Everything posted by slojo
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Chewable Vitamins
I use Opurity chewable lapband vitamins. They're not bad...
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I Did It!
Congratulations, you'll feel better all the time! Just walk alot...
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Protein Bars?
I like Zone bars, they have the appropriate ratio of fat/carbs/protein. Have 15 grams protein and taste great, cinnamon roll and chocolate peanut butter are my favorite. Very filling...
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Can You Fly For 10 Hours 4 Days After Surgery?
You need to get up and walk around (not an easy task on a plane) to prevent blood clots. Move around in your seat often....
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My Stats At 5 Weeks!
I've lost 29lbs sleeved aug 28th as well!
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How Much At One Month?
25 lbs...
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In Mourning....
NO mourning...
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Why Don't I Just Tell People I Had Sleeve Surgery
I told everyone i had vsg , I just didn't feel like having to sneak around about it . I haven't had any bad reactions yet from anyone, matter of fact it allows all my peeps to share in the jorney and encourage me and cheer me on!
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Discovered Something About Stalls
They do suck because you don't have the satisfaction of seeing lower numbers, But I have noticed my clothes stilll become more lose during a stall...
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44 Lbs Lost 3 Months Post Op
Awesome! You do look great!
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Health Consequences For Lack Of Protein?
Protein is needed for healing, energy, and fat burning....
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Questions About Post-Op Flight Home
I got no special treatment, but didn't really need it.
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Only Lost 8 Lbs Firt Week, Stall For 6 Days After Surgery.
8 lbs in a week is very good...The stall is normal...
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No Hair Loss?
I'm 5 1/2 weeks out and my hair loss just started yesterday...When I shampoooed i had quite a bit of hair lost...
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Coffee
I love my Coffee!
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Coffee
I drank coffee the whole time just cut back drastically, i was not told to stop drinking it by my surgeon
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Ever Feel Like Surgery Can't Come Soon Enough?!
When I was waiting for surgery I Thought it would never get here! I was so excited to get started on my journey....But it finally arrived and I am so happy, I'm down 26 lbs...
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Time Off From Work After Surgery
I found the weakness/easy fatigue to be more bothersome post-op than the pain...
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Time Off From Work After Surgery
I was off 1 wk after surgery but would have done better if I had been off 2-3 weeks. IT depends on the job and how you recover. You have tired weak days and good days post op. If you lift at your job you'll need more...
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Still Feeling Full?
I was sleeved Aug 28th and still have days like you're having. I just try to make sure i get in protein shakes/fluids and rest...
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91 Pounds Down!
You truly are an inspiration to all of us! You look awesome! You have worked very hard for this I know... Congratulations...
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My New Nsv! :)
That's awesome! can't wait to say the same. I also saw Dr Almanza Aug 28th. had a great experience!
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Third Shift Workers?
I work midni8ghts and I take 40oz. bottled water to work with me , plus my protein shakes. Thats what I eat at work is the protein shakes and it helps me get in m y water. I sip sip sip at work.
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Personal Question For Women Only
This is something to look forward to!!!
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Any August Sleevers Living In Stall Hell?
Sleeved aug 28th and have been in a stall for 3 weeks (well ony lost 2 lbs in 3 weeks). it stinks!!! Just waiting for the stall to end...