brennasmom

I have nightmares about drinking carbonated beverages that stretch my sleeve. That is always on my mind!

Whenever I was off narcotic pain medication and can safely turn side to side to be able to drive safely

I am an OB nurse and my surgeon insisted on 6 weeks off due to the physical requirements of my job.

I was very open about my surgery with friends and co workers. A lot of people who did not know we're afraid to ask. People Are now getting used to seeing me. I am always glad to talk with those who have questions I am proud of my continued success

People will notice the more you see them and lose the pounds. Keep up the great work!

i get them all the time too!

Sleeved April 29th. Down 41 pounds since surgery so counting 51 pounds I lost before surgery, I am down 92 pounds!

I have the same question too. My initial start weight was 261. While waiting for surgery about 7 months making life style changes and doing the insurance requirements I lost 51 pounds. When figuring out percentages of anticipated weight loss I am assuming it will be configured by my actual pre op weight of 210 lbs. ten weeks out I am down 41 pounds and will be meeting my initial goal of 150lbs very soon. I will be setting another goal then. I am 5'4 and my surgeon's notes has her goal as 131lbs. Don't want to go below that weight.

I was off my blood pressure meds about a month out and have not Needed to use my CPAP since! You will do great!

My measuring cups

I was freaked out when I saw the YouTube videos on loose skin. But I powered through it and am glad I had the surgery. I lost 51 pounds before surgery and am down another 40 lbs since surgery. Sure I have saggy skin. My husband doesn't care. He Is just happy I am healthy. You can do it too!

I went from a 44 D to a 38 G (i was informed that a G cup was like a DDDD cup! If you have a chiropractor-I recommend you see them when you feel out of alignment. Weight loss-especially a rapid one-83 lbs over 9 months-can cause some strain on your body. And frequent body massages if your insurance covers it or if you treat yourself. I definately recommend getting fitted for a bra as well. Lots of changes ahead!

It will come! And wait until people do not reconize you! Awesome! Hang in there!

occasional twinge or burning when I exercise more. returned to work this week and no pain or burning!

Zantac 150mg twice a day. Powering through it!

Love it! Walmart or local stores-I feel great!

Off BP meds. Jiggly. Fitting into smaller size clothes. More energy

I weigh myself every morning. Cm four weeks out and dealing with PMS-no weight gain but no loss either. Also dealing with Constipation. I adjust my diet as necessary. More fluids etc and increase my exercise

As needed

Guess I will be a scale junkie.

I am four weeks out today. When I find it hard to drink Water I have sugar free Popsicles as a substituate. Seems to help. Hang in there it does get Better

Six for me

Puréed started a day early. Scrambled eggs on my plane ride to Seattle today.

bcbs Alaska. 6 month consecutive months documented weight management psychiatric visit just one Made sure they got all the info they have a great case management department that helped tremendously. If your company has one use them. First time in 30

Years I really liked dealing with insurance company.

Too cool!

April 29th. Actually liking the shakes and doing ok with the diet. There sure seem to be alot of pizza commercials lately! Keeping my eye on the prize!

I am 10 days pre-op and I am getting nervous-you would not be human if you were not. Think of all of the work you have done in preparation pre-op and for the post op life-that is what is keeping me calm. I have worked too hard to give up now! Hang in there! Keep up the great work!

I am April 29th too! Congrats! Getting mine done in Seattle (live in Alaska). Day two of my 14 day pre op diet-not too bad! Actually lost a pound from yesterday! Learned one thing from this formum-never trust a fart!

Best wishes for a speedy recovery!