Gmatiredofpain

Congrats you are looking great! I am just past my 3 month post-op & I have been mainly walking for exercise so far because I have a bad back. I can't do much as far as exercise but I am making progress also. I like seeing others pics of progress also. I just don't know how to put them together like u have. I started at 275, pre op 265, 3 month post op 230. Thank u for your post vikki19 you give me hope! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I made myself belch whenever I felt that pressure along with moving, walking. Good luck. U will. Be ok Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Jenny9541 I went for my 4wk follow up today, I was discouraged about not losing weight also. To start, I weighed 256lbs when I went in for surgery, I weighed 265 the day I went home. I weighed 254 at 2 wk check up. Today I weighed 250 at my 4 wk. doc & are thinking part of the problems stem from Water pills I was taking prior to surgery. I had not taken them since that time. I had swelling in my leg & the rest of my body, began again almost a week ago. I am back on the water pill as of today. I am thinking some of my problem related to the water/edema I have. It is not the only thing I am dealing with but explains a lot. I was also told I need to try increasing my exercise. I am limited in my ability to exercise by my back injury. So my plan is to try swimming. Anyway, I hope this helps, if nothing else you are not alone!! . Good luck to you. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Katoya34, just a suggestion about the Protein. I have been drinking Protein shakes every day & have not had a problem with keeping the grams up. I have been using Six Star whey Protein mix, vanilla flavored. One scoop in some milk gives me 30 grams/ day. I am drinking 2 a day now. Just an idea, of coarse u should check with your nutritionist or doctor if it's not on your list. I buy mine at Walmart. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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I had surgery in Oct 4th. I did a liquid diet for one week prior. I am finishing up my full liquid diet. At 2 wks. I can start 2 wks of puréed food. From everything I have seen we all have to slowly graduate to Whole Foods so we don't tear up our stomach & let it heal well. It's like everything else, we get what we put into it. I think the pain from over doing it will be a great motivator. Best of luck to all of you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Looking great. Keep up the good work. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You look great, the smile is the best part of the 2nd pic. . Great job! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yes. U did this morning right? Just no extra til he fixes it right, no laundry or extra long shower stuff. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Catcarter I am having my surgery in Cleveland, where are you from? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So excited, got my surgery date Oct. 4th. I can not wait now but no doubt will be more anxious as it gets closer but right now I am floating on a cloud. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have had a few surgeries, most in regards to my back. I have had to have them to deal with pain. I think a part of me feels more anxious about this surgery because I can choose to not have it. I feel I have a choice about this but when I read other ppl's message on here, it reminds me that I have a choice of letting one of many problems I have due to being obese just continue to kill me slowly. I chose life through the sleeve surgery! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Thank u too missy84. Keep us posted too as you go. Heal fast Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Bronco312 thanks for the Info. It sounds like good advice. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

bpowell16 I will say an extra prayer for you. Let us know how you are doing when you are able to let us know. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@ 4ukay- I too am working toward an Oct. surgery date. I hoped for Sept. But as long as it is soon & I am ok after. I am concerned about the pain after also. I have been out of work & disabled since 2012 & I am hoping to be in less pain with less weight. I have a pain pump that covers some of the back pain. I fear being in added pain from surgery & being blown off about it due to pain pump, which does nothing to help the rest of my pain. I do know laser surgery is much easier on pain afterwards. Hang in there to the Oct. surgery plans, we will be in good shape. Have faith, I do! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App