Dee White

Almost 1 year out, Oct. 30th, 2012 was surgery date, I am down about 102lbs. not quite to goal yet but definitely happy of where I am. it was a slow ride for me but I wouldn't have it any other way.

I had surgery on 8/26 and have lost 27 since surgery...so not as fast as some but I think it's OK. I also feel like I can eat a lot more than some people describe. Usually I start out my day with a smoothie that has 27 g of Protein. After that it varies but I usually will eat three meals after that and one is usually another smoothie or muscle milk. Otherwise I am able to eat two eggs, 2-3 oz of meat with a vegetable, salad plate full of salad with 2 oz of deli meat turkey...
I hope that helps. I have found that I tend to lose more the more Water I drink as well.

I'm with u but my Dr said since I came from the.lapband to sleeve it would be slower than other but at least ur not gaining

I'm only down 22 lbs since surgery on 8/7. I notice I seem to be losing slower than most people. Can you ladies give me an example of what you eat in a days time? I feel like I can still eat too much...definitely less than before but more than I had anticipated.

41. Start 277. Today 174 !!!

Congratulations - that's outstanding! Please share your diet plan with us, mine is moving much slower so perhaps I'm not eating the right things. Thanks

Hello Everyone!!!! Today is my Big Day !! This time last year I changed my life. I had VSG. If you followed me in the beginning you would know that i had a lot of problems. I was sick for about 4-5 months after having the surgery and I had a lot of regret because people were having more success than me... After a while and some tweeks in Vitamins things started to turn around... By my 6 months I had lost 100lbs.. this was revealed on Christmas Day.. Then I met my weight loss goal of 160lbs on Feb 27th.. I have been maintaining since then between 153-160.. Today I weighed in at 152lbs. I am not going to say that my journey has been easy because it hasn't .. It took me a long time to come around.. I had a love hate relationship with food for a long time... There are still foods that i cant or don't eat and I don't push it.. I just let it be.. I so not do Pasta, rice or breads.. I will so sliced bread every now and then. I work out 5-7 days a week. I workout with a personal trainer 2 days a week, I walk, I'm running now.. The longest was 3.5 miles this pass weekend. I have done 3 5k's and i have one scheduled for next Sat which ill be my 4th and my 2nd obstacle run... I box, lift weights, hula hoop and I can walk up hills and stairs like its nothing. I eat 3 meals a day with 1-2 snacks.. I still measure my food. I don't drink with my food, nor do I drink alcohol. I do use a straw and i have been using one since 3-4 weeks after surgery per my docs approval. I pretty much follow the rules 85-90% of the time.. but I will say I love dark chocolate and I do partake, lol. No cakes or Cookies and no other candies, just chocolate.. I love my new life now... I learning to love the new me everyday!!! I have let go of a lot of pain that got me to my point of unhappiness and over weight.. I have forgiving a lot of people and I have told a lot of folks where can go to... I surround my self with positive folks and My Husband has been my Number 1 Supporter. In this last year, I have been to multiple concerts, 4 weddings, zip-lined indoor sky dived.. danced the night away in 4 inch heels and I have even been in a size 2... My beginning wt was 273.6, I am now in small tops and dress. size 4-6 pants, my feet even got smaller I went from a 10 to a 8.5. I have had my wedding ring re-sized twice and it needs it again. Links have been taking out of my watch.. I just have so much energy.. and my favorite thing to do is to cross my legs... I am off all meds, cpap, and pain management. I have gone from seeing my docks every other week to once a year now!!! There are so many NVS I cant count but I'm sure you get the just of it... and along the way I have meet some awesome people in the weight loss community!! I'm super excited about today!!!

It's only a day difference... Most places don't do surgery on a Sunday

Tina Marie,
No, I have not had any plastics yet! While I was lucky not to have really big arms prior to surgery, I carried most of my weight in the middle of my body. I do have a saggy tummy and uppy tummy that I would like to get removed but until then I just put it all in some Spanx and go! LOL! I think I own the entire Spanx line! Hehe! I do exercise, I do arm and leg machines every day and cardio at least three times a week!

HAd a blind date with some one who happen to have man titties and had the nerve to tell me he was disappointed on what he saw. People if you have some one who was down with you when you were fat keep it real with those who stayed true to you. Don't loose weight and forget where you came from... Then he had nerve to talk to my friend. My friend has the gastric bypass and she then became mad as well and told dude and his friend about they self....|all night dude kept saying how disappointed he was,,, I was like you gone e real disappointed when I loose this 90 lbs and I don't want you

Thank you so much! It was tough. But, prayer and fully trusting my surgeon got me through.

Hello everyone! I had my surgery yesterday. I am doing very well so far. Thanks for all of the well wishes and words of encouragement. I really appreciate it.

Thanks Dee!!!

