kimb

I had surgery 6/3. Lost 15lbs pre-op and 5lbs during the 2day clear liquids..I have lost 45 lbs since surgery. I'm a little over 5 months out and I'm afraid I'm not going to lose all I need to. I have only lost 5 lbs in last 2 months. No loss in last 3 weeks. I'm trying dilligently to log and to control my carbs and protein. I recently ordered the zumba dvd's hoping they will arrive today and going to try that. I feel great but also kinda bummed thinking if this is all I can eat I should be smaller if you know what I mean..I'm trying to keep my calories under 1000. I noticed they were up to about 1200 at times when eating too many carbs mainly in the form of trail mix. I'm amazed at all the calories and carbs in that. I guess thats why I like it so much.

I lost steadily until the end of 3 months..then I stalled for like 6 weeks..I am a little over 5 months out and have only lost 5 lbs since Sept. 7 but when people havent seen me for a couple of weeks they ask how much more I've lost..I keep getting told I'm looking thinner which is nice and yet frustrating since I cant see it on the scale. I am trying hard to get back to basics and logging. Hoping for a big loss this week.

I am 5 months postop and I am also hungry every 2-3 hrs...but after talking to tiffykins on here I'm thinking its related to my food choices and too many carbs..so I am going back to basics and cutting out as many carbs as I can and eat protein only for a few days..I'm as hungry as I ever was I just cant consume much is all.

I am 5 months postop and I can eat anything but in small amounts..I am trying to get back on track with my diet. so the plan for today Brkfst: 1 medium egg and 1/2c turkey sausage crumbles coffee with sugar free creamer snack: mozzarella cheese sticks 2 Lunch: 3 oz tuna with light miracle whip Dinner: 3 oz chicken snack: Protein drink if it comes today..due for a delivery.. lots of crystal light..

Great job...what an inspiration..

I have yet to meet anyone from this area that has had a sleeve and most people have never even heard of it...

Can you tell me how much protein and how much water you mix together along with the raw egg? I think I'm going to try this...and yes it sounds gross but I'm willing to try anything to break this stall...LOL

I also had diarrhea violently I might add for about 12 days until I decided to try Benefiber. within 2 days mmy diarrhea was gone. I now have some constipation but I prefer that. LOL If I go without my fiber I start right back into the diarrhea again.

I am also being sleeved on Thurs. currently doing a 2 day clear liquid diet. Nerves are getting the best of me...Good luck

I am having surgery in 9 days and spoke with my surgeon about this yesterday and he uses 34fr on women and 36 on men. He says anytime he has used a 32 he has regretted it due to complications.

I finished my pre-op class yesterday and feel very ready..or as I told them yesterday about as ready as I think anyone can feel...so many emotions you cant even describe them all...I feel confident I'm doing the right thing and yet I also at times second guess myself..I worry about the after..what ifs with complications and what if I dont lose and on and on..LOL I hope I'm not the only one...

Do you even have to have a letter from your PCP? I did not. I just went to a bariatric surgeon. The surgeon preferred my PCP be on board but was not required. I didnt tell my PCP until after I was approved.

Thanks so much for your post. I have surgery in 2 weeks and the second guesses just keep coming..So glad to hear you would do it again..

My surgery has been moved up to June 3. I'm not complaining but my nerves are working overtime..

June 9th here...we will all have to keep in touch

I am very excited. Pre-op class scheduled for May 25 and surgery June 9. Now I just have to keep from gaining any weight. That is difficult:cursing: Now I just have to keep reminding myself of all the reasons I want this, second guessing yourself is horrible..

I also have a June 9 surgery date...good luck to all of us..LOL

My pre-op testing is set for April 23. How long after your pre-op testing was your surgery? Im just very excited and ready to have it done.

I am going to Clarian Bariatric Center in Indy but I see Mattar, which Dr. Inman is a part of. From what I can tell I think all those surgeons would be fine..part of it is who gives you the best fit personally. You are always going to find someone who really dislikes a surgeon while someone else loves that same surgeon...Good luck..

Looking for people who have gone or go to clarian bariatric center in Indianapolis...just wondering what the pro-op diet consisted of there and what to expect of pre-op testing...Dr. Mattar is my surgeon.

I have healthsmart insurance in Indiana and my surgery was approved in 1 day...so excited.