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almam

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  4. Posted

    I drink the V8 first then eat the other items. If it is a small meal I do sometimes drink the v8 while eating now that my capacity is bigger.

    I still can't drink and eat bcuz it hurts. I'm almost 7 months out. I luv v8 but now I get awful heartburn with even a sip so I juice once a day to get my veggie and fruit serving. I sub a snack or meal with a juice.

    highest weight 224#<br />sx weight 213# (11/20/12)<br />current weight 150.4#(6/30)

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  5. Posted

    I need belly sx as well...but I dread recovery from this surgery. I hear its much worse than our original sleeve surgery.

    Ugh...my mom said it was an easy recovery! I'm not looking forward to it but this belly isn't goin anywhere without:-( my mom said she lost 25# from just the sx itself. Shes wasn't nowhere near as heavy as I am.

    highest weight 224#<br />sx weight 213# (11/20/12)<br />current weight 150.4#(6/30)

  6. Posted

    I think I will order it ... I tried to order this morning but its back ordered for 8weeks! I didnt want to wait that long so I looked @ others' date=' but people are saying the flex is the best and the cheapest! I didnt kno u can sync it to my fitness pal I like that idea! Thanks[/quote']

    I bought a fitbit 1 and mine syncs to both also! I luv it!

    highest weight 224#<br />sx weight 213# (11/20/12)<br />current weight 150.4#(6/30)

  7. Posted

    That's kind of my plan. I'm in a size 10 right now and I need to tone up a bit more- other than my belly that isn't going anywhere is be decently happy with my body. I'd like to be a 4-6 but maybe not. We shall see :)

    I'm in a 13/14 still but I carry so much weight in my belly. I don't see myself in a smaller size until I get plastic sx. Sucks:-(

    highest weight 224#<br />sx weight 213# (11/20/12)<br />current weight 150.4#(6/30)

  8. Posted

    I'm 4'11". My doctors (PCP and surgeon) told me 130. He said when you are as small as I am height wise with my build- I'm all boobs and hips/butt- 130 would be adequate. My best friend is 5'1 weighs 133 and is in amazing shape- there is nothing about her that is overweight. She looks amazing and wears a size 2 or 4.

    I guess ill just drop till I feel like I need to stop bcuz I'm still goin to drop some weight after I get Tummy Tuck and other plastic sx I need!

    highest weight 224#<br />sx weight 213# (11/20/12)<br />current weight 150.4#(6/30)

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  9. Posted

    I am 5 foot 2 inches and 66 years old. I do Water aerobics 3 times a week and try and walk in between....but have a 5 K in 2 weeks so have to get out walking. Anyway' date=' my surgeon set my weight based on BMI (I think). Will see when I go for my 9 month check up in August what they say. Have upped my Protein since my 3 month checkup so that helps!![/quote']

    I'm 5' so I looked it up and I'm out of obese and now in the overweight category lol. I guess I'm supposed to weigh 125# and under to be in the normal range. Ugh idk about that though. I just don't want to look too skinny! Lol never thought I would have that problem:-)

    highest weight 224#<br />sx weight 213# (11/20/12)<br />current weight 150.4#(6/30)

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  10. Posted

    Not into working out every day' date=' so my weight loss is slow! I finally dropped below 150 today...149.8 and my starting weight was 225.5. Still 29 pounds to go!!![/quote']

    Congrats! I'm stuck at 150.4# I don't work out every day either lol. How tall r u? I just don't know where I should be on weight before I can say I'm where I'm supposed to be.

    highest weight 224#<br />sx weight 213# (11/20/12)<br />current weight 150.4#(6/30)

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  12. Posted

    I am thinking I will need one too I told my husband I plan on getting the full mommy makeover for my stomach and my boobs poor things :/

    I feel ya! My girls have gone from B cup to a D cup now I'm a C cup. I wasnt naturally blessed with boobs so they have been 1 of the 1st things to go. Tummy and boobs DEFINITELY are gonna need work.

    highest weight 224#<br />sx weight 213# (11/20/12)<br />current weight 154.8#(6/15)

  13. Posted

    I am 15 pounds from my surgeon's goal 135 which was mine too but I changed mine to 130 I don't think my gut is going to go with that 15 lbs I am thinking I may need to be 120 for it to be gone? Idk I honestly do have large bone structure even though I am short (my wrist bones are HUGE) I am 5'2.5 I would be pretty skinny at 120 I think but we shall see....

    For my tummy I'm goin to need a Tummy Tuck and then some! Ugh. ..I let myself go bad but thank God for 2nd chances!

    highest weight 224#<br />sx weight 213# (11/20/12)<br />current weight 154.8#(6/15)

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  14. Posted

    I am 15 pounds from my surgeon's goal 135 which was mine too but I changed mine to 130 I don't think my gut is going to go with that 15 lbs I am thinking I may need to be 120 for it to be gone? Idk I honestly do have large bone structure even though I am short (my wrist bones are HUGE) I am 5'2.5 I would be pretty skinny at 120 I think but we shall see....