I am at almost 4 months out. At my 3 month visit with my doctor, I was old to expect the weight loss to slow down at this point. So what's happening to you is the way it's supposed to be and nothing to beat yourself up over. 60 pounds in 4 months is a significant accomplishment - be proud of it.
Seeing a therapist that specializes in eating disorders is a good suggestion that others have given you and something you won't regret doing.

Hi everyone! I haven't posted in a while. It's been a looong journey.
My initial surgery was 8/12/13. I almost immediately began having problems getting fluids to stay down. After episodes of daily nonstop vomiting and dehydration, I was admitted to the hospital on 8/22. I was NPO for most of my hospital stay. I couldn't even keep ice chips down.
After a failed attempt of a balloon dilation, my surgeon went back in on 8/31 to correct my sleeve. I woke up in excruciating pain that evening. My heart rate was extremely high during the night. The nurses were very concerned. My surgeon came in that morning and told me that he needed to go back in to check for a leak. After 6 hours of surgery, I was revised from the sleeve to RNY due to a small leak in my sleeve.
I've been doing much better since the revision. I'm hopeful that things will work out with my new pouch. Just nervous about dumping. But, I'm taking things one day at a time. :-)
Candace

Ok well this is my 1 month update picture... I think i can see a little difference in my face, im so excited i have only loss 12 lbs post op and 27 since liquid diet. I cant wait to see the changes down the road

Hey, when I decided to do weight loss surgery I weighed 442 pounds, my first visit with Dr. Korn I weighed 435 on February 25, 2012. My insurance required a six month supervised diet, at the end of that and the day of the surgery date of August 16, 2012 I weighed 370 Pounds. Today February 19, 2013 I weighed 235 pounds for a loss of 200 pounds since I started with Dr. Korn 135 pound since surgery and an overall loss of 207 pounds! I feel great! My goal was 220 pounds but the doctor thinks 202. I am starting to think he is right!

Made these for dinner tonight- 1 was more than enough for me (plus salad). The other adults in my family each ate 2. We all voted this is a definite do again!!!! Portion controlled.
Lasagna Cupcakes
2 cup marinara sauce (I just used 1 jar)
3/4 pound ground beef or turkey
24 wonton wrappers
8 ounces shredded mozzarella
3 ounces Parmesan cheese
4 ounces Ricotta cheese
(optional) basil for garnish
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray muffin tin (12) with cooking spray.
Brown beef and season with salt and pepper. Drain. Add sauce. Mix.
Begin with a wonton wrapper and press it into the bottom of each muffin tin.
Spread with a small spoonful of Ricotta cheese.
Top with a little meat sauce then some parmesan and mozzarella.
Use around 2 teaspoons of all the ingredients depending on your personal preference.
Repeat layers ending with cheese.
Bake for 18-20 minutes or until edges are brown. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. To remove use a knife to loosen the edges then pop each lasagna out. Garnish with basil (if desired) and serve.

I will be sleeved on September 20, 2013!!!! I am so ready to start this new healthier life (like my husband said YOU DESERVE to be healthy). I dont know if I'm so moody because I cant eat what i want due to this liquid diet for 2 weeks, the days seems to be going by slow, or if its just normal to feel like this. Since 6:00 a.m. I've yelled, prayed, smiled, frowned, prayed, laughed, cried, and prayed again.
YELLED- my four girls wasn't moving fast enough to get ready for school. Ages 10, 9, 6, & 4. Then my dogs wouldn't stop barking.
PRAYED- Lord thank you for waking me and my family up in our right mind, life health, and strength.
SMILED- Talked to my supportive husband who said I Love You and you will make it.
FROWNED- The receptionist at worked brought me my 8:00 and 8:30 patient back at 8:40 and said I told them they are o.k. knowing my 9:00 is due to sign in at 8:45.
PRAYED- Lord help me!!! Im more than a conqueror!!!!!
LAUGHED- my coach at work thats helping me stick to the 2 week liquid diet starts to dance.
CRIED- I want my husband to be approved to make it to my surgery
PRAYED- Lord make a way even when I dont see the way. Lord you are the way maker. Let these days go by and be with everyone being sleeved!!!!
Have a blessed Day everyone.

Congratulations!!!! I am so glad to hear that you broke your stall & that you are working on getting in your protein... stay positive, keep your head up & continue working on getting all your Protein & fluids in.... once again Congratulations!!!!!

Ha ha ha!!! Told you !!!
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Hi guys. August 10th was three month mark. So here I go with the stats:
When I decided to have surgery my weight was 289
Surgery day 275 down 14 lbs
end of June weight 253 that made 22 pounds in a few weeks
end of July weight was 244 down another 9 lbs
end of August weight 234 down another 10 lbs
September 10 weight was 229 that means I am down another 5 lbs.

Total down from surgery is 46 lbs and total weight loss is 60 lbs.

I am now 5 lbs from my half way goal. YEAH!