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

Oh dear. I'm nervous about that! They want me to drink two 32-oz Gatorades (regular, not the G2) every day for the first week after surgery.You should be fine. My mistake was I tried to gulp the two tablespoons of veggie broth, instead of sipping slowly. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App I hear that. I'm a gulper - and will surely need to SLOW down. It's a process. You can do it. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Oh dear. I'm nervous about that! They want me to drink two 32-oz Gatorades (regular, not the G2) every day for the first week after surgery. You should be fine. My mistake was I tried to gulp the two tablespoons of veggie broth, instead of sipping slowly. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

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Ok. So I need to have a bottle to my lips all day. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

How are you managing to hey fluids in?

1st day post op. Miserable from two tablespoons of veggie broth, drinking since 645 this morning. But I will keep that in mind. I literally have to take ten every hour to get it down. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App The very first sip I took from the little cup was a bit more than I should have tried. I threw it up. I know what I did wrong and it hasn't happened again! just pace yourself. By the time I finished ONE item on my Breakfast tray - the lunch tray arrived! Hang in there girl! Purplej, Long Island 1st day post op. Miserable from two tablespoons of veggie broth, drinking since 645 this morning. But I will keep that in mind. I literally have to take ten every hour to get it down. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App The very first sip I took from the little cup was a bit more than I should have tried. I threw it up. I know what I did wrong and it hasn't happened again! just pace yourself. By the time I finished ONE item on my breakfast tray - the lunch tray arrived! Hang in there girl! Purplej, Long Island Will do. I do not like being this full! No nausea, just a feeling of being overfed. I will take it real slow. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

1st day post op. Miserable from two tablespoons of veggie broth, drinking since 645 this morning. But I will keep that in mind. I literally have to take ten every hour to get it down. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Thanks! All went well. Having really bad tube pain. It may be gas. The nurses will get me up to walk pretty soon. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App Yes mama it's the worst! But it'll pass in a few hours???? hang in there Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Thanks! All went well. Having really bad tube pain. It may be gas. The nurses will get me up to walk pretty soon. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App Yes mama it's the worst! But it'll pass in a few hours???? hang in there Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Thanks, chica! The pain is beginning to dissipate. I started to walk around. It definitely helped having the binder on. I'm ready to go home now! A few tips: - follow directions! - trust your body - it's okay to ask for pain medicine, you do not get brownie points for taking pain. It only raises your blood pressure - do not try to overdo it! - walking helps with the gas pain - it's okay to hit the nurse button when you feel anything out of sorts, you are not bothering them - allow people to help you Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App