Goddardgo

I am going to see Dr. Orris in three days. I want to get the sleeve and I would love to know if anybody has been sleeved by him.

What part of AZ do you live in? I'm in avondale.. you can come over here lol. Really though,I am still pre op so I really don't know how my reaction and responses would be after surgery, but you shouldn't feel like this. I know how my husband used to get with a toothache and remember.. men don't handle pain like us ladies, so he may be very frustrated with himself and is taking it out on you. You should get out for a bit and let him think about his behavior.

I am 16 months out. I never made goal I still need to lose 40 pounds . My lowest weight was 173 in August. I had gained weight and was at 187 at my dr. Visit last week. Needless to say my surgeon challenged me to lose 10 pounds in two months. Told him I thouj my sleeve was broken. Turns out I have been grazing. I kept saying few snack won't hurt me. They have killed me and Im so mad at myself. I'm going to Paris in June and want to look fab.
This week went back to basics and have lost 6 pounds since monday. I have gone back to basics as everyone on here suggested and it works. 1 Protein shake in morning , greek yogurt for lunch. Lean Protein for snack when get home from work. Additional lean protein around 7 pm. Also have gotten in all my Water something I never did before. Keeping my carbs at 20 grams and my protein at 90. I am so grateful. That I have this forum to see that I'm not alone on this journey

I cannot tell you how many days I was stuck at 220 but it was a long time!! Monday and Tuesday of this week I tried liquids only, it included shakes, creamy Soup and lots of Water, I am 215.5 as of yesterday.. maybe you can try liquids?

I cannot tell you how many days I was stuck at 220 but it was a long time!! Monday and Tuesday of this week I tried liquids only, it included shakes, creamy Soup and lots of Water, I am 215.5 as of yesterday.. maybe you can try liquids?

Yes, measure.. eat and enjoy pooping because after the first week it will not come as easily as it has your entire life!! I know TMI, but it happens

I am two months two weeks and four days out from surgery.. I have lost 49 pounds to date and can only pray that I lose like you! You have done an amazing job!!! Thanks for sharing

Yes, measure.. eat and enjoy pooping because after the first week it will not come as easily as it has your entire life!! I know TMI, but it happens

@@jenjo11072013
hi cutie
those thoughts you have - GET OVER IT
95 lbs down is great
lovely pics
"ONLY" 5 lbs over goal you are bummed
you still have 3 weeks to loose a couple more lbs by your surgiversary
it is a understandable "mental" thing that you want to be at your "official" goal for your surgiversary'
if you loose those 5 lbs is great
but if it takes a longer thats ok too
if it never happens - you r still amazing
stalls happen
be happy/proud of your succses
I'm happy for you
continued success for the rest of your healhier, happier, longer life
you are aces!!!
kathy
congrats

I just had surgery Thursday with Dr. Swain in that office. The hospital was fantastic also I have a cousin and my bosses husband both had Blackstone. She is fantastic. Their entire program is so good. Where are you from? I live in Avondale.

I thought my surgeon dropped me lol!! I have had the same problem since surgery on 7/24. Okay.. now I will start focusing on muscle in the butt.. who knew. I really have been complaining thinking that he did something to me..

No drain for me, but still in pain where my incisions are.. sleeved 7/24.

I hate this part of my life. Never had a problem before and now.. I almost pray to poop lol!

Sweet!! I just finished my 3 month required and finally have a date.. but know how exciting it is to be this far! Go get em!!

For several weeks postop I walked on a treadmill about 1/2 to 1 mile/day. It helped with digestion and "moving things through". But then I got bored and stopped once my tummy started handling food better. I did no exercise between 5-12 weeks out because I had a C. diff infection that made me feel lousy and left me prone to dehydration, so I didn't want to do anything that expended more Fluid (like sweating) After that I rode my recumbent bike 20 - 30 minutes about 4-5 times a week until I got bored with that, too. Haven't been on it in almost 2 months.
Between working 60 hours/week and playing hard on the weekends I have a very active lifestyle and I hate exercise. Dont have any intention of going to a gym or establishing a workout routine. I'm not encouraging you to not to do it, just wanted to say there's more than one way to be successful post VSG. I don't work out, I don't measure or track food and I still managed to pass my goal weight, maintain great muscle tone and look and feel great doing it "my" way. You just need to find your way and not feel bad that you aren't doing it like everyone else.

@@Goddardgo, Oh my bad!!!! Lol! Sorry about that! I hope that pain eases soon enough for you. Best wishes!

At 3 weeks out I barely walked from room to room. You just had major surgery, I had a lot of pain so there was no way I was going to be walking a lot. I am just over 4 weeks now and still have some pain on the right side and I now do some walking but not a lot. I do not feel guilty. I was told I could only walk for 6 weeks only so I am doing it one day at a time. Hang in there and don't judge yourself by others. I keep reading people saying stuff like, "Hey, one week out and training for a 5k." Really? Good for them and I wish them well. =) Take care!

I was sleeved 7/24 and today is my first day back to work. It has been really good.. I have a desk job so I'm just sitting I have found it so much easier to get my fluids in here at work vs at home. Good luck and CONGRATS!!!

Ahh man! I am sorry to hear about this! I was sleeved a little over 3 weeks ago, and so far so good.. with the exception of possibly tearing a stich. I hope you start feeling better and turn out happy with your decision. Again, I am sorry for your complication. Keeping you in my prayers.

Ahh man! I am sorry to hear about this! I was sleeved a little over 3 weeks ago, and so far so good.. with the exception of possibly tearing a stich. I hope you start feeling better and turn out happy with your decision. Again, I am sorry for your complication. Keeping you in my prayers.

Before 283 now 152
11 months post op today

Baby steps, five minutes at a time if that's all you can do. Don't overwhelm yourself, just get moving.

I am super excited to get started, I have a gym at work and free personal training, I think I really just want to know that it's okay thatI haven't jumped in just yet. I know that I can't wait for it to be a part of my life, I have 4 awesome kiddos and a great husband and can't wait to do outdoor things as a family. I think I'll give it one more week and get busy.. starting with walking each day and then when cleared at my 2 month follow up, I'll get that trainer a run for their time

@@McButterpants Set goals and follow thru - soon, it will become a part of your new life. Excuses are part of your old life!
Words to live by! Great advice:)

i started walking the day after surgery and have walked 5/7 days since then (8 wks out). the exception is THIS past week when i only walked 3 days, and i have GAINED 1.5 lbs this week. coorelation- definitely!
we are joining the "Y" this week and family is super excited!