Diosa617

Had my sleeve done June 2, 2014. I have lost 59 pounds so far!!! Finally in a size 10. I tried on a size 8 the other day, and they almost fit. The only thing I can't do yet is zip them up. Anyobne have any suggestions for getting rid of the excess flad under my arms and on my abdomen? I do zumba every week and I have a workout routine I do but just can't seem to lose the flab.
Also, congrats to everyone on their continued success!!!!WTG!!!!!

the reason i was given is that the carbonation from soda expands the pouch and the goal is to keep the pouch as small as possible. i stopped drinking soda well before my procedure. i am in love with Crystal light and Wylers sugar free Rasberry mix. But i must say.. i need to be able to drink coffee again otherwise something bad may happen to the folks around me before 10am. - lol

What kind are you drinking? I like Premier chocolate and strawberry, Garden of Life vanilla and chocolate, Syntrax Matrix vanilla, Syntrax Nectar cherry, lemonade, apple and peach, and Muscle Milk banana, cake batter and red velvet cake. I also add coffee, PB2, fresh fruit, 100% juice, and Torani SF syrups for flavor variety. I dilute the RTD versions with milk to cut the sweetness and thickness and dilute the powders with at least 50% more liquid than what the directions say. There's so many options available, you might try different ones to find something that doesn't make you gag.

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.

Okie all you Junies.... Anyone who wants to add me as a friend, please feel free. Also, if you want to keep in touch via text or Facebook, send me a private message. I have seen the other post-op forums go quiet pretty quickly. If we want to stay in touch, to share success, share losses, share troubles and anything else...
Jennifer

I know there is a june post op page but it's from 2013 and very hard to go through all of those messages looking for support from people just going through the surgery although we love the veterans and all their wisdom sometimes you just want to talk to your graduating class about how things are going!!! congrats class of 2014 ha ha let's stay in touch here and post questions and answers and support each other im also considering making a Facebook page so let me know if that would be something you would enjoy for the group. this page is for sleevers and bypassers and banders of june 2014

I LOVE Chipotle! Since being sleeved, I get a burrito bowl with chicken, black Beans, peppers, salsa, lettuce, and guacamole. I usually get it to go and put my own cheese and sour cream if I want it. It is about 3-4 meals for me too. It may be a while before you can tolerate the lettuce and peppers but I'm sure it would be delicious without them too!

My surgery was June 21st. I'm going back to work tomorrow and will also finally get to be on full liquids. I haven't had much pain or heartburn yet and I'm hoping that will continue as I leave the clear liquid stage. I didn't lose much the first few days but dropped 2 lbs between Friday night and Saturday. I keep telling myself that the weight will melt away, I just have to keep smiling and following the doctor's orders. Nice to meet some people who are within just a few days of me.

My surgery date was the 23rd so we're pretty close to the beginnings of journeys! Congrats to you.
It's easy to fear failure when we're just getting started and not sure what to expect, but I have to believe you're just full of those fluids they pump us full of for medical procedures and you WILL drop some weight soon.
We just need to follow the program and do the best we can.