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Hi there, My husband has to get testosterone shots every 2 weeks. I can tell you he immediately feels drained / tired when he doesn't have it 'on time.' It affects his energy levels, and it makes me grumpy too While I think getting the B 12 shot might be helpful, you should probably talk to your regular Dr about getting those testosterone shots again too. I'm pretty sure that will help. Take care of yourself!

Hi Lucy, You're stomach is recovering from major surgery, so you don't want to over do it, especially in the beginning. Protein drinks, pureed Soups, mashed potatoes should all be fine right now, but I don't think your stomach is ready for the cheese at this point. Try to hold off on that for just a little bit longer. You should focus on the menu plan your Dr's office gave you because they know what your stomach can handle at each stage. Each week brings you a new opportunity to try different, new foods. Be patient as the time does go by quickly. Check that food plan again, and if you need to, call your NUT or Dr's office for better advice. Hang in there. Fran

No doubt everything will go smoothly & you'll continue this journey to a healthier you! Good luck!

I was a 44DD, although my Dr thinks I was larger. I had breast reduction, prior to even thinking about having surgery. For the record, they took off about 3 1/2 pounds on 1 side & around 2 1/2-3 on the other. I averaged a 38C before surgery. Not bad, I thought! Then, I had WLS surgery, and now (110 pounds lighter), I'm at a measly 34B. I call them boy boobs now. I swear when I bend over, I have these little saggy boobies. I went from VERY well endowed to VERY NOT endowed, LOL.

Gentle reminder for those that might be interested: The Kaiser bariatric support meeting (open to anyone) will be held Wednesday (the 30th) at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette (off of 287). It starts at 4:30pm. The next BP support meeting will be held on August 11th at the Broomfield Library, 3 Community Park Rd, Broomfield, CO 80023. It starts at 6pm. Please PM if there are any specific topics you'd like to discuss.

WOW, congrats!!! You look fabulous in all the outfits!!!

First of all, congrats on your weight loss! Please don't get discouraged. Could be anything from Water weight to building muscle. We're going to fluctuate up & down a few pounds all the time. I know it's frustrating, but things will start moving again. Stay focused You're doing all the right things & your body appreciates it

Thanks to everyone that was able to attend last night's N Denver Support meeting. It was great meeting new people & seeing others again. We had 10 people attend! We had an awesome meeting with great participation!! Looking forward to the next one on Aug 11th. I'll post a reminder for that as the time approaches. In the meantime, if you'd like to receive Calendar Event reminders via FB, please join our Mission Slimpossible online support team. Send me a friend request to Fran Catalan Porter, and I will add you to the private group (for your privacy, not visible to anyone else on FB).

mamie60 - We hope to see you, but it's OK if you can't. I recall those tired days in the beginning. We'll meet again on August 11th, same time & same place. Also, there's the Kaiser meeting I PM'd you about as well. Take care!

Shastasmom: check out this website for more info on dumping. Also, I've never experienced dumping & I've a band to sleeve revision patient http://weightloss.about.com/od/obesityhealth/a/bl_gastdump.htm

Rest assured, your concerns are very normal, especially this early on. Many, if not most of us, have felt this way at one time or another. I also grew up with that train of thought... "there are starving people in the World... eat everything..." But, my attitude quickly changed as I simply could not eat everything. Your stomach is like 85% smaller so it just can't handle eating those large portions any longer. The best part is that you won't feel deprived either. After the few oz you've eaten, depending on what stage your on, you will feel pleasantly satisfied. Take one day at a time & follow your Dr's instructions for each phase. You'll do just fine. Hang in there!!

Congrats, you look great!

Congratulations Alex, what a wonderful accomplishment. This site has helped & provided support to many people, including myself. Love being involved, and looking forward to future opportunities that could result from it

Hopefully, my attachment will work. Pre- surgery weight = 245 Current weight = 137

I would say it's OK, as long as you don't go on anything that might jam into your stomach in any way since you're only 8 weeks out. I ca't imagine it would harm you in any way, but give your Dr's office a call. They can best answer this question, and with medical expertise

Enjoy that moment, savour it, and keep up the great work! It feels great when we can look in the mirror & actually enjoy our reflection

Any surgery has its risks so this isn't any different. I don't think 'reading' or 'watching' informational videos will help, but rather pose more questions. It might help if she goes with you to your surgeon's office so she can ask questions directly to your Dr., maybe even sit in on a seminar as well. She can go with a list of questions that could also be helpful to you as well. You never know. Good luck, I'm sure it'll turn out well

