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Hi! I was sleeved 10/10/12- I am a mother of 5 (13, 11-autism spectrum, 4, 2, 4 months- sleeve baby) I homeschool, work part time as a surgical nurse, and we remodeled our home (much of which we did ourselves) all while losing 100+ lbs and feeling so much better! ... you can totally do this!!! One day at a time :-)

Mine went away until 20 weeks. Lost 30 lbs first trimester. Baby was fine. Just take your pre natal Vitamins. Keep hydrated, eat a couple of crackers:/ and you will be fine. Had a beautiful healthy baby girl 6 weeks ago.

This is me at the State Fair this year and last year...11 month out and 100lbs down even with my 6 month baby bump :-)
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This is me at the State Fair this year and last year...11 month out and 100lbs down even with my 6 month baby bump :-)
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This is me at the State Fair this year and last year...11 month out and 100lbs down even with my 6 month baby bump :-)
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This is me at the State Fair this year and last year...11 month out and 100lbs down even with my 6 month baby bump :-)
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This is me at the State Fair this year and last year...11 month out and 100lbs down even with my 6 month baby bump :-)
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This is me at the State Fair this year and last year...11 month out and 100lbs down even with my 6 month baby bump :-)
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This is me at the State Fair this year and last year...11 month out and 100lbs down even with my 6 month baby bump :-)
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Hey there!
So I had my surgery in Jan of 2011. I got to goal in under 6 months and have been loving life. Weight loss was fast and easy, my life changed a lot with it. My marriage ended and Ive kind of started over but all in all it was all for the best. Here are some pics! I have not used this site in ages so I'm not sure how this worked. I attempted to attach pics. My high weight was 275, surgery weight 229 low weight 133 (while sick) and normal/current weight 138 - 143…

This is me at the State Fair this year and last year...11 month out and 100lbs down even with my 6 month baby bump :-)
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How about a chocolate Protein Drink (premier Protein from costco is good) blended with 1/2 a banana and a tsp of Peanut Butter (or better yet some pb2) and some ice?

Ricotta cheese and parmesan cheese! Both are high in Protein too :-)

Ricotta cheese and parmesan cheese! Both are high in Protein too :-)

Since the primary role of the pre-op diet is to shrink your liver hopefully the shakes did that even though the rest of you wasn't participating :-)

Hi! I just wanted to encourage October sleevers to post before/6 month pics and stats as their surgiversaries come up... My sugery was the 10th so I will be posting then! Congrats to everyone and I look forward to hearing about your success!

Ok, I know this sounds goofy but my Water intake has a lot to do with the container I put it in (mind game?) It is a lot more manageable to drink 3 24oz bottles than 4 16oz. Also the type of bottle material and opening makes a difference now that I am able to drink more than sips again. Also alittle lemon, lime, mio or Crystal Light makes drinking a lot easier :-) I try to get 24oz between each meal and at the end of the day...maybe try switching things up?

Ok, I know this sounds goofy but my Water intake has a lot to do with the container I put it in (mind game?) It is a lot more manageable to drink 3 24oz bottles than 4 16oz. Also the type of bottle material and opening makes a difference now that I am able to drink more than sips again. Also alittle lemon, lime, mio or Crystal Light makes drinking a lot easier :-) I try to get 24oz between each meal and at the end of the day...maybe try switching things up?

Ok, I know this sounds goofy but my Water intake has a lot to do with the container I put it in (mind game?) It is a lot more manageable to drink 3 24oz bottles than 4 16oz. Also the type of bottle material and opening makes a difference now that I am able to drink more than sips again. Also alittle lemon, lime, mio or Crystal Light makes drinking a lot easier :-) I try to get 24oz between each meal and at the end of the day...maybe try switching things up?

Yes, one of my first and best NSV!

Super excited hitting onederland today!
Sw 268
Dos 246
Cw 198.8!!!
Dos 10/10/12
5'4"
31 yo

I hated Protein shakes!
One of the only ones I could stand was Pumkin pie flavored. I added 1/3 cup canned pumpkin, 1 cup milk, some pumpkin pie spice and a scoop/ pack of vanilla Protein Powder (you could also add splenda or vanilla extract to taste)
This was not too sweet and really hid the nasty protein flavor :-)
I am nearly 4 months out now and I have been eating all my protein for some time now so don't worry this will end someday :-)

Super excited hitting onederland today!
Sw 268
Dos 246
Cw 198.8!!!
Dos 10/10/12
5'4"
31 yo

Super excited hitting onederland today!
Sw 268
Dos 246
Cw 198.8!!!
Dos 10/10/12
5'4"
31 yo