kailie

Top picture is hanes brand. Bottom Is "not just a cami" sweet nothings by maidenform

I am 1 year out from surgery and still wear some type of compression garment. It helps just hold everything where it's supposed to be because of the jiggles. I have tried everything from the full suits with pee holes to the shorts that come just below your beasts to corset types. And I have to tell you the 2 I like the best can be bought at walmart. The first is 'Hanes' brand it looks like a nude colored tank top except there is a real low scoop on the front so your breasts arent covered/scquished. It's made from the same kind of material as spanks but so much cheaper $15?? And it's long so you can tuck it into your pants to keep it in place. These ones are tricky though you step into this one and pull it up to your shoulders and put your arms in to ensure proper fit and smoothness. The 2nd is a cami styled tank called 'sweet nothings made by maidenform' comes in white or black around $12 and it's a godsend. It has adjustable shoulder straps, built in bra (although I still wear a bra with it for extra lift) it too is long enough to be tucked into jeans and can be put on over head or from the feet up. There are lots of options out there. As for size the Hanes product has a sizing chart. I buy them as a size smaller then what I typically wear. You don't want it so tight you can't breath and move but tight enough that it's doing its job.

Thank you everyone! <3

On a July 15th 2013 I walked into my hospital, shaking and scared and almost changed my mind. I cried and sobbed and 2 nurses held my hand and assured me that this was the right choice for me. That I had come too far to give up now! The date of my surgery I weighed 343 lbs. My highest weight was 350. Today I weigh 199 lbs!! Woooohooooo I am so happy to be able to run and play with my 2 beautiful children and to finally be comfortable in my own skin again!!

Are you saying when you eat you get the urge to go,and cant or when you eat you get diarrhea instantly?

I remember it like just yesterday! I felt like death until almost 8 weeks post op. I thought it was the worst choice I had ever made. And then by 10 weeks post op I had more energy and the weight was just melting off. I was able to start adding more options into my diet... and then I realized that this was the best choice I had ever made. It's hard especially the first few months post op. But so so so worth it!

Your 5'9"... 150 would be under weight wouldn't it? My dr doesn't want me going under 170 and I'm 5'8"

11 months post op! Sleeved July 15th 2013 Highest weight: 350 Surgery weight 342 Current weight: 215 [ATTACH]45207[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]45208[/ATTACH]

You got 19grams of protein from 1 paper thin slice of turkey and 1 paper thin slice of cheese?.... How is that possible. Most lunch meats serving size are 2oz which is atleast 2-3 slices if it's thin slice...

I've been friends with the girl who married my high school sweetheart for over 13years and it's been nothing but a competition since then. Today after 6 months and 107lbs down and not hearing a single positive word from her in those 6 months I deleted her from my Facebook and blocked her from being able to call or text me. I've supported her threw thick and thin even when I shouldn't have and I find out this past week that she's been talking bad about me behind my back... Time to cut my losses and move on. I have found out that some of my not so close friends are the best support team I could ask for and have turned into the best/closest friends I've ever had!

Yes. Totally normal. You have sutures sewed from the inside and pulled really tight so they are going to hurt for awhile. My upper one in particular took months to stop hurting. Doctor said it was totally normal. I'm 6 months out and one of my lower ones still aches when pressure is applied to the area, she thinks it is because they cut threw an abdominal muscle on that side... ??

Today is January 15th 2014. Exactly 6 months ago today (178 days) I took back my life! In 178 days I have lost a total of 104 LBS!!! Sucks I don't have better before pics but as you can see. Befores were only taken when I wasn't aware! Highest weight 350 Surgery weight 343 Current weight 246

It's part of the healing the swelling in your stomach is going down which is causing changes in your stomach acid, hormones.. Lots of stuff... Are all of you on acid reducers like Prilosec? That feeling could also be associated with silent heart burn? I promise after 6 week you will start turning the corner and feeling better. Just hold in there and try all your might to get your fluids in.

Thanks everyone!!

Yes but g2 may not be enough that's why i suggested the pedialyte... I got sick like this at about 3-4 weeks and getting some pedialyte and nourishment via soups and kicking up my vitamins is how I got myself feeling better.

I'd also suggest if you arnt ready for the er to try anything to get some calories into you.. Creamed soup... Broths... Tomato soup... Diluted oj (maybe your sugars are low)... Pedialyte... I wouldn't worry too much about sugars or any of that stuff right now you need to get yourself feeling better before you get worse

Id suggest heading to your local emergency room. 200 cals is not safe! Sounds like you could be dehydrated and malnourished!

Today is January 15th 2014. Exactly 6 months ago today (178 days) I took back my life! In 178 days I have lost a total of 104 LBS!!! Sucks I don't have better before pics but as you can see. Befores were only taken when I wasn't aware! Highest weight 350 Surgery weight 343 Current weight 246

Thank you everyone it's been an interesting adventure so far!! Wouldn't change it for the world though!!

60 grams protein 64fl oz of water or low cal sports drink. I only make it to the gym a couple times a week but I have a 7 year old and a 21month old who a VERY active that I must keep up with everyday.

I have been working out but no religiously.. I purchased a 13 month contract from a local AnyTime Fitness gym and I go a few times a week. The holidays got crazy busy but I also have 2 kiddos that I chase around all day.

Hello, I am wonderful! Thank you for asking. I drink water with flavor enhancer or powerade zero. Anything fluid wise has to be 15 calories or less per serving. Some times I have diet ocean spray because it's 15 cals per serving. And I just recently found a minute made orange juice that has 10 calories per serving. Food: I eat a lot of eggs, egg salad on whole wheat crackers, baked or steamed fish, chicken, cheese of all kinds, 0% Fage yogurt, tuna.. My trick to keep calories low and protein high. I do that by adding plain non fat Greek yogurt to anything that makes sense, I replace it for mayo in egg salad and I replace it for sour cream on chilli or in mashed potatoes.. My other trick is to add non fat powdered milk to lots of things, I love oatmeal so I make it with skim milk and then add 1/4 cup powdered milk while cooking to give it even more protein... Portion size I can only eat about 4-6oz. of most things.... chicken I can only eat 3oz of cooked chicken. My intake is 60 grams of protein and 64 fl oz of water/powerade zero.

Thank you!

Aww, thank you!! <3

Your doing wonderful