shellyd67

I waited until I was at 75% of my excess weight lost before I even tried bread or crackers. I wanted to keep the momentum I had going to get to my goal weight, and I knew bread and crackers didn't really fit into that equation. Protein and veggies did.

Even now 16 months later, they are limited. When I do have them, it's either nut crackers and whole grain, nutty breads so I can get some nutrition from them. The white stuff seems to cause me terrible cravings, so I try to stay away from it.

I have used them well over 3 months. I've had blood work once and labs were great. I did have low Vitamin D and low Iron pre-op and need to take additional doses orally. I have labs again mid January so I will post those results also. I hope they are working properly because they are so much more convenient.

Oh wow ... I'm sorry you are in so much pain. I also need to have a total knee replacement. I'm trying to buy as much time as I possibly can before having surgery.

As far as exercise and staying on track goes, just do the best you can. Don't be too hard on yourself. You will be back to basics once you begin to heal, and resume your normal daily routine.

Oh way to go00! I hope i can lose as much as u iam 7 weeks out!

Any tipes for us newbies what is a true typical day for u?

Oh way to go00! I hope i can lose as much as u iam 7 weeks out!

Any tipes for us newbies what is a true typical day for u?

Oh way to go00! I hope i can lose as much as u iam 7 weeks out!

Any tipes for us newbies what is a true typical day for u?

I feel great !! Good luck in your journey. ????

Since I rarely eat bread, most things are a salad for me. I also like adding warm things to my salad. Sauteed onions/peppers/mushrooms, a sunny side up egg. I switch it up to keep things interesting.

I am four months post op and I know it is part of the journey. It hasn't started yet, but I expect it any day now. I have shorter, very thin/fine hair so this should be interesting.

Still awhile to get to goal, enjoying healthier lifestyle.

@@shellyd67

many many people comment on how much more weight they have to loose

that's ok, understandable

keep reminding yourself how much you've already lost

82 lbs!!!

holy moly that's great!!

party dance, party dance

healthy, happy, looking great

concentrate on those accomplishments

while you continue to loose more weight

great pics

you look lovely

keep up the good job

i know you will

kathy

Still awhile to get to goal, enjoying healthier lifestyle.

@@shellyd67

many many people comment on how much more weight they have to loose

that's ok, understandable

keep reminding yourself how much you've already lost

82 lbs!!!

holy moly that's great!!

party dance, party dance

healthy, happy, looking great

concentrate on those accomplishments

while you continue to loose more weight

great pics

you look lovely

keep up the good job

i know you will

kathy

Still have awhile to get to goal, but I'm enjoying a much healthier lifestyle.

Happiness is .............

Going shopping and being 4 sizes smaller !!! And a shoe size smaller also ????????????

I think that 26 lbs is great !! Keep up the good work!!

Sunday evening my husband and son were watching football so my daughter and I laid across my bed to watch a movie. About 15 minutes into movie, she said "Wow Mom, I used to have to sit up real high to see over you & now I don't" hahaha ????????????????????

I'm four months post op on 12/17/15 and I am just nervously waiting ... My hair is on the shorter side and is very thin to start with. ????????????

You can probably go but you will have to explain why you aren't eating or drinking anything and why you act lethargic.

I really don't understand the female mind frame of always trying to keep weight loss surgery a secret. Men usually don't have this problem.

That's kind of a privilege of being a male. Overweight women are pariahs--we are assumed to be lazy, have weak character, etc. I'm not telling anyone (not a single person) because people are nasty, judgmental, rude... I don't need anyone telling me how to eat, or what I should or shouldn't do about my body. For some reason though it happens all the time. "Are you sure you want to eat that?" "Have you ever bought a slow cooker? You can just fill it up with lean Proteins and vegetables in the morning and have a healthy meal at the end of the day!" "I can show you some easy workout routines." These things are always UNSOLICITED.

Most recently, a blonde haired plastic Barbie approached me at target to give me her husband's business card. It was very strange but I took it and gave an awkward "thanks..." And as she walked away, I looked down to see that her husband is a Bariatric surgeon. It was this moment that did in fact inspire me to look into WLS, but not because of her recommendation (I am certainly not seeing that surgeon). But because I'm so tired of being judged by other women.

I'm only 90 lbs overweight. I can't imagine how other heavier women manage.

I don't want my identity to be defined by my WLS or my weight period. It is for this reason that I refuse to tell anyone.

You go girl !! Looking good !!

I also had heard about Biotin for hair loss and B12 for energy (from someone on the St. John Weightloss Facebook Group) so I added those, along with the recommended:

2 x daily chewable Multi-Vitamin (Kroger Brand Childrens Complete Multi is what I use)

1 x daily D3 (Small tablet, but I also found a chewable at Vitamin Shoppe)

3 x daily calcium citrate Chew (I bought the strawberry and lemon Bariatric Advantage from the pharmacy at the Madison Heights St John) Just make sure you get the 500mg ones, so you only need 3 a day, if you get the 250mg ones, you need 6

1 x daily B Complex Gummy (I use this one from Vitamin Shoppe: http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/p/nutrition-now-b-complex-gummy-70-gummies/nn-3014#.VmnL_Ok6NUM)

After my 6week followup, the nutritionist in Dr. Katz office told me not to take the B12 or the Biotin, until after my first 90 day labs, and only if I was deficient. I just got a call from them with my lab results and everything looks perfect so I will not start taking the Biotin or B12 again. Ultimately its up to you as far as what kinds or brands. Some are very expensive. also, check the Weight Loss center there in Madison Heights, they have samples and sell some as well.

Oh, and I should note, Dr. Katz literature said no gummy multi Vitamins, as they are not a "complete" multi vitamin. I did use the Chewable B Complex wafers for the first 2 months, then switched to the gummies I listed above. I don't think we can use the gummies at first.

Are you referring to Dr. Katz at CCMC hospital ?

Before my sleeve, I would go years without weighing myself. Even at a Doctor's appointment, I would somehow convince them not to weigh me. I am somewhat obsessive now. I guess I'm making up for lost time. lol

I had a really hard time figuring it all out at first, but now I use MFP everyday. I never received any feedback at all, and most days, I'm less than 1/2 of the "normal" caloric intake per day. Maybe I'm not using correctly ? Good luck

it only triggers an warning if you close out your daily diary with under 1,000 calories a day(for females, for males it's a little higher).

Omg! I am so excited!! I don't remember when I was under 200. It has come so quickly!!!!!!

Do you only shop at one store i.e. Lane Bryant ? I can wear size 22 in LB now, but 18 in other stores.

I had a really hard time figuring it all out at first, but now I use MFP everyday. I never received any feedback at all, and most days, I'm less than 1/2 of the "normal" caloric intake per day. Maybe I'm not using correctly ? Good luck????

He and your family will be in my prayers.

At my HW I was 324 lbs. The day is started by 2 week post op diet, I weighed 316 lbs. Date of surgery I weighed 303 lbs. Today I weigh 247 lbs. It has been a great ride so far and I am enjoying my new sleeved life. I have for a total lost 77 lbs so far. If I were to count from my surgery date I have lost 56 lbs. Not too shabby. Good luck and continued to success to all.

I love my Ninja ????

Yes !!! My knees seemed worse after I lost 70 lbs !! You would have thought I gained 70 lbs !! I just had synvisc shots and was in terrible pain for a few days. My activity has increased so much that my knees are constantly going. I escaped major health issues such as diabetes & heart disease but I am going to need a double knee replacement soon ... Ugh ... Hope you feel better soon !!

Is it because they could cause excess gas? I love and miss straws too