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Here is my first before and after photo . I don’t even recognize the before photo and I don’t edit or use tricks to make me look thinner in the second. Hope it provides inspiration for others

Way to go!!!!

Need this sign at my next 5K

Surgery is a huge decision and everyone has a right to their feelings about it which can run the whole gamut in a day or a week from elation to doubt and back. If you are nervous get off the web and talk to your surgeon and their team. As with any medical procedure there are people who have complications, or don’t respond well, but there are countless others who haven’t had complications. If you decide to go through with it there will be changes but all for the better. I don’t think of the surgery as an elective but as preventative and an intervention. I have been through stalls and a little bit of hair thinning but nothing catastrophic. The first two months were hard but at 8 months I barely remember it. Post-Op You will learn to listen to your body more, really learn when your full, and feel better after moving around. Listen, if you had told me a week pre-op that at 71/2 months I’d be down 90lbs and have run my first 5K I would have laughed myself into the ER. Change is scary but doing nothing is detrimental. We’ve all done the yo yo diet, workout, lose and gain it all back plus some. I hope you choose to go through with it! I hope you’ll find some peace and support with your decision. If any of you are lacking support and want to chat please feel free to reach out. Good luck!

Hi all. Just like everyone else here I hit the dreaded stalls from time to time. I had the sleeve. I’m at just about 8 months and down 94lbs. I’ve been at the place where I am stuck for what seems like 3 weeks sometimes. Here’s what I do: if I’m stuck for a week at the same weight I wait a whole week before weighing myself again. If I’m still stuck I wait another week. I make sure I get at least 3 good cardio workouts in for more than 45 minutes that week. I try to eat more! Yup ,, that’s right. I have found most of my stalls are pre-menstral and when I’m not eating enough. I recommend to take some time off from focusing on numeric pounds if you’re feeling frustrated. There is a big change in the way your clothes fit and hopefully the way you probably feel. This is a journey of self care so don’t beat yourself up. We’ve all been there! Celebrate your positives and focus on that! Good luck!!!

And I’m done for the night..... mic drop!!!

Second one

Ok I need to play !!!

At night I’ll do a glass of skim milk. Bonus calcium!

Things I’m grinding on: I’m bad at taking my vitamins, my hair is thinner than it been so yes I need to take my vitamins! I’m only hungry during PMS week! Otherwise I could care less about food! I bought clothes 3 weeks ago, just a few things but they don’t fit anymore! I ve been working out but am starting to see excess skin in arms and under chin. Bread, pasta and rice especially is a no go! 1 bite and I’m in pain for a solid 35 minutes! I eat the protein first all day every day, but I really just want one whole asparagus spear! How about a small salad.... sigh... those were the days!!!! However, 94 pounds down so totally worth it!! I Love when we go out to eat that it freaks waiters out that I have two sips of water and barely eat anything! They always think I don’t like the meal, I tell them I’m stuffed but they are so skeptical!!!! Soooo.... that’s where I’m at, thanks for asking LOL! Whew that felt good!

Ok I’m about to hot the eight month mark. Am I in the right place??? Down 94 lbs . I go through plateaus and then stop weighing myself for 2 weeks. I just ran my first 5k in my entire life on Mar 10th and God knows it’s been funny and frustrating at times but No Regrets!!!

My arms now say hello to me!

Mine went flying off my hand in airport and rolled across the floor. I am in the same boat in terms of too soon for resizing. So I wear it on my middle finger. I know it’s there and why!

Thanks everyone!!! I feel really pretty great today. Not a lot of soreness! I feel the need for protein! LOL have a great day

You got this!!! The first month wasn’t fun for me but now looking back I barely remember it!! You are on a journey to a healthier you! It’s a great act of self care!

