butta1074

Hey Hey Hey, just checking in. I was sleeved on 11-13-13 SW 263, my current weight is 185. I feel wonderful and love My new body. Glory be to God for giving me the courage and strength to do this.

Misslady,

Thank you for the compliment. And no i dont have any problems with skin, i have two children that were delivered by c-section so i always had a little bump in the stomach area. When i put on my undergarments it conceals it anyway. And yes my husband likes the fact that my thickness is still in the right places, lol.

I was sleeved on November 13, 2012. starting weight 263. Current weight 205

I was sleeved on November 13th and i've lost a total of 22 pounds. Today makes the end of week 4 for me. i think i'm at a stall because that's how much i weighed in at 2 weeks ago at my second dr's visit. What i notice is i'm losing inches because my clothes are fitting a lot looser. I'm just going to stay focused and stay off the scale. I've been back in the gym since the 6th day after my surgery and i'm able to do the elipitical for 30mins at a resistance of 8 and incline of 10 3-5 days a week. I thank god i had no complications and have never thrown up or had the urge too. Sometimes i question if my surgery was actually done because it went so well, but reality kicks in when after taking 2-3 bites of something i'm sooooo full, lol.

Thanks Taty, my neck hurts tho. They said I probrobly was in a bad position during recovery. It's really sore, like I sprained it. That's really my only complaint. Yes it hurts a little when I cough but that's tolerable. My food is going down fine, my chest gets a little tight but that's because if the stitches inside from the hernia. My strips came off in the shower today and I have 4 very small incision that were glued closed. Once they completely heal you won't even be able to notice.

Yes muscle weighs more than fat. That was my problem before I started my process, I was lifting and the scale was going up and my clothes were getn bigger. BTW....... You look great!

My dr told me to start walking immediately after my surgery. He said I could use the treadmill, stair master and bike like 3days after. No weights til a month and a half. It gets rid if the gas and swelling quickly.

Had my surgery yesterday, it went well. The Dr. found a hernia in my chest and repaired it as well. I walked 4 laps later that day and today I was able to eat Jello, chicken both and drink Water and crystal light. I'm a little sore and gassy but the hardest part is over. One day at a time. Going to the gym to do some cardio tomorrow. The key is to keep moving and it will definitely get better. Stay positive

Thanx for the encouraging words ladies. I know I can do this, we can do this!

Started my pre-op diet today! This is gonna be something else. I can only have my opti-fast shakes(5) a day, Water , crystal light, and sugar free Jello. i need to lose 18 pounds before my surgery, which is Nov 13. This is gonna be a challenge

@ Tatylish... Your surgery is the day after your bday, wow what a great gift to yourself. Well I'm glad I'll be able to Celebrate one last wild time. I'm ready too, this has been an experience and I'm sooooo excited as well as nervous, but I know it's gonna be so worth it. Bday oct 28, diet starts oct 30, surgery nov 13. It's oooooon

Hi Butta' date=' Congrats on getting your date, And everyone else who has received their. It's so close you could just taste it right.....it's just a plethora of emotions that takes over.....

Anyone went "food shopping" yet for pre/post op....can you share ideas on things to get? so far i have:

Flintstones chewable Vitamins

Biotin pills

Beef/chicken broth

plain greek yougurt

splenda

and I plan on drinking nothing but Water (i am a heavy pepsi drinker- so i am weening myself off right now)[/quote']

Omg! This is my last week to eat like a regular person. My diet starts on the 30th which is 2days after my 38th bday, aaaaaaah I'm going crazy!

Hello everyone, I'm Butta and I just got my date today. It's Nov. 13, I am excited, nervous, scared, happy and anxious all in one????