Madelyne Bonthron

My doctor had me start on chewable vitamins one week after surgery. I'm still taking chewable. I'm not complaining they taste like candy. I'm gonna miss them when I go back to tablets .

I was on a chewable Multivitamin day 1 post op, and then 4 weeks postop I was allowed to have a regular multivitamin.

I got the call today!! March 13th i start my new life!!!!!! Also Im going to try my best to make it to the Synergy group meeting on the 27th!! It will be my first time! is there anything I need to bring lol?

Just went to Aeropostale and fit into a pair of 38 slims......5 months ago I was in a size 50....The feeling to be able to shop for clothes any where again is Awesome!!!!!!

Well I had my ankle surgery on Monday, 2/3, and good news it was a lot of damaged tissue causing my problems not damaged ligaments. The surgeon was able to remove the tissue and he said my recovery should go quickly from here. Physical Therapy starts on Monday and I will only be out of work for two weeks, total. Since they had told me to expect a month of no weight bearing, aka no walking, this was all a great relief. I am hoping to be able to begin working out in the next few weeks even if that is being able to start on a treadmill!
My weight loss has continued and I have been very conscientious about what I am eating, I am down to 252, although iv fluids from surgery I went back to 254, but I think that will be off by this weekend. The pain has actually had me so nauseated that I have only been able to eat about half of what we normally can so as you can imagine this has been very little! (1/4 of package of oatmeal, 2 1/2 meatballs... these are meals!) Thank goodness I still have Protein Shakes to fall back on as I am back to two of these a day to keep up my intake. Last night I did manage to eat 2 1/2 oz of ground sirloin with 1/2 oz of low fat cheddar but could barely move after!
Please be careful when comparing yourself to others, we are each different and as long as you are steady in your weight loss and following our new way of life, you are on the right road! I have started packing up clothes that I can no longer wear because they literally fall off. I stood up the other day and my pants almost fell completely off, it was awesome. Some of my shirts I can't wear because they fall off my shoulders or expose my bra! I am lucky that in storage I have bins of clothes in sizes down to 16-18 so I went and picked out a whole new wardrobe. The hospital I had my surgery also has a clothing exchange for their bariatric patients so I am bring them everything I can't wear so others can use it on their exciting adventure. It is so awesome to put some of these clothes that I haven't been able to wear in years back on, thank goodness trends come full circle!!!

I got some of those Quest Cookies and cream bars on order. I think I'm addicted to ordering Protein bars online! Seems to be all I spend my money on lately is Protein Bars and powders

Haha! I had my neighbor say that. I said "you drink a shake for Breakfast and have a small piece of meat and some spinach for lunch n dinner for the rest of your life and see how long it works for you". She shut her mouth after that.

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I haven't tried Quest yet... but I have had Power Crunch chocolate Mint from Vitamin Shoppe (cheaper online)... like having a thin mint!!! Also, I think better cold... I like the vanilla too, the others seem too sweet for me...but I will try Quest next time I pass a GNC... thanks for the info!

I got to say i love the fact my clothes are all very baggie on me and time to buy new. But glad the double chin is gone. I can breath normal when walking. I dont sound like someone that needs oxygen anymore. I will final be able to go on amusement park rides. Its so upsetting when u find out u to big for ride or belt dont fit. Cant tell u how many times i cried because the fat mom could not fit on ride and your child needs an adult to ride with them. And to have to explain to your child he can ride because you dont fit.

Liz, I'm sorry. The only thing I can say is that now that you've gotten to the point where you're recognizing that what he says isn't right, it might be worth really taking some time to yourself or with a counselor to decide if what you're getting out of your marriage is worth the negativity. I wish you the best.

Hi Liz. Congratulations on your victory to a healthier you. Well done. As for the hubby... you do realize that this is verbal and psychological abuse, don't you? What ever the reasons, you do not deserve this. This is his problem... stemmed from lack of self confidence or fear that he'll lose you but either way you need to call him on it and ask what is bothering him so it can be addressed. Maybe he just needs to be reminded that you love him and you're not going anywhere. I'm sorry that he can't be happy for you and that he finds any reason he can to criticize you. Keep on with your diet plan, don't let anyone detract you from your goal. Maybe you could talk your husband in to some couples counseling...and if not, try to go yourself so you can learn to deal with the hubbies issues without getting yourself off track. Sending you hugs.

Congratulations on your terrific weight loss!
Sounds like HE is the one who is insecure, and he's lashing out, big time!
He told you for years that he was embarrassed to be seen with you?? That is NOT how a loving spouse acts! And now he's telling you what to wear and what not to wear? That is very controlling - not a good sign. And he's blaming YOU for HIS weight gain?? Tell him he can cook for himself from now on, or at the very least he can serve his own plate. Do NOT take his sh*&!!
Please start going to counseling imMEdiately. My guess is he will refuse to go, but please don't let that stop you.

This is very sad, I'm sorry. Initial impression: your husband sounds emotionally abusive and insecure. To speak to you the way he does is terrible. I wonder if he is afraid to lose you now that your self esteem is higher, you are more attractive, and it sounds like he hasn't been treating you well. Good luck with whatever you decide to do. You do not deserve to be spoken to the way he speaks to you.

Good luck!!!! I'm sure you will do great just think, tomorrow begins day 1 of your "new" life!

being sleeved tomorrow, terrified.

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My surgery was in Nov 8th. And from my HW 330 now I am down to 259. I love my sleeve and this has been the best decision I have made. My only downfall is that right now I am between sizes. Urgh

I have 3, 1 from the hospital and 2 I bought. They are called abdominal wraps, 3 tier. They have to be hand washed and hang dried. I found mine on Ebay 2 for $25 for good ones.

I was 145 the day of surgery. My surgeon warned me if I dropped to 125 he would intervene, I'm guessing feeding tube. I got to 126. Was furiously drinking calories. He told me I would drop and bounce back up. I am at 135. I converted to maintain my weight forever. Great decision, would do it again.

I went on a Water slide at the new aquatic center in my town (Snohomish, Wa)! I was nervous about going down- thinking I was going to get stuck, not enough water on the slide to get me down (still in my 330lb brain there). My sisters told me if I got stuck, they would get stuck- since they are both bigger than me now (also a first for me)- and they went first and did fine. My first ride on a water slide since I was about 13 and I hollered for joy all the way down- so fun and so fast! If anyone lives locally, come check it out! They have a lazy river, play area for toddlers, water slide, flow rider (indoor surfing), hot tub, plus a full competition pool for lap swims. It's awesome- I'll have to try Aqua Zumba soon too!

Ahhh the pre-diet binge. I had lots of food funerals. I'm glad I did. A relationship as strong as the one between me and pizza deserved a proper goodbye. I still hang out with pizza once in a while but we don't make love like we used to. Its just food.

Thats great weight loss!!!

The next support group meeting for Synergy is the last Thursday of the month Feb 27. The woman running the meeting is the one who does the psych evals but not Ann Marie. She was great also had the sleeve 1 1/2 ago.

49 pounds since surgery on 11/20.