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Support Sisters

Gastric Sleeve Patients
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  1. 5 months and 80 pounds down - feeling good!

  2. My BMI was close to 40- surgeon told me not to gain or lose too much weight before surgery - I am 3 months post op and all is great with diet/weight loss
  3. Brave to tell your story and inspire others to follow the diet! Good luck on the rest of your journey
  4. Support Sisters

    Gallbladder surgery!

    Yes similar! You will be fine. I had mine out after I lost weight years ago. It happens, take care of it. Only negative will be limits to your exercise post surgery but you will be back to normal eventually!
  5. Support Sisters

    Help feelings of regret

    I was sleeved same week as you... What is your progress? Doesn't that give you a sense of accomplishment? Feeling good helps feel good about your decision. Last night I went to a fantastic steakhouse and I could only eat a small amount - i wanted to eat more so at that moment i had some regret but then i saw myself in the mirrors in the bathroom and regret gone!
  6. Support Sisters

    interesting...5 days post op

    Comments all normal! Great you were mostly prepared! It gets better every week. 2.5 months out and loving my sleeve!
  7. Do you get FMLA? Then they can't stop you and job is protected. Make up another reason why you need surgery (emergency gallbladder is a good one or something gynecology no one will ask more questions) Work does not need to know your business.
  8. 3 months and 60lbs down - feeling awesome!

    1. ProudGrammy

      ProudGrammy

      wow - that's great!!! congrats-

      keep up the fantastic job - i know you will!! good luck - kathy

  9. I generally am happy when people notice and compliment... I just don't like the "half your size" or " you look like a different person" compliment. I am still me and you don't have to remind me how fat I was. They are just trying to be nice - sometimes I say " you are embarrassing me" to get them to stop but most of the time I just say thank you and smile.
  10. Support Sisters

    Surgery W/ No Cpap

    They didn't use my machine during surgery itself. I did have it for nighttime but it's not like I slept much in the hospital anyway.
  11. Support Sisters

    Dec sleevers?

    String cheese, hummus and carrots, protein shake or bar. Starting to get bored too so following this topic.
  12. Support Sisters

    Self-Sabotage & why I eat crap

    Love these posts! I am 2.5 months out and 55 pounds down - I am good at losing weight and I feel great! I am trying to understand why in the past I couldn't keep it off- what is the difference this time? Why do I love crap food so much. Why do I get lazy and sabatoge all my hard work. Hope I can figure it out before I do it again.
  13. Support Sisters

    C25K speed question from a very novice runner :)

    I did week 1 - walk 3.2 Andy run4.2 and I was ok - tried week 2 and I couldn't do it - I went back to walking 3.5 for now - I think I need to lose some more weight first and then I will try again. In
  14. Support Sisters

    Stages

    I had soft tuna before I left hospital- you will be fine just take it slow - start with 2 oz. I am 2 months out and doing great with all foods.
  15. Support Sisters

    What's your workout routine?

    I am 2 weeks post op and joined a gym today. Last week I just walked 30 minutes around the neighborhood just to get started. Today I did 2 miles/40 minutes on treadmill and it felt great. I also bought a Fitbit so I can track my steps ( 10,000 steps is my goal every day) just start walking and ease your way in the rest over time
  16. Support Sisters

    December 15th sleevers

    I was sleeved on 12/14 and I was allowed puréed food the next day. Still have 1 protein shake/day to help meet protein goal. I actually successfully went out to dinner tonight and had broiled sole. It was yum! You will like the next phase and should be less hungry. Good luck!
  17. Support Sisters

    One Week Out!

    I was sleeved 12/14 too! My doctor allowed purée foods right away but need a protein shake every day to help me get to 60grams protein goal. I feel great, just a little itchy. Liquids gets easier every day. Can sleep ok on my side. Overall it's been much easier than I expected. Happy. Holidays!
  18. From my two week pre op diet to one week after surgery (today) I am down 22 pounds - and I was about your height/weight - there is a motivator! Good luck!

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