    For my tummy I'm goin to need a Tummy Tuck and then some! Ugh. ..I let myself go bad but thank God for 2nd chances!

    highest weight 224#<br />sx weight 213# (11/20/12)<br />current weight 154.8#(6/15)

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  17. Posted

    To be completely honest sometimes I have to take a drink. I have had foods so far that were extremely salty' date=' too dry, and too spicy. Additionally, I can eat Cereal now which consists of food plus liquids.

    I truly believe that the no drinking rule was set in place for a couple of reasons.

    1) The liquids will get you full too quickly.

    2) The food you just ate will pass through the sleeve much faster than without the liquids.

    3) Many of us naturally choose drinks with calories in it or drinks with carbonation- all leading to less Protein being eaten.[/quote']

    That's been the hardest part for me is not to drink and eat! I have forgotten a few times and I have regretted every time! The pain is awful! Even at 6 months out! I have to wait over an hr to drink after I eat. I have pain but also have noticed that I get hungry sooner if I don't wait at least an hr after I eat. Then sometimes I just forget to drink all together! Carbonated drinks r out of the question for me. I can't tolerate them at all:-(

    highest weight 224#<br />sx weight 213# (11/20/12)<br />current weight 154.8#(6/15)

  21. Posted

    Every Doctor is different. Mine has me on 600 cals. And has since the surgery. I am 6 months out. I am still losing but do worry about what will happen when I go on a maintenance plan.

    Yes every dr is different. Mine has me on 1100 cals. Its rare I get all my cals but I have been losing still. My carb intake should be 93-120grams but I usually get from 45- 80 grams. I concentrate so much on Protein sometimes i forget! I have to really work to get those carbs in:-\

    highest weight 224#<br />sx weight 213# (11/20/12)<br />current weight 155.2#(6/11)

  23. Posted

    Hi Sooz' date=' I am 5 1/2 weeks post op ( I was a same day band to sleeve revision) and my situation was very similar to yours. I didn't feel restriction at all when I was on clear liquids or full liquids and never felt full on mushies. I even asked my Dr if I had really been sleeved because I wasn't reaching the feeling of fullness. I never had an aversion to food, nor did I ever have nausea, I still had cravings etc.. I could gulp ice, Water or liquids the day after my surgery the same as I did prior to surgery and still can. I was deeply disappointed, afraid I would be a failure at this and I knew that I couldnt rely on my will power again...it never worked before!!! I was so scared and concerned, stressed myself over it...cried over it. Now, I've been advanced to some solids such as tuna, chicken, soft veggies etc... at this stage I am feeling fullness for the first time. I can eat approx 3 oz of chicken and very few soft veggies. I can eat 1/2 serving of the little tuna sets that come with tuna, relish and mayo...I also add a boiled egg. I was able to eat whole Protein bar for the first time yesterday. That being said, I've been quite disappointed with my weight loss...I'm 5 1/2 weeks post op and I've only lost 18 lbs. I've gone from 206# to 188#.(I'm 4'11") I had gotten to 186# two days ago but then regained 2#'s. :( Why? I'm not sure. However, I just keep reading these blogs, hoping, waiting wishing and believing...that its going to get better and I'm keeping the faith in myself and my sleeve. Lets keep our chin up together!!!![/quote']

    I'm 5' and I too have lost weight slowly. I have lost around 58# and I'm 6 months post op. Its been frustrating but my hubby kept encouraging me. I don't workout like most ppl here. I workout 4-5 days a wk and I consume 2 Snacks and 3 meals. 1 of my coworkers is 3 months post op and has lost 53# already. My dr said I'm on schedule with my weight loss so I'm not so disappointed! He said I didn't have much to lose so it would be slow. I'm 5# away from my 150# goal. Anything below that is awesome! Om praying rhat Tummy Tuck and Lipo take care of 20#..lol! Just remember that everyone is different!Hang in there! The #s will start to add up and before u know it u will be at goal!

    highest weight 224#<br />sx weight 213# (11/20/12)<br />current weight 155.2#(6/11)

  24. Posted

    I started around 2-3 months post op and at 6 months still shedding but it had slowed down some. It was scary for a while bcuz in the shower it was so much:-( I'm praying this stops soon! Thank God I have lots of hair!

    highest weight 224#<br />sx weight 213# (11/20/12)<br />current weight 155.2#(6/11)

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  25. Posted

    I'm so frustrated. May was a month that I was not super strict with my diet or exercise. I didn't go crazy or anything but I was out of town for two weeks and I found it more difficult to be strict.... Now I am home' date=' working out eating right and staying on top of everything and I'm still not losing weight. I've tried changing up my work out.... Changing up my diet.... And nothing. I keep on losing and gaining the same 2-3 pounds over and over. It's just like before the surgery except I am totally committed and haven't gone off the program (when I was out of town I wasn't strict but I was still following the guidelines).

    Makes me super cranky. And I want a piece of pizza followed by a snickers.... Of course I won't but seriously the scale has got to move soon right?!?!?[/quote']

    I too have had my stalls but I keep goin and pray that the scales move. Eventually they do but its frustrating while they aren't! It took 6 days for me to lose .2# this wk but I lost! Ill take whatever I can get:-) Just hang in there! I've upped carbs, cals and changed my exercise routine.

    highest weight 224#<br />sx weight 213# (11/20/12)<br />current weight 155.2#(6/11)

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