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All of my shoes are too big at 7wks post op. From 7.5 women to 6.5 that quick. When I was under a size 10 in the past, I wore 5.5-6 women. Waiting on more changes...lol

Hello everyone, just passed my 3 year mark about 2 weeks ago, officially down 305 pounds.
Really glad to be here!

Thanks for your response. I JUMPED on myfitnesspal today to start adding calories. Based on the past week...im starving. So, today I have added more Snacks and a bigger dinner and a gladiator smoothie. Trying my best....we will see what happens.

Amazing...beautiful lady! Im so scared bc my hw 242...cw198..slow loser. It has been 5 wks. I have to lose 58 more pounds. I make 5 months in February so Im hoping mine is just taking its sweet time. How was your weight loss experience? Was it slow at first? Any tips for us?

Thanks for your response. I JUMPED on myfitnesspal today to start adding calories. Based on the past week...im starving. So, today I have added more Snacks and a bigger dinner and a gladiator smoothie. Trying my best....we will see what happens.

Thanks for your response. I JUMPED on myfitnesspal today to start adding calories. Based on the past week...im starving. So, today I have added more Snacks and a bigger dinner and a gladiator smoothie. Trying my best....we will see what happens.

Slow loser right hea!!! Hw 242 (2011)..cw 199-200...since surgery 15 pounds. I exercise,eat, and didnt have any complications since surgery. Thinking I should up my calories bc it might not be enough. I will track the remainder of the week.

Slow loser right hea!!! Hw 242 (2011)..cw 199-200...since surgery 15 pounds. I exercise,eat, and didnt have any complications since surgery. Thinking I should up my calories bc it might not be enough. I will track the remainder of the week.

60 as it would put me in the fat % and BMI for a big bone aa female. And hopefully that's a size 12. I'm just getting into 16 from 24 at start. Most importantly I would be rid of at least three current meds including insulin.

Thanks for the encouragement guys!!!!
Sometimes it's hard to "see" our progress, but the airplane was irrefutable proof that its working. This was my first flight without my ex-boyfriend, who was average sized. He would always get the seat next to me and raise the armrest so I wouldn't be embarrassed or encroach upon my neighbor. I've heard stories of people being asked to buy a second seat and I've been petrified that it would one day happen to me. I had tears in my eyes when i realized I could sit down comfortably :-)

I was exactly the same way. And when I went to the follow-up with the NUT at the 3 month mark (I went in at 4ish months). I went in all proud that I had my 90 day chart, with my calories, carbs, fats, and Protein all charted out. And then I had a graph of my weight loss, and my measurements weekly for that time. She looked everything over, and asked me how exhausting tracking all of this was for me. I told her it was the new normal. And she shook her head and said it was anything but normal, and that she wanted me to turn off my mfp, and not track anything for 14 days. You know what? I still lost the same 2ish pounds a week, and my sleeve didn't blow up. She explained to me that one of the reasons I got the sleeve was to reduce my portions, and to make good choices, but it was also a tool to help me lose weight, but not lose my mind in the process. I was counting everything that I ate, drank and really stressing about my Water consumption, and my protein consumption. Now that I have stepped away from counting everything, and just eating/drinking good choices, I'm happier, still losing, and the world didn't end. I guess what I'm saying is that you are making choices, and tracking them, why not make the same good choices and not track them for a week or two? Don't stress, relax, and enjoy your trip.

You look very beautiful. I rode on an airplane 5 wks post op and was more comfortable than ever.

You all look wonderful. Can you all share some tips or foods you all enjoyed? I was sleeved 9/10/13 hw 242 preop 225 3wks tmrw and at 197.2. 5ft. From 14/16 to a 12 already. My goal is 130-140 so about 60 more pounds by March 2014. Any exercises?

Surgery was 4/23 at 196 lbs and 5'2"- and I am Finally considering myself a true lightweight! im down 57 pounds weighing in at 139 and a size 6! 5 months ago this felt like some unrealistic fantasy but today I tried on my wedding dress that I wore 15 years ago and it fits perfectly! I can't explain the feeling.
It isn't all fairydust though- the hair isn't fairing so well, the reflux truly sucks, also never realized just how many stretchmarks I have ALL over my body- but I'm managing. Small prices to pay!

I havent tried corset training bc my waist is the first thing I lose around. I just need to get bk to exercising.

Hey AA Family... I haven't post to this thread.. But I want to tell allll the newbie getting the surgery that after the surgery it get easier. I started pre-op on jun 25th and was sleeved on July 10th. I'm almost 3 months out..and feel great! After the surgery you might say.. What the heck did you do?! But it's worth it! You will ask herself why it took me so long?! Everyone have blessed day!
Felicia

Update: nausea is gone! Not long after I drank the contrast for the leak test. The contrast was the 1st thing that stayed down. After that I had icepops, Jello, tea and broth, it all stayed down. Thanks to those who prayed for me. I feel much much better. Dr came in a seen me. I told him im ready to go home. He agreed, I went to walgreens and picked up my prescriptions now I'm at home sitting up in bed. The gas pain are still bad, but they come and go....I'm walking around fine, I do have a drain in my belly that the dr will take out oct 10. My total weight loss pre op diet was 10lbs.

Thank you! It is unreal! I felt like this year has absolutely flown by! January was the start, July approval, August surgery.... Can't wait to see what the year brings!

Good question. I did not. The biggest chance of a leak, and we do not want a leak....is the first six weeks. I wasn't hungry and was so excited about the surgery, I didn't want to do anything that wasn't on the 'plan'. I always figure, if something bad can happen, why not me!!! LOL
Good luck, week three should probably allow soft food. Go get tortilla Soup at a Mexican food restaurant, tell them more broth, less 'stuff' and just sip the broth. You'll think you're in heaven!

I had my surgery in Mexico with Dr. GARCIA and Ready 4 a Change. I received lots of info and cell numbers for all docs and staff.