nellita

H.ello e of everyone hey I feel fantastic I am 68 years old had surgery on the 17th of December 2014 down from 274 - 142 yeah yeah yeah I feel great had to go in for minor surgery last month twisted intestine and an ulcer which cause blockage but other than that I've been doing great. lots of energy and excited about gong from 3x to size 10 today. Best to all hang in there, best wishes and enjoy the new you.

Welcome Loraine, just stick to the doctors guidance, careful with wanting to heal rapidly, the process is sometimes super good days and some not so good, hang in there it does pay off.

To all you beautiful and on your way to becoming healthy slims, may your day ho smooth and may you make right choices, No giving up now. It's all worth the effort. I have gone from being on an overflowing shoe box filled medication container to just two now. No more insulin or diabetic meds, no more high blood presume meds, AIC 10 to 5.5 In a couple of days I will turn 68 and so full of energy I never thought I could have. I had mine on 12/17/14 doen from 274 to 145 went from 3x to size 12. Yes every bit worth it. Best to all.

Hi everyone my surgery WAS 17 of Dec 2014 I am doing a lot better since my first 3 months just got out of the hospital again had some type of a blockage with an ulcer doctor went in there and did surgery I feel like it's coming along fine I have a follow up on the 29th I guess there's only 2% that get this blockage after surgery and I was one of the 2% 50 50 chance I will heal completely so I'm hoping it waves to my side. I was an almost 274 pounds when I started contemplating getting the surgery now I'm 151 yeah yeah I feel good other than the what's happening right now. Have never had so much energy. Don't want to lose too much more but the doctor wants me at 140 pounds it moves slowly I see a drop maybe every two weeks now. Best of everything to all and let's all HANG IN THERE.

Hope you are doing much better these days Lilian. Keep us posted.

Hi Lilian hope you are a whole lot better these days. So what's your status now. Continuing to keep you in prayer.

By the way surgery was Dec. 17 2014 and have since lost 69 lbs. And feign GREAT.

I procrastinated on meds, until I was told I needed insulin. When first diagnosed I was told I was borderline, bad choice of words from the doctor, so I didn't worry or take it seriously, thought it was just a an affect of having lost a son. All you were diagnosed with was my diagnoses as well. Don't wait, take it seriously now! I I hit 274 and tried every diet out there, tried exercising but no consistent. Doctor suggested surgery ten yrs ago, but thought I could do it on my own. Finally at age 66 and 264 lbs. I went for it. Best thing I could have Don for self. You are young, and so much to look forward to. And as for loose skin well that's secondary to being healthy and meds free. There is always skin removal surgery if exercising doesn't do it. After surgery you are going to find out that you have so much energy that if it's hard to exercise now, you will be thrown back by how energetic you will become. Best of everything. God bless

Praise God for your victories

My was 12/17 down 56 lb. I use coconut oil mixed in with my lotions and that has helped me with the dry skin. Keep on loosing guys.

Happy for you, keep up the grateful work. Dry skin is normal, I mix coconut cooking oil with my lotions that seems to help me alot. I am 6 weeks out and lost 56 so far hit a space of about 3 was with no loss but then it started coming down don't get discouraged if you exp experience same just kept moving and you will see Oops I ment to say I am 9 was post not 6

Just the opposite for me, my nails have never been healthier and I am not even able to get in my vitamins, or calcium.

Yes 9 was out and I am having the Sam problems, I find that prune juice helps some as Almond milk. Sometimes don't even want to eat again I just drink lots of water. I haven't done any walking so I figured that might be my problem.

Hi all I wish I had been on this post since it was started I would have learned so much from you all. My surgery was 12/17 I have lost 52 lbs have not gotten much exercise in lately, at the begging I was so energetic and on the go but now I am having lots of blotting and feel but don't vomit. All the food I eat which is about 2-3 once still come down very heavy. I eat we at crackers to settle my stomach, can't tolerate the liquid vitamins or calcium and have 30 grams of powder protien with small amount of almond breeze unsweeten not sure if i am getting enough of anything at this time yet i never feel hungry all i crave is lemond water. Any suggestions for.me.

I am 9 weeks out and still get that feeling. I too have to wait a while. At first I was afraid to take another sip or bite because the feeling was horific, so I would cut that meal short and later would have just 2 small wheat crackers which I could tolerate better. My problem now is dealing with always feeling blotted after a meal. So far I have lost 52lbs since 12/17

Genepro is what I use. I like it in 4onces of one percent milk that's about all I can handle at a time 30 grams. Can anyone tell me for how long do we continue with 60 grams a day? please don't tell me that it is for life

Same problem with Protein intake finally found a protein that works for me. GENEPRO, odorless, tasteless, or somewhat tasteless today I discovered it's a little like powder milk, My daughter ordered it on Amazon, I mix it in a 1/4 cup of Water or juice and cream of wheat or Soup. It goes down well, You may want to give it a try. 30G per TBLS made by Musclegen Research. Hang in there, it really gets better.

Hi BNIMShine where do they sell premiere. If at most I am getting 20-26 gm a day

For meals in the hospital I was given mashed potatoes and gravy, yougart, vanilla pudding, my Dr's office gave me a list of clear broth, sugar free gello, pudding, Popsicles, cream of chicken, potatoe, cream of wheat. No problems holding anthing down so far. Unable to deal with the protien shakes so I have been adding cottage cheese to my meal

67 surgery was 12/17 and if not for this cold ld be doing so much better. Need to get out and walk. But it's just too cold right now. My grands already planning bowling and overnighter upstairs. Exciting

Opposite here I eed to force myself to eat . especially because I can not seem to tolerate vitamins and protien, make me feel blotted. Any recommendation

Correction, my surgery was 12/17 and not 1/17

Will keep you in my prayers Lillian. My worst so far is a sever cold and UTI since 12/17. Can't imagine how much harder it must be for you. Remember God will not allow you to go through more than you can handle keep up your faith

I'd like to join had surgery 12/17 not sure of lost always bloated and feel I won't get a good weight., was doing very good but ha stopped myself from cheating tasted ever thing on Christmas. Small pinches of each and think I am know paying for it

Hi am from Tempe Will be 67 feared to be too old for this but Medicare Insurance approved with no prescription diet I am diabetic surgery was 1/17 would like to have on going comunication with local people sharing similar expiriences