MoJo119

Hello. Its been quite awhile since I post. I had my surgery March 2015. I'm done 50 plus pounds. I am happy with that, however, I have been at a stall for several months. I am at 186, but I've been at this same weight with fluctuation of 1-3 pounds. I can't seem to get below 184. I have been eating sweets more than I should, but I don't eat a lot. I also took up running. I run at least 3-4 days a week - 4-6 miles on each day.
I am beginning to think I've reached my maximum weight loss. Any suggestions to getting back on track? I still want to lose at least 25 more pounds to get to my goal weight.
Frustrated with this stall.

Hello. Its been quite awhile since I post. I had my surgery March 2015. I'm done 50 plus pounds. I am happy with that, however, I have been at a stall for several months. I am at 186, but I've been at this same weight with fluctuation of 1-3 pounds. I can't seem to get below 184. I have been eating sweets more than I should, but I don't eat a lot. I also took up running. I run at least 3-4 days a week - 4-6 miles on each day.
I am beginning to think I've reached my maximum weight loss. Any suggestions to getting back on track? I still want to lose at least 25 more pounds to get to my goal weight.
Frustrated with this stall.

Puréed Wendy's chili. Glorious. solid food was, because I couldn't help myself was a chicken nugget I "borrowed" from my son was greasy and gross never did that again!

Really? You're complaining about your weight loss and then say you're not exercising and not getting your Protein in? Get 30 minutes of exercise 3-5 days a week, eat a minimum 70 grams of protein a day, keep your carbs at 50 grams or lower a day, and drink 64oz of Water a day. Try that and you should see the weight coming off at the pace your body wants it to.

Hello Everyone,
I am 4 days from surgery (3/25). I am struggling with this pre-op diet. I am finding that I need to eat during lunch, but I can do the shake for dinner. Also, I am tired and I have the worst headaches. I plan to do all liquids on Monday and Tuesday. I hope I make it.
Had my pre-op appointment. They took blood, chest x-rays, urine sample, and EKG.
I plan to pack for the hospital this weekend, and finish shopping for all my food and supplies.
I am so ready to get the surgery and begin my new life.
Good luck to the rest of you March Sleevers!
Mo

Hello All,
Tomorrow is the day! We start our new life! I wish everyone the best!
We can do this...we will get through this!
God Bless you all!

I'm in Atlanta and I have mine on Wednesday, March 25th.

I have a mix of emotions going on. Scared of something going wrong or not waking up or that I won't be successful afterwards. Excited at this new chance at life I'm getting and the thought of buying regular clothes not "plus". Nervous about the pain afterwards.
I've been so crabby lately from being hungry. I stood in the kitchen pretty much depressed while I waited for my step son to finish eating McDonalds.

Hello Everyone,
I am 4 days from surgery (3/25). I am struggling with this pre-op diet. I am finding that I need to eat during lunch, but I can do the shake for dinner. Also, I am tired and I have the worst headaches. I plan to do all liquids on Monday and Tuesday. I hope I make it.
Had my pre-op appointment. They took blood, chest x-rays, urine sample, and EKG.
I plan to pack for the hospital this weekend, and finish shopping for all my food and supplies.
I am so ready to get the surgery and begin my new life.
Good luck to the rest of you March Sleevers!
Mo

Hello Everyone,
I am 4 days from surgery (3/25). I am struggling with this pre-op diet. I am finding that I need to eat during lunch, but I can do the shake for dinner. Also, I am tired and I have the worst headaches. I plan to do all liquids on Monday and Tuesday. I hope I make it.
Had my pre-op appointment. They took blood, chest x-rays, urine sample, and EKG.
I plan to pack for the hospital this weekend, and finish shopping for all my food and supplies.
I am so ready to get the surgery and begin my new life.
Good luck to the rest of you March Sleevers!
Mo

Luckily my stall broke.. I reached my 20 LB weight loss goal for pre surgery. Yay!

