moni luv

Easter sunday....here I come!!

Moni Luv................Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.......Lbs to Goal

..........234................178..........170............8

Hello all,

I am a 26 y/o AA and had my surgery since 10/4/10.I have been natural for the last 5 years. I have been experiencing a lot of Hair loss. I am lucky that I have pretty thick hair so no one notices but me. I am also not getting in enough protein....I need some Protein Shots. While any feedback is totally welcome. Thanks again for starting the site.

P.S. I have no stretch marks thus far and I have lost over 50lbs. I use Coconut oil on my hair and skin. That's it.

SN................Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.....Lbs to Goal

Avilda......................275..........187..............177..............10

BlackBerryJuice.........208..........149..............145................4

Brendasgonnalose...335............233..............225................8

bugwitch....................291..............286.4...........283..............3.4

Cherice95405..........248...........177............ 164...............13

Chilo1.....................216...........158.............154................4

Cludgie................235..............210...............209..............1

Coops ...................238...........185...............177..............8

Cwalker.................250...........180...............170...............10

Daisy......................237..........138...............130................8

DJackson..............229.............219..............215................4

HollyW...................259............214..............215..............0

Ibejjo.....................249...........249...............229.............20

Juliarh...................230............213.6..............215............-1.4

Kimmes................239.............197.8.............200..............-2.2

Kgremmy.............225.............210..............199...............11

Laylasmojo...........242............180...............170...............10

LeslieH.................212...........204................199..............4

LilMissDiva...........235............224.2.............220..............4.2

livelovelaugh.. ...236............ ..207........ .....189..............18

Mellifrits...............210............132..............125................07

Meriteri................240............187..............170...............17

MichelleLee..........252...........222................199...............23

MINI-Me...............203.............124.6...........125...............0 & holding!

mlr777................200.8...........174.6...........160.............14.6

Mommy2Girls.......275...............240............228..............12

Moniluv.................190.............190...........178...............12 updated current 181 three lbs to go!!!

MRSKOUBIK...........317............266.............255..............10

pattimomof3nj......203.4...........160............155................5

PlannerGirl………..…327…..……..275…….........255………….....20

Sailorgirl................240............220.............200..............20

I am having a difficult time staying motivated lately. I think that I am in one of my many funks, but along with it comes my bad coping mechanisms, I snack and am not drinking Water. I have a hard time getting it down. Also, stop going to the gym. I have constant anxiety attacks. I have been trying to increase my Protein but when I drink the shakes, it makes me very ill. I had my surgery on the 4th of October and am currently at a stale @ 183 for the last two weeks. I know to many who will read this, your first response would be to get over it and just do what I have to. That is a lot easier said than done. What I am looking for is a mentor, perhaps someone who has had a similar experience, help to encourage me. My email is mxthompson12@yahoo.com. Thanks again.

How are you Jillian? I have not seen you around for sometime and wanted to check in on you. Hope things are well.

I had the sleeve done on the 17th of May, and am also looking for a buddy that i can chat with about everything. I live in Alabama and am Central time, and stay up late (usually after midnight every night), have T-Mobile cell service and unlimited texting and nationwide calling if you are in the US. If you want a buddy and have free time or texting available, feel free to contact me ANYTIME. My cell is 256-479-2528 and is always in my hand, my email is ALRealtorJS@hotmail.com, and i have MSN messenger (ALRealtorJS@hotmail.com) as well as Yahoo Messenger (BlueeyesAL23@yahoo.com). I am single, no kids, and have a lot of free time on my hands to talk/chat right now so it is never a burden. I need motivation as we all do! The best way to reach me immediately is via text, however you can email me at my hotmail address above as well.

Thanks!!!

Jillian

LilMissDiva.......235..................235.............220..............15

MRSKOUBIK.....317..................283.............267..............16

Sleeve 4 me.....166..................166.............154..............12

LeslieH.............212..................212.............199..............13

Cwalker..............250..........................180..................170....................

Moni luv..........190...........190................178..............12 LET'S DO IT

I am so glad you posted this. I am having absolutely the same problem. Whenever I attempted to drink my Protein Shake, I will get a swallow in and then feel really sick afterwards. I thought that I was just sabotaging myself. I have also been craving more food now. I am not sure if this is my body yearning for the Protein. I have eaten four times in the last two days. This is something very different for me, usually I would have no appetite. Let me know if there is anythings in particular that you do that works for you. Thanks

I thank everyone for their posts. They were all helpful in their own little way. I had a follow up appointment with my DR and NUT and told them the same I told you all. My NUT told me that watermelon was not the best choice but told me that I could make fruit smoothies to help me. I also changed my Protein brand and that has helped as well. My head is in for success but I opted not to FORCE myself to drink the Protein Shake and broth in fear that I would vomit. I was just simply trying to find a alternative that would give me some energy. As the healing process continues, I am feeling alot more energetic and excited. I am now on to the mushy stage and am happy about that. I am able to get alot more liquid in as well. I followed some advice and started to drink Gatorade and will start drinking coconut Water. Thanks again.

I had my surgery on the 4 th of October and so far, I've lost about 20lbs. However, I ve had a really hard time following the diet directions. I haven't been eating devil dogs or anything but I was eating watermelon and mango my first week out. This week, I have just started to eat small portions of protein(ie. chicken and fish). I don't have any appetite for Protein Shakes or broth and for the first three days, I only got about 16ozs of liquid in. I know that I will receive much criticism from this post and that's fine. I am trying to figure out if this will damage me later on. I need to reiterate that I am not eating bad food or drinking soda but just trying to give myself some nutrients. I feel very weak most of the time.

