521Diva

I don't know my surgeon is always rushing me through my appointment so nothing gets helped he just says keep trying u can go to next stage, I'm like I can't get past stage 1, I'm scared because someone told me if surgery goes wrong people usually die within 90 days of the surgery

The doc rushes through ur appointment, i would really YELL, i need help & take as much time i would like.

Im 16 months out & i can eat anything but not that much, bread is not my friend. I only lost 55 pounds but i wouldn't change it for the world.

Good luck

My condolences, be encouraged. .. I'm only 55 pounds lost 1 year & 4 months later. I've also had some major family issues, but im happy that I'm not where i used to be. A lost is better than a gain.

U look fantabulous, congratulations, how was recovery after the Tummy Tuck? What other surgery did u have?

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How much have u lost in 1 year. March made 1 year for me & I only lost about 47 pounds. Im now 1 year & 4 months and lost 55 pounds. My highest was 218, im 5'1 & now 164. My stomach is my biggest problem, wouldn't change it for the world.

Congratulationssssssss to you.

You look fantabulous. .. Im 1 year out and only lost 55 pounds. I went from a tight size 18/20 & wear size 6 jeans now that are a little to big, i even have a size 4 white denim skirt. My only problem is my tummy, i look about 5 months pregnant. I can exercise much due to 2 back surgeries.

I can't eat much, but i have been vacationing & drink8ng like a fish daily. As of this week alcohol is out during the week.

Im thinking about a Tummy Tuck.< /p>

Keep up the great work.

I'm kind of pissed because I can eat & drink everything, just in moderation.

Check with ur doc u might have a polinyduel cyst. Might not be spelled rightn but its a cyst on the tail bone, it hurt like hell, it was hot to touch & had to be surgically removed. Good luck.

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I dont worry about carbs/fat at all. I mainly look at Protein and calories. I dont consider eating pasta/bread until I have met my Protein goal and even then I find carbs really fill me up so I prefer a hamburger with no bun or something of that nature. Sometimes I get the nasty message from my fitness pal that I am not eating enough though which is annoying!

I stilll only eat about 4 oz per meal, maybe a little more. I try to stay busy though because I can snack if I am not careful.

Add me on MFP: DSMCasey

Thx and good luck!

How many grams of protein do u get in aday?

I went on Premier Protein website and use their calculator, & it saw because of my height, weight & activity, i should be taking in 122 grams of protein a day. What do u think of this?

Anybody take fat buners after surgery?

I walk a lil over a mile most days, some days I do about 5 miles. Friday I walked 2 & from the surgeon office, in total it took over 2 1/2 hours. I need to some strength training & I just did 5 leg raises jolding hubby ankles & he tried to pushed my legs back down when I brought them up. Slow & steady don't want to hurt my stomach.

531diva, try special k Protein mix for Water. It has 5 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber. The strawberry/kiwi is my favorite but it also comes in pink lemonade. I use 4 packs a day in 16 oz bottles of water. I get my 64 oz and 20 grams of protein while getting in my liquids. They only have 30 calories and 1 carb per packet.

Thank u, how many grams of sugar does it have?

I have been off the smokes for about a month and I'm scheduled for 3 weeks out. I did read it slows healing and I want to be well so I hope I don't slip while on liquids

Thats awesome...U got farther than I did so stick to it, you are doing great.

Ugh! So flipping mad right now. Looks like my surgery will be delayed because my insurance company won't give approval in time. After 3 week liquid diet, I'm about to go out to every fast food place and order one of everything!

Noooooo don't do it. My surgery was cancelled because my insurance denied me at first, then it was scheduled again 3 days later.

Stay on track, it will come when u lrast expect it & don't want to have to start all over. U will soon be on the loser's bench. Keep up the good work.

My mom scheduled our Mother's Day lunch at a buffet lol. I am about 5 weeks post op. And she is doing her six months pre-op plan with a nutritionist.

I'm not super upset or anything it's just like ... Sigh. food as part of events is one of my bigger worries going forward I guess. Let's do lunch or let's go have a drink, everything seems to revolve around food. I can still stay on track but I don't want to talk about my food choices with every person and people probably will comment if I'm eating two bites of something.

Just say you ate before u left the house & get a small plate & nibble. Good luck.

Im 6 weeks out & just came from om the ER last night for stomach pain. My surgeon thinks I might have been eating to much, because I don't no my limit until it's to late & it hurts. So he put me back on liquids for 5 days ughhhh.

Thanks everyone this was very helpful for me.

I have always been camera shy for many reasons, mostly due to my weight. This little collage shows me 8 days prior to surgery, the second is 1 month post op and the last is this my 5 month post op picture (this week) .

I can't believe the changes in myself in only 5 months. The old me would NEVER post pictures of myself. While I haven't lost any pounds in the last 2 weeks , I have dropped another pant size, going from 20 down to 12 so far. I love my sleeve, it's been life changing for me.

Woohoo u look awesome. ..

Well May 7, has come and gone! My surgery was a success..I'm home recovering and can tell I'm not connected to the I'V with the Tylenol and the morphine pump! I haven't been hungry, I'm full of fluids! I had to sleep on my couch, my bed was not comfy! How is everyone else doing?

Welcome to the loser's bench woohoo, things will get better. How are u feeling today?

I'm scheduled for May 8th. Nerves are all over the place! Been on pre op diet since April 25th, and have lost 7lbs, trying to make it to Thursday,just get lightheaded at times, drinking Vitamin Water zero for electrolytes. "I really can't believe I'm doing this", which from what I've read, goes through most everyone's mind. I pray for all of us who take this bold step! Sending positive thoughts your way!

Hi, sooo yesterday was your day. Welcome to the loser's bench. How did it go & how are you doing today?

I will be sleeved tomorrow morning @ 6am. Wish me luck as I will wish you luck

Hi just checking on you. How did it go & how are u feeling now?

Hello I'm scheduled for May 7th with Dr Lopez in Tijuana. The pre op diet has been a night mare leaving me feeling like a total failure having to quite smoking and a liquid diet has made me a complete grump.

Hi, I no the feeling. were u able to stop smoking? I stopped 2 days before the surgery & went back the day after ughhh. It's very hard but I will try to stop again for good some day.

Hello all! Mysurgery is scheduled for May 3rd in Tijuana with Dr Valenzuela at Hospital MI Doctor. She only required me to do a 7 day pre op diet but none the less I am currently climbing the walls. I never imagined how hard this would be. Lol. But it will all be worth it!!!

Good luck to you all!!!!

Just checking on you, how did it go? How are you feeling?

hope you feel better soon. I have heard many stories that most hospitals & ER's don't really have the knowledge/expertise to properly treat/diagnose WLS patients. My surgeons office advises patients to call surgeon for consult.

Thank you. My surgeon works at that hospital, so he did come to see him & advise the ER docs.

Glad you're home, increase your Water intake for the UTI. Feel better!!

Thank u