Buttercupbrown

OMG... I'm 8 days out and I'm just now able to eat soft / Full liquid and I could only take 4 LITTLE PINCHES of fish and 3 TINY TASTE of applesauce. pizza? ?? It's going to Freezer Burn before you can eat that! LOL:o

OMG...I thought I was the only looking at people's food...just like a Dog!!! I HATE DOING THAT, in fact going to restaurants is kinda DEPRESSING! HAD SURGERY 11/18/14...don't know what to eat when I go out...I think it's still too early!

This is so true! I didn't start off telling anyway until I got closer to my surgery date, and then I was excited...thinking my coworkers would feel the sameway for me. HECK NO!!! I got...Your too Small for surgery...my PC even said to me that I probably wont get approved because I'm too small! I told him...IN THE NAME OF JESUS I WILL BE APPROVED AND I WILL NOT BE ON ANY DIABETIC MEDICINE OR B/P MEDICINE! He said well just don't be disappointed when NONE OF THAT HAPPENS...EVEN IF YOU HAVE THE SURGERY YOU MAY STILL BE ON YOUR MEDS! I SAID!!!! ...IN THE NAME OF JESUS I WON'T!!!!
I had my surgery 11/18/14 and I'm Med FREE... HIGHEST WT. 230 NOW 194......THANK YOU LORD! I saw my PC last week in my NEW SIZE 14 JEANS and said...HOW YA LIKE ME NOW!!!! LOL
DONT WORRY ABOUT OTHERS PRAY AND ASK GOD TO BE YOUR ADVOCATE!

...Go it on Record! I Love that show because it let's me know that, that could me! And I Thank the Lord everyday that Im getting a handle on this! But I will say...HOW CAN THEY EAT ALL OF THAT food AFTER THE SURGERY? I'M CONFUSED!

This is so true! I didn't start off telling anyway until I got closer to my surgery date, and then I was excited...thinking my coworkers would feel the sameway for me. HECK NO!!! I got...Your too Small for surgery...my PC even said to me that I probably wont get approved because I'm too small! I told him...IN THE NAME OF JESUS I WILL BE APPROVED AND I WILL NOT BE ON ANY DIABETIC MEDICINE OR B/P MEDICINE! He said well just don't be disappointed when NONE OF THAT HAPPENS...EVEN IF YOU HAVE THE SURGERY YOU MAY STILL BE ON YOUR MEDS! I SAID!!!! ...IN THE NAME OF JESUS I WON'T!!!!
I had my surgery 11/18/14 and I'm Med FREE... HIGHEST WT. 230 NOW 194......THANK YOU LORD! I saw my PC last week in my NEW SIZE 14 JEANS and said...HOW YA LIKE ME NOW!!!! LOL
DONT WORRY ABOUT OTHERS PRAY AND ASK GOD TO BE YOUR ADVOCATE!

This is so true! I didn't start off telling anyway until I got closer to my surgery date, and then I was excited...thinking my coworkers would feel the sameway for me. HECK NO!!! I got...Your too Small for surgery...my PC even said to me that I probably wont get approved because I'm too small! I told him...IN THE NAME OF JESUS I WILL BE APPROVED AND I WILL NOT BE ON ANY DIABETIC MEDICINE OR B/P MEDICINE! He said well just don't be disappointed when NONE OF THAT HAPPENS...EVEN IF YOU HAVE THE SURGERY YOU MAY STILL BE ON YOUR MEDS! I SAID!!!! ...IN THE NAME OF JESUS I WON'T!!!!
I had my surgery 11/18/14 and I'm Med FREE... HIGHEST WT. 230 NOW 194......THANK YOU LORD! I saw my PC last week in my NEW SIZE 14 JEANS and said...HOW YA LIKE ME NOW!!!! LOL
DONT WORRY ABOUT OTHERS PRAY AND ASK GOD TO BE YOUR ADVOCATE!

...Go it on Record! I Love that show because it let's me know that, that could me! And I Thank the Lord everyday that Im getting a handle on this! But I will say...HOW CAN THEY EAT ALL OF THAT food AFTER THE SURGERY? I'M CONFUSED!

...Go it on Record! I Love that show because it let's me know that, that could me! And I Thank the Lord everyday that Im getting a handle on this! But I will say...HOW CAN THEY EAT ALL OF THAT food AFTER THE SURGERY? I'M CONFUSED!

Yes...its Very Important to get the Extra Vitamins you may need. Try going to health food store or try Nature's Best sometimes you get a buy one get second at half price. Aside from my Post-Op Bariateic Vitamins, I also take: liquid B, B-12, D, Biotin, Calcium w/ Magnesium, Organic Vitamin. I also joined a Gym...$10.00 a month, because it's Cold here too, but when I go to the Gym I feel a Great sense of accomplishment. Oh, the gym...Planet Fitness...Judgment Free Zone! Hang in there I feel the same way at times...but it doesn't last! All I have to do is Put on clothes and I LOOK & FEEL GREAT!

I understand your frustration, but I don't think it's the "norm" to lose 30 lbs in the first month. Remember how long it took to put it on. Also, the sleeve is about maintenance as well as weight loss. Only 5% of people who lose weight thru nonsurgical means keep it off. the rate is MUCH higher if you've had WLS. Wishing you all the best--I think it's normal to feel anxious at this stage but in a few months, you will look back and realize how much these incremental losses add up! Good luck.

