Jazzy1125

do side by side pics.. I went from 306 to 152 and still going.. there are days i dont see change either until i put them side by side.. yes my sizes changed, but my mind still sees the "fat" me from time to time... keep track, take measurements.. when you dont see change look at the numbers.. even though i still struggle with compliments.. it will start to be as real as it can be

Hang in there and in the meantime do as much reading from these boards as possible and take notes... the more you read and see what others are going through the better prepared and know how to handle what happens in your case. Not everything will happen but some things will and you will know the why behind it and know how to handle or what you may need to do to change it ( if its something that can be changed) for going forward. Good Luck on your Journey!

do side by side pics.. I went from 306 to 152 and still going.. there are days i dont see change either until i put them side by side.. yes my sizes changed, but my mind still sees the "fat" me from time to time... keep track, take measurements.. when you dont see change look at the numbers.. even though i still struggle with compliments.. it will start to be as real as it can be

slow cooked meals. .it allows me to get more then Protein in because if i make normal meals i can never get past the protein for some reason even at 15 months out.

It will come back. .anyday now Each person is different so just do what you can and before you realize it you will be more energetic than you have ever felt

Reach out to your surgeon to make sure nothing is wrong!

all this stuff looks so good. I needed new ideas, so thank you.. I will have to go back and read all of these in details lol

all this stuff looks so good. I needed new ideas, so thank you.. I will have to go back and read all of these in details lol

you are very welcome. That is exactly what I did... walked in as if i had an errand to run, and it would be done before you know it. Going in with that kind of mentality really helped in my recovery as well. Also do as much research as you can on the boards.. beforehand. it will help you a great deal on how to handle something that happens, because it will happen LOL.. but if you are aware of how others handled it, you will be prepared for when it happens to you and you will not stress about it.. its a long journey.. a great one and you will get out of it what you put into it. Do not compare your journey with anothers because each person is different. Each follows the program differently, some to a T others not so much and each Dr has a different program, so follow YOURS and do not worry about what others are doing. Each starting weight is different as well, each body composition is different and your DR will prescribe what is BEST FOR YOU!!!! Good Luck! Keep us posted!

you are very welcome. That is exactly what I did... walked in as if i had an errand to run, and it would be done before you know it. Going in with that kind of mentality really helped in my recovery as well. Also do as much research as you can on the boards.. beforehand. it will help you a great deal on how to handle something that happens, because it will happen LOL.. but if you are aware of how others handled it, you will be prepared for when it happens to you and you will not stress about it.. its a long journey.. a great one and you will get out of it what you put into it. Do not compare your journey with anothers because each person is different. Each follows the program differently, some to a T others not so much and each Dr has a different program, so follow YOURS and do not worry about what others are doing. Each starting weight is different as well, each body composition is different and your DR will prescribe what is BEST FOR YOU!!!! Good Luck! Keep us posted!

As previous poster stated, all doctors are different. Mine wanted me to do lower Protein shakes (15-20g) so i could have 5 or 6 a day. His only rule was dont go over 120g protein a day on the shakes.

you will be fine. Walk into the hospital as if you are crossing something off your to do list for the day.. it will be the best task ever completed.

you will be fine. Walk into the hospital as if you are crossing something off your to do list for the day.. it will be the best task ever completed.

you will be fine. Walk into the hospital as if you are crossing something off your to do list for the day.. it will be the best task ever completed.

you will be fine. Walk into the hospital as if you are crossing something off your to do list for the day.. it will be the best task ever completed.

Congratulations!

i agree with AJ split the shakes, My dr had me get the slimfast that only has 20g Protein he specifically said he didnt care about carbs and sugars before surgery. Being that i had the 20g shakes i could have 6 a day... coupled with Water and broths... it seemed to work well I was basically drinking a shake every few hours.

Congratulations!

Piece of advice: Do not buy too many clothes, you will change sizes every few months LOL

LOL... I have donated over 500 pieces of clothing last year.. now. i only buy a few things till this stabilizes.. I am still losing 5 pounds a month.. so i probably will go down one more size before my mind is done but will my body stop losing now is the question LOL,, Only time will tell.

Congratulations!

Piece of advice: Do not buy too many clothes, you will change sizes every few months LOL

Keep in Mind, the ER Nurse is ONLY going to see those with issues. Those of us that have had absolutely no issues have not been to the ER.

Just be careful... where you are moving to and if the insurance covers it in that state. I know there are 12 states where it is mandatory to be covered and others it is not. If you are currently in a state where it is mandatory and the one you are going to is not, your insurance can then deny it. That would totally suck!

track your food and change up your exercise. I did not have that long of a stall, but i had stalls for about 3 weeks each month back to back for a bit. Change something up. For me.. I realized how many carbs i was adding to my coffee with Creamer and i drink coffee 24/7.. went back to using Protein Shakes and its helping a great deal. It could be hidden stuff that you may think is not hindering you. Take a closer look and analyze everything till you figure out what the triggere could be.

track your food and change up your exercise. I did not have that long of a stall, but i had stalls for about 3 weeks each month back to back for a bit. Change something up. For me.. I realized how many carbs i was adding to my coffee with Creamer and i drink coffee 24/7.. went back to using Protein Shakes and its helping a great deal. It could be hidden stuff that you may think is not hindering you. Take a closer look and analyze everything till you figure out what the triggere could be.

The same goes for the Social Media Groups in Facebook. Many that have issues post, those that dont kinda just scroll on by.. Maybe i should make a group of Positive things only so those that need the encouragement can come see all the good stuff that happens all the time!