Chickyslim

That is so exciting, congratulations!!

Its the best feeling, isn't it!?!?! So happy for you today, ya big loser, lol!

Congratulations! I've got 3 more pounds til I join you!

Awesome!! Congrats!!!

congrats on your first milestone!!! Here's to many more!!

Congrats! I hope to follow you there soon...10 pounds to go! Keep it up!!!

I finally hit it. I was sleeved on 5/3. At about 5 weeks, I hit a two week stall. I tried eating more, eating less, exercising more, and even exercising differently. I have no idea what worked but one day the scale started to move again. I hope it keeps moving!

I finally hit it. I was sleeved on 5/3. At about 5 weeks, I hit a two week stall. I tried eating more, eating less, exercising more, and even exercising differently. I have no idea what worked but one day the scale started to move again. I hope it keeps moving!

I finally hit it. I was sleeved on 5/3. At about 5 weeks, I hit a two week stall. I tried eating more, eating less, exercising more, and even exercising differently. I have no idea what worked but one day the scale started to move again. I hope it keeps moving!

I finally hit it. I was sleeved on 5/3. At about 5 weeks, I hit a two week stall. I tried eating more, eating less, exercising more, and even exercising differently. I have no idea what worked but one day the scale started to move again. I hope it keeps moving!

I finally hit it. I was sleeved on 5/3. At about 5 weeks, I hit a two week stall. I tried eating more, eating less, exercising more, and even exercising differently. I have no idea what worked but one day the scale started to move again. I hope it keeps moving!

I was sleeved on May 15th, am down 20 #s since surgery. I have followed my doctor/nutritionist's guidelines to a "T", exercise at least 5 Xs a week and since I progressed onto the pureed stage, I have done nothing but go up and then back down. I tried so hard yesterday to get close to my calorie intake, I got in about 610 and my Protein intake, I got within 1 gram, and I gained a half ounce.
So I have stayed pretty much the same for 2 weeks solid.
I know, I know, I know that stalls are common, but they are also so frustrating! I don't expect the weight to fall of instantly, but it would be nice to throw me a "bone" everyone once in awhile!

I found a pretty good article about ketosis-related bad breath. Hope it helps!
http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/lowcarbliving/a/Is-Your-Low-Carb-Diet-Giving-You-Bad-Breath.htm

My BMI was close to 40 and I gained about 6 lbs at the hospital which I lost plus nine more pounds in the first two weeks. This seems to less than some others. I lost 8 lbs on the preop diet the week before surgery so I think all my Water weight was gone. I hope this helps!

Happy to see all you May sleevers. I had my surgery May 10, 2012, so I'm a little over 11 months post op. My surgiversary is coming up fast. I've lost 180 pounds in that time, but more importantly I've basically started a whole new life. I feel and look better than I ever thought possible. My energy is through the roof, so is my love of life. It hasn't always been easy but it has ALWAYS been worth it. This time next year all of ya'll will be right there as well. Good luck to every one of you.

I bought the Atkins shakes that are ready to drink. They taste pretty good. I tried to add unflavored protien to chicken broth but it didn't work out. I think I added too much and then it got too hot and curdled. I think I should have added it after I heated the broth, not before. I am still really swollen and can't even fit into my fat jeans. I was down two pounds yesterday. Today is day 7. One day at time...

We can all do it just take it one day at a time don't look back. Here's to us and the milestones ahead

I started the preop diet today too. I only have to do it for four days. My surgery is Friday. My tummy is grumbling and I too am going to bed early. We can do this!

I am sleeved! I am still in hospital. I have walking and following instructions. Pain is too bad, I have not even taken all the pain meds. I hate the way they make me feel. Just ice chips so far. I should be getting broth and crystal light today. I am hoping to be releaed this afternoon.

I go bright and early tomorrow. 6:45 AM. I will remember to walk. Any other advice?

I go bright and early tomorrow. 6:45 AM. I will remember to walk. Any other advice?

I'm on may 9th, good luck to everyone!!!

Mines not till June 19 but yes I'm scared but also excited. I'm just so ready to lose weight. It has helped me to read people's post op stories and to see that most say its the best thing they've done for themselves.

I'm with you! I started my pre-op liquid diet today too. It's now 6:30p.m. and getting pretty hungry. I'll be going to bed very early tonight. I hope everyone has a better day of it Tuesday.