LindafromFlorida

Insurance is enough to drive one BONKERS!! Glad I don;t work for them LOL! Good luck!

My BMI is just slight higher than yours and I've had those comments and honestly think they speak more to the growing obesity epidemic in this country. According to the BMI chart I was given by the NUT 30 is obese, by 35 we hit morbid obesity. It's called morbid because of the effect on health.
It's almost like the overweight range is our new normal.

I had my sleeve done for a totally different reason.

In 2011, I had my bladder removed because of bladder cancer. As a result (I catheterize thru my belly button into a newly built interior reservoir) I developed a huge hernia. I look ten months pregnant on one side. In order to fix the hernia, weight loss was suggested, to make the surgery less life-threatening. Bonus is that I'm off one insulin, my blood sugars are normal again, I've lost 31 pounds since November 20 and stopped three other meds. And as soon as I'm up to par physically again (April I hope?), I will have my hernia fixed!

I'm keeping my wls procedure to only letting hubby, my mom, 2 sisters only..people are so judgemental. I carry most of my weight in my hips & thigh. When I went for my upper gi, the technician asked me why I was having wls, when I'm not that big. My current weight is 239lbs, 5'4..painful knee & foot pain..thyroid conditions, which makes it extra difficult to loose weight. Definitely not telling coworkers about my plans or even some friends. Upper GI, results show I have a small hiatel hernia. That's what I will tell them when I'm approved for wls.

I just got back from group, I was the only one there wow, so me and another nut just talked a bit. she wants me to continue writing my food down. I do start then get bored and don't finish the day, but I told her I will try for the next two wks, then I have an appt with my nut and pshch.
I lost one pound, not bad I thought I had gained.
I just ate, white rice and beens, corn that's all, at this time my frig is on empty so we have to eat whatever we find in the cabinets till shopping day.
I been trying very hard not to eat bread that is one thing I want to stop eating period. and yes rice, iam Puerto rican so we eat a lot of rice and fried food. its going to be hard. but I need to keep trying even when I feel like crap bc I cant do the diet like its suppose to be done. I have to keep trying and its help having someone that understand where you coming from.
Hugs to you all, thanks

I feel privileged that as a man I can empathize with menopause somewhat. During cancer treatment I was infused with Lupron, a hormone treatment designed to retard testosterone. Subsequently, I went through many night sweats and, most disturbing, weird mood swings. Crying because of toilet paper commercials is less than manly.
I am glad I discontinued that emasculation nightmare. May your time be uneventful.

I was sleeved 11/18 and felt the same way. I went from 205 to 180 , creeping. scale has not moved in ? 2 weeks. But I went down 2 sizes in my pants, and feel fantastic!!!! So I am doing my thing, and not focusing on the scale. Best wishes and Happy New Year!!!

Might as well relax LOL because it is here, the inevitable, and btw, I am in my 60s and going thru it again. Yes I said again. Not unusual according to my doctor.

I never liked Crystal Light peach tea (my husband's favorite). Now I love it lol. I have been addicted to diet Coke many years and now I do not even want one. Very strange. Over the years I have read so many bad things about cola products that I am glad I am off them. You might save a lot of money if you can get used to not drinking them lol. One peer said she is 6 months post op and now can sip on one.

Caution, do not buy a lot when you are deciding. You may not like something. I was able to give my husband the BA multivitamins as the chalky taste doesn't bother him. I think they are too pricey also.

I gave up alcohol in June and I do not miss it one bit! I plan to drink Water and enjoy it! There are SF Torani syrups you can plan to experiment with, and Skinny Free SF mixers. Wine can be diluted with a little Water and ice cubes. So many choices!!!! Happy New Year!

Good girl! We will have many ups and downs. Such is life! Today is another day. God Bless!

I think you made a wise choice. My husband and I began seminars 10 years ago. We passed on all the surgeries until the sleeve came along because we felt it was the safest way to go for us. My husband has many health problems and surgery is very scary. We have both been sleeved now and our future is finally brighter for us. We highly recommend the sleeve over anything else and following years of researching. Happy New Year and best wishes to your new future!!!!

