DanaC84

You know what happens when we cut corners on ourselves. Right? Part of what got us an invite to the Obesity Ball, sweetie! You wouldn't cut corners on your kiddos. So don't do it on yourself, it will have lifelong impact on them if you're not healthy and teaching by example: if something doesn't work fully or as it should, change it until it works again and succeed! What a cool thing to teach them. Persistence and engenuity!

I use RENPHO scale. Got it from Amazon. It cas bluetooth and RENPHO app on my phone.

Thank you. You are so right. I really need to stop comparing my progress with a few others that were in my support group prior to surgery. I went to the groups for a few months pre-op and a few ppl had lost 40lbs in 1month post-op. I know everybody's journey will be diff, but i think I got excited and that number kinda stuck in my head as a target goal. I jst came back from working out at the gym trying to boost my mood and the scale said I lost a couple more pounds, making it 27lbs total, but I have decided that Im going to stop focusing so much on the pounds and inches. My emotions have been all over the place 2day. But, Yes..we've most certainly got this!!

Was sleeved on 1/14/19 down 30lbs but I think I eat to big of a portion compared to others. Any input?

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You were pumped full of fluids in the hospital. Be patient, it will happen.

Silly question maybe but how did you know you were lacking in zinc? Is it a service your surgeon provided or you had done on your own? (Newbie. Sleeved 1/21) And your story is very inspirational to me!

YAY! I been waiting for this for a while now! Seems like it took forever to arrive. As of today, I have officially LESS than 100 Pounds to goal! My next goal is to be at 100 Lost in total.. I am hoping to be there by end of April! I am super excited!

I just hit 6 months. I’ve lost 70lbs

That’s actually one of the first things they did with me as well, even tho my family dr who I see regularly for other health reasons keeps up on this. My Vitamin D and B 12 and potassium always are super low so I have to take a lot of additional.
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Is there a certain time you find you need to take your Vitamins when you are so limited on your intake of food for your pouch?
I’m having a lot of difficulty myself just with the 30/30/30 I’ve alway drank Water with my food and washed everything down. I feel like I’m choking on things without it even tho I chew and chew and chew. This is a huge struggle for me. I’m great with my water intake I consume 128+ oz a day take in consideration that I’m on a lot of diuretics for Fluid on the brain, that needs removed. Just curious how do you get all your water food and vitamins in with such a lil pouch time wise? How much water do you consume also?

I found out through lab work that my surgeon ordered, to make sure my levels were where they need to be. So they checked all Vitamin levels and my Protein level.

Silly question maybe but how did you know you were lacking in zinc? Is it a service your surgeon provided or you had done on your own? (Newbie. Sleeved 1/21) And your story is very inspirational to me!

Thanks! I am still loosing a little. In the 180’s now. I had my DS 20 months ago. I will be having a 360 body lift, breast lift, and possible implants

I had to use a dining room chair with arms next to me the first 4/5 days to help push myself up to a sitting position. It was similar to having the sides of the hospital bed to help push up. And since you mentioned csection im sure you’re using a small pillow when you cough or sneeze. I hope the drugs your Dr ok’d are bringing you some relief

I had to use a dining room chair with arms next to me the first 4/5 days to help push myself up to a sitting position. It was similar to having the sides of the hospital bed to help push up. And since you mentioned csection im sure you’re using a small pillow when you cough or sneeze. I hope the drugs your Dr ok’d are bringing you some relief

Yay!!! Sorry I didn’t weigh in earlier on this convo as I just found it a minute ago! Gotta tell you, it was the best suspense story I’ve read in quite awhile! So proud of your strength and perseverance! And kudos to your daughter (she seems to have a bit of her moms strength). So glad the surgery went well and I pray for a peaceful recovery.

Believe it or not, I literally eat off and on all day. I don't stay satisfied for longer than two hours and my food digests in about thirty minutes. So I get hungry fast, because my metabolism has sped up so much

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Glad you posted. It will help prepare others as they get closer to goal. It's strange to experience this for yourself, Right?

Up until this point I have been very happy with my progress. However, at times I feel like i'm losing too much too fast. I have currently hit my goal weight of 165 lbs.(i'm actually 164 lbs.) and before hitting it, I thought of changing it to 145 lbs. I looked at myself in the mirror this morning and didn't recognize the reflection that was looking back at me, because I hadn't taken the time to really really look at myself before today. Anyone else going through this?
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SD: 6/25/2018
HW: 300 LBS.
SW: 246 LBS.
CW: 164 LBS.
GW: 165 LBS.

Dropping this here because one of the many reasons IF is great is the reduction of inflammation

LOL thank you, I'm starting to be able to appreciate how I look, dressed anyway.
Not sure if you saw in the other post but... here is the side by side by side. I'm proud of the weight loss, just not super jazzed about how I look naked. Hopefully a full body lift is somewhere in my future, or that this skin will shrink up a bit more over the next year or so.

Oh don't worry - I'm on to any of that. Right now it behooves me to receive his overtures as genuine as they are private, not public, and I benefit. But I'm always ready to shut any of his bullshit down!

I had to use a dining room chair with arms next to me the first 4/5 days to help push myself up to a sitting position. It was similar to having the sides of the hospital bed to help push up. And since you mentioned csection im sure you’re using a small pillow when you cough or sneeze. I hope the drugs your Dr ok’d are bringing you some relief

Age is a number. I had my surgery in August 2016 at age 55. I'm 57 now. I've lost about 150 pounds. I am a nationally ranked fencer in my age group (24th among women 50-59 and 33rd for all women over 40), can deadlift 235 pounds and back squat 225.
What's old? I have more energy than either my 19 or 16 year old daughters. I'm in better shape. I regularly get checked out by people at the gym (especially from behind) who are then a bit surprised when I turn around and they realize I'm not 30. (Although I look pretty good for my age.)
Age is a number. Don't let it define you. the only regret I have is waiting until I was 55 to do this.

I will be 56 in April and my surgery is scheduled for Feb 5th. I'm so looking forward to it and a new lease on the next stage of my life.