sunnymama10

Some pointers that helped me through stall times:
1. Increase your Water intake
2. Make sure there are 4-plus hours between eating meals -- 4 hours of only liquids, no "grazing"
3. Increase Protein, lower veggies and carbs. Eat foods you have to "chew" -- and chew well.
4. Get some type of exercise everyday. Walking is great. Resistance bands or weights are great.
5. Avoid "processed" or packaged foods until you are back on track.
I really believe the 4-hour timing between meals (even if you are "starving,") is a key point, and I still do this regularly today. At first it seems like you are clocking everything... Water, food, etc ... But you do get used to it. And you will cut through the stall.

Hi! I am also scheduled for Sept. 11. I just found out today and am still in shock. Hope everyone has a great surgery and lets keep each other posted on our progress. Good luck and best wishes!

Hi! Also had my surgery on the 11th, and am doing pretty good. Been walking on the treadmill(slowly) and just trying keep hydrated. Have lost 12 pounds since surgery which is great! I also had a little trouble with cold Water, so switched to room temp water and hot tea. that helped me a lot.Just keep at it, and do your best!! Good luck!

my surgery is sept 11th with dr. Jeffrey Strain

Sep 11th for me. Eating last meal right now.

Sept. 11, Dr. Reyes, Mcallen, Tx

Congrats and good luck! Let us know how it went. Mine is scheduled for Sept. 11 and i also have the same feelings.

just think guys by christmas we will be smoking hot im getting me a cute sexy outfit

Hi heather. First, congrats on making this life changing decision. Me and you are identical. My journey began last August. I weighed 400lbs. I am also 35. I was sick when I got on that scale and saw that number. Although not surprised it was so high. I had to do 6months of pre surgery studies and documented weight loss attempts in order for my insurance to approve it. So in those 6-7 months I lost 70 lbs on my own. Dr wanted me to try to lose 40. But I was determined. Sooooooo this past Monday the 9 th I had my surgery! I went in at around 331. My stupid battery on my scale died so I haven't weighed myself. Which in a way is good so I'm not obsessing. Anyway, You made the right decision. We're too young to feel this crappy. I don't know if u have kids but I have a six yr old and want to more involve in fun stuff with her. Im so sick of being the fat mom and the biggest person in the room. So excited for you keep us posted on your journey!

Welcome Sunnymama10. I am a newbie too. I have two beautiful duaghters, ages 26 and 28. They are not thrilled that I am doing this, but I am. I am doing it for me. I have a lot of living to do and I just can't stand thinking about doing it as a chub. I sure get the "NO MORE" thought. In the pitch dark, with my friends at our annual girls night sleep over, I don't want to be the one who goes chunky dunking while everyone else goes skinny dipping. And, someday, when I am a grandmother, I want the energy and the good health to play with those babies.
Welcome to the losers bench. I am still waiting for approval. I hope you get yours soon.

Hello! I am a thirty-five year old married mommy with two beautiful young daughters. I have been overweight my whole life...of course interwoven throughout the years have been those "miraculous" diets that had me lose a lot(sometimes!) of weight. Then I would gain it all back, and then some. I have just reached that point where I am like "NO MORE!" so therefore I have decided to do the gastric sleeve. I did a lot of research on the types of weight loss surgeries and the sleeve seemed to be the best fit for me.This surgery is for me, my health, my sanity, and also my family. I am still in the process of getting approved by my insurance (bcbs) and have just submitted what i believe is all the requirements/labs needed. I have my fingers crossed for approval and I guess it is just a waiting game for now. So wish me luck and I hope to be writing again within a few weeks that all is well and surgery is a GO!