diekoi

I am in Jax/St. Aug area and had surgery in 12/27- Dr. Uchal. He was/is awesome! No issues at all!

Oh happy day!!! It's felt SOOOO good!

I understand where you are coming from. I have made some incorrect choices recently and they are becoming frequent. However, the good thing is we recognize it now and can correct our actions! No judgements at all - sending positive vibes and prayers your way. ????

Surgery date: 12/27/12
Beginning weight: 264
Today: 188
Down 76 lbs!!!!

SimpleJax - you look great!!!! WTG!!!!
I am amidst the dreaded stall as well I was sleeved on 12/27/12 and have lost 73-76 lbs depending on the day. However, I am in a much better place than I ever was pre-surgery. I am off all my meds- great success! I was a diet coke addict, now only drink Water - exceptionally will have a diet soda with water in it. I know what I need to stop- I snack and graze a lot! And it's the wrong things- popcorn, peanuts, Protein Bars. I recognize what i am doing (success!)- now to put the fix in motion. I am determined to be down 40 before my cruise Sept 30.

Surgery date: 12/27/12
Beginning weight: 264
Today: 188
Down 76 lbs!!!!

Went on a hiking trip last weekend and came back feeling like a new man, this was the best decision in my life !! For all the people that are about to have or thinking bout having it.. From everyone DO IT ! Haha
Start of program 391
Weight as of surgery 12-26-13 340
Today 242

Landed in Lihue, Kauii yesterday evening and was pretty exhausted from the plane ride (crashed at 6 pm and awoke at 6am). The plane ride was much more enjoyable with the extra space and much easier to get in and out of the aisle way. I still got very dehydrated even though I was drinking a lot of Water on the plane.
Here is a picture from Marriott in Lihue taken this morning:

Sipping on a nice brew of 100% kona coffee. Nice...
I think we will move here someday; this is our 8th time back to Kauii. We are here on a promotion, but do own a few weeks with Marriott where we stay mostly down at the Waiohai location on the south end.

I can relate, I travel for my job and was so humiliated before surgery. Now I feel normal! As for food/water- I bag some snack baggies of various things like turkey or ostrich Jerky, almonds, and yes- Protein bars. I just try to find the best options for Protein bars I can- I can't even eat the whole bar anyway.
As the prior member stated, if you ask for the bottle they will give it to you- I usually just say I had surgery recently and need more to take my meds. OR if its a long flight just buy a big Water after security or bring and fill a large bottle after security. One big Water and then 2 of the waters from the flit should get you through. Another thing that works great are these Protein shakes on the link below, just add water and shake- not the best but not bad.
http://www.dietdirect.com/bariwise-instant-protein-drinks-weight-loss-bw240-wildberry.html

My tip? Eat the d*mn chocolate - life is short, and it's medicinal!

Oh happy day!!! It's felt SOOOO good!

Awesome!
I was in shock how many clothes I had when I finally did the big clear out! Now I am very strict with myself, every time something is too big I go and put it in a bag I keep in the garage. When the bag is full, it goes to the local charity store. I won't keep any fat clothes in the house any more :-)
What I wasn't expecting was to go down a shoe size, it has been harder saying goodbye to shoes than to clothes! But I am doing that too now.
Replacing items is fun though!

What a pile!
I emptied my closet several times. Each time I left a few shirts for "dirty jobs". I eventually had to replace them. I don't want to look ridiculous even when changing the oil.

Oh happy day!!! It's felt SOOOO good!

Oh happy day!!! It's felt SOOOO good!

Thanks folks- at least know I am not alone! I appreciate you sharing. MrsG, I am with you- thinking of talking to someone as well. Perhaps I will call my dr office too.

My first side by side photos since being sleeved on 12/27/12. Down 50 lbs!!! I didn't think it was visible, until now. Very happy with the progress. :-)

My first side by side photos since being sleeved on 12/27/12. Down 50 lbs!!! I didn't think it was visible, until now. Very happy with the progress. :-)

My first side by side photos since being sleeved on 12/27/12. Down 50 lbs!!! I didn't think it was visible, until now. Very happy with the progress. :-)

I found it on the recipe forum:
Baked ricotta
8oz ricotta
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1t. Italian seasoning
1lg egg
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup marinara sauce (I used 1/2 cup sun dried Tomato alfrado sauce
1/2 cup low fat mozzarella cheese
Mix ricotta cheese,parmesan cheese, beaten egg, and seasonings together. Place in oven dish pour sauce over top then top with mozzarella cheese. Bake 450 for 20-25 min. 6 servings 88 cal. 4 fat. 3.3 carbs and 9.2 Protein

I honestly don't know what I was thinking. I think I took the bite out of habit, not even thinking really. SOOO not worth it, I am pretty sure I will have a bread aversion now! Lol!!! That's a good thing.

Making the popular baked ricotta for dinner- very excited to try it. Seems like there are so many rave reviews.

I'm almost 4 wks out. It seems to be subsiding now- thank goodness! NEVER again.

I am 3 wks postop, down 30lbs! People are starting to notice, but what opened my eyes this morning was getting into a pair of jeans I haven't worn in a year- added bonus- they are a little baggy! Booyah!!!! So excited!