Sassylady1

You look amazing!!! Congratulations on your success 😃

Can't wait to hear the replies to this one!

Congratulations!!! You are doing great 😊

You look amazing!!! Congratulations on your success 😃

You look beautiful!!! I’m so happy for you 😊😊

As of this morning I am officially in the normal BMI category! 123 is the top of my BMI range and I weigh 122.7 today! Yay me! Haven't been here in years!

I’m new here but I’ve been lurking since May. My date of surgery is August 28th. I’m so excited and scared at the same time. I feel as though a major part of myself is about to die. I’m now tryna focus on how to fill that void. As for pre-op, I definitely struggled in the beginning but so far everything is going smoothly. I send you all my prayers and may we all have a speedy/easy recovery.

I am winning. I will get my date by October 2019.

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Hi this is my first post, but I’ve found the comments in here very helpful, I just out about this 4 or 5 days after surgery.

I got sleeved on 8/12/2019 I ‘m 5”6 and started at 241lbs and I’m down to 226 lbs, about 15lbs in 11 days. In general the pain hasn’t been too bad just some discomfort at night , I’ve had trouble finding a comfortable sleeping position. I’ve been managing the liquid diet without much anxiety, although I’d be lying if I say I don’t miss food. But I’m keeping my mind set on the goal. My target weight is 150lbs.

Hello everyone! I just finished my 2nd dietician class and I’m scheduled for my EGD on the 28th. I’m so excited and wish I could fast forward to the big day 😊

Wow that is an elaborate concoction.

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I put a cap full of miralax in my coffee every morning. Works.

I am 8 months out and eat 700-800 calories a day. I work out 6 times per week, 2 days with a trainer doing weights/HIIT, 3 cycling classes, 1 yoga class.

When me and my nutritionist were going over my guidelines after the liquid phase she brought out the 1/3 cup and said I shouldn't eat more than that. I gotta tell you I was shocked because it seemed so minuscule compared to what I used to eat. So I told her it seems like I could eat more! She pointed to her head with her finger and said that's all in your head. Eating more than that is giving into head hunger. And she was right my mind will still tell me that's not enough when I visually see it but when I eat I'm constantly waiting for the cues of being satisfied/full and stop eating immediately when they come. It's usually before I've eatin the whole 1/3 C.

I haven't had any problem with any fruit, but this early out for you, lots of things might not be tolerated well, but that is such an individual thing, that it's hard to make any generalizations.
The biggest thing I would be concerned about with the diarrhea is not so much getting cleaned out, but dehydration, so I would make sure that I was hydrating a bit extra if I could.

I definitely remember feeling that way after I got my gastric sleeve surgery. I was MAD that I couldn’t eat solid food and MAD that I’d done this to myself. It’s all part of the emotional reaction that’s to be expected after such a huge physical change. Give yourself time and it will get better!

I echo all the comments above. I was very angry too for awhile after surgery. I just kept reading on this site and seeing how all my feelings were normal and that it really does get better. The real page turner for me was the weight coming off. So exciting to have loose fitting clothes, then new clothes in smaller sizes. And compliments from others. Hang in there, and trust us who've been around awhile that it does get better. You've got this!

Good Morning lovely folks! I finally hit 100 down since surgery. I am 9 and a half months post op. Down 120 total! Super excited.. For those of you just beginning this journey you can and will make it. I still have about 50 to go to my goal, but i am getting there little by little. I am hoping at the year mark to be less than 30 to goal! I will be ok with that.. because i know i will eventually hit my goal no matter the duration.
Keep the faith, be strong, and stay on path.. dont compare yourself to others because this is your journey and yours alone. You will learn things as you go, your body will adjust and keep on moving.. Here is to the next 50!

Hiatal hernia repair was my go-to choice excuse

Hi Team,
Well, I had to go to NE for a funeral; Of course lots of stress. Drama. I ate well, Water, Protein Shakes, eggs, avoided comfort farm foods in Creighton NE. The hardest part was (besides stress) was high heat and humidity. No way to do aerobic exercise, so long walks.
Then of course, coming back home, and lots of stress at my work place. So, for me, I am beating stress with:
Elliptical machine Home small set of bar bells Lots of water Moving around between patients at work Music, action movies Fun on Social media on Facebook Of course, being a therapist, I started some short term therapy for me. Got approved for a monthly B-12 shot, which has helped with energy (One so far) Eight weeks, -64 pounds
How are all of you dealing with stress, work, family, weight loss ?
Wishing newbies and long termers well!
Brian

Look great!!!

I definitely feel the closeness of my new found friends. Please know that I am here for all of you as well 😊

Thank you Mikeyy, your response is so true!! I feel that I will still go through with the surgery, it just really got me so messed up seeing my friend in the hospital with such serious complications! I appreciate more than any of my words could ever express, the encouragement from all of you 😊

Thea7777, I’ll be praying all goes well for you!!! I’m sure you will do great and a year from now you’ll be so happy with the results ❤️

Thanks y’all, it means so much to me that I have a place to voice my concerns, fears and triumphs ❤️❤️!! Y’all are great 😊