Shelly-NO-Belly

This time 1 year ago, I was crunching on ice, chatting with some fabulous nurses, and icing my abdomen.
It was truly one of the best nights of my life. The first night of my new, healthy, life.
I'm down 105lbs- with 50 more to go.
I could never have accomplished all I have without my husband and mother.
So happy

This time 1 year ago, I was crunching on ice, chatting with some fabulous nurses, and icing my abdomen.
It was truly one of the best nights of my life. The first night of my new, healthy, life.
I'm down 105lbs- with 50 more to go.
I could never have accomplished all I have without my husband and mother.
So happy

This time 1 year ago, I was crunching on ice, chatting with some fabulous nurses, and icing my abdomen.
It was truly one of the best nights of my life. The first night of my new, healthy, life.
I'm down 105lbs- with 50 more to go.
I could never have accomplished all I have without my husband and mother.
So happy

This time 1 year ago, I was crunching on ice, chatting with some fabulous nurses, and icing my abdomen.
It was truly one of the best nights of my life. The first night of my new, healthy, life.
I'm down 105lbs- with 50 more to go.
I could never have accomplished all I have without my husband and mother.
So happy

That's is awesome! And inspiring! I think a lot of us could us some nice news like that to keep us going!

This time 1 year ago, I was crunching on ice, chatting with some fabulous nurses, and icing my abdomen.
It was truly one of the best nights of my life. The first night of my new, healthy, life.
I'm down 105lbs- with 50 more to go.
I could never have accomplished all I have without my husband and mother.
So happy

This time 1 year ago, I was crunching on ice, chatting with some fabulous nurses, and icing my abdomen.
It was truly one of the best nights of my life. The first night of my new, healthy, life.
I'm down 105lbs- with 50 more to go.
I could never have accomplished all I have without my husband and mother.
So happy

This time 1 year ago, I was crunching on ice, chatting with some fabulous nurses, and icing my abdomen.
It was truly one of the best nights of my life. The first night of my new, healthy, life.
I'm down 105lbs- with 50 more to go.
I could never have accomplished all I have without my husband and mother.
So happy

This time 1 year ago, I was crunching on ice, chatting with some fabulous nurses, and icing my abdomen.
It was truly one of the best nights of my life. The first night of my new, healthy, life.
I'm down 105lbs- with 50 more to go.
I could never have accomplished all I have without my husband and mother.
So happy

This time 1 year ago, I was crunching on ice, chatting with some fabulous nurses, and icing my abdomen.
It was truly one of the best nights of my life. The first night of my new, healthy, life.
I'm down 105lbs- with 50 more to go.
I could never have accomplished all I have without my husband and mother.
So happy

I don't know if you're much for tracking what you do, but it can be great to be accountable in some way. Planning out what I'll eat ahead of time means I can make sure that I'm getting in what I need to and helps eliminate the mindless eating (I'm a sucker for the 100 calorie cocoa almonds) that I would do otherwise.

Shelley no belly.... I know this is going to sound so simplistic however, it's what comes to mind. Think back.....what worked in the past? You have taken off over 100 lbs That is proof you are not a failure at all. Stuck maybe but not a failure.... I would just go back to what worked and plug back into that....Hope this helps! Best Wishes.... Tina

These are my firsts from 320 to 250 the red shirt is in the 250"s
Then green shirt is in the 220"s
Just 70 more pounds to go till I get to goal

AWESOME!

I was talking to my sister, telling her that I have 70 lbs left till my goal, 90 lost since pre-op dieting. She asked me if it has seemed to go by quickly. It has gone by quickly, day to day doesn't but week to week, yes, I was a 16 two weeks ago and now I am a 14!!
Then I realized, I've lost 45lbs in just over 3 months!!! HOLY CRAP that is awesome. Hope to be at my goal by my October birthday and it actually seems possible.

I would definitely call your doctor for their advice in this situation. They will tell you better than anyone here. Good luck. Hugs.

I have used baking soda. The generic acid reducers are cheaper and sometimes help me, like Equate Acid Reducer, Walmart. I have used 1 Alka-Selzer tablet and drank it slowly which helped. Tums help sometimes.
I am more likely to get heartburn now when my stomach is empty. Just eating something stops it.

If you can handle milk - stir a teaspoon of bi carb into 1/4 cup of milk - stir it and drink - don't taste great - but we always used that when we were kids - and it works. I don't know if the milk is good for the stomach flu - but that is all I can think of right now.

If you do whey make sure it is isolate (but you probably know that )

BLIS is a surgical certification program that WLS surgeons can go through. Its only for doctors with the LOWEST complication rates. So low that the company will actually offer a warranty on your surgery from complications. My doctor was one of these and I have a warranty on my sleeve surgery. BLIS also offers financing for WLS. Their website is http://www.bliscompany.com/

Well, I'm only a month out but I've never been happier! I've already gone down 1 pant size and I have had a lot more energy. The surgery itself sucked as well as the first week afterward but that discomfort was a small price to pay to feel and look great for many, many years to come.
Try not to stress too much, save that energy for after surgery!
I hope everything goes well. Good luck!

It IS very frustrating and we all totally get it. Its that dreaded "I didn't go through all this to just lost 30lbs" I am just coming out of the same 3 week stall (lasted about a week and a half) so have faith in your decision and just know it'll start up again. My surgeon and doc said that I probably won't lose at the same rate I did in the beginning, but then 25 lbs in three weeks they considered losing to fast. (I didn't!! but they did) so they said that the rate I am losing now is much healthier. Its still coming off quickly, but not at 2-3 lbs a day. Just remember your body is in shock and you have to give it time to heal. Remember to take care of yourself! Good luck!

Definately hit the 3 week stall hon-same thing with me. Don't panic your doing great! It'll pass, focus on staying hydrated and eat your three meals, work out and your stall will pass. GL