Chunky_Dunk

Wow, that is just right around the corner!!! I am very happy for you!!! I will be on here off and on throughout the day, so feel free to write me anytime! Good luck and I am soooo excited for you! I have no doubt that this will be one of the best things you will ever do for yourself and you won't regret it or be disappointed! I am here for you anytime you need! Just try and relax...I'm glad that I could help! Talk to you soon

When I weighed today I was 164 pounds! I weighed 220 pounds starting out and I am 5'2", and so my BMI was 40.23. I was in the "morbidly obese" category. I am so happy to say that my BMI is now 29.99! I am still overweight, but no longer obese. Was anyone else this happy to be overweight??? LOL! I feel kind of crazy being this happy, but I am down to a number that I haven't seen since I was 16 or 17 years old! Can't wait to be in the "normal" range! I am only 14 pounds til my first weight loss goal of 150. It is so weird being where I am, though. I never could see myself losing the weight before surgery. I just didn't feel like it was possible and I thought I would be big forever. Even after surgery I felt like I may lose a little weight, but it was so hard to believe that something like this would happen to me! I am more than happy with my surgery! Best thing I ever did for myself hands down! I carry most of my weight in my belly and back...I started losing the weight in my legs and stuff first...can't wait to get rid of my belly so that I can shop at Papayas and just fit into smaller shirts! I started my measurements four days post op. I wish I would have thought about measuring the day before, but unfortunately I missed that opportunity. Here are my measurements before and today: November 24th, 2013: January 24th, 2014: Arms: Left - 15 inches Right - 14.5 inches Arms: Left - 14 inches Right - 14 inches Breasts/Chest: 51 inches Breasts/Chest: 45.5 inches Belly Button: 47.5 inches Belly Button: 41 inches Hips: 41 inches Hips: 38 inches Butt: 42 inches Butt: 38.75 inches Under Breast/Ribs: 41 inches Under Breasts/Ribs: 37 inches Waist: 46 inches Waist: 39 inches Thigh: Left - 24 inches Right - 24.5 inches Thighs: Left - 22 inches Right - 21.75 inches Calf: Left - 15 inches Right - 14.5 inches Calf: Left - 14 inches Right - 14 inches TOTAL INCHES LOST- 36.75 inches Yay

When I weighed today I was 164 pounds! I weighed 220 pounds starting out and I am 5'2", and so my BMI was 40.23. I was in the "morbidly obese" category. I am so happy to say that my BMI is now 29.99! I am still overweight, but no longer obese. Was anyone else this happy to be overweight??? LOL! I feel kind of crazy being this happy, but I am down to a number that I haven't seen since I was 16 or 17 years old! Can't wait to be in the "normal" range! I am only 14 pounds til my first weight loss goal of 150. It is so weird being where I am, though. I never could see myself losing the weight before surgery. I just didn't feel like it was possible and I thought I would be big forever. Even after surgery I felt like I may lose a little weight, but it was so hard to believe that something like this would happen to me! I am more than happy with my surgery! Best thing I ever did for myself hands down! I carry most of my weight in my belly and back...I started losing the weight in my legs and stuff first...can't wait to get rid of my belly so that I can shop at Papayas and just fit into smaller shirts! I started my measurements four days post op. I wish I would have thought about measuring the day before, but unfortunately I missed that opportunity. Here are my measurements before and today: November 24th, 2013: January 24th, 2014: Arms: Left - 15 inches Right - 14.5 inches Arms: Left - 14 inches Right - 14 inches Breasts/Chest: 51 inches Breasts/Chest: 45.5 inches Belly Button: 47.5 inches Belly Button: 41 inches Hips: 41 inches Hips: 38 inches Butt: 42 inches Butt: 38.75 inches Under Breast/Ribs: 41 inches Under Breasts/Ribs: 37 inches Waist: 46 inches Waist: 39 inches Thigh: Left - 24 inches Right - 24.5 inches Thighs: Left - 22 inches Right - 21.75 inches Calf: Left - 15 inches Right - 14.5 inches Calf: Left - 14 inches Right - 14 inches TOTAL INCHES LOST- 36.75 inches Yay

