hopingtolose2013

I was approved same day as paperwork was sent. Then it just depends on your dr schedule. I was 2.5 weeks.

I add the unijury unflavored to any Soup or pudding I'm eating. 10 grams of Protein for 1/2 a scoop and 21 for whole scoop. Its about $23 a can. U van also add Decaf sugar free instant coffee like Suiss Mocha to a vanilla protein shake! Van also make sf pudding with shake instead od water....I like the banana cream!

I started at around 210-213 and am 5'6"' date=' 38 years old and female. I lost 20 pounds in a month and then hit a stall. Just working toward my goal though and not worrying too much about the short term.[/quote']

We are almost the same. ..sw 203 5'5". We will see where it takes me!

I'm asking because I'm 7 days out and have lost 13 lbs...I am trying to not be too excited! Is it possible to lose 30 the first month???? I know we r all different. Looking for your story!

Zoloft! Get on it!

Baton rouge!

I think I only got it bc I am allergic to Loratab. The pharmacy had to get from another pharmacy to fill the order. We didnt think anything about it till we picked it up. We thought the dosing was crazy. I hate pain meds so I only took it a few times. It didn't even help with my headache or arm pain...just the soreness. I took kids tylenol and that helped more!

My dr. Sent me home with 180 doses of Demerol. I only took three doses! If u need something stronger...call your dr back!

I guess I'm so confused bc I was given two diets. One from the hospiyal program and one from my dr. My dr. Said ok to juicing...his nut also said ok to refried Beans. However, I don't trust her. The hospital nut said no to all. I just wish I could understand how all that processed stuff was better for me than juiced fruit, eggs, and cooked well beans. I could take it better if I understood why all dr are different. I'm one that needs to rationalize it...and I can't rationalize being flushed of fluids bc I can only have processed Soups, broth, and yogurt. I know this will end in one week!!!

What?? Three months? ??? Omg! I can have some of them after two weeks!

I am 6 days out. I don t understand why I can have processed cream of whatever and broth and yogurt but you can't have fresh blended up fruit or eggs. I need something more than Soup. I know its tmi but my belly can tell there is no substance coming in...so I'm having trouble with diarrhea...which doesn't help my fluids! I want an egg or some refried Beans and my nut said no!

Lawd! I have always been obsessed with a scale. ..to the oz! I know I shouldn't but I weigh twice daily. It's been my way of life for twenty years! I.am.sick.obsessed! At least I own it! I'm too bruised to wear anything but big dresses! Hope that changes! My belly hit the purple swollen sore stage today! I feel better about food today. I am having trouble understanding the diet. I mean I don't get y u can eat cream Soups and yogurt but not fresh juiced fruit or eggs. Makes no sense to me but I'm doin it.

I am finally in maintenance stage...and I can tell you that I feel completely normal now. I do still have a lot of restriction' date=' so I can't have everything that I used to be able to. However I don't act like I am on a diet anymore. If there is something I want, then I have it...just a lot less then I used to before surgery. I feel strongly that if there is something I want and I tell myself I can't have it...then I find myself obsessing over it until I just break down anyways...and then usually I go overboard. I have learned a lot in this process. I feel incredably lucky to have been able to give myself this gift, and I don't intend on waisting it...but I also don't intend on being on a diet for the rest of my life. I did this so I could LIVE again. I really feel like I am finally living my life the way I always wanted to! good luck to all of you! [/quote']

I needed to read this. I can't wait for this day to come for me.

I was just thinking this same thing! I'm only 3 days out and have no desire or room to eat food. However, my brain keeps saying how stupid this was and I could be eating fried fish right now. I am hoping this will go away. I know I needed to make a drastic change but I keep thinking I could of just done weight watchers again. Ehy didn't I have enough power to make it happen without surgery? Grieving my old way of life when I ate what I wanted. I know that is sick thinking but it is where I am right now. I also have lost 7.5 lbs...and I keep saying oh you'll gain it back. Do u really thimk you'll ever be a size 8? Why do I thinl this way?

Acme for sure....chargrilled oysters a must! Must also do pat o brians...and get a picture!

I think we are on day 4. Pretty sure. Its all so confusing. How are you doing? I was sleeved Monday too and am havibg a rough time.

I was sleeved on Monday. Seems like I've had someyhing different everday. In the hospital I was fine except for a major headache and jaw pain..and nausea. Once home my arm hurt like heck. All that is over and I thought I was on the upswing, but now my belly is so sore! Feeling like I will never be better. I know I will. I know its just a hopeless feeling. I just wish it was over. The plus side is that I've lost 7 lbs!

So glad I can giggle on the morning of surgery! Thanks ladies!!

Hahaha! I just hate coming home to a dirty house! Just want it perfect! I know I'm doing this to be better just a big step! Thanks dor the support!

Just a thought: get a letter from your doctor stating ALL of the programs you have tried in your lifetime. State that he supervised you on the last attempt...or the nut..whichever one. Then you yourself type up exactly what you did during that time. You can find forms online. List the month, weight, weught loss or gain from prev. Month, bmi, height, diet goals, exercise goals, diet suggestions. And title it three minth diet progress. List all that you did! It might work!

Omg I want to twist my entire body into the shape of a pretzel while balancing on the top of my head...glad to see I'm not the only crazy one around here! * cool aid smile * I'll post a pic right after you post yours.

Skinny people don't like to twist their bodies into the shape of a pretzel because their hips get sore. We shouldn't be ugly by stating that skinny people can and like to shape their bodies like pretzels.

July 8th!! I can't believe it is here. We are cleaning and cleaning and cleaning the house for a sterile arrival back home! Trying to forget that ill be sleeved by now tomorrow! If I think abiut it too long I might cry. Scared and excited! I worry abiut my girls so much. I know the chances of me dying are slim but they are there. I know my chances of dying witjout the surgery are absolute. I almost died after having my eight year old. I developed congestive heart failure. The thought of her without a mommy was traumatic. My second daughter is adopted from China. I just love them so much and hate to put my life at risk. But in this case it is necessary. Much prayers for all going under tomorrow!

Girl plz .. Opinion is different from preaching

Hahaha...."girl plz" is funny. Yes it is...opinion is very different than preachin...and I used the term correctly in my opinion...

I apologize if I offended anyone with my post. Please take it in the spirit it was meant.

I am hoping everyone is keeping it light hearted! We all know that skinny people have issues too. Lawd...I think the original poster meant this to be lighthearted. I know I did. No need to get preachy about how skinny people have issues too. No matter what someone says....if you have been or are a fat girl...you know you have made a skinny beotch comment. Just saying!

Girl...I don't know how people can be offended by your beliefs! Everyone is different. It sounds like you liked the church you attended but its too painful to return. Again, I am not comapring my loss of my father as being anywhere close to what you experieced. I just am giving you my experience. I had those same feelings of trauma and remembrance of my father with our doctors. I had my baby and was dx with congestive heart failure 7 days later. I almost died. After that my father and I saw the same drs. We had the aame general dr and the sane cardiologist. It was hard for me to see them again. I made it and my dad didnt. I cried to them the dirst time we saw each other again. They were both so understanding and sorry. I still see them both. I am telling you this bc the preacher I bet would be more than happy to talk to you for free. He would actually be a great person to speak with. I bet the funeral was hard for him. Its just an option. I felt soo much better after facing the drs and getting out those emotions. I still almost cry everytime I go to the cardiologist, but I love hom too much to switch!!