Sadie1980

I checked out the Fair Oaks support group last night. They had two plastic surgeons there talking about options after you reach goal weight. It was pretty informative and they had a bunch of before/after pictures that were motivating.
I also won a weight loss surgery cook book, they gave away three with the door raffle. There were close to 50 people in attendance. The plastic surgeons are only there once a year, so looking forward to seeing a non-presentation support group meeting.
My insurance paperwork for the sleeve should get submitted next week.

Hw 248
Sw 235 on 6/5
Cw. 218
Still getting used to the soft foods, a couple times I've been uncomfortably full. Tracking my Protein with my fitness pal.

I love how much money I'm not spending eating out and at the grocery store!
A $1 can of refried Beans lasts me four meals.

I was told to wait 4-5 weeks, until the incisions were healed.

I love how much money I'm not spending eating out and at the grocery store!
A $1 can of refried Beans lasts me four meals.

I love how much money I'm not spending eating out and at the grocery store!
A $1 can of refried Beans lasts me four meals.

Hw 248
Sw 235 on 6/5
Cw. 218
Still getting used to the soft foods, a couple times I've been uncomfortably full. Tracking my Protein with my fitness pal.

Hw 248
Sw 235 on 6/5
Cw. 218
Still getting used to the soft foods, a couple times I've been uncomfortably full. Tracking my Protein with my fitness pal.

I love how much money I'm not spending eating out and at the grocery store!
A $1 can of refried Beans lasts me four meals.

I love how much money I'm not spending eating out and at the grocery store!
A $1 can of refried Beans lasts me four meals.

I'm not new here but got locked out of my old account so made new one :/. Feeling great. 6 lbs to goal!!!
SW 275
Day of surgery 260
CA 161

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Hi Everyone,
I'm two weeks out from surgery, had my sleeve done at Fair Oaks Inova with Dr. Halmi. Everything went textbook with the surgery, I was able to go home the next day. Down 24 lbs. as of my check-in this week at Blue Point and starting the mushy foods next week.
I haven't had issues with Water or getting my liquids in, but I am so ready to be done with the Bariatric Advantage shakes. I only made myself sick once by eating too fast.
Can already see a difference in the mirror and excited to get back to a normal routine.
All the pre-op hoops are worth it!

Hi Everyone,
I'm having surgery tomorrow morning with Dr. Halmi, super excited and nervous!!
It's helpful to see how those are doing a couple weeks/months out, I'm sure I'll have the same concerns.
Tonight I'm going to take my measurements and pre-surgery photos.

Hi Everyone,
I'm having surgery tomorrow morning with Dr. Halmi, super excited and nervous!!
It's helpful to see how those are doing a couple weeks/months out, I'm sure I'll have the same concerns.
Tonight I'm going to take my measurements and pre-surgery photos.

Got the topic schedule for the Fair Oaks support group meetings, they also have a Facebook group to help people connect.
May 19 surgeons Q & A
Jun 16 food pushers
Jul 21 body acceptance
Aug 18 tolerating cravings
Sept 15 labs
Oct 20 patient/prof panel
Nov 17 holiday eating
Dec 15 new normal

Probably half the stuff I eat is from TJ's . . . frozen shrimp, jumbo scallops, and turkey meatballs are my favorite from their frozen meats. Frozen veggies: artichoke hearts, grilled asparagus, brussels sprouts, mixed cauliflower & romanesco. Favorite sauces/condiments include garlic aioli mustard and garlic marinara sauce (great with those turkey meatballs!). Their shredded Swiss & Gruyere cheese blend is awesome. They have the best prices on Babybel cheeses in town by far. Their turkey Jerky, turkey bacon, and turkey hot dogs are staples! The chicken jalapeno sausage is excellent. If you use egg whites, they have the best prices on those little cartons of egg whites. Refried black Beans and fat free refried pinto beans are terrific. Love the half-salt canned tuna and the smoked sardines. I have the fully cooked organic sirloin for Breakfast almost every morning, and use the chicken strips for lunch -- today I had the grilled chil lime chicken breast strips. So much sleeve friendly food there! I do stay away from their fresh produce (for the most part -- avocados are an exception) because they sell in big portions and I just can't eat much of it before it goes bad, as I live alone.
Also, if you have a dog, their dog biscuits get the stamp of approval from both my dog and my neighbor's dog.

I checked out the Fair Oaks support group last night. They had two plastic surgeons there talking about options after you reach goal weight. It was pretty informative and they had a bunch of before/after pictures that were motivating.
I also won a weight loss surgery cook book, they gave away three with the door raffle. There were close to 50 people in attendance. The plastic surgeons are only there once a year, so looking forward to seeing a non-presentation support group meeting.
My insurance paperwork for the sleeve should get submitted next week.

I checked out the Fair Oaks support group last night. They had two plastic surgeons there talking about options after you reach goal weight. It was pretty informative and they had a bunch of before/after pictures that were motivating.
I also won a weight loss surgery cook book, they gave away three with the door raffle. There were close to 50 people in attendance. The plastic surgeons are only there once a year, so looking forward to seeing a non-presentation support group meeting.
My insurance paperwork for the sleeve should get submitted next week.

I just made a Walmart run to get some smaller plates, spoons, bowls, ice cube trays for freezing smaller portions, quarter cup snack containers etc. to help me on this journey in the beginning. I found most of it in the baby section. When I went to the check out the woman said, "Oh Oh! Your little one must be ready for real food!' I chuckled and said, "Yes..... I am"....she looked at me with a bit of bewilderment on her face and I just continued to smile.
I realized we are all a bit child like in this process, graduating just like children to new utensils, foods and the like with each phase we complete.
Here's to walking the path of "Gerber Graduates" Sleeve style!

I plan to use gwynnie bee after my surgery, sizes range from 10-3x. It's netflix for plus size clothes and you don't have to worry about cleaning them, just mail them back. I've been using it already for almost a year, worth the monthly cost and keeps me from shopping.
http://closet.gwynniebee.com/

I plan to use gwynnie bee after my surgery, sizes range from 10-3x. It's netflix for plus size clothes and you don't have to worry about cleaning them, just mail them back. I've been using it already for almost a year, worth the monthly cost and keeps me from shopping.
http://closet.gwynniebee.com/