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Me too!

My sole regret is not having done it sooner.

January 8th and down 70 pounds!

GREAT NEWS!!!! I just went to my Nutritionist / Doctor for my 3 month follow up and i have lost 100lbs OMFG i cant believe it ! I just broke down and cried when i seen that on the scale i am no longer in the 400lbs weight group .
I am not in the 300s OMG!!! I was 487lbs i am now 390lbs WOW!! Im so happy! I was feeling down lately because i couldnt weigh myself on home scales because i was to heavy But now i see the light at the end of the tunnel! LIFE DOES GET BETTER!!!

Hello fellow Swede! They've actually got two support group meetings a month (2nd Saturday 10-noon and 4th Tuesday 6:30-8pm).

I'm seven weeks out and still don't get hungry. I have to remind myself to eat.

I started just about where you were and less than a month after my sleevification I've broken into the 300's already. I think that's pretty awesome

Saw my PCP yesterday and my HbA1c is out of diabetic range so I had my Metformin cut in half. If things keep progressing this way, I should be off it in another couple of months!

Saw my PCP yesterday and my HbA1c is out of diabetic range so I had my Metformin cut in half. If things keep progressing this way, I should be off it in another couple of months!

Just got taken off my blood pressure meds. No more hydrochlorothiazide for meeeeeeeee!

Hi - I am a Seattle Sleever who had VSG performed by DR McMahan at Swedish Hospital on Capital Hill. Fairly pleased with the process before, during and after the procedure was performed. They have support group once a month and regular follow up every 3, 6, 9, 12 and 24 month. I am currently just about at 9 months. The dietician, PA, MA and nurses are all very supportive, very good at what they do and, more importantly, love what they do. It shows in how they treat the patients. I would recommend them to anyone.

Just got taken off my blood pressure meds. No more hydrochlorothiazide for meeeeeeeee!

I'm not really sure what you're looking for. The mechanics of digestion are the same pre and post sleeve.

Just got taken off my blood pressure meds. No more hydrochlorothiazide for meeeeeeeee!

I try to keep carbs under 75.

My goals are 90 grams of Protein, 80 ounces of Water and 1100 calories a day. Going to the gym five days a week also helps.

Indeed!
Go all of us!

Surgery 1/8, down 63 pounds!

Water is my biggest issue right now. I'm always fighting to get enough in. What helps for me is to keep a couple of 24oz insulated Polar bottles in the fridge and carry one around wherever I go. Cold water just seems to go down easier so having a ready supply on hand is a big help.

The only ones I can stomach (no pun intended) are the Premier Protein chocolate shakes. I recommend them so much I should get a kickback from that company.
Determined_Me: They have 1 gram per 11oz serving.

I love the chocolate premiere Protein Shakes at costco and they have 30 whopping grams of Protein per serving. Cant go wrong. No powdery aftertaste either. Good Luck!!

Take dime sized bites and chew the daylights out of each bite. It takes some serious conscious effort to override a lifetime of eating habits.

I finally got the big envelope from my insurance today regarding my surgery bill...
Six pages of explanations and instructions on how to read the 7th page with the numbers on it. At the bottom of that page was : "Your financial responsibility: $0.00"
I never thought I would would ever be happy to get a letter from my insurance company

I finally got the big envelope from my insurance today regarding my surgery bill...
Six pages of explanations and instructions on how to read the 7th page with the numbers on it. At the bottom of that page was : "Your financial responsibility: $0.00"
I never thought I would would ever be happy to get a letter from my insurance company

Carbs before, Protein after is the general rule.
Carbs trigger an increase in insulin production which allows glucose to get into your cells for energy. they also replenish glycogen stores for muscle energy while you're working out. Protein helps repair cells and create new ones after the workout is done.