WickedBeauty

Hi Jen! Sorry I'm late. Didn't realize I've been logged out for a period of time. Smh. I'm from Cleveland, born and raised. Let me know if you need anything. I'd love to help in anyway that I can.

We've got to challenge ourselves. I'm going back to cardio Bootcamp in a week. I had to remind myself If I was pushing through the pain 50+ lbs ago, imagine what I'm capable of now.

Don't be discouraged!!!! You're making progress. Personally, I haven't been on my scale at home AT ALL SINCE BEFORE SURGERY. I knew I'd obsess and make myself bonkers. I only report a weight to you guys if I see a doc for something and they make me weigh in. Too many other things to focus on. Keep doing what you need to do. Stay hydrated, exercise and use your tool and the weight will keep coming off. STAY FOCUSED.

Dr. Schauer was great!!!! Best of luck to you.

Currently at the doc for something unrelated....13 weeks post op and I'm down a total of -55 lbs. This has to be the weirdest feeling on earth for me, but I'm excited!!!!!

Hi kpenney727! I loved i and not because I'm an employee The staff was great. I didn't experience any complications other than a gas attack. My surgery was on a Monday and that Friday evening prior to I came down with an awful cough. I was on my pre-op diet and didn't bother to ask if I could take anything for the cough. After the procedure the hardest part for me was the pain associated with my incisions and me coughing. Even though they were prescribed I didn't go home on pain meds. I didn't feel as though I needed them. Dr. Schauer and his resident, Dr. Aminian were great and took great care of me. Dr. Schauer's nurse, Michael, is extremely helpful and full of knowledge. The team as a whole were wonderful IMO, from beginning to end.

Looking good girl! Keep up the good work.

Hey lady! Glad you're making such great progress!!!! Congrats! I don't think it's weird. If I understand correctly, the issue with the straw was taking in extra air which can be not only uncomfortable, but even painful. Did it once. Didn't work so well for me.

That's perfectly normal. Definitely hard to dress a new body. Frustrating to try go get dressed when you used to know what options you had then suddenly those things are no longer an option. I've invested in a few maxi skirts to go with a few smaller ones I had. This summer my wardrobe will consist of maxi skirts/dresses, oversized tees (so they don't look bad as I shrink) and yoga pants/capris with tanks and tees. I do have a few dress slacks and tops in smaller sizes that I never parted with so I will use those as needed as well.

I'll be 4 weeks post op tomorrow and my list of tolerable foods is short. I can count on two hands the number of food items I can tolerate. I can stomach the protein shakes, but hydrating with water/liquids is what troubles me the most. Not to mention between the cold I had going in to surgery and my allergies these past few weeks, I can't seem to catch a break. Most days I feel overall pretty good, but there are times during the day where I'm struggling to recognize these new weird feelings in my body, gas, hunger, needing hydration, fatigue and so forth. I keep telling myself that this will all pass and I keep pressing on.

Welcome and congratulations!!!! Definitely an exciting journey!

I don't remember where in the forums, but there was a clothing swap thread somewhere around here.

@@aimeelopez123 - I have a cream color size 16 dress slack from Ashley Stewart, brand new with tags. If you'd like I can try to private message you a pic when I get home. LMK if you think you're interested. I'd let them go for a reasonable amount.

@@msshellg - Thanks! That's how I always know when I'm crossing over into the danger zone...smh I'd have multiole chins, my cheeks would look like a chipmunk and my stomach would expand. As much weight as I carried, I'd never had a large stomach until just recently. I knew things were getting serious then. So glad I did this!

@@mcmedic13 - Thanks so much...I'm trying!!!

This should be me at the AHA Heart Walk Sept 2013 - in the center This should be me at my job's Holiday party December 2013 - hiding from the camera in pink This should be me 2 weeks post op - no makeup (lol) - just a boring selfie

I promised progression pics, but I guess I'm tech challenged through the site....can't figure it out. I'll post them when I crack this code

Congratulations!

I went back to work today,...17 days post op. I was approved for 30 days but truthfully I could have gone back after a week or so.

You look amazing!!!! Get it girl!

I'm so grateful to have found this particular thread. This helps so much. I'm about 16 days post op and still learning what works, what doesn't and why. This is great.

Come one come all @@MissTrish14!!!!! Good for you! I felt the same way. Too ashamed at 298# but I'm going to start with photos and journal no layer than tomorrow.

@@MrsGloMartin I challenge you to keeping progression photos! I too hated the camera and just today my hubby reminded me that I said i'd chronicle this wl journey with progression photos and a journal. Come on....won't you join me. Let's remember where we were emotionally and physically and watch as our lives transform and hopefully be encouraging and motivational to others. LOL

It seems like that's a reasonable amount. My dr told me my pouch would be the size of an egg. In my mind as I prepare my food I try to get as close to what I think the egg is. I've yet to feel like I was still hungry after eating anything though.