PeacockConnie

Well, I leave for Dallas tomorrow for a 7am surgery. I’m so excited!!!

March 19th two days away!!! [emoji3]

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Really my surgeon said it is common and he repairs them at the same time as he does the sleeve

I invested in an air fryer last week and it works amazing! I think it's a must have for gastric surgery patients. It makes great grilled chicken!

I check in at 5:30am on Monday! I’ve been on my pre-op diet plan and have stuck to it. Lost 9 lbs in the 7days I’ve been on it! I can already see a huge difference in my face!

Baritastic is a very good app. Journal, track Water, Protein or meals, timer tracking weight and measurements etc

Today I'm 7 months post op... I've gone from 294 to 224 lbs. I've lost a total of 70 pounds since preop 62 since surgery and 89 lbs from my highest of 313. It has been such an emotional roller coaster for me but I'm so very glad I went through with this surgery. I know for a fact- I would have never been able to lose 70 pounds on my own and keep it off. I'm still a ways to go but I'm positive about my journey and I've stopped comparing my loss to others and that's helped me so much ---and of course the fact that I look damned good. will post progress pics when I have a chance. Hope you all are accepting and enjoying this journey for what it Is! A lifestyle change that will only benefit you! Love yourself enough to not compare your rate of loss to others and take it day by day. That's how I did it. Hope this helps someone who feels down about there "average" loss. Keep your head up and don't stop!
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I’m so anxious and nervous to do the surgery hoping for the best just a bit scared has anyone had pre surgery jitters

5:30 AM, baby, that's when I report for surgery -- woohoo! I am a jumble of nerves, excitement, and impatience, because mostly, I just want this done so I can start the next phase of my life.

Had my surgery March 9th everything went great. Protein, Protein, Protein...

I watched the first season too! It was very interesting. I was surprised at the lack of knowledge though... Can't remember the girl's name but she didn't know what red cabbage was. She picked up a zucchini and didn't know what it was called either. I'm glad she's getting help though & learning.

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Had my surgery yesterday, 3/9 was able to take sips of Water when I got to my room after recovery. Had a slight fever over night so I have to stay one more day just for observation. I also had my first meals today. Was able to keep down broth, and jello no problem. Have not had much gas pain. Just a little sore in my tummy area.

According to my scale and the BMI calculator this morning, I am no longer obese. I’m now in the overweight category for the first time in over 15 years. I’m just over 12 lbs from my initial goal and hoping to hit that mark at my 6 month check up appointment next month!

For the most part, I'm picking up stuff at Goodwill and other thrifty stores....but I've decided that once a month, I'm buying something new. Something that fits perfect, even if it doesn't last long. Just one new thing that makes me feel great.
Last month, I got a pair of freaking fantastic skinny jeans from Marshalls.
And this Tuesday I got a very cute fitted hoodie from Kohl's.
Both of these things I'll wear the crap out of in the coming months...and both make me feel smaller than I am and like i've made terrific progress.
I totally get not wanting to blow a lot of money on stuff you can't wear long....
...but don't we deserve a couple of things that fit great and make us feel super amazing and accomplished?
I think we do:)

Oh lawd!
Further confrontation that I’m making the right choice. Lol!

It's Day 6 after surgery. While getting in my fluids and Protein are a challenge I'm doing it, averaging 70g of protein a day and 56oz in fluids (plain Water and clear protein water). My goal is to get up to 64 oz of water/protein water.
After feeling some regrets in the hospital because of the pain, I think I can do this. I'm finally feeling that I can embrace this new stomach and life and finally reach my goals!! 😁

Had my pre-op testing yesterday--EKG was normal yay! Waiting for blood results, but I think those should be fine... Oh wow this is really happening in 9 days!

6 month update

Sleeved on 3/7 and arrived home the next day. My surgeon discovered I had a hernia and had to repair that during my surgery. He says it’s relatively common with people who are obese.

My greatest struggles in the hospital and coming home have been nausea and just a general sense of extreme pressure in the admin area.

I am struggling to keep anything down and have to take all liquids very very slowly... where it all comes right back up. For some reason crystal light will stay down but plain Water wants to come right back up.

I have five incisions. As others have said, the largest one is most sensitive. I found putting an extra piece of guys and some tape over that particular sit incision makes a big difference with the pain.

I haven’t taken any pain meds since my day of the surgery and doing fine except as explained above. Things are definitely improving by the day today is the day I am most active and successful with beverages energy etc.

I don’t have any regrets and I too am glad it’s over. I’m just going to have to work extra hard to stay hydrated and get some Basic calories in my system.

I’m taking things very slowly. I’m wishing all of you the very best of course!


HW=315; SW=268; CW=261; GW#1=210; GW#2=170

Sam's has a sale on Premier Protein until about March 25th-ish.
1 case = 12 bottles = 30g protein/bottle = $12.99/case = $1.08/bottle (cheaper than eating food--mostly)
You need between 2.5-3 bottles of this Protein to meet your daily minimum. My surgeon and RD were great with this protein choice.

I wanna buy this dress -- not any dress -- THIS dress:

And then I will go to swanky places to wear this dress!

feel better,....

Thank you for all the prayers I made out watching tv and i took 2 walks so far not so bad but I waiting for the pain lol the other shoes to drop lol

March 29th. Traveling from NJ to Dallas bc I’m self pay and it is infinitely more affordable there. I am so beyond excited!!!!!!