Donegirl4life

Sending you positive healing energy. I see you perfectly healed! Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

How did everyone do for thanksgiving? I did ok. Didn't have much of an appetite as I did all the cooking, baking, and ran around keeping my sister-in-law with special needs under control. I don't have the same relationship with food. I had a few bites and I was done. My weight slowed a bit (thinking work and relationship stress). At my 7 month checkup in October, my surgeon decided I needed adipex to jump start my weight (although 365 to 260 since January is awesome since I hadn't lost that much consistently before). After four pills, I decided to look at other things to jump start weight loss other than speed. I started losing again after I started visualization and meditation, taking Probiotics, adding heavy weight lifting, and eating more. I am now 100 lbs lost since surgery. Love you guys! Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

@@nearperfectmess, you look amazing! Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

I am! Thank you! I didn't realize how dull my skin and hair looked. I'm super energetic now and feel amazing (except for seasonal sinus issues...). For the first time in my adult life I am under 300lbs. Only 72lbs to reach onederland! Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Looking good! Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

The left is the day I had surgery, the right is two weekends ago. I only lost 85lbs since surgery, but I can finally see cheekbones.... Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

The number on the scale is not the sole determinant of weight loss/health. I noticed my face, neck, and body slimming before I had major weight loss. There's been weeks where I did not lose a pound, but wore a smaller size. It easy to get obsessed with the scale, but remember the ultimate reason we chose to get surgery. I now have better sleep, breathing, I'm menstruating/ovulating every month, can walk up and down the stairs without an inhaler, etc. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

I know right? It's been many weeks where I was at the same weight. It can be frustrating, but as long as we are not going up, and continuing a healthy lifestyle, we'll be fine. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

/I am about three months post op. I had stalls, or slow-going weight loss ( 1-2 lbs per week on average). Over the week or two, I found my weight and shape changing again. I attribute coming off a plateau to increasing my Protein, watching my fat intake, and increasing the vigor in my workouts. I do interval training on the track, treadmill, or elliptical. I also try switching my diet and exercise out every few weeks. 1/1/16: 365 2/11/16: 350 2/29/16: 342 3/14/16: 328 3/22/16: 319 4/08/16: 299 4/29/16: 292 5/5/16: 291.6 5/30/16: 287 6/10/16: 265

Hey there! I went back on the 4th of April. I have a ton of energy (at least until TOM came) and feel great. I am now 55lbs from where I started on January 4th. I can walk up stairs without hyperventilating and can fit a size 20 dress and 22 pants without spandex! I would only weigh once a week. The scale can be addictive...other factors are how you feel, fit in your clothes, reduced joint pain, etc. I have great news! After not having one for one year, I started my period! Yes I'm in pain and feel a bit weak, but I feel it's the right direction (pcos). Overall, surgery is the best decision I've made. Hope all is well for everyone else!

I had several bags of potassium/sodium. Gained 7 lbs in the hospital. But I've lost the Water weight. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

That's awesome, congratulations! How are you feeling? Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App Congratulations and happy birthday! How did your surgery go? Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Hey there! And congratulations! I would follow the doctor's preoperative instructions. My surgeon had me take Multivitamins, drink three Premier Protein drinks a day, and all the green veggies (steamed or cooked). However, each doctor is different. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

I'm home. I was discharged last night after keeping down liquids and being able to walk laps around the nurses station. The gas x definitely helps with gas. I'm alternating between rest, brearhing exercuses, and walking around the apartment. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App