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Congrats!

Appt w dieticians, possibly various test, 2 week pre-op diet, then your cleared for surgery. Good luck!

Just hang in there. The energy does come back. It's hard now but that'll pass. Stay positive and look towards the future. I myself am only 3 1/2 out of surgery. Hang in there!

I'll need your goal weight for the end of this challenge. Thanks!My doctors goal for me is 175

Hello, I've only been out from surgery for 3 weeks. I had surgery on March 23, 2016. I started at 245 lbs and after the two week pre-op high Protein / low carb diet i dropped to 233 lbs. That is what i weighed on the day of surgery. Since then I have lost an additional 17 lbs and today weigh 216lbs. For the most part i have had low energy but recently received a Vitamin B shot and am taking additional B12 10,000mcg sublingual supplements. This seems to be working as i am able to do some boxing workout and today did some treadmill work. I run two non-profit organizations and help several others. One of the organizations which i am Executive Director of helps At-Risk youth through boxing lessons. The boxing workout regimen is very demanding and helps to instill discipline and can lead to a healthy lifestyle. The workout can also be used as recreational therapy for youth and adults who suffer from minor and major mental health issues. I have been doing this work for close to 20 years. The other program that i run helps destitute communities to address socioeconomic issues, quality of life issues, and aims to empower homeowners, business owners, and residents. I have been doing this work for about 15 years. For the past 5 years or so both of these initiatives have been in high demand. I and my family do our best to help but for the past 2 years my health was rapidly declining due to weigh gain. My blood pressure was out of control and my only incentive in life was to satisfy my work, mainly because of the high demand. The energy that i am spending at work leaves me very little time for my family. This the main reason that i decided to have the sleeve operation. I want to make sure that i am healthy enough to be here for my family, enjoy life with them, and to be able to serve the community better. In the past i have lost weight by detoxing, dieting and working out. But with my numerous health issues including high blood pressure and sleep apnea, I just couldn't do it. Ive lost 29lbs so far and starting to feel very good. My goal is 70lbs to get to my proper BMI. That would put me at 175 lbs when its all done. I got 40lbs to go. I hope and pray that every thing works out. Thank you for reading

On 4-1 221. On 4-11 218. I'm 3 weeks out started at 245 Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G530AZ using the BariatricPal App

Hang in there and good luck. May GOD bless! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G530AZ using the BariatricPal App

I'll try it. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G530AZ using the BariatricPal App

Congrats! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G530AZ using the BariatricPal App

Yes chocolate. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G530AZ using the BariatricPal App

Jenlynn - what type of beer did you drink?