dbelardo

i was sleeved end of August and finally under 200 (199). I started out at 226 and lost 24 pounds the first three months...since then its been 3! I had a foot injury in November that blindsided me to the chair for 6 weeks and only just now able to get back to walking so I am hoping that the loss will pick up a bit. I am just ELATED that I lost that much! I no longer have diabetes, I am off BP meds and i FEEL so much more alive at 50! So long as the scale does not go up more than 2 lbs (I fight the fluctuations) I know I am good. I too lose nothing for weeks then BAM off comes 5 or 6 pounds followed by another bout with the body not wanting to give up any hard won fat!....Yep its me vs the body and my mind will win out eventually *lol*.I also look at it this way if we ever have another ice age I have a bit of extra to keep me warm *l*.
Keep going, it doesnt get easier but it gets done

I felt hungry, after the test to make sure there were no leaks a few sips of Soup and apple sauce and i was happy. I too didn't need any pain meds (used gasx for 3 days though - THAT was not a joyful feeling *l*).
I am 30 days out now (down about 24 pounds). I "nibble" throughout the day - I only want a few bites or rather NEED only a few bites.I am back to eating normal foods but finding as time goes on I just eat because i have a knawing in my stomach and I walk 1 hr - 2 hrs a day on my treadmill (i break it up into 3-4 sessions). I juice 2x a day and it takes me all day to finish off 2 glasses. I did have "head" hunger the first week while on Clear liquids. I was drinking a cup of broth every hour it seemed. I don't like processed foods so I did without the Jello and Protein shakes. But I am doing well on vegetarian fare. Since I can eat Beans now and I do the green smoothies and juices I feel much better.
Good Journey!
Dominga

thank you! It's time for mickeys not so scarey halloween again *lol* the perks of living in florida! I feel fortunate that I am feeling so ok. It's day 2 have had beef and chicken broth on the second glass of Water. I am fortunate to feel so good as I have read about some who have suffered the first few days. I will remember to remove the froth.

Went in Friday the 23rd - home Saturday! No problems, just feel a bit icky, gassy (gas x is helping!). Just walking around the house for now (its 3 am). My granddaughter (5) has been so helpful! *lol* She gives me pillows, tells me to walk etc. She wants me in great shape for Disney! I look forward to using the nutribullet. Anyone else use nutribullet for shakes?