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Excited to say I found a gym in Thornton that specializes in personal and group training for bariatric patients. I just started with them this week and was so happy to be working out with a group on the same journey. There were bypass, sleeve and lap band patients, some had surgery as long as 8-9 years ago and others like myself in the last year.

HW- 261

SW- 252.6

CW- 200

Hi to all,

I'm in Denver. I'm traveling to Mexicali to receive my vsg over Memorial Day week. Kaiser denied my request for WLS, so I decided to self-pay in Mexico. I am looking for a local support group. St. Luke's is a bit far for me, but it depends on the time/day of week the meetings are held.

There are support groups at St. Joseph's, Good Samaritan, Sky Ridge, Parker Adventist and Rose.

Surgery was 10/22. Recovrry for me was tough for sure..had a double stricture for a few months that worked itself out, so I have lost at a faster rate than some because of that. Starting weight was 286 Surgery weight was 279 Current weight is 191.

Do you track your food diary on My Fitness Pal? My surgery was 10/22/13, my HW 260, SW 252, CW 198. I feel like my pouch has stretched and it's taking more to satisfy my hunger.

I live in the Thornton area and have several pair of Lane Bryant size 20 jeans.......message me if interested.

So I am 6 weeks out and I haven't had my menstrual cycle yet!!! Anyone else missed there period for a few months after gastric sleeve? My period was regular before!!!! Please help

I was sleeved on 10/22 and was two months late......

Hello Colorado peeps!

I am hoping someone can help me find a good resale shop in the Denver metro area? I need some nicer clothes (pant suits, blazers, etc.) for a conference that I have to attend in late February, and I really don't want to buy anything new since I'm still losing and I have a long way to go. I am between 14-16 right now, so I need a shop that has a decent selection of plus sizes. I'd appreciate any ideas that you have!

I also forgot to mention Athena's Closet Plus Size Consignment Store 5305 E. Colfax Ave., Unit B, Denver, Colorado 80220 Contact: 303-997-4336

Hello Colorado peeps! I am hoping someone can help me find a good resale shop in the Denver metro area? I need some nicer clothes (pant suits, blazers, etc.) for a conference that I have to attend in late February, and I really don't want to buy anything new since I'm still losing and I have a long way to go. I am between 14-16 right now, so I need a shop that has a decent selection of plus sizes. I'd appreciate any ideas that you have!

I've gone to one called "My Best Friends Closet", they have a store in North Field and another in the Orchard. I've also had great luck at Mile High Thrift Store for work clothes. I started in a 22 and have found Cold Water Creek and LB slacks and jackets in 16's and 18's.

Sleeved 10/21 have 250 pre op 247 SW 236 CW 203. Doing great and loving my sleeve!

Congratulations!!! You look great!!!

Oct 24th sleeved HW-274 SW-265 CW-213 Stalled for a few weeks but back on track now. Was starting to get discouraged since I only lost 8lbs last month but doing great now.

How long did your stall last and when did it start? I was sleeved on 10/22 and have gained 2 1/2 lbs since Sunday ???? I'm getting in all my Protein and Water, staying away from sweets, carbs and fried foods and feeling a little frustrated......

HW- 260

SW- 252.4

CW- 215.4

When and where does the group meet at St Joe's? I work there & had my sleeve by Dr. Chae on 9/17/13. Have lost 66# so far.

We meet the second Monday of the month, 6pm in Russell pavilion bldg (ER entrance) first floor Nobel AB room for group conversation. There will be a plastic surgeon who works with bariatric patients at this months meeting.

Hi everyone! I'm Dani and i'm having my Sleeve on Jan 21st by Dr Chae at Exempla St. Joseph in Denver. Can't Wait!!!

I was sleeved by Dr. Chae on 10/22/13, my HW 260, SW 252.4 and CW 213.7. There's a support group at St. Joseph on Monday night, it's a great place to ask questions.

My staples include low fat ham, rotisserie chicken, fresh veggies and fruit, whatever fish strikes my fancy that week, soy milk, Greek yogurt, whole wheat bread, oatmeal, Beans, low cal whole grain crackers, frozen fruit and veggies, and low fat cheeses.

Which low cal whole grain crackers do you get?

Hi all. I'm in Denver, new to the list & had my surgery by Dr. Chae on 9/17/13. I'm 58# down three months out. I'm glad to see other locals on the list. I'd love to connect.

Congratulations! I was sleeved by Dr. Chae on 10/22/13 and are down 35#

Hi. I'm so glad to find this Colorado group. Just had my sleeve 12/17 in Dallas but live in Aurora. Are there support groups near me I might be able to join even though I didn't have my surgery here?

I'm in Thornton and go to a support groups at St. Joseph's and another at Sky Ridge Hospital. I don't have the January dates in front of me, but message me and I'll get them to you. Good luck!!!

10/22/13

HW- 260

SW- 252

CW- 219

How many ounces per meal are you getting in two months + post op?

I get Pacific Gold from costco

Started week 9 and this is what I'll eat today

Breakfast- 1 oz. Honey Smoked Salmon with 1/4 cup egg whites

Lunch- Quest bar

Snack- 1 oz hard chees and 1 oz Honey Smoked Salmon

Dinner- 1 1/2 oz rotisserie chicken and 1/2 oz veggies

Snack- 1 oz turkey Jerky

Sleeved 10/22/13

SW-250.4

CW- 222.7

Sleeved 10/22 and down 17lbs, getting in two Protein Shakes a day and maybe 24 ozs. of Water. Moved on to puréed today and had 1/2 a poached egg with 1/2 tb. Ricotta took me over an hour to finish and not sure if I'll be able to get my water and shakes in today.......

I'm nine days post op today and woke up feeling pretty good. I did some vacuuming and laundry (no lifting) and now it feels like I may have pulled something on my upper right side, it's feeling very tight and sore. Has anyone else had this happen?

Sleeved on 10/22 and are able to sip 2 ounces of liquids every 15 minutes, including Protein shakes....is this too much?

I'm on day 4 post op today and feel the same way you do, I think the drain and fatigue are the worse symptoms for me. I don't get the drain out till the 30th and I fear pulling it out on accident. I agree with everyone else though we just have to hang in there and remember why we're here and know

it will get better........good luck!

Thanks M2G, i'm new to this and still trying to figure it out.

Getting sleeved 10/22 by Dr. Chae in Colorado, has anyone else been sleeved by him?