Mississippi Girl

I did not qualify either. I went to Mexico and had a wonderful experience. It only took me a few weeks to get it done once I did my research and scheduled appointment. Good Luck!!

I did not qualify either. I went to Mexico and had a wonderful experience. It only took me a few weeks to get it done once I did my research and scheduled appointment. Good Luck!!

When i began this journey i was foolish, even though i thought i was well informed. I just knew since i wasn't "that big", plastic surgery would not be needed. First of all my eyes were playing tricks on me. i look back at pics now and i was "that big". But everything was moving along slower than i wanted but still moving, no saggy skin in site. I actually discovered that i had a little bit of a booty hiding under the fat. THEN I WOKE UP AND FOUND THAT MY BOOBS WERE EMPTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

IT WAS NOT GRADUAL , WENT TO sleep ONE DAY THEY WERE FINE A LITTLE SMALLER BUT STILL AWESOME. THE VERY NEXT MORNING I WAS MET WITH TWO VERY SAD SUNNY SIDE UP EGGS!!! EVERYONE IN MY FAMILY HAS HUGE BOOBS EVEN THE SMALL ONES, SO IN MY MIND I WOULD NOT BE AFFECTED. SO HERE WE ARE LOOKING FOR A SURGEON ~LE SIGH~




Did anyone initially not want additional surgeries but ended up getting them?

Dr ponce de leon does.

Dr ponce de leon does.

Dr ponce de leon does.

jenpez, you may not be a veteran, but you're a hero! go you!!
mississippigirl

it's where i call home.

You can still go out to eat. Just order a healthy meal. You'll always have leftovers. I go out all of the time with people that have no clue I had this surgery. I just don't make an issue of it. I've gotten really good at moving food around on my plate. I kind of make a game of it. I don't really want to eat the junk others eat, because my sleeve does not like it.
Happy Losing,
Mississippi Girl

Congratulations to US! Mine is scheduled for July 21st. Wish it were today so I can get it over with and begin again. We get a do-over!!! YAY!!
Good luck everyone!

Six more days and I can say "I did it". Gastric Bypass is next Monday 7/7/14. Getting a little nervous. Sorry folks, I can't spell.... lol

Hi Mike,
I, too, step on the scales each and every day! I was sleeved in March and am about 10 pounds from where I would love to be. Hope you have a wonderful ride on the losing side of the bench!
Happy Losing,
Mississippi Girl

Hi Mike,
I, too, step on the scales each and every day! I was sleeved in March and am about 10 pounds from where I would love to be. Hope you have a wonderful ride on the losing side of the bench!
Happy Losing,
Mississippi Girl

I am a daily weigher but I made a deal with myself that if I weigh everyday I am not allowed to freak out on upward fluctuations. I was sleeved 16 months ago. Good luck You are in for a fun downward ride on the scale. Those numbers look better going down than they did going up!

I went alone. Inbox me if you want details. Good luck!'

people can be rally crude. Once when I lost a lot of weight everyone was asking if I had cancer. Was I sick? Now they are asking how I'm losing weight. It's like they don't notice until one day…then it looks like you've lost it overnight. Haters are gonna hate. I love this new way of life. Would not change it for the world. Just don't like the drama involved.
Happy Losing,
Mississippigirl

That's so cool. I love those too. Sometimes that's what keeps you going. I noticed my watch slide over my hand the other day. Yeah! Keep up the great work.
Happy Losing,
Mississippi Girl

people can be rally crude. Once when I lost a lot of weight everyone was asking if I had cancer. Was I sick? Now they are asking how I'm losing weight. It's like they don't notice until one day…then it looks like you've lost it overnight. Haters are gonna hate. I love this new way of life. Would not change it for the world. Just don't like the drama involved.
Happy Losing,
Mississippigirl

people can be rally crude. Once when I lost a lot of weight everyone was asking if I had cancer. Was I sick? Now they are asking how I'm losing weight. It's like they don't notice until one day…then it looks like you've lost it overnight. Haters are gonna hate. I love this new way of life. Would not change it for the world. Just don't like the drama involved.
Happy Losing,
Mississippigirl

The West has already seen scorching weather, with temperatures reaching the triple digits, and the rest of the country is sure to see some heat waves soon. In summer, dehydration can sneak up on you fast, leading to headaches, fatigue, and confusion. Dehydration can also stall weight loss because Water helps reduce hunger. When you need to drink more water, your body can mistake thirst for hunger, causing you to eat more than you need.


