TXMissy

So awesome!! I'm 41 lbs away!! I can't wait to join you and the others I. Onederland!

I am in the Houston area.

Everything goes down for me as long as I chew it up really well. My pouch does not always agree that's the problem for me. If meat is too dry it will get hung up and is painful. Bread and pasta, it's a lost hope. I believe living gluten free is actually better for me anyway.

I'm looking it up. Thanks.

I love salad!! It's a staple in my diet. When I don't know what else to eat I'll find some tuna or chicken with salad.

The only thing that I was told was ok was stevia. I don't like it so I go without it. I am not a fan of bitter aftertaste especially from sweetners so I'd rather just not use them. I only had to have one nutrition class so all my questions weren't answered, but I do know from what I read you are better off without all the chemicals.

Congrats!! That's the best news!!

So I'm always cold since surgery. That I am dealing with by buying every hoodie and sweater I can find. The other thing I noticed is little things like bumping my toe or scratching myself is painful. I'm not talking a minute or so, it can be a whole day. I burned myself putting something in the oven one day and it hurt for 3 days. It didn't even leave a mark that is how minor it was. I'm worried it's more but I don't even know how to approach this or with who. I know the rheumatology dr that I was referred to for having inflammatory markers blew it off as nothing, but I keep worrying there is more. Anyone else experiencing this?

I eat wraps, but I use lettuce. I haven't tried bread and I'm scared to. Maybe a few more months.

My doctor said I could lose 200 lbs. me losing 200 lbs, I'd look like there was something wrong. My goal is losing 150-170 lbs. I'm about half way there.

I lost 20 lbs in 14 days preop on my liquid diet.

It's a major surgery and should not be taken lightly. I can tell you first hand that I am thankful everyday that I did it. I know that in preop I questioned if it would be worth it. I wondered if I was rushing into surgery. I was scared of so many things from eating to anesthesia. Truth be told, I can tell you that it was the smartest thing I have ever done and my only regret is that I didn't do it sooner!

I am 3 months post op, I have been eating nuts for about a month. Cashews are my favorite. Peanuts are a little more rough. Never have been a fan of almonds.

I plan my meals. I take my food. I know my limits and it takes will power but I work hard. My coworkers know I won't waiver so they don't try. I dump and I refuse to get sick because it's horrible. You have to work the program. You might lose some weight, but you need to use your tool while it is shedding weight. Get a book and get on track! I know if I can do it anyone can!

I would talk to your surgeon's office. You would probably be ok, but might be a bit uncomfortable. I drove myself to my 1 week visit and it was 45 minutes away. It wasn't bad, but I was tired!

Silly me!! So for starters the assistant called me in and she was asking me all these weird questions. Then she asked who my surgeon was. I told her. Then she said she didn't recognize me. Lol!! So I showed her my driver's license and she started laughing and apologized. Both her and my surgeon were very praising of my weight loss. My surgeon was more concerned about my eating and flipping through my journal. He said I was obviously doing what I was suppose to because the weight was coming off. He said if I continue sticking to my diet, excercising and taking my vitamins I'll keep seeing results. It was a great visit!

I can't say the cravings completely go away post op, but something has changed. My cravings are not as strong. Oh and dumping keeps me from trying. A couple of bad episodes and I am no longer interested. I struggled preop. I had no will power. Post op you can stick a dessert tray in my face and I can say no. A hamburger or even a sandwich sounds great, but I know I can't have the bread. I have found different ways to satisfy my cravings. I make lettuce wraps instead of sandwiches and I will even wrap a turkey burger with lettuce. My limited amounts of food also help. I know I have to get my protein in so there isn't much room for anything else. Does a cheesy slice of pizza look good? It does and it smells delicious. Is it worth me feeling sick the rest if the day? Nope!! I feel great, my will power is so strong. I feel determined!! Most of all, I'm so glad I did this surgery and changed my life.

Thanks! I just pulled up and I'm heading in. In my pants 2 sizes smaller and a jacket that is the smallest size I have bought since graduating high school 20 years ago. Here I go!!!

So it's been 3 months. I had a sw of 324 and I am down to 245 as of this morning. I have my 3 month follow up tomorrow. Is 59 lbs since surgery a good number?! I am eating ok so I think, I'm walking so much. I am just so nervous. Im seeing the hard work pay off. Im just so worried about what my surgeon will say. I guess I am seeking approval. I know I'm a grown woman, I should deal, but I want my surgeon to say good job! Sigh...

A capsule or a tablet will be written in my, a suspension (liquid) will be written in my/ml Sorry that's mg or mg/ml

I'm surprised cvs won't order them.

What is the med?

I was just going to say that when the meat is drier it kills me. Chicken breast unless it is in something I can almost never eat.

I have bcbsil and everything went well except the final approval that I had to wait almost 4 weeks for. I was so disappointed, but it gave me a little extra time to prep the mind.

I prefer the premiere shakes. They are by far done of the best tasting. The have like 30g of protein per shake.