He was like WOW mom you are looking good........ keep it up!! Made my night....... Spent most of Wednesday with family, Thursday he went to visit his dad and friends........ then left today!! such a quick visit, been down since he left but at least he is not leaving the states.... He did tell me he might have to go back to Afgan... gosh I got mad!!! I was like I THOUGHT they said they were pulling everyone out....... He said no the President signed a 10 year deal to keep troops over there.......almost ruined my day yesterday!! Thanksgiving was not to hard for me since I am so picky anyways...... I did enjoy a pumpkin bar my dad made, but did not eat the frosting! So we did the early shopping today my son was able to pick up a few presents for his girlfriend, and for my 50lb mark we bought a new tv for the bedroom!! So we all know I want to be 200lbs by Jan. gosh, I hope I make it..... I have 46 days to lose 13lbs....PLEASE NO STALLS!!! My next goal is to be 175/180lb by April going to plan a trip to the Oregon Coast for reward!! The down side to all this is my hair is falling out bad, I have to clean my brush daily. pretty nervous about that......hoping it slows down soon... Anyone else notice there memory is not the greatest??? I can't believe I have to ask someone to refresh my memory on work I been doing for 2 years!! I have never had to take notes because I would remember after the first time being shown something and now I have printed cheat sheets to help me get into my programs!!! The biggest advice I could give is make sure you go to the dentist ever 3 months, because I did not tell my dentist about my surgery but she kept going on and on how she could tell something was different with my teeth. She told me to get toothpaste that is SLS Free, Amazon has it. I was thinking my teeth would be great, you know with giving up pop and candy....thank goodness No cavities! I said something to the NUT. she said yes some people end up with teeth issues because of the surgery and not getting enough Nutritiousness (cant spell right now) Well I hope you all have a good weekend!

sugar free ice cream or frozen yogurt right away....... String cheese I had at soft food stage..... If you go to my page and look at my gallery you will find I have the stages from my doctor if that helps

Do a search there is tons of people on here who have had surgery down there!! Think positive...

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/uploads/gallery/album_2857/gallery_35872_2857_266465.jpg I dont know if this link will work but I had a page of soft food stage my doctor gave me..... you can buy Soup, scrambled eggs, chicken, string cheese.

I would try staying away from dairy, see what happens.... I have had it happen to me...... very hard to pin point........

Medicare will only cover Center of Excellence as Tink2222 stated, My step dad was 60 and it was paid for.

I forgot to weigh my self yesterday AM, so I weighed myself last night I was 218 at night,(usually I am that in am and then by night I am up anywhere from 1-3lbs) and i just knew I would be at least 217 this am and was totally shocked that I was 216!... I dont know if I posted in the last one but I measure my waist and I am 3 inches smaller for a total of 7 inches!!! I decided I needed a night away so my mom, sister and I are going to go stay the night at the casino/hotel Saturday, which is in town but its just the point of "getting away" kind of excited! I have decide that I will take 300.00 with me and play the dollar machines! Heck I must feel rich and skinny!~ I think its been 6 months or longer since I have been out there. We usually take 30 bucks or so out and blow that!

Thank you, up to 4 minutes LOL

So got on the scale and I was 217.8 in the middle of the night but when I woke up and got on the scales and weighed myself like normal in the am. I was 218 so I am not counting the 217.8 even though I want to so bad!!!!!!!!!!! So I have decided to take my multi Vitamin in am and pm to make sure I am doing ok on those. I have a doctor's appt. Nov 30 and I was hoping to have lost more by the time I went!! now I am stressing that I am a slacker!! lol So the gym did not work out as well as I though it would I have not been for almost 2 weeks because BOTH girls had issues and could not make it and i HATE going alone. Been back going 2 days in a row....... Just get back on the horse and push hard!! I did 1.5 miles today and 2 minutes on the Elliptical. I swear I sweat more on that thing then I do on the tread mill!! I had ordered a couple summer dresses for Kauai and bought them smaller then I was guessing on the size I would be. Well I tried them on last night.... 2 I love and will be perfect. 1 was tight and I was OMG its going to be awhile (it ran WAY smaller then what it said) I special ordered a pair of swim shorts I tried those on, I like and will be better 18lbs down O I forgot to bring up I have been wanting my favorite Mexican food, so Marc and I went Sunday and I was so excited. We shared a meal, Marc said it was great as usual but for me after craving it for over 3 months I had 2 bites and I was so bummed it just did not taste the same!!!!!! Which in some way it was a good thing but in another I so was looking forward to enjoying a few bites of yummy food! I wanted to thank everyone who has showed so much positive responses to my rambling! My son will be here Nov 20 so that will be a interesting to see his reaction to my weight loss.

