wascott

Nope! You are not crazy. My surgery is June-22. I'm looking forward to losing this weight, getting healthy, and feeling like a million bucks! There are lots of success stories from folks your age and older. You can do it too! Good luck!

Nope! You are not crazy. My surgery is June-22. I'm looking forward to losing this weight, getting healthy, and feeling like a million bucks! There are lots of success stories from folks your age and older. You can do it too! Good luck!

Nope! You are not crazy. My surgery is June-22. I'm looking forward to losing this weight, getting healthy, and feeling like a million bucks! There are lots of success stories from folks your age and older. You can do it too! Good luck!

@@nursey 46 Dr Ariel Ortiz did my sleeve on June-22. I had a great experience and everything went smoothly.

@@sunshine72 interesting. I appreciate hearing your comments. I didn't use a doctor associated with Bariatricpal nor have I felt any pressure to use their products or services. I'm here for the support of others that have had the same procedure. Good luck with your surgery.

@@ag204195 I recommend doing research on any surgeon you plan to use.

@@Pejela You'll be on Clear liquids while recovering at the Marriott. If you have some favorite Clear Liquids such as Vitamin Water Zero, I recommend bringing a few with you. (Must be in checked bag). The little shop at the Marriott has a limited selection of beverages. Water, broth, and popsicles are available as well. The popsicles weren't that great but they helped keep me hydrated. I was able to purchase Vitamin Water Zero at the San Diego airport to sip on once I was through security.
Lip balm was the most recommended item to me. I didn't end up needing it.
Comfortable shoes and clothes are a must. You'll want to walk a lot as soon as you come down from the anesthesia.
Good luck!

Oh what the heck... let's Celebrate this new phase in my life with, what else, BACON!

@@BigDaddyJG Check out @@Smye 's bariatric friendly pizza recipe. I made it this evening. Yummy. If you haven't already, check out his blog. Here's the link: http://barideliciousfood.blogspot.com
I'll try to add a picture of my results.

@@BigDaddyJG Check out @@Smye 's bariatric friendly pizza recipe. I made it this evening. Yummy. If you haven't already, check out his blog. Here's the link: http://barideliciousfood.blogspot.com
I'll try to add a picture of my results.

I get on the scale second thing in the morning and write my weight down. Every so often I enter the data into a spreadsheet and plot the data. It's interesting (to me) to see how my loss progresses.

I too am a daily weigher - second thing in the morning as @@wascott says.. My scale has 5 memory buttons supposed to be used for 5 different people; however, I am the only one that uses it, so the 5th setting shows 322.6 which was day of my seminar at the bariatric center. 4th setting shows 296 - day of surgery weight. No idea what 3 and 2 say (should have used another milestone) but I use the number 1 setting daily and the other day as I realized it said 222, I had to also click on the number 5 setting to make sure I wasn't imagining that I have in fact lost 100 pounds! I also track it with my food log (Livestrong/MyPlate) which shows a graph. Love looking at that one. I am very cautious not to get hung up when it goes up slightly or doesn't go down. It motivates me on the days it does though!
I admire you @@KindaFamiliar that you can focus on something other than the scale. Not sure I will ever get to that. We Americans need that instant gratification you know!

Hope you like this one.

I get on the scale second thing in the morning and write my weight down. Every so often I enter the data into a spreadsheet and plot the data. It's interesting (to me) to see how my loss progresses.

I get on the scale second thing in the morning and write my weight down. Every so often I enter the data into a spreadsheet and plot the data. It's interesting (to me) to see how my loss progresses.

Oh yeah, I do the Excel spreadsheet thing. For sure.

So encouraging over time. And keeps me honest.

I get on the scale second thing in the morning and write my weight down. Every so often I enter the data into a spreadsheet and plot the data. It's interesting (to me) to see how my loss progresses.

BariBrothers, BariSisters, and BariAllies,

I'm currently working on the very early stages of putting together and publishing a cookbook companion to the blog (with a few exclusive recipes, I might add). And I need your help!

If you have made any of the recipes and are willing to submit either a blurb or a photograph of their finished product, please email me at barideliciousbarihealthy @gmail.com. I will be certain to credit you in the product and send along a few other perks as well.

If you have any other help you believe you can offer, email me that as well.

Don't feel like you have anything to offer just yet? Don't worry, I'll be posting a kickstarter soon once I have the campaign fully put together and so the rest of you can help