Isabella11

Congrats on the ongoing success!

Maintenance is very hard until you find the right balance for you. Glad you are getting a hold of the extra 15 before it becomes more.

Instead of things like slim fast shakes and cabbage Soup, why not go back to what worked in the beginning? LOW carbs, high Protein and non-starchy veggies. NO Pasta, flour, sugar,potatoes, rice, etc... I have recently discovered, that, for me, a bit of fat in my diet helps with satiety, maintenance, weight loss and consuming fewer calories in the long run. I also continue to leave a 1/2 hour before/after eating of no liquids, I use tiny plates/utensils, eat slow & stop at the 1st sign of full.

I too had gained some from falling back into old habits, I am now getting back on track and feeling better!

It's only 15 pounds. I gained 6 pounds 7 months later. Find your information package from before when you had the surgery and read it all over again. It reminds us of what small thins we shouldn't be doing which we forget over time. I knew what i had done wrong and how to get back on track. You can do it too.
Just refresh your mind with that information and treat your body as if it were going through the entire procedure again. I am sure you will lose the weight.

im a Giants fan so no rooting interest.. just gonna enjoy the games .. you? Paul12677

Well I got an appointment date of the 14th for some plastic work to be done around the mid section. I am not sure how it will go and I am a bit nervous as to if I will like the results or not. It may sound a bit self centered but I am hoping they take enough so I am happy with it after putting myself through it. I will do a before VGS and after plastic pics when it heals up a bit. Wish me luck!

Pre -Op from my TT I called the surgeon back. Between the one in surgery before me and me - He came back to my room and re-marked me as I was worried that when I leaned forwards the belly would still hang and be loose. He agreed and re-marked me and I am so glad he did.
So make sure you are happy pre-op and make sure he knows what you want - Yes they cannot do miracles (I think they can to be honest) and my PS said to have 'realistic expectations' but then he gave me the world - and more.....
Just make sure he knows what you want - You could take a picture with you of someone whose belly you like and show him what you are wanting, maybe.....
Oh and..... Importantly..... Wear a pair of the lowest cut panties! I did not do this and now that scar is not as low as I would like it... That is the only thing I would change if I could go back in time.....
Me not long after surgery... I think this was in approx Aug/Sept 2010...

And me recently on 24 Aug 2015... (Excuse the marks from the elastic trousers lol)

My scar is still a bit raised - I did not massage the scar as well as I should have and also - I did not wear the Micropore tape as long as I would do now - Knowing so much more now than I did all those years ago.....
In another Op I wore the paper tape (Micropore tape) for 10-12 weeks and that scar is soooo much better than this one - So I would tell anyone who has a scar - KEEP that paper tape ON!
It supports the scar and stops it from stretching as much when healing..... You will be left with a much flatter and finer scar if you keep your paper tape on and also stay in compression garments for as long as you can - This is a one time journey you are making hopefully so to stay in compression for 10-12 weeks as it is an investment in the future you.....
:-) Good Luck - You will be fine - Keep those eyes on the prize and that prize is a New Youuuuuu! <3

I am having it done the day before you with Dr Kaul as well!!

I have to a 2 week pre-op diet starting 10/28 and surgery is scheduled 11/11.

Hey all,
I'm scheduled to be sleeved Nov. 10th. How long before surgery did you start your liquid diet? My nutrionalist said 2 weeks. Protien shakes and a lean cuisine meal at dinner if I choose or just protien shakes. I did Optifast for 18 weeks of my year diet required by my insurance. My surgeon said 7 to 10 days on the liquid diet. Just wanted to see what others were told or recommend. Thanks and good luck to everyone. ...it's getting close. If anyone is looking for a surgery buddy I could use one. Would be nice to chat by email or even text if anyone is nervous as me. Strength in numbers right?

That's how I feel! Told my family it looks like it will be pureed turkey for me this year!

11/11, my favorite day of the year! Seriously, it just happened that way and Im so pleased.

11/11, my favorite day of the year! Seriously, it just happened that way and Im so pleased.

11/11, my favorite day of the year! Seriously, it just happened that way and Im so pleased.

11/11, my favorite day of the year! Seriously, it just happened that way and Im so pleased.

I am having my surgery November10th. I have already been approved by my insurance just waiting.

I just tried some of her recipes and have been very happy especially the green things - fratatas and the apricots with goats cheese and almonds! Super yummy

There is a blog called "The world according to Eggface" it's awesome!!

I've been looking for blog based recipes. Found a few, one gives a photo of herbfood called "a daynin the pouch". Her things look great.