GingerBananaBelly

Well, I did it... I cut my hair! Five inches gone. That's one inch for every ten pounds I've lost! What do you think?

Wisdom teeth times 10!

Woo hoo!!! Yay for energy!!!

Happy Friday, y'all! 7.21 --- 232 --- That's 45 pounds!!!

Hey, fellow June sleepers! I'm Shari, and I'm a middle school English teacher. I'm 32 years old and 5'8" tall. I began my journey on August 12, 2016. At my heaviest, which was 9 years ago, I was at 287. When I began my pre-op diet on May 18, 2017, I was 277 pounds. My surgery was at 7:00 am on June 1, 2017, at which point I weighed 264 pounds. As of today, I'm down 44 pounds. HW - 287; SW - 277; CW - 234; GW - 150s

I know exactly what you mean! Try some unflavored protein powder. Isopure makes a pretty good one. So does Unjury.

Odd... I just had this conversation with my doctor today. Apparently I rushed my diet. I'm six weeks out and on regular foods. He told me I should still just be on soft foods. I told him I was just so hungry. He said, "No, you weren't. You just needed a variation on texture." I promise you - it gets easier! I know how hard it is, but I promise you that is is 150% worth it. Just keep swimming!

I wore them and the pulsating things, too. I also had to wear them while traveling this summer.

Make sure you're getting at least 60 grams of protein and 60 ounces of water every day. The protein replaces the fat with muscle, and the water keeps your skin plump and elastic - both of which reduce saggy/flabby skin!

Congrats! How are you feeling?

I just need a moment to express my supreme elation! Last week, I went to a conference with my parents. Turns out I needed a nice dress for a dinner one night. My dad took me to the local mall and kindly served and an audience for a mini fashion show. Before surgery, I wore a size 24; all the dresses I tried on were a size 20. We loved the last dress, but it was too big. The only only other size they had was a 16. My dad convinced me to try it on... IT FIT!!! I was so excited!!! Yesterday, my mom and I went to some stores for a little experiment. For the first time since college, I fit in pants off the rack! I also fit into an XL shirt. Again, I was ecstatic! Finally, I had my 6 week follow-up with my surgeon today. I'm 5'7 3/4. When I started my pre-op liquid diet, I weighed 277 pounds. On surgery day, I weighed 264 pounds. Today, at 46 days post-surgery, I weighed 234 pounds. That's 43 pounds overall and 30 pounds since surgery!!! I feel wonderful! My skin is glowing. I have loads of energy. I'm happier and more optimistic. I feel like I'm becoming more myself than ever before. I'm so glad I did this for myself. My health is improving so dramatically. It's wonderful! Anyway, thanks for letting me share! Blessings to you all!

Sorry for the late post... I was on vacation. 14 July - 236 SW - 277 GW - 190s

It's called ketosis. It's perfectly normal. Your body is metabolizing stored fat to use for energy. The result is a build up of acids called ketones. They are secreted through your skin and breath. It will eventually go away. On a completely unrelated note... Congratulations on being so close to your goal weight!!!

Haha! Thank you! My mom calls me Banana Belly now, and I'm a ginger, so it just fit!

Oops... I'm a day late. 7.8.17 239lbs