summerjjjj

Surgery went perfectly fine. The pain I was having real bad last night wasn't gas pain as I thought. It's the awfull feeling from the repair of the hiatal hernia. Pain meds just barely takes the edge off it! I am getting down my first full Protein Drink. Yay! Tea seems to setting better in my stomach than plain Water. I got ZERO sleep last night. Horrible! But this afternoon, I'm feeling better and more in control. Realizing that the new way of eating and drinking begins NOW. Hope all others are doing well!

Beachbum, Chanvita, cindy, thanks for all of your encouragement!
When I first saw the new pic (in the red dress), I could definitely tell something was different! Sometimes it is harder to see it tho. Isn't that funny?
I'm 5'2" and have lost 57# since my initial consult, 37# since surgery 8 weeks ago. I'm trying real hard to maximize my golden 6 months and at 2 or 3 weeks out I joined a gym. Have been doing Zumba 3x/week. I have now been incorporating weights into my workout. Having energy to move is such an amazing feeling!!
So far, I've gone from a 2x top to Large. Size 20 pant and dress to size 14. SA-WEET!!
It's terrible tho. I've become addicted to losing weight! I want more off now!!! lol!! Don't worry, I'm not doing anything crazy!
I did, however, have to miss my 6 week appt, so if anyone has any tips, please share!
Everyone - keep getting healthy!

I just did my first jog EVER today! Gonna do the C25K!

I just did my first jog EVER today! Gonna do the C25K!

I just did my first jog EVER today! Gonna do the C25K!

I just did my first jog EVER today! Gonna do the C25K!

I just did my first jog EVER today! Gonna do the C25K!

I am a runner and I love Brooks. Most runners wear brooks or mizunos.

Hey Chanvita; Honestly I've been drinking the EAS Advantage Carb Control RTD shakes and Muscle Milk Light chocolate Peanut Butter. Really good - the only time I have trouble is if I let the Muscle Milk shakes sit too long and they get too watery. Then it's a bit of an effort to get them down but that's easily rememdied - just drink them faster. If the coldness is bothering you - try letting the RTD shakes sit out to room temp or mix the shakes with lukewarm Water. Cold things bothered me a little bit the 1st couple of days but I've gotten over it - sugar free popsicles are my best friend!

Im still in the hospital I can't keep nothing down but pain is getting better. I hope I get better

Oh and I had my 1st sneeze today - that was interesting but just hold on to that belly and you'll be fine!

Girl you look fantastic!! I'm so proud of you! Had my surgery on Tuesday - back home today. 1st day was really rough but been steadily getting better every day. You give me so much motivation to keep going with the hope that I can look as good as you do at just a few months out!

You have did really good. I can see. Big difference. Keep it up!!

U have done well Summerjjj, how much you lost so far?

I am in Aiken sleeved nov 6th 2013 from surgery pre op down 105 lbs

Yippee! I'm so happy for you - welcome to the other side! Walk, walk, walk....sip, sip, sip! HUGS!

Hey all ya new members!! Hi to those who have been chatting with me since I joined!
I figured I would finally show some pics! The pre op pic was June 2012 and surgery was June 2013. No change really in weight between those times. I didn't take immediate pre op pics, and haven't been documenting it much.
 

Beachbum - I wonder if that's part of what's going on inside the body. Remember, we are pushing it to starvation mode.
I also had to share that I saw a recent picture of myself for the first time since surgery. What did I notice, out of all the changes?
My eyes! I don't remember the last time I could see my eyeballs! Usually there was too much fat in the eyelid and below squishing them out of view. So to me it looked like I had "crazy eyes", when in reality it was just normal!
Weird.... Just had to share.

I've hit my 4 week stall. I guess it can last up to 2 weeks. My scale hasn't changed in a week. Just keep following the rule!

Beachbum2017 and Chanvita, for now make sure you are following the rules! Right food choices, waiting to drink around meals, etc... These have to be permanent actions so if not already, start! Post op- go slow when you finally get liquids. You may feel perfectly normal. Just keep going slow. You'll all do just fine. Just let them put you to sleep. Once surgery is done, there's no going back. Which will be a relief!

Is that your pre op diet? Full liquids?
I also have to share how awesome it is to ALREADY be feeling better and having more energy. I can't believe it! And I'm just a month out! I haven't been able to do all this in a very long time. I spent 2 long, full days at a convention, even wearing heels and all dressed up. And today I'm in a car driving/riding to NY! I'm not feeling crippled!

(Summerjjj) how did you feel after they repaired ur hernia? They said I have one that they will repair during my surgery was kind of worried bout that

Hey y'all! I'm doing good. Losing about a pound a day. At the soft food stage. My stomach has been handling everything just fine. Haven't gotten sick once! I felt good enough to join a gym this week. Super yay! I'm REALLY excited to be gaining more energy!
My bathroom activity has been troubled quite a bit tho.
Dealing with a bit of head hunger at times and cravings still. But I haven't strayed from my diet.
That's all I can say for now. Thank you guys for checking in on me!

Summerjjjj - we haven't heard from you in awhile - Is everything going okay?