MaryPh

Band to sleeve revision 7-21-15

Band to sleeve revision 7-21-15

Band to sleeve revision 7-21-15

Band to sleeve revision 7-21-15

Sleeved on 7/21 ... Left side taken 7/12, right side taken 11/19. Down 72 pounds so far. ????

Band to sleeve revision 7-21-15

Band to sleeve revision 7-21-15

Sleeved on 7/21 ... Left side taken 7/12, right side taken 11/19. Down 72 pounds so far. ????

Sleeved on 7/21 ... Left side taken 7/12, right side taken 11/19. Down 72 pounds so far. ????

Hello! Mine was 48.5 I'm only 3 weeks post-op (Revison band to sleeve). My surgeon and I didn't discuss goal weights, but my regular dr and i have discussed it. I would love to get to 150, but he thinks 175 would be more reasonable and comfortable. I'm 5'7", starting weight 310.

Sleeved on 7/21 ... Left side taken 7/12, right side taken 11/19. Down 72 pounds so far. ????

Sleeved on 7/21 ... Left side taken 7/12, right side taken 11/19. Down 72 pounds so far. ????

Sleeved on 7/21 ... Left side taken 7/12, right side taken 11/19. Down 72 pounds so far. ????

Sleeved on 7/21 ... Left side taken 7/12, right side taken 11/19. Down 72 pounds so far. ????

Sleeved on 7/21 ... Left side taken 7/12, right side taken 11/19. Down 72 pounds so far. ????

I am looking into bicycle shorts. I had no ass when I was fat, now I have to sit on a gel cushion or my ass hurts. Jeans with a pre-attached ass is a great idea! I can see the marketing now...... 'Have no ass? Try Levi's™ Ultra Ass Jeans, same fit, same comfort, same durability, only now you can sit!"
LMFAO

Sleeved on 7/21 ... Left side taken 7/12, right side taken 11/19. Down 72 pounds so far. ????

Turkey, green Beans, a taste of mashed potatoes. Later I will nosh on a deviled egg and a cranberry relish parfait.

Are you able to go for walks outside? You're dealing with an awful lot, but if there is any sort of physical activity you can do, it will help. My other nonfood go-to for relaxation and peace of mind is a nice long bubble bath. I've also been attending OA meetings to help with my head hunger/food addiction issues. Having a fellowship of people who understand the struggle is very helpful for me.
Please don't be too hard on yourself. You've been through too much and need to take time to grieve!

Centrum makes a chewable with Iron. Orange flavored and not horrible

Finally home. Surgery was this past Thursday. 3 hour surgery, 2 night and 3 day stay in hospital. Band removed, hiatal hernia repair (I did not know I needed it), Gallbladder removal and ofciurse Sleeve. Very rough first day. But I took a Licken and kept on Ticken! Will write more about experience, when better rested. Hard to write on phone. Peace and love

320 to 180 8months out still got a ways to go

Definitely just sticking to the basics (Water, Protein, carbs, etc). I track them religiously in mfp & it keeps me on track.
And I've also been going to therapy since about 8 months post into deal with my underlying food issues so I can ensure I never go back!
So far so good, 2 years post op & 150 pounds down.

@@rgodfrey09, thanks. I am eating the Quest mixed berry bar, but not very often. (Usually on the days I work 14 hours, when I find it harder to fit in a meal and eat the bar when driving between jobs.) My favorite yogurt, Oikos Triple Zero Greek, has 15 grams, but also has 15 grams of Protein. Such a dilemma! Should I eat it or shouldn't I? This eating healthy thing is hard work!

Following as I'm interested as well