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When I couldn't carry my grandson and walk up the stairs at the same time.
When I realized that there's so much more to life than sitting in the house because I didn't want to be the only fat person in the group.
EVERYTHING that has been listed in the previous posts.

When I couldn't carry my grandson and walk up the stairs at the same time.
When I realized that there's so much more to life than sitting in the house because I didn't want to be the only fat person in the group.
EVERYTHING that has been listed in the previous posts.

When I couldn't carry my grandson and walk up the stairs at the same time.
When I realized that there's so much more to life than sitting in the house because I didn't want to be the only fat person in the group.
EVERYTHING that has been listed in the previous posts.

Hello everyone, I'm new to the group and as happy as a kid in a candy store because I found you!! I've enjoyed reading all the previous posts because they answered most of my questions. I started this process 3 times but always had to put it on hold due to family. I told my husband when I started it last Dec. that JESUS is the only way I'd quit this time. I'm very excited and looking forward to my new beginning, especially since it's on my daddy's birthday. I know he's smiling down on me.

My 1st post op appt. today went great. I'm down 30 lbs. from my first weigh-in. I got the green light to start with the trainer on Monday...I'm super excited. I've decided to weigh myself once a month because I don't want to get discouraged to about stalling.

My 1st post op appt. today went great. I'm down 30 lbs. from my first weigh-in. I got the green light to start with the trainer on Monday...I'm super excited. I've decided to weigh myself once a month because I don't want to get discouraged to about stalling.

Question...has anyone started working on their core? Things feel funny in there after resistance training. Really weird but i have been cleared to do this. Thoughts?

Congrats!! That takes discipline but I'm sure it will be soo rewarding
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I think I'm losing all my weight in my ass, because it sure hurts after sitting on the couch for awhile. What the heck! Maybe I pulled a muscle.

I was sleeved Feb 11th. I've lost 24 lbs so far and for the most part I am getting everything in. I am eating a lot of purees. Is anyone getting sick of Protein Shakes. Today getting my shake down was a struggle! I start soft fruits & veggies on Sunday. I cannot wait!!!!

Good Luck!!

They are From costco btw!

I am 9 days post op and eating thick liquids, yogurt, Soup, pudding, sweet potatoes. The last two days I get a pain mid chest when eating, is this heartburn or acid? Anyone experienced this? It is definitely above my stomach

I can only offer my own experience, pre-sleeve, I could lose weight in the short term, but would gain it right back as soon as I went back to normal eating.
So I knew I could lose weight - I've even gone 5 days eating nothing but coffee and Crystal Light lemonade. But I knew that I didn't want to spend the rest of my life fighting the food cravings. So I'd give in.
If I could be like my skinny friend, who can take or leave food and never think about it, I'd have never needed the sleeve.
The sleeve has given me a mental rest from constantly thinking about food and what I'm going to eat next.
It is an extraordinary feeling when I see a buffet or a spread of free food at work and I know I can eat just a little or none. I can eat less than the skinny women now! (You know those show offs that pick and eat little pieces off their doughnut and can walk away after 1) And I my head won't be constantly nagging me about how good it will taste and how wonderful it feels to have a full belly.
That's what the sleeve did for me.

I had an appt for a check-up with my pcp today. Turns out that I've lost 5 lbs in addition to the 37 other lbs I've lost on my own, bringing me to a total loss of 42 lbs! It's not much but it's a start. I've questioned if the sleeve is the right procedure for me, because there isn't any malabsorption so I'll be responsible for ensuring I eat the right stuff. Seeing as I've got close to 200 lbs to lose, I've never been the best at making smart healthy decisions, so you can see why I would question whether or not I was capable of doing so post-op.
A 42 lb loss on my own shows me that I've already made changes for the better and that I CAN do this. Very reassuring! My pre-op diet starts on the 25th, and I can't wait to see how much more I can lose on my own before then.

Good for you! Today is the first day of your new Life!!! Kinda corney but so true. Hope all goes well!!!

And I'm out the door. Ready to start this journey to a new life.

9 days post-op & I'm outside for the first time. I'm gonna walk the mall for a little while but not over do it. I'm gonna purchase a scale today too.

I am less than 2 weeks out and shocked at the changes in my vision! I am 50 and by up close finally when bad bad and my far away is normal again! I bet I am 20/20! Off all diabetes meds but one

"Need to eat" is what they call head-hunger. How could you possibly be full? (Compared to what you are used to eating). I am only 3 days ahead of you. I was sleeved on 2/22. If you make sure to drink Water throughout the day, and take in Protein Shakes, Jello and non-fat yogurt you should feel satiated. A 15 calories sugar free popsicle is pretty satisfying too. When I hear my stomach growl, I'll eat one of the foods I already mentioned and the pangs go away.
Best of luck to you.

Yes! I am in the me boat! Have you found any solutions?

I am on my way to the hospital!!! Send me prayers and good vibes please! I really need them.....see ya guys on the loser's bench