CurvyCooper

@@andersonrivera protein is very important in this stage for healing and for weight loss! I noticed if I was slacking on protein I would not lose weight. After surgery the only protein shake that wasn't too heavy for me was unjury - strawberry. If you don't want milk based I would shoot for Isopure I personally like the tea flavors although they do leave a strange after taste. I think I saw in another post that you were just sleeved at the end of August, take it slowly. The most important thing is to get your protein and stay hydrated!

@@fhay most doctors want you to be birth control free (hormonal birth control) for at least one month prior to surgery and one month after due to the increase risk for blood clots. After that it's your choice on which has been most effective for you. I personally use the Nuvaring and have no complaints!

@@Wendydarling19 the first few months are so hard! You'll get there! You will notice huge changes within six months if you stick with it I promise! It'll get so much easier and you'll be so much happier (and lighter!)

Don't know why after losing 91lbs I am looking at myself daily and making such a big deal of minor imperfections. My brain is having a really difficult time catching up with the rapid weight loss. When I was close to 300lbs I thought I was passing for 220! Now that I am 198 I feel like I am still stuck in an ill fitting size 20 when I can easily wear a juniors size 13... I think a lot has to do with the loose skin on my lower belly which makes everything fit weird! Who else has gone through this and what did you do to help your mind catch up!? Thanks!

@@dashofsunshine you look great! How long did it take for you to lose your weight? I am at 7 months post and things are starting to slow down quite a bit! I feel like I'll never get to the point your at!

@@isa209 Congrats! I just got there the other day too!

Love your positive attitude! It should be so much easier now! Keep up the positivity and you'll do great!

my surgery is Monday also. I'm starting to freak out. from what I've heard this is normal. Haven't been able to sleep well though!

Almost done! Had a mini meltdown today though but I know it'll be okay!

Only two more wake ups till surgery getting nervous/excited

@@sjdtx My doctors push for the pre op diet is to 1. Shrink the LIver and 2. Promote healing with the high protein. I am hoping it works but I am out for at least two weeks :-(

@@MollyF22 I am on day 12 and I know I feel full with one shake and a little bit of Water. Not feeling stuffed or anything just full- satisfied. Didn't think I would make it this far! @It's Time I have had the same issue with the scale I feel like I should have lost more then I have (7-8 pounds) considering all I am consuming is Optifast (not allowed food at all). It's a little sad.

Have been doing optifast for five days. Have not cheated at all after the first day it's been so much easier but I haven't lost any weight... That stinks!! Anyone else have this issue?!

Okay - Update- Day four not physically hungry too much. Tummy was growling a little last night but not overwhelming. It is definitely mental training! Weird not eating... Have to have control!