Kiki75

Truly remarkable times..

Surgery Date: 10/21/2013

HW: 421

SW: 353

CW: 248

Total lost since surgery...105 pounds

Total lost since Jan2013...173pounds.. !!

I feel like my opportunity for update and drum roll.. I had my 6month post op today!! Surgeon is happy for my progress..

SW 404

Surgery 359

CW 265. Down 139 since first consultation April 2013!

Feeling blessed and encouraged! Best of success to everyone!

Screaming with joy! With my inside voice! Had a regular doctor visit..3month post op is in a couple of weeks..here it is..

HW 421. SW 359 CW 307 I've lost 114lbs since this time last year! Nothing short of a blessing! I love my sleeve. Changed my life!

Not sure what to call it but I AM UNDER 300 LBS TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am thrilled with my sleeve! No buyers remorse here!!

Cool!

Hi Kiki, My doctor is Dr. Upadhyay. Who did you have your surgery with at Summit?

Dr Broderick-villa. Nicest loved his bedside manner! Great experience...

My surgeon is Dr. Upadhyay...

Hey you! Who was your surgeon? Im going tomorrow for my nutrition and exercise class, then thursday is my 1st visit with the surgeon. How are you feeling? How long did the process take you from start to finish?

Hey! My surgeon was dr Broderick-villa. I'm feeling awesome! Glad I went through the process. Best and seems like the first thing I've truly ever done for my self! I started April this year..and surgery was October. Confusion with going to wrong old old insurance and I didn't know until end of August slowed me down! But once I got that part straightened out I got my approval in less than two weeks! My three month appt is next month..and am curious what I've been up to!

Hey. I had my surgery 10/21/13 at Summit in Oakland . Love my surgeon! Great program there as well. I have follow up next month! Best journey to you both!

First day back to work! It's was refreshing to kind of start with a clean sheet. I'd been gone for 6 weeks.. Surgery was 6weeks ago today! Down two dress sizes..and it was funny trying to read reactions. I got a few that said you look so good.. The two people, that knew what was going on..were really praising the healthiness and happy for me! The people that didn't know..well I gave them a new hair style to be surprised by as well. So it was funny to hear..oh you look so rested and relaxed! Your hair is great. Side note on the hair..I got it in a really short curly style...because my hair started to shed!!! however it's been a good change..I'm trying something completely different! And you know what..once you have had your stomach rearranged..or modified.. A hairstyle is extremely simple! All in all it was interesting to get the reaction..or I'd say the you look so relaxed...reaction! Happy first days to you all!

What is causes the Hair loss? Any AA women on this is experiencing this? I'm just curious, because I'm trying to grow mine now...lol

I'm not exact of cause..but my shedding just started..got a roller set yesterday so I can stay out of it...and I cannot sit for braids! Lol. Not right now. I guess I'm going to know how well staying out of it will work. My stylist said she can see a difference. Irony is hair length is still growing, but shedding like a cat! Probably the natural styles will feature high for me soon!

You have to tell us what reactions you get. Going back to work smaller was a mixed bag for me- some people looked at me you could see them trying to figure out what was different. Most of the people who knew were okay, but some were intrusive and I could see them looking me up and down every time I would come around which for me was uncomfortable. Someone from another unit in the hospital heard I had gotten a Tummy Tuck (don't know how that rumor got started), came to my unit to find me, and actually touched my stomach and said how good it looked!! WTH?!? I know you're a guy so you probably won't have as many issues as the women do.

Had my 1month post op appt with my surgeon... Down 7lbs.. I really don't like purée and glad to see the end of that phase! On to soft foods. Yippee!

Now to work on getting Protein in! Always work! Somehow I now have low blood pressure..and need to incorporate salt into my life! Whatever it takes!

Went to see my surgeon today for my one month post op appointment. Cleared to eat all (appropriate) foods now... So nice to be able to eat those dry roasted edamame/almonds etc.- missed my crunch! I've been reaching my Protein goal each day, maybe not drinking as much Water as I should though- probably 40-50 oz per day. Once I hit my puréed stage, weight loss has been really slow. They suggested that I up my calories from 650-750 to closer to 1000 calories per day. First time a doctor told me to eat more calories! Kind of surreal, lol. We'll see if that works.

I truly am not a fan of puree phase. Lol.. hopefully soft foods next week. My 1month appt is Tuesday!

I added you a few days ago--- did it not work?

Melodikd@yahoo.com. Thanks!

I feel the same way..what will the next twelve months feel like and look like!

Hi. Surgery date 10/21/13 6' HW 404 SW 353 Post op appt 340 CW I will find out at next appt.. GW increments..I want to see a number starting with a 2... Maybe before New Years...? Excited about my sleeve!! It's the tool I needed to be a healthier stronger me!

Yes.. Monday. But I've found my love for Tomato soup!! Added milk and cheese to increase the protein..forgot to try and add Protein powder.. good luck because I understand the shake fatigue!

Today was sooo bad for me! I am getting sick of Protein shakes-literally! Every time I brought the drink to my mouth I wanted to throw up!! What do I do?

Just left my 1st op...down 19lbs since pre-op appt! 14 since surgery! I will take it! Down 64lbs since April!!! Had not seen the number on the scale in decades!!! I enjoying the journey and was uber ecstatic to see the drain go bye bye!!! Purée start next Monday!

Thanks Kiki' date=' I'm figuring this thing oyt slowly; in the beginning I have to eat very repetitively. Uggh. Thanks. Gonna gave to continue to learn about my new way of eating.[/quote']its a journey! I totally understand!

Good luck today! You all will do wonderfully! Happy recovery! And remember to push the button!

I was sleeved October 18th by Dr. Garcia in Tijuana. I'm really struggling with ideas of things to eat. Anybody here give me ideas on things you did; especially the first few weeks. Protein ideas please! Please!

I am on the 31st as well. Guess we will be trick or treating for ice chips!

Sleeved on Wednesday as well. Doing ok. Not enough fluids maybe about 50oz. I had a Protein Shake though. 30gm of Protein. About half of what supposed to have per day' date=' but ill take it. Keep having stomach spasms like 1-3 per hour. Sooo painful.[/quote']you are a star! Sleeved on Monday and I am not even close to hitting that 50oz mark!! Way to go! Today is the first day I feel like I wil hit 36oz of fluids.. Maybe Protein Shakes and Soups about 9oz... Working on it..it's a daily effort and adventure!!