Sparklette

Spighetti squash and turkey meatballs. With a tomato sauce. It was delicious 4weeks out

Hey, I'm Ashley, and I'm about four weeks post op. I'm 21 years old, and your life story sounded like mine, to the T! My dad was actually the one who mentioned the idea to me, And I was in "wtf did you just say to me" mode at first, but then considered it further, dove head first in to research and well, we see where I am now. Nearly 40 lbs down, and feeling better than i have in a long time. I've had my ups and downs the past few weeks, but I've never regretted my decision. Because I know that if I had kept going the way I was I'd die before I was 30. If you have any questions feel free to send me a message, I'd love to answer any questions you have, and it's always nice to have someone around your own age to talk to about this stuff.

I was flipping through pictures today and found the one on the right, It's from new years, so I took a picture today, and made a progress thingy.

I know that where I live, you go to the court and it's $40 for the papers, you both sign it and turn it back to the court.

Thank you all for you kind words and advice. I'm feeling a lot better today. My best friend, who is sometimes a little too nosey for her own good rummaged through my phone this morning and saw this post, where she went a little ape s***. And took me out for the day, not letting me get a moment to settle in to my mind. We went shopping, and swimming and souping. (it's what she calls eating out with me now. because I stick to Soups, and it adds nice alliteration) Then we took a visit to another friends house, whom I haven't seen since before surgery and she gushed about how different I looked, which was a nice reminder of what I'm doing this for. But thank you all. I knew I'd get support from y'all.

Good luck.

I was off pin meds and ready for work 5 days after

Well. I had a feeling it would happen. Post op depression kicked in this week. Having trouble getting motivated to exercise and eat. The scale stopped moving and I am feeling heavy. I miss "before" food.

I started sleeping on my stomach after about a week and a half. I couldn't sleep otherwise.

Yes sparklette92

My nut said that we can absorb 45 none the less. I don't have it all at once. It is body fortress whey isolate. It has 60g for 2 scoops. I make 16oz in the morning and break it down to 4 - 4 oz meals. So I get my protein in through the day.

I'm 2 weeks out, I'm eating 5x a day, making sure each meal is at least 12g of protein each.

Vitamin b12. It's a liquid you drop under your tongue for natural energy. It's a life saver. that and make sure you are getting in your Multivitimins, Protein and liquids. Good luck!

I am just over two weeks out and I feel great! I could totally go for a cruise right now lol

I know I'm special, But he didn't. I just want to show him how far I've come, and how I was able to better my life without him.

I took a tour of anytime fitness. I liked that you could literally go anytime (midnight work out yeah!!) I didn't ask about weight limit. But then I am not supposed to really work out till the end of may

In September one of my good friends is getting married. And he invited my ex. Who I haven't seen since we broke up right after my similar. I want to be able to hold my head high in a cute dress when I see him again.

I was in stage one which was liquids. I had four ounces of whey isolate w/ skim milk 5x a day. And I walked a half mile three times a day. I think that the reason I lost so much was because I have a lot to lose.

Worse comes to worse you will have to wait a few years for your history to be acceptable. Or have you considered self pay? Or it might be a blessing in disguise. A chance to do it on your own. I know it sucks but maybe someone has a plan.

Welcome. Congratulations on taking this step. I am 2 weeks out down 31 lbs and never felt better. If you have any questions feel free to ask I have bcbs. They will cover the removal only if it is causing problems (rash infection etc)

I have my first support group meeting tomorrow. I am actually really nervous.

I wish you luck. Any questions feel free to pm me

I haven't tried the tasteless yet.

Not at all. I am 13days out 31 lbs Down. My doc said I have had the dream recovery. I have had no nausea no pain after day 5. Its been great.