BellaHugz

I agree I am a very private person and i only told my husband, my daughter and two very supportive friends this time around with the sleeve. When my inlaws knew about my lapband every success moment I had they would comment on or just give me that look. So this time I decided not to give those who dont support my efforts any information. When I get down to my goal I might share. It depends how I feel. Just got to remember true friends will support you and those that Hate will continue to be Haters.

Oh I disagree, I really wanted to be on the "Loser's Bench" from the moment i sign up on htis web-site to pre-diet and post op. I am so Happy to be on the "Loser's Bench". You could say it code for "WLS and success with it!"

I love what you both are saying thanks for sharing your words of wisdom!!

Wow look at you preety lady! So inspiring too. Glad to see you passed your goal that is amazing. Hope you get the insurance to pay for your TT and then you save your money for the girls..lol Stay positive with new found determination I believe you will get what you want!

You look so handsome, Congratulations on all your hard work!

WELCOME to the sleeve world! I like cottage cheese with cinnamon on it!

Happy Dance!!

Woot, Woot congratulations on such a wonderful acheivement!!! And then Praying for you and a healthy recovery on Monday!

I agree with RJ, I used to hate gatorade but now I make sure to drink i bottle a day to stay hydrated. I even have on my bedside so at night when i feel my hydration levels are low i just take a few sips and it really helps. Hope you feel better soon!!

Yes, I was talking about the exterior of my stomach scar. My lapband was in '09 and the interior of my stomach had scarring but I had all the scar tissue removed and sleeve done in one surgery. The doctor said it took 1 1/2 hours for both the removal and revision. I am so Thankful that i could have it all done at once. I did my best on my pre-op fasting diet too to shrink my liver too. Alot of prayer went into this and i was truly thankful for my new sleeve!

Journaling will help you especially when you see the scale move, you will be able to see Hey what did i do yesterday that was so good. And you will be able to see what you ate, what you drank and the real skinny is how much did you move. Buy a cheap memo pad, take measurments of your self, height weight etc. Then journal your intake, also take this journal to the Dr with you when you go it will hlp you be accountible and show him the great work you have done!! Now get back up on that saddle baby!! This meal, this time, it is all for you!! Work it!!

I had a larger scar from my lapband after my revision I was pleasantly surprised when I saw that the doctor removed my 1wide scar to a minimal line scar. Doing the Happy Dance!

Damn you look great!! Just sayin'

Well your destiny seems clear in life and in your dreams. This type of dream is telling you to stay the course and make the right choices and you will find this journey and the path it take you on will be life changing. Thanks for sharing so inspirational!

Funny my hubby heard me say my that the scale is going down and I was 204 what does he do? He runs over to the scale and comes out with a big sigh & smile I looked at home and said whats up? He says a few days ago I was 204 too now I am 198lb. Let the healthy competion begain. Now I've gotta learn to be quiet and not jump for joy when the scale goes down or Let's be real when it does do it in silence. And I also have to learn to start cooking better for my family!

Congratulations!

Buy him wireless headphones too. When my hubby wants to stay up a little a later then me i put a blanket up like a little wall and fall fast asleep. The peace maker was the headphones and both of us compromising. I put on an eye mask if he is into a movie and he wears the headphones, if he up longer then 2 hours then off to couch he goes.

Whey protein is a great way to get your protein in. I am allergic to soy and that also leads to problems with estrogen over load or shut down. So for me whey protein is an amazing choice to use for weight loss.

I didnt have a drain. Also had the leak test done while in surgery to double check if there was any leaks Yay no leaks. I chose to stay 2 days since my surgery was 2 hrs away from my home. My recovery was easy.

My dr is one of the pioneers of the wls field infact he has doctors from all over the world come to learn from him and his staff.I double checked his stats and also found out from friends and family who have gone to this surgeon.So it was worth the 2 hour drive to have my surgery and it was done at a heart hospital too. It is very encouraging to know I am and was in the right hands and believe me after having the lapband removed this surgery was night and day. I was walking with in hours, my pain mgmt was handled very well and the sweeling of my stomach was half of what i thought it might be. Wishing you the very best experince during your surgery!

All I can say is contact your doctor who did you surgery, then contact your Obgyn see what you should do next based on the knowledge of wht the professionals say. Then talk with your hubby and find peace with your decesion. Praying for you to find peace and knowledge during this time in your life.

Walking 30min on the treadmill. Going out to day to get some 5,8,10lb weight and strength resistant bands!

Girl, can we talk? My primary care physician older nurse told me when i 1st started this journey for the sleeve "There are no fat POWs.." I was shocked, hurt and insulted all at the same time that I couldn't even respond. My best response will be the success of this sleeve!!

My surgery was the 17th and I am liquids plus creamed soup tomato bisque and butternut squash, yogart and applesauce. I wont be on soft food until next week.I just see every addition of food as a new thing to look forward too. Not sayin my head isn't want more..

So Hopeful, how ya feeling these days?