Carey

Those darn carbs are the devil! I am almost 6 months po and I find myself eating them then I get control for several days and before I know it I'm slipping into old habits and have to kick myself in the rear. It's a never ending battle but I WILL win it!

I think the first month or two is the hardest. I am almost 6 months out and things are much better. I'm losing about 3 pounds a week and it adds up quick. Keep your head up, it will get easier.

Thank you! I've still got a long way to go, but it's much better than where I started.

I don't know why the last pic posted 3 times sorry

Highest weight 306 first pic taken 10/22/11 surgery date 7/31 277, second pic taken 12/22/12 at 215lbs I'm now 210 and 5"4 60lbs to go.

I can eat anything I have the sleeve of steel! However, I try to avoid all the carbs I can which is the hardest part of the whole surgery for me.

5"4 I want to be 150- 155

I have been so bummed about Thanksgiving but like you say it's a marathon not a race. I've lost 85 pounds since May, 30 pre surg and 55 post op. Surgery on July 31 So in reality I guess I'm doing good, although I think I'm losing slow. I'm in a 16 and love it. One day at a time...

I was sleeved on July 31, I have lost a total of 70 pounds! 40 pounds post op and 30 pounds pre op. Lovin it.!

How far out are you?

Not really, I ALWAYS get very *itchy and emotional right before I start.

I agree! I had all the hormones making me a raging witch though...

Me too! I'm sure I seen you walking the hall then. I had my 13 year old daughter walking with me. How are you doing so far? How much have you lost? I gained 10 pounds the day of surgery from gasses and such. I'm at 18 as of today.

When was your surgery? That's where I had mine also. I really need to get my butt to another meeting.

How far post op are you? I worry about the same thing when I start eating. I'm 12 days but already worried.

I haven't been drinking very many protein shakes. My doctor says if you have to choose then drink your water. I'm totally done with the shakes. I will drink protein chicken broth before I have another one.

On day 14 my papers say I can have a egg, hard boiled or scrambled. Refried beans with cheese, string cheese, cottage cheese and canned chicken and tuna. I'm so over this liquid diet!!

That's awesome! You look like a whole different person. Congrats!!

You guys will do great. The first 4 days can be rough I was sleeved on 7/31 but I do not regret it for one minute! I gained 10 pounds the day of surgery and as of yesterday I had lost it and yesterday I lost 5 pounds in one day!! It's amazing!! Best thing I have ever done. I will be thinking of both of you!!

Every doc is different, mine allows 3 meals a day no snacking also.

My nut has a two week liquid diet. I was sleeved on 7/31 and I would love some mushies!!

Aaron have you attended a support meeting yet? What did you think of Keller? I really liked him. Have they gave you a surgery date yet? My first appt was June 25 and had surgery on July 31 so mine went by really quick because I was self pay.