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Hey guys! With Christmas coming up, I was wondering what would be some good Christmas gifts for a newly sleeved person? I can't really think of what I want to ask for, so are there any recommendations or items that you use often that is a staple for you? I already have a shaker bottle, mini food processor, Fitbit and new athletic shoes. Anything else? Sent from my SM-G892A using BariatricPal mobile app

I go to one in chesapeake and they also have one in Newport news. Not up by DC but it's just once a month. The nutritionist chooses the topic and we let her take over and then people can input comments or she'll ask people to share if they'd like. Very calm and collected. Once or twice a year there's something called open forum where there's no topic planned, it's more free for all with sharing. But we've had personal trainers come in, a plastic surgeon and they'll also have samples everynow and then! Dm me if you're interested!

I had the same issue. I was initially told to avoid carbs. But I was so nauseous about a week out from surgery they said it may be ketosis making me sick. So I added in some carbs, that helped a bunch. They recommended going back to low carb, so I did for about 2 months and then I had issues with my blood sugar dropping and me being really tired. We did blood work and vitamins were normal. It ended up I was just burning through everything. I workout 5 days a week and am a nursing student in clinicals so I don't stop moving. [emoji28] but we added in a little carbs. I don't count fruit or veggie carbs and limit others to 20g a day. I'm 9 months post op and down 95 lbs. I'm not complaining. BUT I don't recommend anyone changing it up without consulting their nutritionist first. Everyone is different and has different food triggers.

20, wanted to do it when I was 16 but had no support and wasn't really ready for it mentally. I tried naturally for a few years, got down about 50lbs then weight went back up. Finally got in the program and worked on slowly changing habits for about a year. Didn't have any support still so I did it secretly and told family once I had my surgery scheduled. They finally came around and now I'm 9 months out, have family support and my brothers actually going through the program. Wouldn't have changed anything [emoji4][emoji4]

Hey! I started at 355 (atleast that's how much I was when I finally had the courage to step on the scale!) Got down to 326 for surgery. I'm 8 months post op and weighed in at 233 yesterday! I had the sleeve. Went from 4xl scrubs to an xo with room! I struggle with food choices sometimes still, but that's part of the journey. I'm hoping to hit goal at 1 year post op. I'm aiming for 190! I'm 5'7

We all know premier protein is always the number one choice but honestly, I hate it 🙃 So far I like muscle milk light, which is 20g protein with 100 calories. I also like Atkins dark chocolate and slim fast high protein shakes. What are your favorites?

I'm 5'8 heaviest weight was 355 and surgery weight was 322. I just hit 6 months post op with the sleeve and am a little over 80lbs down! Current weight is 239! Hope this helps, good luck!

Good job!! Im 6 months out. I also had low b1 and iron but it was at my 3 months appt. I got the bariatric advantage iron and b1 (which is hella expensive) but at my 6 month appt all my labs are back to normal! I just hit 80lbs down from surgery. Best decision ever.

I'm 5 months post op tomorrow! I finally hit my first major goal of 100lbs down. This is including what I lost before surgery. I started last January (2017) at 355.2lbs, this morning I was 253lbs! Not sure what my goal weight is yet, as Ive been heavy my entire life, so I don't know what's a good weight for me. I think I'm aiming for the 180's! Just a reminder to trust the process, and enjoy the little NSV's and not just the scale. I had a month long stall last month and I hated it. I tried everything and turns out I wasn't eating enough! Good luck to everyone, feel free to share stories or pictures! Total loss=102lbs Loss since surgery= 68lbs (5 months post op) [emoji1]

Hi guys. So I'm getting really frustrated with my weight. I know stalls are completely normal, and I've dealt with a few before this one. I was 4 months post sleeve on the 11th. My weight has moved up and down the same 2lbs since the end of march. I've upped my water intake, increased exercise, and I'm hitting my protein goals and nothing is budging! I've had stalls that were like 1-2 weeks but nothing like this. And all my nutritionist says is to make sure to hit protein and water goals and I'll be fine. Apparently not [emoji36] they also don't give us a calorie range so I don't know if I'm not eating enough. I feel like I am? I'm around 800-1000 calories depending on the day. Sorry, I just needed a place to rant. It sucks putting in so much work and not seeing any changes! Especially because it had been going well before.

Thanks anyways! I'm trying to stay away from the scale and just keep doing what I know is right! I know it'll eventually start moving. Thanks for the hugs!

Thanks, I hope it breaks soon too! I just bought a new Journal so I'll definitely be doing that starting today. I guess I'll sign up for one of the high-intensity classes at the YMCA and maybe switching it up like you said will work.

Looking great! Don't you feel amazing? We had the same surgery date and surgery weight!! Great progress!

Congratulations! Im now within the weight regulations to be able to go ziplining! I haven't yet since its still cold here but as soon as the adventure parks open I'm going! [emoji4]

It's crazy how fast these months went by! I'll be 4 months post op on the 11th! I'm amazed at how much better I feel in both general and also in working out. I'm a nursing student and I'm amazed that after my clinical day (11hrs on our feet) I still want to go to the gym to work out! It's kind of weird that when I go around in my normal day, I still feel like I look like I'm 355lbs. I don't feel like I look smaller, when I buy clothes and see the smaller size and it actually fits, but I still feel just as fat, just in different sizes... But I can definitely see a difference in side by side pictures. I remember reading from post vsg patients having the same issue and now experiencing it myself is just weird. I try to do a side by side picture at least once a month so my brain can start to realize, I'm not as big as I was. I do love the energy though, and I know my brain will eventually catch up! How is everyone else doing? Post pictures, I love to see all the progress! Hw: 355lbs (1/5/17) size 24/26, 3-4x Surgery weight: 321lbs(12/11/17) Cw: 263.5lbs (3/20/18) size 18, 2x

Thank you!

[emoji85] thank you!!

It really is!

Thank you!

Thank you!! It means a lot. I'm finally starting to feel like I'm living!

Thanks! I wasn't too worried about legs at first but now I'm worried that they'll keep getting smaller and I'll be disproportionate to my upper body! [emoji31] I do a lot of cardio, so I'm going to start doing more leg strength so they'll get more toned without being too small!

I bet it will! That's the best part of the whole thing. I now love to go to the park with my son and run, climb and race with him. I feel like he's happier as well, which was the whole reason why I did this. To be a more active mom for him [emoji4]. Good luck on your journey!

Thank you!

Thank you!

I'll be turning 21 on Tuesday. I had the sleeve done 12/11/17 so I'll be 3 months post op tomorrow! It's an amazing thing. I was the same, I have crappy genetics for weight issues, diabetes, thyroid issues, ect. I have also been overweight my whole life. I don't know skinny, I've never been that way, so it'll be an exciting journey! We're pretty close in stats. My highest was 355lbs, day of surgery I was 321lbs, and as of last Friday I was down to 272lbs. So 49lbs in the 3 months. It's a great tool, you'll still obviously have to put in the work! I workout 5 days a week (4 in the gym, 1 on my 12hour clinical for school). But I'm sure you'll do great! There's so many things I've missed out on that friends have always done and now I'm able to.. Good luck on your journey! Let me know if you have any questions!