I have been wanting to get some unjury Protein as well, but haven't done it yet. I have been having the same issue. I am not hungry and I crave nothing. So, whenever it is time to eat I spend a ton of time trying to figure out what to put in my tank. I decided to go ahead and start premaking things so that I will have something ready instead of wasting time searching. I have been eating tons of canned chicken, canned tuna, and the alreay cooked grilled chicken fajita strips. I just pop them in the microwave and go to town. I also like turkey sausage. I found some turkey sausage links in the refrigerator section in walmart where some of the breakfast food is. They are $1.14 for 8 links. They don't even taste like turkey. I put two in the microwave for 30 - 35 seconds and I eat either one and a half or two. eggs were well for me in all forms as well. Basically I am eating things that don't take long to make, are good sources of protein, and still taste good. I also like to cook grilled tilapia, grilled shrimp, baked chicken, and a variety of cooked veggies when I am in the mood for cooking. Whenever I want something sweet I do treat myself to a Special K chocolate Protein Drink. I can only drink half if even that much. It is a little on the higher side sugar wise, but it does provide protein and it helps with any sort of chocolate cravings I may have. I do have days where I have to force myself to eat because I am not hungry and I don't crave food, but it helps a lot to remember that when I don't eat enough it affects my weight loss. Good luck to you! Oh, also...I get on pinterest when I want to try something new and want a meal and I look up WLS recipes and things like that. Tons and tons of good ideas for healthy foods for wls patients on there!!!

My pre op diet was only 3 days of fruitless yogurt and Water. Obviously I don't recommend straying from your doctor's pre op diet orders, but I did mine in 3 days, so whatever your doc recommends will work. As Kitklass mentioned...if you stick with your pre-op diet you will do great! Good luck to you! God bless!

Just try to keep your eye on the prize. There are times right after surgery that are going to be sore and you may even second guess your decision. Just remember that it is 100% normal. In all of my research that I did I never saw anyone that regretted their decision in the end. I had my regrets right after mostly out of fear. It does go away and it gets so much better than you could have ever imagined! I am only 2 months and 4 days post op and I am so pleasantly surprised! No amount of research is going to truly prepare you for the surgery because everyone's journey is different. I remember being terrified walking into the operating room, but I am now 56 pounds down 2 months out. I am at a weight that I haven't seen in years and I am happier than I have been in a long time. We have neglected ourselves for too long...we have put ourselves on the back burner while we take care of our kids and husbands and just life in general. It is time that you do this for yourself! You are going to become a healthier you and you won't regret it! Try your best to push all of your fears aside and keep reminding yourself that you are doing this to better yourself and your health. Picture yourself smaller and healthier. I have never liked to exercise...I tried a lot and I always failed. Lugging around a lot of extra weight just made working out miserable. I saw so many people saying how much they loved to workout now and I, of course, had hopes of doing the same, but my expectations for that were low. I have gotten to the point now where I workout off and on throughout my day. I am very active. I don't have those crazy strong cravings anymore, either. I would crave food so strongly that I would leave my house at 10 at night to go grab a big mac because I saw a commercial on the TV. I don't have that issue anymore. It is amazing how much this surgery has changed in my life in my two short months post op! I'm not saying that these things will happen for you...it isn't guaranteed that you will have drive to work your butt off, but I'll tell you seeing those numbers on the scale getting smaller and smaller will make you want to get up and move! I hit a stall earlier this month and I knew I had to do something. I began working out and the weight jumped ship. I know you will do amazing and you are going to be so happy with your new healthier body and lifestyle! I will keep you in my prayers! God bless you! Keep us posted on your awesome progress that is to come!