Hello All, I don’t know if anyone needs this today so I’m posting it in case anyone finds it helpful! I had Gastric sleeve on 7/26/18 . I weighed 276lbs. Post surgery the first six weeks I dropped 35lbs really fast. Things slowed down a little after that because I kept expecting the rate to stay the same. I have hit plateaus and taught myself not to be a slave to the scale. I weigh myself once a week and after a plateau I waited 2 weeks. I also work out, but started slowly. I was walking on a treadmill at an incline for the first few weeks. Then I got bored and started to alternate between using an app with all types of workouts and mixing it with the couch to 5K app. In October a long time friend talked me into signing up for a 5K (even though I hate running)! Today I am 7 and a half months post surgery . I am down 90lbs and completed my first 5K! If I can do it... Anyone can!

Thanks!!!

Hi All , I am five weeks post op and hosting the family tomorrow for a BBQ . Does anyone have recipe ideas? Thanks.

Hi Everyone, We were told to use sippy cups immediately after surgery and to avoid straws in order to prevent air from getting in to our stomachs while taking sips because that can cause discomfort and fill you up quicker. In reality I did not use the sippy cup. I just drank carefully and I didn't use straws. As for Protein, at about 3 weeks post op I started getting nauseous on my whey isolate shake. I was drinking Dymatize whey isolate (chocolate, it didn't foam). I recently switched to ISOMorph 28 pure whey isolate (strawberry, it didn't foam) and the nausea went away. Just today I tried a Isopure protein infusion (the tropical punch). It comes out thin (like crystal light) once the foam settles ( about a minute) and tastes more like a lemonade, but it was a nice change. As for the shaker bottles I have two I use, but I find the whisk type ball works much better at breaking up the powder!

Please don't beat yourself up. We have all spent years doing that to ourselves. Lowering carbs, eating more protein, and exercising as you said will help you reach your goals! Your exercise routine doesn't have to be crazy. I hit a stall at my third week, then added exercise and the stall went away. I walk on the treadmill at an incline, initially for short times and now Im up to 45 minutes. Its only been a week and a half! I also do light weights (under 20 lbs per surgeon). I make the treadmill fun by watching a series on netflix that my spouse doesn't want to watch so that adds a guilty pleasure to it! Find something you like and get moving! As for the carb cutting, I feel your pain! I'd kill for a ritz cracker, but cant do it. My tummy is still in the sensitive stage as the 1/4 scrambled egg I had for breakfast this morning let me know! I highly recommend using the app: My Fitness Pal or any other free food tracking app. It really helps guide me every day! I can tell how much protein I've had, carbs, fats etc. I have made much better choices. just by looking at the numbers! Don't give up on yourself! Soon Fall will be here and that's is a beautiful time to walk if you don't want to hit the gym. Good Luck! We've got your back!

Ive read in previous strings that the hair loss usually occurs between the 3 month and 6 month time frame. Ive read biotin does not work and its essential to meet your protein goals and take the vitamins. I have not hit this stage yet! I hope this helps !

I am just over a month out and met with the surgeon and nutritionist today. I get between 450-600 calories a day. They say that's normal . I am allowed not to have up to 6 table spoons of food per meal, but can still only fit in 3. They said at about the 6 week mark that should ease up some. They said as long as I am getting between 60-80 grams of protein per day, as close to 64 ounces of fluid as I can get and taking my vitamins I will be just fine! They said above all listen to my body. Don't push my limits because others may be able to consume more at this stage. I hope this information helps you and brings you some peace of mind! I was so thankful to find this virtual space because I had and will continue to have plenty of questions too!!

I guess I am one of the lucky ones! I was prescribed Omeprazole after my surgery. I didnt have reflux before or after so I stopped taking it during week 2. My surgeon told me if I am not having the reflux I don't need to take it, but keep it in case there are changes down the road! Hope your reflux gets better!

I am 44 and was sleeved 7/26/18. I am down 36 pounds. I also wish I had done this sooner! The first three weeks were tough for me. Getting the fluids and protein in was a real struggle. Then after week 3, I turned a corner. Nausea went away after my protein shakes. I started working out. Energy levels went up! I can still only get about 3 table spoons of food in at a meal but the nutritionist is ok with that as long as I meet my protein and fluid goals and take my vitamins. It's normal to get nervous, be excited and wary all at the same time! Congratulations on your decision to maximize your health! Good Luck with your journeys!