deanna2178

Well it's been 3 years since I posted, and thought I'd share my experience with those beginning their journey. My surgery was October 31, 2012, and I was 305 pounds. Now I'm 190 pounds. I can eat pretty much as a normal person, but with a small little governor on my stomach. I still avoid breads and starches, because they fill me up so fast. I have completely embraced the healthy fitness oriented lifestyle. Everything in my life is better than before. My piece of wisdom after all this, is that the sleeve will provide a good jump start, but if you don't take ownership of your body, success will be short lived. Good luck to everyone. The first two pics are from 2011, the last is from this week.

So I had my post op appt today and from 3/10 to 3/24 I lost 11 pounds. Since surgery 3/24 to today I lost an additional 12 pounds. That is a total of 23 POUNDS!!! I beyond excited.... I am now on a purée diet and I have decided to start a weight loss blog called FATionista In the City. I'll let all of you know when I post my first blog post. I have a lot more weight to loose but man am I proud I'm on this journey.
Sidebar: I made an amazing friend on this journey who had surgery the same date as I and while concluding my post op appt she was there to start her post op with a small gift for me.
"In the end we only regret the chances that we didn't take."

I LOVE these posts - keep em coming! Can't wait for my date. On friday, my dr said we are looking at possibly July!
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Not quite a 100 pounds yet....but 83 at 7 months out. I did lose about 15 of those pounds before surgery. Super happy with progress thus far.

This is just around the 100 mark and was approximately 6 mos post-op. I am now just over 9 mos and down 125 & counting. Good luck!

Here you go! Lost 94, but close enough!

Really nice prayer God got this
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Thank you! Doing well so far.

Try to start slowly exercising. It will help. I started the gym 4 months after surgery and I can't believe how much it has helped define my results. I added a pic for you to see

I am new to this forum and just celebrated 8 weeks post-op! I am both happy with my weight loss (30 pounds so far) and impatient at the same time. Can anyone else relate?
Now that I can eat more normal foods again I am probably not getting as much Water as my body needs but I am able to hit 50-60 grams of Protein each day.
I have been hesitant to start exercising because I still feel heavy and awkward... But I know it's time! Looking for some moral support and accountability- which is why I am here! :-)
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@@deanna2178 Some surgeons don't require a pre-op diet at all. You will find through this whole process that surgeons have different requirements and guidelines for just about everything. It's important that you follow YOUR surgeon's instructions and don't stress too much about what "everyone else" is doing. If, a few months down the road, you find that you are struggling to lose weight, then you might want to explore a little and ask around about what other people's programs are doing and what's working for them. But in the early stages, as you are healing and developing new habits, it's best to follow your own program's plan.

Hi Deanna. My date is April 4 also, in Texas. I'm starting Day 8 of my prep diet. I'm not gonna lie and say I wouldn't love a juicy medium rare ribeye steak right now, but the diet is doable. I've lost 11 pounds so far and once you see the scale moving it keeps you motivated to stick to it. These forums are a great place to chat, ask questions, find support. Stay connected! Stay strong!

I'm not super religious, but saw this on another forum.

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Yes!!!...I cooked yesterday...barbq, mac & cheese, potatoe salad, baked Beans, string Beans & potatoes, rolls and dessert but couldn't eat any...I'm 6days into my liquid pre-op diet...sugery is Tuesday...and I'm so nervous and have changed my mind 10 times...smh....this holiday was verrrrryyy hard!
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I worked a 17 hour work day yesterday and came home and took my wife out for what I hoped would be a date afternoon.
I still got my gym time in.
Going to my job now for a four hour meeting on my day off.
After this I have an appointment scheduled with my pain management Doctor for more spine injections.
I will still get my gym time in.
You can find the energy if you really want to.
You can do anything if you really want to.