catlynk

@@catlynk
Men lose A LOT faster than women, so don't even try to compare your weight loss to his.
It's a sad truth. Darn men!

Do it this is me less than 6 months after my revision surgery . I self payed. 

Hi Marcia! yes we do have a lot of similar stats but wow - you lost so much even before the surgery!
I've followed your story. I also had a delay I originally was supposed to get sleeved in late August. A few days before I knew I was feeling lousy, but hoped that this would not be an issue. So on the appointed day I checked into the hospital and was getting prepped for surgery. The anesthesiologist came in, checked me over, saw that I had a fever and a red throat and sent me home.
It was very hard -everything in the previous 4 months had led up to that first surgery day, and now it wasn't happening. I felt so let down, and I didn't know how to summon up the courage and energy to go through it again - but I did reschedule, I did another 2 week liquid diet, and here I am. So I'm glad you stuck with it!
Am now close to 240 lbs People notice but they're not sure what the difference is. I have big curly hair, so most people ask me if I cut, colored, or changed my hair!

GOODMORNING!

I try to stay below 1,000 calories. I write down and track everything or else I am inclined to go over. Seems like a lot of you aren't hungry but that hasn't really been my experience. I feel like I am always hungry!
Surgery was October 5. Am now 40 lbs down since beginning pre-surgery liquid diet, 55 since my highest weight.

My surgeon told me to throw my scale away, but it is sooooo tempting to step on it every day. I stopped the everyday weighing though because my weight fluxuates and at times has stalled and it only disappoints me. I do get on once a week though I do however see a difference in my cloths and have retired two sets of scrubs and am back into another set!

I tried not getting on the scale but I go crazy. I am on it every day. I need to know. Even if it is only o.1 pounds. It's something in the right direction ☺

I have tried to stay away from the scale once I hit 199. I keep my calories 600-650. I have no problems with drinking my Water though. I go for a two month check up tomorrow. So I will get an official weight then. Glad to see everyone is doing well.
@@marcia Happy to hear you are recovering well and on your way to better foods. It just keeps getting easier.

I am getting around 500 to 650 a day. I work out everyday. I alternate between my elliptical and a workout video called the x factor. It is the same as ps90 or whatever it's called ???? I am down 31 pounds since oct. 9. I was in a stall for 2 weeks. I still need to work on my Water.
It is soooo hard to drink water. I need something with flavor. Does anyone know if drinking crystal light will count toward the water intake?

Pun intended? lol

One week post op, Doing so much better! getting in my fluids and today I was approved to have eggs, cottage cheese and Protein Shakes. So glad to be a week out and feeling so much better.

lol..nope. He was a cashier and was checking me out!

Yea they are pretty strict about it at any table service character meals probably buffets also..
Lord I love Disney lol.. Hope to go back soon!!!!!

I just got back from my WDW vacation on Saturday (11/28) and I am exhausted! My feet hurt and every muscle in my body aches (lol). I too,kept a water bottle in my hand at all times and loved that you could buy fruit at the little carts around the parks.
Regarding kid meals, I was able to purchase (no dining plan for me) kid meals for myself, the only exception was at the character meal we had they would not budge on that one.

Hi Everyone!
I'm back from my Disney World vacation and I feel like I went 10 rounds in a boxing ring and lost.(Lol) I walked about 8 miles x 7 days with lots of standing in line for rides and attractions and lost 2.6 pounds. Every muscle in by body aches and my heels are painful to walk on.
One thing I'm sure of, without this surgery and my 20+ pound loss, I would have been miserable.
Now the countdown to Christmas break is on! Three more weeks

Hi Everyone!
I'm back from my Disney World vacation and I feel like I went 10 rounds in a boxing ring and lost.(Lol) I walked about 8 miles x 7 days with lots of standing in line for rides and attractions and lost 2.6 pounds. Every muscle in by body aches and my heels are painful to walk on.
One thing I'm sure of, without this surgery and my 20+ pound loss, I would have been miserable.
Now the countdown to Christmas break is on! Three more weeks

Vacation

Hi Everyone!
I'm back from my Disney World vacation and I feel like I went 10 rounds in a boxing ring and lost.(Lol) I walked about 8 miles x 7 days with lots of standing in line for rides and attractions and lost 2.6 pounds. Every muscle in by body aches and my heels are painful to walk on.
One thing I'm sure of, without this surgery and my 20+ pound loss, I would have been miserable.
Now the countdown to Christmas break is on! Three more weeks

Hi All!
So I got back from Vacation on the 14th and have been so busy that I forgot to update! Here's how my trip went...
I did a ton of walking and had a super hard time getting enough Water. However, I did carry a bottle with me at all times and drank while waiting in lines. I wore my Garmin Vivosmart the entire time and in 7 days I walked a grand total of 45 miles!! I still can't believe I walked that much, my feet however did believe it. lol
The food choices weren't as difficult as I thought they would be and Disney had a lot to offer that was healthy! Which made my life a lot easier!! I did cheat a little and have popcorn, but oh well. I'm not going to beat myself up over it. Since I walked so much, I had to make sure that I kept my Protein up. I could feel when I did not eat enough Protein. So my advice is to bring Jerky with you in your bag. I was on the Disney Dining plan, which of course was WAY too much food, but it came with our package for free. Now, I will say if its you and your husband I would get a Dining plan for your husband because we were able to split every single meal and both had plenty of food. I think that would save money plus no one would be starving! I did not ask for the children's buffet's since I had the dining plan, but honestly I doubt they would let you.
I had a super great time and slept like a rock every night! Oh and not to mention lost 10 pounds while on vacation! Not too shabby if I do say so myself! lol

Feeling fabulous! Loving life and my new found energy. Had a great first WLS Thanksgiving. Surprisingly I was satisfied with what I ate. Had no desire for things I knew I couldn't have. Hope everyone had a great one!
@@Marcia Sending prayers for a great recovery. Hang in there each day gets easier.

I'm back!!!

I am finally back to the cold U.S. of A... i had an awesome time and i lost 4 pounds on vacation...lol glad to be home and back to a routine. how is everyone doing?

I try to drink a Protein Shake. But I get 2 sips down and I am done. I am really going to focus on my Water more. I am better today
I was able to get into an outfit I have not been in in about a year. So I know progress is happening.

@@amboyd
I am sorry your down. I am in a stall too, since 11/12 I have not lost any. I went to my 6 week check up (1 week late) on Tuesday. She told me to get my Water up too (4 - 16.9 bottles) and to substitute one of my meals with a Protein Drink and then drink another Protein drink if I need to get my 80-85 grams of protein in. She wants to see 10lbs a month weight loss, well I do too! As long as I am not gaining, I am ok with my stall, but like you, I would like to see more forward progress.
Hang in there.