FinallyFit50s

Totally get you on tying back the hair for a ride. My hair is to my shoulder blades and I'm hoping that I won't have to do a bit chop. I bet it looks cute, and sometimes a drastic change is just what you need for a kickstart.????????<<

@@CatKaren Thanks for the Genepro advice. I ordered it today on Amazon. Can I tell you that I love Prime. It'll be here on Thursday! I emptied out two shelves in my "cereal/pasta" cabinet and they are now filled with powdered protein- Raw Milk (haven't tried it-heard it's awful but a complete protein), Nectar, PB2 in regular and chocolate, and some other things I decided to try from Amazon. I also picked up a bag each of Gold Standard from Costco in Vanilla and Chocolate. Have to check out the various recipes online...

@tlempke826 sending you fabulous vibes for surgery today!!! Mine was only a couple of weeks ago so I'm still in the ever-so excited stage.

@ TammyDTM Wow! I'm 4 weeks post-op on Thursday and will have finished my puréed/chopped phase. I'll start adding in "regular" food. It's so interesting how different surgeons and even those within the same office differ in pre and post-op diets. Meanwhile, I LOVE sweets, okay that's a "used to" now. I too am sick of the overly pre-sweetened drinks. I'm hoping that when I start having regular meals I'll be more enthusiastic about eating. Right now it's making myself get in the Water and Protein. I "think" I know when I'm hungry, but definitely have gotten to the weakened stage twice where I KNOW I needed to eat.

@@TammyDTM @bloniebabs and others, you are so right! I'm three and a half weeks out. I have told a few friends but I'm beginning to feel like I have talked their ear off concerning my daily everything. It's like once you have the surgery, unless they have had it-it becomes you vs them. Especially if they have a weight problem. This is what I am going through and not necessarily what others are. For me, I have some new people in my life who have been sleeved and understand everything I am going through. They know the ups and downs first hand. They along with reading posts here, allow me to feel completely supported.

25 days out. Supposed to be on puréed/chopped foods. Tried baby food, can't do it, instead I'm just chew chew chewing blandish food. It's true, nothing tastes the same. Starting Friday I can add in "normal" food. I'm sick of the sweet dang shakes. Siddi yogurt while sour takes me 45minutes to eat. There was a post I read a bit ago about what people were having for dinner this week. It gives me hope. Normal fresh meals are coming. And I too want fish, but I loved it before-a bit scared that I won't like it as much.

I feel you. But I had twins almost 30 years ago and have accepted that I will need plastic surgery to get rid of it. However right now, I'm loving my smaller body! I put on a Maidenform shaper tank or some high waisted shaper underwear and get my skinnier self going. Get a longline tank for now. The pooch will shrink some...depending on your age and skin elasticity. No hope for mine...but it's ok. Congrats on the weight loss, bet you look fab in clothes!

I haven't had protein bars since before surgery and they got to the point that they were "drier than a fart." I'm on the iPad app and it sucks trying to quote folks, sorry if I got it wrong. I bought Click coffee protein drinks and LOVE them. Premier Protein RTD's and Gold Standard 100% protein powder from Costco they are my standards. Time to add in bars, thinking the cookies and cream ones sound good.

This is FABULOUS to read! Sleeved 2/26! DOS 211, CW 194. I lost 13 pounds the first week and then stalled for 11+days. Went to my doctor on March 16th for my checkup and when I told her I was at a stall, she told me "No you're not" and to "stay off the scale!" That was a week ago, I weighed in today and lost 4 pounds. I'm down from a 18-20 to a true 14. I went to the mall yesterday and tried on clothes in Cache, JCP, White House Black Market and fit 14 and even some 12's in dresses.

Has anyone else tried Click coffee drink with protein? I bought some off Amazon and I'm thrilled with it. The taste is divine and the fact it has 15 grams of protein in HOT coffee, yummy.

Mercy's meetings are VERY hard to get into unless you call right after the Tuesday night meeting. Dr. Fiallo/Dr. McMillian's office are working on getting their own group meetings started to ease up the Mercy meetings. We shall see. I'm in for the March 31st meeting and will find out if there is any news.

@@brightlife0305 It gave me a giggle to read your post. My goal of 148 is from when I was 18 then again when I was 24 and was in the best shape of my life. Realistic...? I hope so. As I'm finally in ONEderland now, everyday is such a gift.

@@MassMom01527 THANK YOU! I'm 25 days post-op and still have pain up on my left side. I did not know about the "deep stitch". I also have a tender area a couple inches closer to and above my belly button. However, I feel better each day. Spfld area, here.

@@ahout831 Definitely taking the meds when needed is a good idea. You actually heal better when you take them, your blood pressure stabilizes and your body doesn't send out hormones to combat the feelings of pain.

