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I use My Fitness Pal to keep up with the foods I eat and my calorie intake....I just found a protein that I really love and it is the Target Brand (Market Pantry) Whey Protein 25 grams Vanilla....I love it so much...I mix it with Almond milk vanilla and use my blender with a little ice....awesomeness.....

Hi all...I am a April sleever April 18 is my date...that will be cool to keep up with everyone...love the idea

I think I also shrunk and inch because i was 5'7 now it says 5'6....sucks...lol

What are some weight loss rewards you rewarded yourself when you reached a certain goal?

I am still preop but I love this...... Height 5'7 Starting Weight 255.12 wearing a size 18-20 pants and 2X shirts I have lost 24.1 pounds thus far Current weight 231....my goal is to get down to 220 before I have surgery in April Don't know what size clothes I am wearing now...but my clothes are to big!!!!!

What are some short term and long term goals you set before surgery and after you had surgery?

I have my last meeting on Feb 28 to talk with my surgeon and get my date....I have at least 15 questions that I have written down to ask but wanted to see if any of you have any questions that you can think of that I should ask....Also those that are post-op what are somethings you wished you would have asked before you had surgery.....thanks in advance..

thank you so much.....you are an inspiration ....thank you for the encouragement

What are some things that you have done post op when you had a weight stall?......Also to my ladies that are top heavy how has the weight loss done to that area...what kind of exercises do you do to help in the area. and when you started losing weight did they feel extra heavy......what did you use to workout in to help them to be bound down......lol ....I really need help in this area because I am wearing my bras and are starting to ruining them and i dont want to buy any because i know that i am losing inches in this area and my surgery will be in April.... Also, anyone with big thighs...what have you done to slim them down and firm them up, how did they change after surgery

yes ....i am working out and i have lost 21 pounds so far....I was just curious to how people have done post surgery if they worked out preop.....i was told to just lose 10 pounds and start changing the way i eat.....working out was not required (at least not specified) but of course you know you have too....

did any of you start working out prior to having surgery......if so how did it help you after you had surgery, was it easier to drop weight, was it dropping faster, was the loose skin worse or better than what it would have been with you working out prior.....

I had mines done a week ago and got the results back and i have a mild cause of gastritis. I was nervous at first but all was fine. had no clue what had happen at all. It is best to get done so that you will know what is going on inside of you.....i do agree to think of it as a safety procedure so it want be any surprise during surgery....Good luck

You want feel a thing....I had mine and I didnt even know what had happened. I prayed before going in and all was well.....Good Luck to you and it will be just fine

I have the CPAP machine and it does take time to get use to. However, I am not allowed to have surgery wihtout have used the machine for five hours for two weeks. So that is something else that you may need to consider. The reason behind it is because people were having a hard time waking up from anesthesia. I have noticed that I am well rested when i get up in the morning and I dont have the headaches that I use to have when i wake up....but I guess to each its own and what your insurance or surgeon is saying...best of luck

that is cool..tell him he is only allowed two.....just joking...lol

Pam is the cooking spray in the can........i thought it would be good to share it

Here is a recipe that one of my fellow WLS friends made last nite.....it is WLS friendly....enjoy!!!! Tuna Cakes You need: - 1 can albacore tuna in olive oil - 1 egg - 1/4 c reduced fat shredded cheese - 4 crushed up popped rice cakes cheddar cheese Mix it all together & form 2 tuna cakes Spray pan w/ Pam and fry until crispy. I started on high heat and flipped them every few minutes for about 8 minutes & reduced heat a bit with every couple of flips. Ended on low heat. Super yummy, crispy & filling. Serving is 1 Tuna Cake @ 205 cal / 20 pro * makes 2 By: BandedWendy

Very nice and thanks for posting gives me insight on what to look forward too.....Awesomesauce!!!!!! What exercising are you doing? What foods do you eat? Thanks in advance.

Maybe they will be giving them a call soon. Keep your fingers crossed(or call and get them on their job ). But I am right behind you....It would be awesome if we both got the same date.....Hopefully I will be a Feb Sleever and on the losers bench!!!!!!! Goodluck

You look amazing....even before the surgery.....you have actually given me hope!!!!!! I am probably a little shorter than you 5'7'' and my starting weigh was 255.12 i am down 16lbs and cant tell....but I can't wait for surgery so i can get healthy and be a better me....thanks for the inspiration.....go girl.....oh yeah and any secrets to your success would be awesome to know!!!!!

Ok thank you

It is the last Sat of the month at what time and do i have to register or anything. can you give me the website to visit, it surely will help me.....thank you

That is not legit. Nobody shows up or even replies to anything. I left a message and told them that it is ridiculous to say that you have this group and never get any support at all....Don't even bother with that, a waste of time.