Dark Ranger

Please let us know how surgery goes! I feel the same, and mine is Friday. Praying I don't have a fever!
Have the best of luck and blessings in your surgery day!!!

These are my before and almost there photos. I have 22 pounds to go but I've been at this weight for a while now, just losing inches slowly. This has been an amazing journey that I wouldn't trade for the world.

I can't believe it that I'm overweight and no longer obese!! This is great! I don't know why I'm so happy about being overweight but I am. BMI is less than 30!!!! I used to be 42 before surgery.

Hey! So I came up with this with the help of my mom. I'm sure there are probably other people who thought of it before, but I wanted to share just in case there wasn't!
I took lean ground angus beef (I looked for bison - which would be better because it has less fat, but couldn't find any) and put it on top of multigrain tostitos and cheese on top of that, then I broiled it for a minute in my toaster oven and dipped those chips into fat free Greek yogurt in place of sour cream (it tastes exactly the same!!!)
It's a great way to get Greek yogurt in which is high Protein and absolutely delicious alternative to real nachos. I had to make it tonight because I was craving nachos like no tomorrow!
I attached a picture! I hope others try it and love it as much as I do! Oh! And I know it looks like a lot in the picture - don't worry I didn't eat it all! I could only fit in 3-4 chips and the rest I'm saving for lunch even then I probably won't finish! And I even used a small side plate! :S

This post put a huge smile on my face! I'll meet you in sexytown in six weeks!

It seems that you are the exception to the rule. It would be cool to know why some are so cold and some are not. I am sitting at work with a heating pad on my lap. Guess you can tell which group I'm in. LOL!

Nope, it was just flowing like a river lol

I remember dreaming about food too. I'm pretty sure I was chewing on my pillow a couple times.

I remember dreaming about food too. I'm pretty sure I was chewing on my pillow a couple times.

I remember dreaming about food too. I'm pretty sure I was chewing on my pillow a couple times.

I had that happen to me a few times before the sleeve surgery, it was a hiatal hernia. My surgeon repaired the hernia when I was sleeved. Ive had no reflux since then.
Please see your doctor as soon as you can. If its a hernia it can be fixed.

This is one of my main concerns too since i have thin hair to begin with!!! Been researching and most everyone experiences Hair loss fromm your stomache and body being in shock from the surgery. Some more than others. The only thing you can do it take your Protein and vitamins!!! i take or at least TRY to intake 100 grams of protein , multi Vitamin , 3000 mcg of biotin( which is especially for hair loss) My calkcium and Vitamin D also B 12. i think the main thing is to try and stop it before it starts happening! i alos have hair extensions lol and gonna try this beauty product from Sally Salon called X fusion! heard its the best thing for thinning hair good luck . Im pretty scared because my sister nearly went bald,Good news is it all grows back !!

Thank you...I was doing it on my iPad and it doesn't show goals. Found it on my laptop.

I remember feeling nervous and scared too. I was excited to have it done, but scared at the same time. I think that's kind of normal. My prayers are with you. As a matter of fact, here it is.
Heavenly Father, I ask you to watch over emartini as she has her procedure today. I pray that you will give the surgeons the knowledge and skill that they need to make this operation a total success. I also ask that you give her a speedy and full recovery. Amen.

Good Luck! Wishing you well. I had mine on 10/15/12 and I was home the next afternoon. Let us know how you do. I also recommend starting on My Fitness Pal after surgery. ????

Welcome and congrats mine is wed the 16th. I'm so nervous am been over excited I've been crying. It's crazy my prayer with you . Keep us posted
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I remember feeling nervous and scared too. I was excited to have it done, but scared at the same time. I think that's kind of normal. My prayers are with you. As a matter of fact, here it is.
Heavenly Father, I ask you to watch over emartini as she has her procedure today. I pray that you will give the surgeons the knowledge and skill that they need to make this operation a total success. I also ask that you give her a speedy and full recovery. Amen.

I remember feeling nervous and scared too. I was excited to have it done, but scared at the same time. I think that's kind of normal. My prayers are with you. As a matter of fact, here it is.
Heavenly Father, I ask you to watch over emartini as she has her procedure today. I pray that you will give the surgeons the knowledge and skill that they need to make this operation a total success. I also ask that you give her a speedy and full recovery. Amen.

I remember feeling nervous and scared too. I was excited to have it done, but scared at the same time. I think that's kind of normal. My prayers are with you. As a matter of fact, here it is.
Heavenly Father, I ask you to watch over emartini as she has her procedure today. I pray that you will give the surgeons the knowledge and skill that they need to make this operation a total success. I also ask that you give her a speedy and full recovery. Amen.

Im feeling good. On minimal pain meds. Having my beef broth n some tea. My barium swallow was good too.. so far so good. Thanks for asking.

What a nice Prayer and may I add My AMEN!!!

Thank you all for the well wishes! I will definitely post pics once I begin healing up. My insurance doesn't cover plastics, so this is out of pocket. I went to a surgeon that works in the northern Virginia, Maryland, and DC area. They did give me plenty of pain meds, and this morning was the first time I was able to keep then down, so I think they are helping a lot now!