sweeteyes504

I'm only 6 days out and I have the same pressure an pain... does feel better each time it's out.... I'd like 2 know how long also @@yaya77nc

I've never heard of the gels but I do like the Isopure drinks... i like the Apple melon one the best. .. the pineapple one an the grape one is cool too but not diging.. the other flavors. .. they are pricy but the fact i only sip on one all day is pretty good.... idk about a gel idk if it's too much protien at once cuz I've heard ur body can only absorbed so much at once... so does not matter how much ur takin it will expelled what it can't take at the time there for wasting $$

@@gruiz27 this is fabulous to hear and such an inspiration ... I can't wait 2 not be so tender so I can get started I intend on Doing mad squats also I want some butt ... my only other fear is the skin but you look amazing. .. what you are doing has served you well and I admire or.... u have me so ready!! thank you for responding and sharing

I'm 35yr. Old mother of 3 my HW: 280 SW: 260 CW: 254 today 26DEC14. The smallest I ever remember being was 160 right out of military boot camp. Weight has always been a struggle my entire life and I can not wait 2 get out of the 200 ' s club again..... I've always been very active even a year before the surgery prior to my injuries I was running 5ks. And could only get down to 220... to be honest maybe the injuries were best. ... I was running long distance not fast but long every day from 3 to 8 miles... became a adrenaline junkie it was funny to me because I never loved running until long after the military but at this point I did I really love waking up just to run I got injured never once had I ever considered the surgery I was afraid of gaining it back and I was afraid of what it would cost never really gave it much thought until I was injured. Once I was injured I knew if I didn't do something the fact that I was going to be sitting iwould blow up so that's when I begin to do all the research I could on surgeries and doctors my surgery was Monday it is now Saturday and I do not regret it they want to the hospital had to be the worst so far all I did was Moan and sleep with all the pain meds... The only other thing that really hurt in the hospital was those shots in the stomach they give you I learned that cold water was really hard to drink and kind of painful first day back most useful information I can say is I cannot sleep unless it was inclined I had to prop myself up on pillows otherwise it hurt I also noticed that I actually gained weight the first 3 or 4 days with all the fluid until I did walking which made my stomach go from hard to soft releasing the air and then the weight started to come down I am only a few days out again surgery was Monday it is now Saturday and I'm down to 254 for starting at 260... I think I even got up to like 266 the third day of surgery with all the bloating... I am drinking a bottle of Isopure zero carb protein fruit drinks has 40 grams of protein and I babysit one all day long I have slept a lot its not that easy drinking water but I up my water every day water seems to allow me to suck in the most air I'm just kind of painful but is getting better.... Every evening I increase my walking a street or so more and that seems to help a lot.... Yesterday was the first day that food actually smells good to me not tempted to eat it because water hurts sometimes just enjoy the smell kind of wanted it but knew it would hurt it still is very tender at my incisions if I step up somewheres or bend over or even want to fast so I have been pacing myself I see my doctor Monday coming up the 29 for my post op appointment I'm going to ask as many questions as I can I am looking forward to not feeling the incision pain and being able to do a little more physically.. I still have a torn ACL that I will have to have surgery for later so my walking will always be limited until then but I can still do some and hopes to reduce my weight a lot before my ACL surgery that is not planned yet the only other thing weird was sometimes I get a weird taste in my mouth I think its from just drinking and not eating anything the only thing I have eaten last night really needed it was jello sugar free the first few days I could not eat more than a bite or two last night I had about four or five I was desiring something other than liquid and that satisfied me I am an eager beaver for my results even tho loosing the boobs and butt makes me nervous lol i know silly... but ready 2 do my squats 2 keep some intact... I am attaching lists i used pre and post op if it may help anyone..

@JustJamie5

Sounds like you are doing enough according to the list my dr gave me.... have you got any walking in does your stomach still fill hard like you need the air out? ... I didn't see a weight change till my stomach was softer..

Hey @@jezabeth I just wanted to check in and see how you were...... I'm doing way better now since surgery. .. every evening increase my walking I'm still a bit tender around my incisions so bending over is kind of painful and walking too fast also.... I have been drinking one clear Isopure protien drink a day... as long as I don't drink too fast I am good.... yesterday was my first day liking the smell of food ppl was eating around me but that was all ..... I'm still feeling a bit of the air but not so much.... hope you are doing well!! What state did you have surgery in... mine was in Louisiana My HW: 280 SW: 260 CW: 254 surgery date 22DEC14

@@gruiz27

you look amazing. .. when was your surgery date?... how long did this take? ..... what all did you do was it just the eating less? Or did you have an exercise plan?... you are stunning. ... I'm afraid of losing my boobs... looks like yours stayed nicely great work girl !

Np. @@Msnicnic and I also highly recommend ur first few nights back 2 lay inclined like the hospital beds.... I tried 2 lay in my bed an it was not comfortable at all..... I had 2 get pillows to prop myself up

@@hootney1214

No problem and the first 2 days back or more I highly recommend sleeping inclined. ... I was not comfortable trying to lay flat in my bed.... I needed 2 get extra pillows and prop myself up.....

@hootney honestly waking up from surgery was the worst part so far. .... but scream pain meds NOW and you will be ok after.... my surgery was the 22nd.... now it's the 26th and I'm feeling alot better. ... just pace yourself aftrr... u did 2 much the first nite back an it was painful 2 sleep... but I'm ok now learning as I go

Surgery was the 22nd today the 26th has been the best so far.... 1st day was rough .... alot of pain an pressure. .. slept an moaned most of that day.... I was finally able 2 sleep on my side last nite with out so much pain.... the days are getting better.... walk as much as you can it's the pressure that is painful. .. from the air they pump in you... I had my actual 1st food cravings today.... but only cause it smelled good.... now I only liked the smell.... the fear drinking 2 fast gives u is enough to not actually want it..... I am loving the Isopure zero carb apple melon protein drink.... it's clear so it counts as clear food an plus it's 40 grams of protien.. good luck an merry Christmas to you @@Msnicnic

I had 2 do 6 months visits but I just got approved an had my surgery monday

@@Msnicnic congrats.... I got my call dec. 1st surgery was this mon b4 xmas..

@@Stevehud are you sure it's only 3 months cigna required me to have 6

@@burdettejj I have cigna... I just had surgery Monday... I had to do the 6 month thing... but @@vsgchick is right you need to call them daily... I did my surgeon payments department was amazed how quick I got a turn around but I called cigna an checked like twice a day 2 verify where they were it only took them 3 days for me and the 1st day was pending information from my dr... the last day 2nd time I called I was told I was approved an they were going 2 mail the surgeon the info if I wanted the surgeon 2 know faster I had 2 have them 2 call and I did.... I was a pain in the ass but I got it..

Amazing results... how long did it take u ... what work outs did u do I'm right around ur start weight ... I had my surgery just this past Monday... ur 3mth. Results is very motivating... did you do any work outs?

I'm right around ur start weight ... I had my surgery just this past Monday... ur 3mth. Results is very motivating... did you do any work outs?

Na I didn't take any thrush med... I just get a bad taste in my mouth after a while... I keep brushing my teeth

@@jezabeth have you had any taste issuea.... like I feel like I have a bad taste in my mouth. .. I think I'm gonna wind up getting one of those toungescrapers.

Good luck guys.... I'm day 4 post opp. . Small slow sips

I fact I made myself cuz I knew I couldn't drink after

Na I like a glass b4 bed... then lil mini bottles I drank one every nite at bed till the nite b4