Well this morning I finally made it to goal! It took me exactly 7 1/2 months to get here and I'm totally thrilled with the entire journey! For those wondering how it happened so quickly, I can only say that I followed all the rules meticulously: 80-100 grams of Protein, no starches/sugars, some veggies, no booze/soda, and 64-120 ounces of Water every...single...day, plus daily walking and once a week workouts. I always had a plan for what I was going to eat, even at parties and restaurants, and if I deviated from the plan, it was always protein-based, like cheese, nuts and beef/turkey Jerky. So... going in, was I worried about missing out on food? Yes. Did I feel deprived during my journey? Nope, as my tag-line says, "Nothing tastes as good as slender feels!" What's next? Lose 4-5 more pounds so I can have a little wiggle-room and still stay at or below my goal weight. Will I go crazy now and eat all the stuff I've missed? I don't think so because I've tried to get my head straight about this being a lifelong effort. Can you do it too? Absolutely!!! Thank you to all who have given me support and guidance along the way. I hope I was able to help you too. And my plan is to keep coming here and posting my message about The Dreaded Week-3 Stall, because it almost broke me at the beginning of my journey. I wish everyone who reads this a world of success!!! If you want to ask questions or get tips on how I worked my program, send me a message and I'll try to give you a thoughtful answer. Okay, here are some embarrassing photos and some slightly less embarrassing photos.....

I told my team at work, my family and close friends, stopping short of a Facebook announcement, lol. Here's the deal, I have a THICK SKIN. I don't much care what others think if they're not on my side in this battle for my health. I'm sure I have a few haters, but I've seen VERY LITTLE in the way of negativity around my decision to have surgery. I have GREAT FRIENDS. And maybe acquaintances are "afraid" of me. LOL. Anyway, how will we ever move past the stigma if we don't educate people? Being open has afforded me the privilege of being an example for others who are struggling and mentoring some of them through their decision to have the procedure and take control of their health. Having people know, keeps me on track because I'm an example to those who need it and I'll be damned if I'm gonna let a hater see me fail! THAT is simply not happening! Being fabulous is the BEST revenge!

How's it going March Sleevers.
I am scheduled for surgery on March 25th. Anyone else out there having surgery on that day?

I have not gotten my date yet, but I hope to have my surgery sometime in March. I just finished up all my paperwork to be submitted to the insurance company for approval. Once they approve me, I want to schedule my surgery on March 25th. I will follow your progress. Let's go March Sleevers!

I was approved yesterday. I start pre-op liquid diet on 3/12 and surgery is scheduled for 3/26. This is the year of shedding. I lost my mother in December after a horrendous battle with brain cancer. As much as I love her, she added a lot of negativity to my life. I quit "closet smoking" on January 15 - cold turkey. I'm slowly weaning off my psych meds. Now it's time for the physical weight to be shed. This is MY year. Good luck to all!

How's it going March Sleevers.
I am scheduled for surgery on March 25th. Anyone else out there having surgery on that day?

How's it going March Sleevers.
I am scheduled for surgery on March 25th. Anyone else out there having surgery on that day?

Hi MoJo119
My date is also March 25th . I've actually started pre-op yesterday. But it's still a pretty normal diet unlimited fruits and veggies, Protein , low fat cheese, and 3-4 servings of starchy carbs. And of course at least 60oz of liquids ...
I'm in Florida where will u be having your sleeve ?

I only have to do 5 days of pre-op full liquids and do the bowel prep the morning before. Still, I think I'm going to do 7 days of the full liquids....

I have not gotten my date yet, but I hope to have my surgery sometime in March. I just finished up all my paperwork to be submitted to the insurance company for approval. Once they approve me, I want to schedule my surgery on March 25th. I will follow your progress. Let's go March Sleevers!

I have not gotten my date yet, but I hope to have my surgery sometime in March. I just finished up all my paperwork to be submitted to the insurance company for approval. Once they approve me, I want to schedule my surgery on March 25th. I will follow your progress. Let's go March Sleevers!

I have one cup a day. Then, drink a bottle of Water. After the water, I wait 15-30 min. and eat Breakfast. After breakfast, I take my Vitamins. (Chewables). I also take Calcium after dinner as well. All has been good for me. No problems with the coffee. They say it is an appetite enhancer as well. Your Dr is probably just eliminating anything that is a risk for you right now. I don't have any problems with my one cup a morning.