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grammyPammy

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  1. Posted

    I am 6 months out I had the sleeve on October 3 rd. I still can't eat very much. Like today I had 1 egg for Breakfast a Greek low fat yogurt for lunch and a two ounce slice of pork shoulder with about three slices of potatoes and a couple small slices of cooked carrots. However I have not lost any weight in about a week now. That worries me. I have lost 89 pounds so far and need to loose 50 more by Christmas. So that I can have back surgery. Then I still want to loose about 40 more after that. So hopefully I can get going again. I have trouble with my back and lots of knee pain so walking is not an option at this time. Looking for swim classes.


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    So far I have tried 3 chewables - - - blah blah blah!!! so, I ordered 2 gummies , yeah, that didn't work either. They just gummed up in my teeth. Did not dissolve well at all and the taste was awful! Sorry to say, I got all from this site. [emoji20] I do need to say that I am on 'Raglan' for excessive nausea and vomiting with just small amounts of food, so my Dr thinks I have some scar tissue in my esophagus from my hiatial hernia repair that was done when my sleeve was completed. I have an upper GI scheduled DEC 8th to determine. SO.........long story short my Dr has approved me to try capsules early (instead of waiting until 6 months per his time line). What are others issues?



    The gummies I take are really good I got them from costco they are Kirkland brand Multivitamins. Ive been taking them everyday since surgery. No issues with them at all.


  3. Posted

    I'm 67 and in the pre op process. I too have bad knees which has led me to the bariatric surgery since I need to reduce my BMI in order to fix my knees. I will check back in when I'm schedualed for surgery. Good luck everybody...GOD SPEED [emoji171]

    I'm 62 had the sleeve surgery on 10-03-17 so far I have lost 58 pounds. My knees still hurt but I'm sure I will need to get them fixed. Otherwise I feel good. So happy I did this. I was not in any pain after surgery. I still can't eat much more than 1/2 cup of food. But I'm never hungry so it's not a bad thing. I cannot eat chicken, bread, crackers, or rice. I don't feel well if I do. In fact I just don't like to eat anymore. Which is ok by me. I eat because I should.


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    How many ounces are you eating per meal?

    I was sleeved on Oct. 3rd and am still trying to get all my fluids in and Protein in if I get the fluids I don't get the protein . I am never hungry. I haven't tried anything other than my protein or fluids. I drink beef broth for some of my Fluid because warm goes down better. My protein is premier from Sam's and a fuzzy Navel drink from the Vitamin store. I have had a 1/2 cup of Tomato Soup. But that's it. I am never hungry. I've lost 30 pounds last time I checked I don't have a scale.< br>

  6. Posted

    I am 20 days post op and it kinda feels like there is a baloonl on my right side when I kind of put pressure on it like lean or anything. Its not PAIN but its discomfort. Feels like it needs to pop. Any ideas?

    I have the same thing but on my left side! It hurts when I take a deep breath now too or try to lean forward to get up. I first noticed when I leaned on it. Sharp pain only when I leaned on it.


  7. Posted

    I had a four week pre-op diet and lost 22 pounds total. Have lost another 8 pounds since my surgery last Friday.




    I lost 20 pounds on my two week pre op. Post op is going slower but that's ok. It's not a race. I'm losing and that's what it's all about. I don't have a scale and I'm not sure I want one. When my pants get too loose. I'll go to the next size down. I get on the scale at the Dr. That's good enough for me. Oh and my surgery was Oct. 3rd I got sleeved. I did not have any pain as far as the surgery. I came home on Friday and went back to work on the following Monday. I have had back and knee pain for a very long time hoping this will help soon.


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  8. Posted

    Finally been on this journey since Jan.2017 . tried 4 years ago while married then back out. Because I felt that my then husband was so enthusiastic about the surgery and would make remarks about my appearence it was stupid I know. But I backed away. Then tried again and felt that i was going for this for the wrong reason to get back my exhusband. Now after 4 years I have a surgery date Oct. 10th. Thanks to depression and anxiety attacks i have gained alot of weight. I have never been skinny or fit but i am just too heavy I have pain on my back my knees I am tired all the time. Just feel tired and my weight doesnt help.
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    I had my surgery on the 3 rd I have bad knees as well and my back hurts so much I cannot stand longer than 5 minutes and I am in tears. I hoping that I will lose enough weight so that I can get moving.as soon as I can get in the Water I will go to the community center and take some water exercise classes. But for now if I'm sitting I'm moving my legs or arms just to be moving in some way.


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    Can anyone tell me of their experiences with their stages and fullness. Right now I'm 1 week post op and I have no problems downing Water or Protein Shakes and I never feel full but I'm not hungry?!...Im so worried about not feeling restriction from my sleeve..Please help.
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    I'm one week out and two medicine cups and I'm full! It takes me all day to get 30 ounces of Protein Drink in. I have a very hard time with water I don't like it much. I do crystal lite. Protein Drinks are not my fav. I drink 1/2 cup of beef broth for something different. That takes me a while but goes down better.