I had my gallbladder removed at the same time. I was told I would be sore on both sides (which I was) I stayed 3 days in hospital which was cause I had my gallbladder removed. Most people stay only 1 night. You will do fine.

I have not posted in a while. I have been pretty depressed with my weight lose. I know part was my fault because I was not exercising, but I have been so tired with no energy! I finally forced myself this week to join the gym. I have my best friend and my sister join with me so if one is unable to go the other will be there sooooooooo that makes me have to go!!! I am only able to do 1.25 miles right now but that is better then nothing and OMG the elliptical is WAY!!!!!!! out of my league right now. I was only able to do 2 minutes on that. I went out and bought 5 new shirts (1x size) WOOHOOO.... because my best friend told me I was starting to look like dumpy because they were getting to big on me LOL...... so I found some good sales! and teased her when I lose some more weight she will have some new shirts! I just hate to buy items when I wont be wearing them very long ( I hope!!!!!) We have planned a trip in January for 10 days to Kauai!!! I am so excited to go to Kauai, but I sit here and worry about clothes and what I will have to order because there will not be any stores that will be carrying shorts and swim suits in Dec. I dont know what size I will be and if I order items off the web will they fit, will I have to return them or what??? I don't like to order off the web much because unless you try them on you dont know how they will look or feel. Crossing fingers my goal is to be under 200 by then! All I have to say, don't give up! All the other post and blogs from people about how much they lose and how fast! I think as long as I am losing even 5lbs a month is better then nothing!

I would double up on Vitamins, take in AM and at PM, eat a little more....... I agree with Staisea. I have been very tired and I started exercising even though I think I am going to pass out from tiredness,. Its helping some.

Talk to you your primary, I stopped by HBP medication when I started my 2 week pre op, and checked regularly it stayed down with the diet I was on and it helped my potassium levels.

Sometimes they say heartburn makes you feel like you are hunger??? I do string cheese and 2 slices of deli sliced smoked turkey as a snack during the day seems to fill me up pretty good. I eat every 2 1/2 or 3 hours.... If you feel you need a snack try the string cheese it seems to stick with me longer! Good luck

O BOY do I understand I was sleeved on 8/15 and it is taking WEEKSSSSSSSS to lose 3lbs...... I was doing walking with a friend but I broke down and joined the gym Monday. I have lost a total of 40 over 1/2 of that was before surgery!!! Dont give up. I was so depressed Sunday, my other half was worried he has not seen me that down in a long time

Don't be sorry! Heck if you just went off of one thread this would be a boring site LOL......... I think one of the reason I have only told family and 1 best friend is because people judge!.... and do you really want to hear from others how you are taking the "easy way out" or how so and so has gained all there weight back. Or hear people talk behind your back... It is already hard enough of people talking about how "heavy" you have become! I also know I am more of a private person, I only have 1 best friend. The others are friends but I don't talk about my personal issues much with them, and I guess I feel this is personal.

I would call the Dr. and let him know nothing as been submitted. He might not realize the coordinator has not submitted the information or there was a mistake DONT let this wait. I had to make phone calls for my surgery and stay on top of the coordinator.

My insurance the first time it was submitted was denied. I called and spoke to a person at the insurance and they informed me if it was required for the surgery it was part of the process. BUT they could not give me the correct code to use. I had to do research and resubmit it on my own.

I think a lot of people go through this. I on the other side was so darn happy I was having it done and kept thinking I wished I could have had this done so many years ago. Just keep telling your self there is so many positive sides of having this done. Good Luck!!!!!!

I before surgery HATED sugar free items I couldn't handle the after taste. Well that has changed. I was shocked! I love my sugar free Popsicle. My taste buds changed............ Good Luck

I was unable to do all liquid diet and my NUT let me have chicken grilled NOT FRIED,or fish.... and what everyone else said No alcohol due to the liver issues

I had asked my Dr. you might realize it but watermelon is stringy is what I was told. I am able to have some now at 6 weeks out.

He might have heart burn, acid reflex. I was told that would cause the hunger feeling. I am taking medication which helps with the acid reflex. I was sleeved a little over a month ago and I had almost 2 week stall and have read TONS of people go through that. Good Luck. Remember when he does start losing again it might not be as fast. 2 lbs a week is a great goal.

wow, wished I looked that good at that weight LOL........ you look awesome!