@@Slimsoon1988 I ate eggs last week for the first time. I'm 19 days out and supposed to be on puréed/ground. I bought some baby food but I don't think I'll need it. I've been doing the chew chew chew my food well and have not had any problems. I made corned beef, potatoes, carrots and cabbage tonight for St. Patrick's Day dinner. I had the corned beef(flat cut, fat trimmed) potatoes and carrot. No cabbage, I'm afraid ????. Mashed the veggies with a bit of butter and made sure to chew chew chew my fifty-cent piece size of meat. It was fabulous. Took my time, enjoyed the conversation around the table of family and friends and stopped when I felt full.

@@LSF and @tlempke826 How are you doing after your surgery, and when is your surgery? I was sleeved 2/26 at Mercy in Springfield by Dr. McMillian. (Absolutely love my surgeon) I had my first check up on Monday and have lost 13 pounds since surgery and a whole lot more in inches. I was wearing size 18 jeans and they were tight in the waist, I'm apple shaped. I am now wearing size 14's in EVERYTHING. I am SHOCKED to say the least! I've been shopping in my attic for clothes I haven't seen in a decade or more. It's fabulous!

Western MA here! Sleeved 2/26 @ Mercy Hospital in Springfield.

@@ahout831 omg...YES YES YES, IT GETS BETTER!!!!! Sorry for shouting. It gets so much better each day. I am 16 days out. I still have a huge ugly bruise on my left side, but everything else is almost healed up. You WILL need to take it easy. Listen to your body. Walk walk walk. sleep, and make sure you get your fluids in now, then Protein. Welcome to the losers bench.

My AA sisters, how is everyone doing with protein, vitamins and hair? I'm 13 days post sleeve and FINALLY was able to wash my hair. I had wanted to do it before but it was too much. I'm natural with hair past my shoulders. After careful washing, conditioning, two hours gentle combing and putting my head into two-strand twists, there was a large enough hair ball for a couple of babies. My hair is my crowning glory, and it is thick, that is texture and amount. I had believed it would be okay if it thinned a little bit, but from what I have read, most have lost hair in patches. Now I am a little scared. Thoughts?

Wow, not judging on the coffee. My granddaughter now age two has to have a cup of tea every night before bed. Not that decaf crap, real tea with cream. It's thanks to her great-grandmother who started me in womb needing tea and passing it on. We do have it that she not allowed to have sugar in it...that is unless her "Nanie" makes it...driving my daughter and myself crazy. I'm 13 days post op and have only had 1-2 cups of hot tea with stevia and whole milk, it's an adjustment. Couple sips of coffee didn't bother me...here's hoping????????????

Omg-thank you for this post. I was sleeved 2/26 and was allowed soft eggs four days ago. I haven't tried them yet. SCARED...I have had yogurt and pudding and mashed potatoes. Who would've thought it would take 20+ minutes to eat less than half a cup? I'm thinking of having a soft scrambled egg tomorrow made with a bit of Siddi yogurt (23 grams of Protein in 1cup, no fat). Oh how yummy.

@@cloud9 and @ninnifer44. I too was wondering about working out. I did a bit too much walking, wandering around Wallyworld on Sunday, and this past weekend carried stuff that was probably over ten pounds. Because of course I brought all my water, jello and protein drinks for the ENTIRE DAY in my bag. I will have my elliptical brought back in the house the end of the month. April is fast approaching and I need to get in walking shape for China...

@Laydee_G. Thank you! 11 days post op, as of a couple days a go I'm 198 which is 13 pounds down. I feel good, tired in really weird ways. I'm already down a couple sizes! Belly is still swolen, and I overdid it yesterday so I am in a bit of pain. Listen to your body, listen to your body. Telling myself this. I looked in the mirror today and noticed that my old lady jowls are gone. I actually have a jawline, happy happy happy.

@@ninnifer44 Congrats???????????????????? I am 11 days post op, was sleeved 2/26 and am 198. It's been a long time for me too. In 2011, I lost weight and stayed under 200 for all of 3 months. Before that was almost 10 years. I am sooooo happy I did this for myself. Today I looked in the bathroom mirror and realized my "old lady jowls" are gone! My clothing size has dropped faster than my weight ????, but because I have a robust belly (still swollen) I still need the larger waist. I cannot stand or or walk for very long at a time, but I am getting out and doing a bit more each day. It still was the best decision I ever made. HW 232 SW 211 CW 198 GW 148 (mine, doc never gave me one) High blood pressure, sleep apnea, high fasting glucose, GERD-hoping to be off these meds and healthy soon!

It's going on 5 years for me since being in a relationship. After the last one ended I threw myself into college and then came grandchildren. Finished my degree in December and no longer babysitting the two-year old. Had my sleeve done on February 26th, so I'm five days out. Feeling pretty good. I am excited to go out this summer, be active and start dating again. This cold MA weather is not conducive to doing too much. In my mind...scary place...I'd like to go sledding or cross country skiing. I know that is a ways off. I feel like I could do anything when I wake up, it's after I get out of bed and feel/see my battered and bruised body I know that that's not true. I will get there, I am in a much better place now to date. I'm looking forward to it