I joined this amazing forum today, as I stumbled upon it as I was concluding my research as I start my liquid Diet tomorrow, I am excited... I deal with a bit of Anxiety but ironically the anxiety hasn't hit me! I think I am tired of being tired! My mind is made up, I'm not sure if I'm mentally ready, so I'm not going to think i'm just going to DO!
If any of you would love to follow my progress or if you don't mind me following yours send me a friend request on Facebook @Lupe Rose and or ad me as a friend here, I would love the company on my Journey! Good Luck to all of you. I appreciate any encouragement in advance.
Best
Lupe

Hey Everyone, I havent been on much latley. I just wanted to post an update on my progress and new struggles as I just passed the 4month post-op mark. I am very pleased with my weight loss I am down 80lbs to 224lbs from my highest weight of 304lbs. My Birthday is exactly on one Month away and I am hoping to get down to 210-200lbs it’s a strech but anything is possible. I have new struggles latley. During the work week (Mon-Thurs) I do very well and eat 800 caolries and work out and burn off about 400 per day. On the weekends (Fri-Sun) I find it harder to stay on track…because I don’t have work to distract me. I track all I eat but still... Last night I felt so bad because I was watching a WWE PPV and ate 3 slices of a medium pizza! Yes… I ate 3 slices in less than 20mins!?! I felt sooo full and I was afraid that my sleeve was going to strech. I hope I didn’t do any damage because I know I should not be eatting that much….It was an eye opener for me to start my week off right. I am doing good so far today and I am ready to get back on track. Do any of you have experiences like that where you can eat an abnormally large amount of food? Not going to lie…Im still a bit shaken up about how I ate yesterday. I hope you all have a great week.

This is it! No, Not Michael Jackson show but I have got my approval for surgery and I am going for a gastric sleeve at the end of January 2014.
What a great way to start the new year. I have a BMI of just over 41 and I had the choice of the Gastric Bypass as well but after looking at both opertions, I decided its the sleeve for me.
I am ready for it now.

hi all, well I started reading my guide book and had a light snack, cheese, Water and took a nap. im still feeling a little sad but now I feel that yes im going to group tomorrow. thank you for being there for me, I love this site.

Gman, same here LOL!!

Welcome to the newcomers!
My wife got the RNY and I was sleeved later. We helped each other through the downs, stalls, and ups. We have both passed goal and do not miss the combined 245 pounds that came between us. Our hugs are now real hugs not just belly bumps.

My husband and I were both sleeved, me 11/18, him 12/2. I post for him, not is thing LOL. But I am thankful to this site because everyone who has experienced anything has posted,and it is most helpful. Best wishes!

Hoping I can post here I have been following this site for about a week and decided to join. He is doing VERY well. Going for post -op tomorrow. Here are his #'s
HW : 298 ( 1 month prior to surgery)
SW: 278
CW: 258
We love this site and hope to follow along

You will find there are others just like YOU! Go to group and you will see. We would not be human if we didn't still have the same challenges we had before surgery and after. We will forever have to watch ourselves during the holidays, but thankful we have a new sleeve to assist us. Yaaaaay!!!!! You have reached out here so that is the first step. Tomorrow is a new day. Relax, we have all been where you are, LOL!!!!!
Happy New Year and good luck!

Thanks for your reply. You're right, I actually had decided to buy them and had some last night. I asked the question, though, because I am a newbie and am looking for opinions and information from more experienced sleevers like you, Laura. I was unaware of the "not a significant source of protein" label until you pointed it out. I know a lot of people come on to this forum looking for someone to endorse bad habits, but that's not what I'm doing. I am trying to meet my Protein goals with various foods and Snacks and while trying to make good, but tasty choices. So, the chicharrones, according to the nutritional info at least, seemed like an okay choice. But I do see now after researching that specific protein that it has very little bioavailability for our bodies. Now, I can make an educated decision on whether to eat it or not from now on.
On a different note, just put a Pork sirloin roast, a can of diet Dr. Pepper, and some BBQ Sauce in the crockpot. I plan on making pulled pork sandwiches for the family, and just the pork with a little slaw for myself. This will be my first time eating pork (other than deli ham and a little bacon). I hope it is tasty and sits well. I marinated the pork overnight in a store bought Jack Daniels Marinade. We shall see. Can't wait.

I wasn't really a cottage cheese fan either but for some reason I can't get enough of the stuff. This must be one of the changes my doctor was talking about. I think I must be one of the few that don't mind my Protein shakes during the day. The only thing I would worry about with the Pork rinds are the amount of sodium in those things. Guess you would definitely get your Water in for the day though. haha

I was sleeved 11/18 and felt the same way. I went from 205 to 180 , creeping. scale has not moved in ? 2 weeks. But I went down 2 sizes in my pants, and feel fantastic!!!! So I am doing my thing, and not focusing on the scale. Best wishes and Happy New Year!!!