Listen, there are enough of us in the dysfunctional weigh yourself everyday club, we are not looking for new members. You are torturing yourself needlessly by doing that. Commit to weighing once a week AND NO MORE!
You're a week and a half out and wondering why you're still on full liquids? I was on full liquids for two weeks and lots of people around here don't get to full liquids until they've done 2 weeks of Clear Liquids after surgery! Slow down please, there's no fire.
Fantastic job on the Protein, the fluids, and especially the walking. Keep up the good work!
It's gonna be okay, hang in there!

I too also had a stall. I tried what was recommended and it worked for me. I drank Protein Shakes 30gr ones for Breakfast, lunch and dinner for two days. Breakfast and lunch with a regular dinner for three more days. I starting losing again. Stalls are normal but frustrating.

I LOVE the premiere Protein Drinks and buy several cases at a time at Sam's. The chocolate is my favorite. It's the only way I can get my 80 grams of Protein in! Hope you like it!

I love them I have a chocolate one every day

Not sure if I am posting this in the right place....
I'm excited and wanted to share... I have my consultation January 6th!! and I can't wait!
I have new insurance effective January 1st. So, the two weigh-ins I did I guess are now void. lol.
Now, I have 3 months of nutritional counseling. Which I am assuming is through the surgeons nutritionist. Anyone have to do that? Did you go through the surgeons office?
With my new insurance requirements, I was excited for 3 months instead of 6 months of weigh-ins, but doing the math I still end up finishing the process in Mid April. Oh well, as long as it happens.
I'm really hoping April is my surgery month. *fingers crossed*
I have so many "what ifs" going through my head. But I'm trying to stay positive and focus on what I've accomplished so far in the process.
Reading all these post on here have been so helpful, So thank you to everyone that contributed to this site. I'm so thankful I found it.

I totally agree @@Inner Surfer Girl. My 600 pound life is much superior to The Biggest Loser. For one TBL sets the dominoes all in line for an epic failure. No doubt the majority of us in theory could be bullied into losing a massive amount of weight with their standard boot camp tactics. But what happens when they're faced with real life again? While some of their contestants probably did go on to keep the weight off long term, I'd bet it's more of an exception than the rule.
My 600 is inspirational to me as well. If someone can turn their life around and lose that amount of weight I know I can do the same thing. It isn't about sensationalism or tabloid reporting. It's about real people facing real problems that could ultimately result in death. While not all of them reached 100 percent success, some did, and that's the real message - that it's never too late to change your life, no matter what type of physical or emotional prison you're locked into.
Penny's message was you have to want it, really want it, to the point where you're willing to do anything to make a difference. She didn't want it. Now her prison is that bed and she's the only one with the power to make a key. Sadly, I think that bed will ultimately be her tomb.

This is so true! I didn't start off telling anyway until I got closer to my surgery date, and then I was excited...thinking my coworkers would feel the sameway for me. HECK NO!!! I got...Your too Small for surgery...my PC even said to me that I probably wont get approved because I'm too small! I told him...IN THE NAME OF JESUS I WILL BE APPROVED AND I WILL NOT BE ON ANY DIABETIC MEDICINE OR B/P MEDICINE! He said well just don't be disappointed when NONE OF THAT HAPPENS...EVEN IF YOU HAVE THE SURGERY YOU MAY STILL BE ON YOUR MEDS! I SAID!!!! ...IN THE NAME OF JESUS I WON'T!!!!
I had my surgery 11/18/14 and I'm Med FREE... HIGHEST WT. 230 NOW 194......THANK YOU LORD! I saw my PC last week in my NEW SIZE 14 JEANS and said...HOW YA LIKE ME NOW!!!! LOL
DONT WORRY ABOUT OTHERS PRAY AND ASK GOD TO BE YOUR ADVOCATE!

Hi...I want in!
CW: 183
GOAL BY V-DAY: 168
I'm going HARD!
Good Luck Everyone!

Hello...I Love Premier Protein powder from Cosco's. It's on sale $5.00 off.

...Go it on Record! I Love that show because it let's me know that, that could me! And I Thank the Lord everyday that Im getting a handle on this! But I will say...HOW CAN THEY EAT ALL OF THAT food AFTER THE SURGERY? I'M CONFUSED!

...me too! Stoke, high blood pressure, diabetes! Sleeved on Nov.18th and I'm Free from diabetes and take half of B/P meds, ...Feeling Great! Oh I'll be 54 in March and it was my prayer Not to be in that state by 2015!! Praise God I'm Free!

I know how you feel. I was kinda low. The day of surgery I weighed 200lbs. and that was on Nov. 18th and last week I weighed 194. Well I've just started ( last week) hitting the gym and this week I've pushed it to 1hr. Cardo 5 dys wk and 2dys light weights. Its moving Slow for me too. But I've always heard ( even without surgery ) the heavier you are the more you loose. Just keep chipping away at it and you will begin to see results. I feel like I'm loosing a lot of inches. It will get better.

...Go it on Record! I Love that show because it let's me know that, that could me! And I Thank the Lord everyday that Im getting a handle on this! But I will say...HOW CAN THEY EAT ALL OF THAT food AFTER THE SURGERY? I'M CONFUSED!

...me too! Stoke, high blood pressure, diabetes! Sleeved on Nov.18th and I'm Free from diabetes and take half of B/P meds, ...Feeling Great! Oh I'll be 54 in March and it was my prayer Not to be in that state by 2015!! Praise God I'm Free!

@ I take a large does, my hair is growing, I've yet to lose any hair and my labs are PERFECT! So I guess it depends on your body.