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I got the call today that my insurance approved my surgery. So excited! My surgery is set for December 10th. This is a new begining for me. I can't wait!

I'm still new too this. I was sleeved Oct 15 13. I think I'm doing good because everyone says I'm so much smaller but idk.
My wife thinks I'm not eating enough different foods / enough food.< /p>
I pretty much eat the same thing everyday. Idk I like the Protein I'm getting from it and ot goes down ez but I want tje best possible resault. She thinks I'm gong to exteme and I don't wanna scew up
Post op 209 kilo
Sw 199 kilo
Cw not sure (scales I see in stores only go up too 300 and sadly I'm 400+) waiting till nov 15 for my post op one month
So I eat this
Breakfast 1 shake (120 cal 25g protien)
lunch / dinner / snack 1 cup of cottage cheese + one can of light tuna with some hot sauce. (345 cal 58g protein) It makes 1 and half cups I eat it half a cup at a time over three times.
Snake 1 shake (120 cal 25 protein)
As much Water as I can get atleat 4-5 bottles
I'm doing light exercise about two hrs a day.
Total cal 585 total protein 108
My wide thinks I'm trying to hard too get protein and just not trying any other foods. I'm worried she might be righr but idk. I just want to be healthu.

Thank you! I know I won't do it but I have to make the choice and remember that I'm a "good times" eater. My emotional eating only happens when happy things or events are going on. I guess I must be a very happy person since my weight is what it is

I went out for Mexican with my family the week before surgery. I had the chicken Soup, ate only the broth, and had an unsweetened iced tea.
You can do this. Just because it's your birthday doesn't mean you get a free pass.
My birthday's coming up later this month and I will still be on all liquids. You know what? It's ONE day. It's just a day. I'm going to get a pedicure and call it even.
Good luck.

Feeling good , tummy sore , I walk a lot , hardly drink nothing .. Not hungry and I can't pee yet by myself ..buy all and all happy

I'm just happy that when I lose weight I will be able to run from the zombies when the zombie apocalypse comes.

Yes. I had the same kind of thing happen to me. My surgery was October 21 of this year, and up until then I had been planning to get this surgery for about two years now. I had friends and family who were totally supportive until the last minute, and then some people who were supportive the whole time. I found that the people most argumentative about the procedure were the ones that were very ignorant on the surgery itself, the statistics, the success stories, and just information in general. My sister, who is in the medical field told my mom to tell me a few days before to warn me that my stomach could stretch and that I could also experience a stomach rupture. I had people at work, saying, "Well, do you know that you have to eat healthy afterwards? Can you do that?" It infuriated me! What?! I have to eat healthy afterwards? Why don't they tell you that? (sarcasm) Now, two weeks out, back to work after one week, and 15 lbs lost, I get the last laugh because they are all like, "Wow! You were right! It's amazing how fast you recover and how well it's working!" Don't get discouraged. I even doubted myself a few days after surgery, laying in bed thinking, "Why didn't I listen to the people that warned me? Why did I do it?" But, that went away VERY quickly after all the pain meds wore off, and I was up and about and feeling great! I'm still getting used to what and how I can eat, but I've stuck with Soups, yogurt, Protein Shakes, and oatmeal for the most part. I get full very quickly and I can actually go a whole day at work, with just a Protein Shake and some oatmeal, without feeling starved! Everyday, it becomes more natural to me, almost like I never even got surgery. The pain is NOTHING! And, with each pound lost, and each extra inch of loose clothing, the motivation and resolve that you've made the right decision really sinks in! Your mom will be supportive. Some people just have to see it to believe it! You'll make her a believer. You can do it, and you'll be SO glad you did!

I enlisted my mom's help. When she became part of the process, her doubts turned to support. Now that I'm post, she keeps telling me to stop losing weight. Lol!

Well guys im almost 2 months out and feeling pretty good about it ive lost 41lbs, dropped waist size from a 38 to 36 but im pretty sure i fit in a 34 because the 36 still fits loose but since i havent owned anything sized 34 since wayyyy back when im not sure lol, also dropped a dress shirt size same deal with the pants but everything goin pretty ok a little hickup with the speed of the weight loss but i honestly havent been working out yet because i need to sign up to my gym again and havent been goin jogging due to crazy tropical rainstorms in my area mind you i live in the Dominican Republic at the moment. but today seems promising weather wise so i will probabaly go running with my dogs today.Well hope you guys have a great day.

Today starts my journey of 10 days of Clear liquids before surgery. I have been up for 4 hours and so far so good. I had a bottle of Water, a very small bowl if green Jello, a carton of muscle milk (per my doctors orders) a cup of coffee (first day without cream) and working on a cup if hot tea. I can do this!! Praising God for strength and a sound determination!!
This morning I weighed, took my measurements and my husband took pictures of me in a sports bra and sweat pants. Right now I am to embarrassed to post but I hope someday to show my before and amazing after!
Rocking on till November 15th!!
Tiki

125 mark.. Working hard.. Everyone u guys r true inspirations.

Just got the call from my insurance company that I was approved for surgery! I'm a mix of emotions! I'm so excited and ready to change my life, but I'm also a little nervous now that this will really be happening! Surgery will be in January.

