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So I am 6 months out. I walk 3-5miles a day, total gym a couple days a week. The scale seems to have just stopped. I measure as well, and it seems like the fat shifts around. Do u have to work harder at losing after 6 months post op. I had the sleeve April 14, and down 97 lbs

Way to go...u look great!

Thank u for sharing...I am so excited to be telling my story of success!!!

I ordered a great food and exercise log book from amazon. It is wonderful. The phone apps r nice too.

I totally understand the self pay thing. I too paid 20 for my bananna...I watch the show my 600 lb life and that keeps me on track. It's weird how at times u feel no different. I try to visualize what my thinner body will look and feel like. Things are already getting easier. For example breathing, moving and sex is way better.

I agree. I just keep trying to get h2o in. I'm almost 4 wks out. All of a sudden when I eat and I get full I get horrible gas pains in my shoulder. I'm still getting a bit of pain on left side where they removed stomach. It kind of feels like a burning in my muscle. And I have hit a plate at 34 lbs

My Dr. Said I can chew sugar free gum but limit it to 2-3 times a day...No straws for me either. That's a killer. I'm 3 wks postoperative and I find it difficult to get water in too.. as for staples being removed I had mine removed 48 hrs after surgery. I didn't think it was that big of a deal. I was surprised they removed them in 48 hrs. But doc said if not the skin grows over them and that can be uncomfortable. .. good luck everyone!! Everyday gets better...just walk walk walk

I'm a week post op.. and I am praying for all of you for a speedy recovery. And for successful surgeries. In 3 weeks I am down 31.2 lbs. My best advice is to have faith that God has you right where u need to be. Going into surgery with a positive attitude will aid in recovery. The things I worried about preoperatively didn't even happen. Ice chips were like gold until I did the swallow test. Which I made it through without it coming up. Just remember walk walk walk and listen to your body. The pain and discomfort will end and every day you are closer to your new life"!!!!!!

April 14 was surgery, Monday What day was ur surgery?

My Dr. said it will hold about 4oz at a time. So now on day 7 I ate like 3oz of Protein, very slowly. i try not to take big gulps of my drinks either.. They pulled my stomach out on the left and holy shit does that one hurt!!!! It will get better every day! . You can hardly feel restriction on Clear liquids. I tried tomato Soup and after 3 bites I felt full, burped so I was def full.

Little sips I think is the key and walking is the best. I totally agree switch things up.. tazo makes some great caffeine free teas too.I am not sure when it stops, i am day 7 post op and I still get those gas bubbles/pressure in my chest

Any ideas for protein foods? That don't have to be pureed. I've been living on cottage cheese and scrambled eggs

My only issues have been with gas and getting up and down hurts the most. But once up the walking is just what the Dr ordered!!! Yesterday I ate 1 oz cottage cheese, 2 sugar free popsicles 1/2 jello and another oz of cottage cheese. Today I was able to eat half a scrammbled egg with about 1 T shredded cheese. That was yummy!!! I have ABSOLUTELY NO appetite, but I know I have to get the protein in or my body will stall. Good Luck to all you sleevers anticpating surgery. You got this!!

I am so ready for this surgery. I am down 19.2 lbs during pre op. I am so thankful that I found this site. Everyone has been so supportive and informative. Prayers to al you 4-14-14 sleevers!!! We've got this!!! Just remember pain ends and we are starting a New Chapter in our Lives!!! God Bless you all. I am surprised that I am not having any issues with anxiety or nerves. What that tells me is I am right where I belong....

Good luck to all you April 9 sleevers! I'm getting excited for April 14.....got call my surgery is at 1240pm....gonna be rough with nothing by mouth. But after these last 2 wks of preop that will b a cakewalk. My big concern is pain management after surgery and the drain!

I too feel like this is going to be an Amazing process. I started out last monday on the pre-op diet and went through caffeine withdrawl so bad I began to question what I was doing. Than the lack of actual food. But I have kept my eye on the prize and in 1 week my blood sugar went from 186 to 86 with no MEDS...Yeah and I am down 12.6 LBS since Monday. There is so many emotions going on but I am learning to look at food ina different light! I just wish my energy would come back so I felt more like exercising....

That would be great. Either would work for me. Facebook would be my vote

Wow, you lost 26lbs during pre-op? Thats Amazing. You are going to do just fine. Soon you won't have the cravings and hunger pains to contend with! You can do this...Maybe you should treat yourself to a massage or a mani/pedi...You've worked hard...

So Happy for you!! How are you feeling?

I am so happy for you!! You'll be in my prayers and I cant wait to hear how your journey goes. Keep good thoughts and stay strong!

My surgery us in new Lennox I'll at silver Cross hospital!!

So nice to know there's others fighting the same battles. This has been the most emotional journey for me.. I have heard this per op diet is by far the worst. I'm wondering how long before I have more energy? Its amazing how now that I only eat 1meal a day I savor every moment. I know I could eat way more than 4oz Protein and 1/2 c of veggies. But now I'm fine with it. I am satisfied! I Hope everyone that is getting ready for surgery have great success! In my prayers sleevers!

Would love to have some of you April sleevers friend me so we can follow each other along on this journey!!! Congrats to all of the Success stories out there and I can't wait to be among you!

I am day 5 pre-op diet and I am wondering when does your energy level come back? I feel more sluggish than I did before? Finally made it through the Caffeine withdrawl/no food headaches. That was not fun! But I have my eye on the prize and just keep plugging along....10 days to go. I am down 11 pounds already which makes it all worth it.