FireWife678

HW 293
SW 267
CW 212
Today is five months since surgery

Pic on left is from 10/10/14, 11 days before surgery; pic on right is this past Sunday. Down 42lbs since preop diet, 58lbs from my HW. Can't wait until I'm doing my one year postop pics

Pic on left is from 10/10/14, 11 days before surgery; pic on right is this past Sunday. Down 42lbs since preop diet, 58lbs from my HW. Can't wait until I'm doing my one year postop pics

Pic on left is from 10/10/14, 11 days before surgery; pic on right is this past Sunday. Down 42lbs since preop diet, 58lbs from my HW. Can't wait until I'm doing my one year postop pics

Pic on left is from 10/10/14, 11 days before surgery; pic on right is this past Sunday. Down 42lbs since preop diet, 58lbs from my HW. Can't wait until I'm doing my one year postop pics

Pic on left is from 10/10/14, 11 days before surgery; pic on right is this past Sunday. Down 42lbs since preop diet, 58lbs from my HW. Can't wait until I'm doing my one year postop pics

Pic on left is from 10/10/14, 11 days before surgery; pic on right is this past Sunday. Down 42lbs since preop diet, 58lbs from my HW. Can't wait until I'm doing my one year postop pics

Still losing down to 270

One year, 12/17/14. Lost 150 of 298 pounds in one year. 298 on left, 175 upper right, 148 lower right.

Hi all, Oct 21st here. I still have some gas pain, sits right under my diaphragm. I've tried walking, gas strips, bouncing on my bed lol and even having my husband beat on my back. Still there. Other than that I'm just super tired. Only way I can really sleep is if I take my pain meds, I think because I'm too worked up about hurting my still tender incisions. Next week will be a better week, I'm just going to continue doing what I need everyone's journey is different, I need to remind myself of that a lot. I'll get there and I already know this will all be worth it!!

It's going okay, but the gas pressure is right at my diaphragm so it is a little painful to swallow. I'm thinking it should be much better tomorrow!! The broth is actually pretty soothing.

Okay, I'm okay with a FB Page as long as the name of the group has nothing to do with being sleeved or weight loss or anything, and it's completely private and you must be invited to join. Steph, maybe create an account that’s not your full name and use it just for that? OR, we could create a yahoo group ? I’m more of a fan of FB, but I’m also like everyone. I don’t want people to find out on my FB that I had surgery. Thoughts?

Yup, RM, I’m like you, I’ve been having lots of cravings. Today I’ve been having a terrible craving for beef. So I took a progressive light pot roast Soup, put it in my blender, added some beef broth, and blended that bad boy up until it was all liquid. Took care of the craving. For your bacon, the other day I took a bean bacon campbells Soup, added my double milk, and blended till liquified. Add some salt and pepper to that bad boy, yum !! I think I’ll do what Steph said when i want some cheese. That sounds good steph !

As far as my allergic reaction to the glue, I’m doing better. I take a benedryl at night and put benedryl cream on it during the day. It’s starting to turn from a reddish purple rash to a pink rash. The glue is coming off my incisions on the sides. I’m not too worried, those incisions look good (besides the rash).

Jen - It’s funny how most of the times our loved ones are more worried. I hope you have the best and greatest surgery tomorrow !!!

Deb - It’s great to see your post !! How are you doing now?? LOL @ gym ready! Steady nelly It’s exciting though !!

RM - I kinda felt that way too, but today everything feels better. I think we need to control our head, and let your bodies do what we are telling them to do with the food. We will lose weight. … you said it great in your post !

Susan - Great recipes ! Thanks !!!

FIRE - CONGRATS !!!!!!!!!! Keep walking girl ! I’m so happy for you !!!!!!

My day is finally here! Checking in for surgery at 5:15am. Talk to you all later

Finally got sleeved yesterday!! Not an unbearable amount of pain, just tender and the has pressure. Got to have broth and sugar free Jello just now. Yummy

Finally got sleeved yesterday!! Not an unbearable amount of pain, just tender and the has pressure. Got to have broth and sugar free Jello just now. Yummy

Finally got sleeved yesterday!! Not an unbearable amount of pain, just tender and the has pressure. Got to have broth and sugar free Jello just now. Yummy

Finally got sleeved yesterday!! Not an unbearable amount of pain, just tender and the has pressure. Got to have broth and sugar free Jello just now. Yummy

Here are some Protein smoothie drink recipes from my Bariatric surgeons office.

Had mine yesterday too. Cats naps. They don't let you sleep much lol. Sore but not too bad.

I was sleeved yesterday morning!! So glad to be on the other side now. Problem is I can't sleep consistent so I've been napping.off and on since but that's okay. And my word, so many pokes lol. Took three attempts at the IV and have had three labs taken. It's all worth it j n the end ♡♡

I was sleeved yesterday morning!! So glad to be on the other side now. Problem is I can't sleep consistent so I've been napping.off and on since but that's okay. And my word, so many pokes lol. Took three attempts at the IV and have had three labs taken. It's all worth it j n the end ♡♡

I was sleeved yesterday morning!! So glad to be on the other side now. Problem is I can't sleep consistent so I've been napping.off and on since but that's okay. And my word, so many pokes lol. Took three attempts at the IV and have had three labs taken. It's all worth it j n the end ♡♡

I'm Oct 21st! I have my endoscopy Sept 18th, final class & labs on Oct 9th and start my liquid diet on Oct 7th. That is what I'm more worried about but I think it'll be okay. It'll be worth it in the end!

October Sleevers
Here's a link to places to get free samples ! Some I just emailed, some I and to fill out the contact form.
Can never hurt to try
http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/261167-list-of-bariatric-nutritional-companies-offering-free-samples/
I will put this link in my signature !

Hi everyone! I went for my Post-op appt today and everything is going great! I weighed in anddddd Since surgery on Oct. 1st I'm down 21.5lbs !!!!! ????