I had my surgery on the 4 th of October and so far, I've lost about 20lbs. However, I ve had a really hard time following the diet directions. I haven't been eating devil dogs or anything but I was eating watermelon and mango my first week out. This week, I have just started to eat small portions of protein(ie. chicken and fish). I don't have any appetite for Protein Shakes or broth and for the first three days, I only got about 16ozs of liquid in. I know that I will receive much criticism from this post and that's fine. I am trying to figure out if this will damage me later on. I need to reiterate that I am not eating bad food or drinking soda but just trying to give myself some nutrients. I feel very weak most of the time.

I have been reading so many forums and discussions on this board that I thought I had everything firgured out....somewhat. But nothing could've prepared me for all this pain. I am 2 days post-op and what to greet all my attending nurses with tears of pain. I would say on a scale of 1-10 I'm @ about a 8. I had a hiatal hernia fixed as well, so this may be contributing to the pain. I can't really drink much....I'm pushing about 16 oz's a day. I am excited about all that is left to come and plan on leaning on my sleeve family for advice, encouragement and support. Thanks for listening and its good to know I'm not the only one.

I have been on my pre-op diet for 5 days shy of 2 weeks. I am permitted to eat 2 cups of vegetables, 3-4 Protein Shakes and any sort of clear liquid. I have been following it, perhaps eating a little more than 2 cups of vegetables and more like 3 or 4 but nothing else. I was weighed today and found that I lost 3 pounds but was told by a friend of mine that did the same surgery that she lost 12. I am not sure if I am doing something wrong or not and am concerned if there is a correlation between the amount of weight you lose pre-op amd the shrinkage rate of your liver. I am nervous that I have not successfully shrink my stomach if I had not lost much weight. I am scheduled for surgery this Monday. Any and all feedback would be greatly appreciated.

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I have my last appointment tomorrow. I was scheduled for the 5th of October but have been pushed to the 4th. I am so excited about the surgery. I can't wait to be able to eat fish again. I miss it so dearly. I am in NYC. Is there anyone else going any time in October to have surgery in NYC? I feel like the only person. So I can't to share tips and recipes with all of you. Wish me luck.

This mind hunger is really a hard thing to overcome. I am on day 5 of my pre-op diet and I think that I am more hungry today than on the first day of the diet. I have cheated today and ate a cup of low fat popcorn. I think I need to Water intake. I will keep you guys posted.

I feel like I am the only person from NYC here. I would love to see who else lives in the city. So let me know what part you are from and your surgeon/hospital!!

Me: Manhattan

Bellevue Hospital

Dr. Parikh

That totally makes sense. I thought that after I made the post.:laugh0:

Do you need a passport for surgery??

I feel the same exact way. I am always hungry now and I don't even pay attention to the calories. There's always a little thought in my head that I will continue that and that a day before I will find out I was denied. I plan on curbing my activities about 2 weeks before: exercise and dieting. QUOTE=sleeveorbust;76224]when r you guys starting your preop diets?... I feel so out of control right now with food... I just eat whatever I crave because I feel like its my last chance.... Oh man I need some advice as to when I should make the switch?

Hi

I'm having my sleeve done on 6th October over here in the UK. Good to hear of some other having sleeves in the same month.

Wishing you every success

Take care

Sue

I am scheduled for the 12th of October. I am totally psyched about it. I am waiting for my last appt. On the 17th, where I believe I will be put on a liquid diet...not so psyched!! Well, I hope the best for us all.

I am going for my esophagram and financial clearance. I am trembling in my boots b/c I read here that way to often, people get declined. I hope this will not be case for me. I really need this surgery to make me fell important again. I always put myself last. Well, I will keep you all posted on what the decision is. Thanks for listening!

I am really happy to hear that the recover process for you isn't bad. Keep us all posted on your progress and how does it feel to be 7 pounds lighter? :confused1:

Im 25 y/o and new to the site. Glad to see so many people like me.:tongue_smilie:

You all have been really helpful. I really thought I was the only one. I know that this is not a cure-all remedy but it gives me the inspiration that I don't have otherwise. As far as my marriage, this perhaps is just a rocky road that I will soon pass but nonetheless, with my new body image and self-confidence; I might become a more attractive mate for him(not just physically but also emotionally since I will feel better about myself. I am dying to buy a "thin outfit", not sure what size to buy but definitely psyched about the new possibilities. I am getting nervous now with the requirements for the surgery. I hope that I qualify because I desperately need this push to jumpstart my healthy life.

I went on July 10th and did a consultation with the bariatic department and I believe that I was approved because I got a surgery date (11.24.10) but havent went through the insurance headache yet (i have medicaid). I am 25 y/o, 230lbs and a BMI of 39.5. I am so excited about the prospects of being healthy and thin that I think that I am obsessing about it. I come on this website ever day, when ever I go shopping now; I look at the smaller clothes and I dream about it at night as well. My marriage is definitely on the rocks and I think that I am relying on the surgery to fix it. Not sure if this is normal for people waiting for the surgery. Let me know. Thanks.

Moni Luv:001_tongue:

I am so glad that I read this post. I was seriously torn between getting the band or VSG. I had actually decided upon not getting the band until 2 days before my consultation appointment. I decided to get the sleeve after I met with someone with it. She told me about the advantage of not having to have the pricey fills and I won't have to go the doctor as often. I cant wait until I 11/24(surgery date).