Basic Guidelines for Meeting Fluid Needs after Weight Loss Surgery
On a normal day, you need at least 64 ounces, or 8 8-ounce cups, of fluid per day. When the weather is hot, dry, or windy, you need more. Meeting your requirements can be challenging after weight loss surgery because you should drink fluids between meals, not with them. You need to stop drinking fluids at least 30 minutes before a meal or snack, and you should not start drinking fluids again for another 30 minutes after you finish your food.
This is a sample daily schedule that can allow you to get all of the fluid you need without interfering with your meal plan.< /p>
7:00 a.m. 1 cup decaffeinated coffee
8:00 a.m. Breakfast
9:00 a.m. 12 ounces (1.5 cups) water
10:00 a.m. morning snack
11:00 a.m. 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Noon lunch
1:00 p.m. 1 cup flavored water
2:00 p.m. 1 cup water
3:00 p.m. afternoon snack
4:00 p.m. 12 ounces (1.5 cups) unsweetened, decaffeinated iced tea
5:00 p.m. dinner
7:00 p.m. 1 cup water
If your meal plan includes only three meals a day and does not include Snacks, getting your fluid needs is easier because you do not need to work in the extra snacks around your beverages.< /p>
Do Not Drink Your Calories!
You only get a certain limited number of calories per day if you want to lose weight. Your calories should come from nutritious foods, such as lean Proteins, vegetables, fruits, and a small amount of starches and unsaturated fats. These healthy foods can help reduce hunger as you lose weight.
Choosing to get your calories from liquids instead is called “drinking your calories.” It is a problem because liquid calories are not very filling compared to solid foods, and you can easily take in more calories than you realize if you drink your calories. For the number of calories in a 20-ounce bottle of soda, you could have a 3-ounce portion of chicken breast, a half-cup of cooked Pasta, and a half-cup of steamed vegetables.
You should really only get substantial amounts of calories from liquids right after weight loss surgery, when you are on a liquid or pureed foods diet and cannot meet your nutrient requirements from foods. Otherwise, if you drink beverages with calories, you can gain weight or stop losing weight in a hurry. The following beverages have about 100 or more calories per 1-cup (8-ounce) serving).
Milk
Fruit juice
Regular soft drinks and fruit drinks
Energy drinks
Sweetened iced tea
Milk-based coffee beverages or coffee beverages with flavor syrups

What About Milk and juice?
Milk and juice are both nutritious, but they do not belong in your regular weight loss surgery diet. Fortified milk provides 9 grams of Protein per cup and is a great source of Calcium and Vitamin D, but it contains 90 calories per cup. Fat-free yogurt and low-fat cheese are better choices for your protein and calcium because they are solid foods. Milk is only a good regular choice when you are recovering from surgery and are on your liquid or pureed foods diet.
100 percent fruit juice can be high in potassium and Vitamin C, but it is protein-free and high in sugars. Because of its sugar content, juice can lead to dumping syndrome. Shortly after surgery, your surgeon may allow a half-cup of juice diluted with water, but when you get to the solid foods stage of your weight loss surgery diet, juice is not allowed.
I Can’t Tolerate Water!
One of the common side effects of weight loss surgery is that your tastes change. Unfortunately, sometimes that means that you no longer enjoy drinking water. If you are having trouble getting down your water, these suggestions may help.
Drink ice water instead of cool water – this can really make a difference.
Place a slice of lemon or lime on the rim of your water glass.
Squeeze lemon or lime juice into your water and add a packet of calorie-free sweetener.
Try a calorie-free, non-carbonated flavored water.
Place some leaves of mint in boiling hot water and let them steep. Drink your mint tea hot or put it in the fridge so you can have refreshingly cold mint tea later.
Keep trying. In all likelihood, you will eventually be able to tolerate water again.

What about Coffee and Tea?
Some coffee and tea beverages are clearly out of the question, unless you’re ready to spend 200 or more calories on a sweetened coffee drink or tea. The caffeine is also a problem for weight loss surgery patients, since it can irritate the stomach. Finally, too much coffee or tea can interfere with the absorption of certain key nutrients, such as Iron. If you do drink coffee and tea, limit yourself to 2 cups of decaffeinated coffee or tea per day.
Skip the Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages can be some of your biggest saboteurs after weight loss surgery. It is not just that alcohol helps to dehydrate you. Alcoholic beverages can be frighteningly high in calories. For example, a 5-ounce glass of red wine has 127 calories, a 12-ounce can or bottle of beer has 145 calories, and a 1.5-ounce shot of rum has 96 calories, and a 3.3-ounce margarita has 153 calories.
The damage goes beyond the calories in your drinks, though. Alcohol relaxes you. When you drink, you tend to lower your inhibitions. That means that you are less likely to measure your foods, stick to small portions, and pass up the high-calorie temptations. You're more likely to overeat, and regret your alcohol and food intake later.
Have a great summer and stay hydrated, safe, and healthy!

You can still go out to eat. Just order a healthy meal. You'll always have leftovers. I go out all of the time with people that have no clue I had this surgery. I just don't make an issue of it. I've gotten really good at moving food around on my plate. I kind of make a game of it. I don't really want to eat the junk others eat, because my sleeve does not like it.
Happy Losing,
Mississippi Girl

Sassypants92201,
The difference is that you have a high dollar tool that is helping you. It takes all of the guess work out of it. As long as your follow protocol with your diet, you will lose. I don't count calories. I had my surrey, March 10, and have reached my first goal. I would like to lose another ten pounds, but I'm happy right now at this weight. Just remember, Protein first, veggies second, carbs last, if you have room. I've never had room for the carbs, plus carbs make me crave other junk food. Therefore, I stay as far away from them as I can. It gets easier with each day. The tool will help you not only lose the weight, but keep it off as well.
Happy Losing,
Mississippi Girl
p.s. break up with food now, before your surgery.

I did not cheat on mine. However, I was in the hospital with two girls that did. You could hear them throwing up all night long, all over the hospital. They put you on this diet to cut down on the fat of your liver among other things. It's truly for your own good. Remember when you overeat….it's just more of the same. Hang in there. You'll make it through this. You just have to break up with food. You have to wrap your mind around that before the surgery or you will be miserable.
Happy Losing,
Mississippi Girl

jenpez, you may not be a veteran, but you're a hero! go you!!
mississippigirl

That's so cool. I love those too. Sometimes that's what keeps you going. I noticed my watch slide over my hand the other day. Yeah! Keep up the great work.
Happy Losing,
Mississippi Girl