This Friday will be exactly 3 months since my surgery. View my profile to read my story leading up to surgery.
Results have been really good. Before meeting Dr. Volckmann, I weighed around 340 pounds. Through the pre-op diet, I lost about 19 pounds. The morning of the surgery I weighed 321 pounds. I am proud to say that 3 days shy of the 3 month mark, that I now weigh 270 pounds. I will get a Bod Pod assessment this Friday so I can finally have an accurate number to aim towards as my end goal.
I wish that I took body measurements, because that is where the real story is. Before surgery, I was wearing size 3xl and some 4xl shirts. I am now comfortably wearing size 2xl shirts. Before surgery, I was wearing size 44 pants that had adjustable waist bands. I am now comfortably wearing size 40 pants and thinking that size 38 is just around the corner.
Medically, my latest A1C number (taken about 4 weeks ago) is 5.4. My blood sugar is hovering around 100-105. My cholesterol looks good and I am going to ask for permission to go off simvastatin. I am on my last high blood pressure medication and I am hoping to drop that in the next month or so.
I follow my post-op diet rigorously. In fact, I may be a little too strict. I see the results and that keeps me motivated. I work out every morning and night. That includes attending cross fit. I haven't been healthier in the past 20 years.
My work has greatly improved. I am in a job where I have to think on my feet. My confidence has skyrocketed. In fact, I recently ran into a woman that I went to high school with over 20 years ago. Age has been very gentle to her beauty. I took a gamble and asked her out. We have been dating ever since that day. She cannot believe my weight loss, but has been very supportive of my workout and eating manners/schedule.
A couple of pieces. From my original story, I talked about going to the surgery alone. I strongly advise against that. Take a friend or family member. That was a mistake on my part. It appears that all of my insurance details have finally been taken care of. My out of pocket is $5K plus a lot of travel and hotels (Dr. Volckmann is a 5 hour drive from where I live).
Bottom line. I am happy to have had the surgery and I consider myself lucky in finding Dr. Volckmann and his terrific staff for this journey.

Finished everything yesterday...just have to wait for 5:30 AM November 19th!! Every doctor is different....I had to lose 10 lbs before my surgery date & I did....My doctor doesn't do liquid diets, I just have to keep those 10lbs off....I was so scared of what everyone was saying about there liquids & how hard it was....I am eating correctly so hoping to be down another pound or 2 by surgery...wish me luck..

At my 3 month follow up! I will be 12 weeks out on 11-8-13!
Down 51.2 lbs
IM SOOOO HAPPY

Hello everyone
I'm currently 30 weeks out and have lost 75 pounds. I was wondering how much weight everyone who's about this far out has lost. What was your starting weight & goal weight. I need 25 more pounds to be at my goal weight

Im so proud of myself! I had the sleeve 02/26. I weighed 353 and im now as of today 204.4.
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My sister is having her sleeve done as I type this! I am sooooooo excited for her and to have another member on the loser's bench!!! She not just my blood sister, now shes my sleeve sister and that is equally as exciting! We are so blessed!

Surgery date: 9/27/2012
Hw:410 Sw:387 Cw:270 Ht:5'10"
This year has flown by! I have come
long way and sometimes have to look at pictures to remind myself where I started. I was talking to a friend and she told me that I don't give myself enough credit, I never have even before the weight loss. When I look in the mirror I don't see what everyone else sees. Is it that way for any of you? I pick up smaller clothes and am always totally shocked when they fit. I've gone from a size 28 to an 18/20.
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Just showing off and hopefully providing some inspiration!
SW: 226
Day of VSG: 202
CW: 136
It has been a LONG 18 months filled with self discovery, pain and triumph! I did not follow program 100% and lost at my own pace. It took me over 12 months to get close to goal (still 15lbs away!). Really wanted to provide some encouragement to anyone struggling at first or questioning this choice. Still THE BEST thing I've ever done!

Wow you look great! Congrats! Can't wait for Journey to start! Thanks for sharing!

I have a fun "little thing" too. This weekend we went to visit our kids who are in college. I met my 22 year old daughter's roommate's boyfriend (follow all that?) and he thought I was my daughters FRIEND, NOT her MOM!! Im still smiling about that one!!

I haven't sleeved yet, but I know the things I would appreciate is:
1) able to walk, climb stairs and dance without feeling light headed/dizzy, chest pains and breathing hard.
2) more energy at home and work
3) able to paint my toe nails on my own without feeling like I am breaking my legs.
4) eating healthier
5) crossing my legs
6) clothes fitting
That is all that comes to mind now, but I know after surgery and a couple of months other things I don't realize now will become apparent to me.
Looking forward to being sleeved!

This past week, I was a little frustrated with my recent progress. I was "venting" to my husband and he simply asked if I regretted having WLS. I instantaneoulsy answered "NO!!!" It was then that I decided I would start a list of all of the "little things" that I love about the new and ever improving ME! Even though my current weight after losing 60+ pounds is more than the starting weight of some, I do have lots of "little things".
1. I don't have to get a bouncing start to bend over to pick something up off of the floor...I can reach!
2. My knees don't ache.
3. I don't have to suck in my gut to get my pants zipped.
4. I am more energetic and active....I participate instead of watch.
5. I am eating better and feel better.
6. I am actually looking forward to shopping and pampering myself when I get closer to my goal.
7. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that when I do overindulge and have a little moment of weakness, my sleeve gives me a little reminder of when to stop (no more binge eating for me!)
There are SO MANY more, but this is a start! What about you? What are some of the little things you love about your sleeve?
I am going to keep a running list to help serve as a reminder when I am having "one of those days"......

LOL, BMI 29 today - not officially obese any longer (and hopefully never again). Now I'm just fat and happy