Dessies Grandma - sent you info via private message

It's official! I'm excited to announce that our next North Denver Bariatric Meetings are scheduled. We couldn't do it on Wednesday's as they were already booked, so hopefully people can still make it. If the 2nd Monday of every month winds up working for everyone, we'll try to keep it constant. Monday, July 14th Monday, August 11th Start time is 6pm: Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library & Broomfield Auditorium 3 Community Park Road Broomfield, CO 80020 720-887-2356 I will send reminders again as the meeting date gets closer. I'd like to get an idea of our final head count so I can prepare accordingly. Thanks Kim Tocci for helping make the reservations!

I had LP in August of 2012 (surgery weight 245, pants size 22+), and lost about 90 pounds (155, pants size 12/14). Ran into issues Apr - Dec 2013, then had to have a complete unfill in Dec (during a mini vacation in a NYC ER room). Had a revision to the sleeve Jan 2014. I now fluctuate around 136-138 pds (pants size 8). I'm sure I could lose more if I wanted to, but my calories are higher so I maintain, and am content. Hind sight > I would have totally started with the sleeve instead of having the LP in the first place. The restriction is different. I don't (thankfully) have any reflux at this point but I'm only 5 months post op. If I eat too much, my stomach gets gassy & sometimes my nose starts to run. I hear some people get the runny nose. Weird.... It's a personal decision & I can only say is that this is a tool. We all have to make the decision to eat healthier or we WILL gain it all back. I could eat chocolate all day (if I liked it) and not bother with Protein, so it's up to you to make the right food choices. You 'are' in control! Wishing you the best of luck.

Hi there, Regarding the meetings (Winning By Losing), yes, we are definitely planning on follow up B.P. support meetings. In the process of (hopefully) finalizing the date & location of our next meeting in mid July. I will post that info once it's all confirmed. As for support meetings with Kaiser, I would reach out to your Kaiser Dr. I'm sure they have meetings in South Denver. The one some of us attend is probably a little too far for you to drive to (although you are more than welcome to join us). Davop56 - Trust me, we've all had concerns in one way or another. My original concern was that the sleeve was so permanent, in comparison to the band. As it turned out, for me, I do wish I had started with the sleeve in the first place. I'm so much happier with it. Granted, whichever surgery you wind up with, you are in control! It's up to you to make healthier choices & eat better. The WLS is a tool that should help you control your appetite. It's a personal choice but SO worth it. To ALL: Feel free to join us on my FB Mission Slimpossible web site. It's a private / closed group so none of your FB friends / family will be able to see what you post/read from that page. I've found the easiest way to join is to friend me on FB. Fran Catalan Porter. Mind you, you will see everything I post on my personal page (Don't use that against me, LOL), but I will immediately add you to the Mission Slimpossible page. That is where I (and others) will post in comment. I will not intrude on anyone's personal FB page. Have a great Saturday!

Clothes have all now been spoken for, thanks for inquiring!

I can tell you what I DON'T miss..... feeling awful, being depressed, having to shop in the "big" girl section, wearing size 22 / 24 pants & 3X shirts. I miss NONE of that! Oh wait, I kinda do miss my boobs!!!

Hi everyone, Rather than trying to keep track of this thread, and scrolling up & down all the time, I'd like to create an email blast for those that might be interested in attending future support meetings. I already have a few email addresses, so please send me a private message 'or' include it in this email thread, and I will add you to the list. I will only use your email address for the sole purpose of support group related communication, nothing else. Your email address is private & will not be shared. As a reminder, I hope to see you tomorrow at E.B. Raines Park in Northglenn at 9am. Let's plan to meet by the main entrance, next to the paddle boat rentals. It's a great little park if you haven't been there yet. It has a very nice pond with lots of ducks & geese. You can rent paddle boats, I think for $4 for 30 minutes. It has a clean park used by all. It has picnic grounds, a great play area, Water spouts for the kiddos to get wet in & an open field to play games. It also has a skate park further in the back (not very visible). After some introductions, and good conversation, I thought we could take a nice walk around the pond. It'll help you see the area a little better, and give us our morning exercise I will be wearing white capri's & a pink shirt! Look for me by the paddle boat rentals. Looking forward to seeing you there! Warm Regards, Fran

I usually donate my clothes to Good Will, but would love to pay it forward to someone on here that might need it. Found some size 16 ,14 & 12 pants and some tops. Let me know if you could use any!