Slim Down U

My first appointment was in December 2014 and surgery was June 22, 2015.

When I decided to take this journey I made myself positive affirmations that I read frequently through-out the day to keep my mind in a positive place. This is a BIG change and as with anything we can focus on the positive or the negative - it is totally our choices which we are going to focus on.

I'll be 4 weeks out from surgery on Monday and I am doing really good with everything. I am getting in my 60 grams of Protein and 60 ounces of Fluid each day. I am walking each morning and evening and I really love and look forward to those walks each day. I'm not having any hunger or any cravings for food. My family still eats in front of me (hubby loves whataburger) but it doesn't bother me at all. This was my choice to have surgery and I don't expect anyone around me to change their food habits because of me.

I have had some cranky times. I had really bad Constipation the first week and I am still sore and tire easily. I have slept in the recliner almost every night since surgery because I can't comfortable in bed, but last night I was able to sleep in bed all night! Yay!

If anyone is looking for an easy way out this is not the easy way out, but after a lifetime of losing and gaining weight I'm ready to focus on being healthy and happy and focusing on everything I have to be thankful for.

I love reading updates and seeing how people are doing. Glad you are home and doing well.

Wishing you a speedy recovery.

I go in for my 4 /th weigh in next week. I have been using this 6 months to eat better, stop drinking soda and start exercising. I want my body to be in healthiest condition it can be for surgery and recovery. I'm already learning and working on new habits that are really going to help me after surgery. This 6 month supervisied diet has been a great experience for me. I've made positive changes and learned a lot about the surgery and am more prepared.

I bought it and loved all of the information. Thank you!

How exciting. I still have 3 more weigh-ins to go. From what I have read every surgeon has different requirements for their patients. I've already met with a dietician and had my behavior assessment. My surgeon requires a sleep study for all of his patients, so I guess that is next on my list. I already had my tummy scoped less than a year ago, so I don't have to do it again.

You're doing great! I need to start working on my caffeeine habit before I have to follow the 2 week post-op diet. I'm going to miss my coffee.

Congratulations! You look great!