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    I think you owe yourself a HUGE pat on the back for doing so fantastic at the store!!! Yaaay you! [emoji106]



    My surgery is October 3rd. I'm doing the Pre- op liquid diet it's going well. I don't get hungry at all. I am so ready for this journey BRING IT!!! Nothing to be afraid of this will be the best thing I ever did for me. I have a friend that did this one year ago she weighed two pounds less than I do and we are both 61 years old she went from a size 26 to a 12 . So did my daughter she is 37 and lost 132 pounds in a year she is two years out and has kept it off she looks amazing. Her husband is 38 and went from a 6XL to. 2XL . Best of luck to all of you!


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    This so much.
    I run my own business and people ask me all the time how much money I make. I give a fake number every single time. A rude question does not deserve a response.
    I tell people the truth, I eat low carb. I eat Keto. I adopted a dog so I have to walk everyday. I removed a lot of stress from my life. I stopped eating my feelings. It took me 5 years to get here. All of that is the truth, none of it is a lie.
    When people ask me why I only have 1 child (only in the midwest I swear) I tell them because I use birth control and that is all I wanted. I don't tell them what method of birth control I use.
    Honestly WLS is not even why I lost the weight. I lost the weight. I picked WLS to help me and I used it to help me but I could be like most WLS and have failed at it. I only succeed at WLS because I was super strict and worked my ass off. Prior to having surgery myself I thought surgery did all if not most of the work but sugery after 6 months isn't doing anything for people. They have to do the work. If they haven't used that first 6 months of healing to make a real life style change. They are stalled by month 9 and actively gaining by month 12. They never hit goal and over the years they just keep gaining and gaining.
    All the little threads people make shouting out their surgery date buddies are so cute in the pre-op and early stages. Then as the months go on few and fewer are responding, still losing or at goal. Less than half by year one, then by year 2 it is crickets. Half my WLS buddies who had surgery when I did barely talk to me, because they never hit their goals. It sucks.
    Stop calling people that don't blab all their business to people that are not entitled to it, liars. A generation ago, this would have never been an issue. The death of privacy is horrific.

    I don't think he's ashamed of you I think he's protecting you. My husband is supportive with my surgery but he is a very private person. He doesn't say anything to anyone. But I tell people that I know will be supportive. I didn't announce it on FB. He my think what if you fail ( you won't) but he may not be sure. Tell who you want it's your body your choice the more support the better. Some men are just that way. You know in your heart he loves you don't you? If your answer is yes don't worry. He will be so happy to see all the changes to come your way. Enjoy the ride. My surgery is Oct 3, 2017 5 days away! Good luck!!


  23. Posted

    I bought size 12 petite shorts from Talbots yesterday. Sweet! And 1 pair was 40 percent off. Down 70 pounds and loving it.

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    I can't even imagine being that size congratulations! I am looking forward to that day. I have a long way to go surgery date is in two weeks October 3 2017. I wish you all the best!


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  25. Posted

    I have lived the past 10 years of my life hearing about "other" people having WLS, but never even entertained the thought of having it myself. I was used to my life and how I looked. I hated how I looked. It had affected my psyche, to the point of finally getting depressed. Well let me tell you, I am still very young in my head even though my age is 61, but my confidence and my inner persona was like shi*, where have I been?
    A year ago, I "found myself" (finally), and contacted my PCP. She put in a consult with an endocrinologist. Best thing that ever happened to me. I worked very hard mentally, did the meds, ate right (sometimes) talked to dietitians, etc. etc. I googled everything about WLS and when I went to YouTube, viola!. I saw videos of patients, success stories, failures and actual surgeons performing the procedures in an operating room. Way to cool. I want the sleeve!
    I am a veteran so I choose to use the Kansas City VA Hospital. To make a long story short, they are paying a private surgeon of my choice to sleeve me. I still had a few things to conquer, psychology testing, heart, lungs, blood work, blah, blah, blah. After passing all the required testing, I was given the OK, and I will never forget that feeling. My surgeon recently gave me a date (Sept. 18th), and I start my 2 week pre-op on the 4th. The adrenaline, butterfly's and fireworks are going nuts now. The closer I get the more the reality of it sets in. Everyday is better than the last, because I am one day closer to being sleeved. The reality is awesome and I feel your excitement. So much deserved congratulations to you and enjoy life to the fullest !!!!!!!!
    ,,,, thanks for reading my little story!

    I'm excited for you! I'm also 61 just waiting for my surgery date. I never thought I would do this. But I don't see any other way I'm in so much pain my knees my back I cry in pain every day. I have a wonderful husband who takes very good care of me. But he doesn't realize he makes me feel like an invalid sometimes. So I am going to get sleeved for me it's my time to take care of me! I can't wait for this journey to really began. I may need to take care of him someday as he's 8 years older. I need to be healthy to do that. Prayers to all of my fellow sleevers.


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