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Sleeved and Relieved

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  1. I was stuck at the about the same weight for a few weeks :sad0:so I decided to wait at least 2 weeks to weigh again. And I am only going to weigh on the same scales (Publix). I weighed yesterday which was one day early and I had lost 8 lbs. WOOHOO! :thumbup:It seems like I stay right around the same weight then drop several lbs at once.
    Anyway I am feeling better, a little more energy and the food is going fairly well. I tolerate everything I have tried so far. Just working on eating slow enough and chew, chew, chew! Still not eating raw veggies and fruit except for bananas and mellon. It has been a learning process to order the right foods when going out to eat and to buy less food for at home. A lot of food goes to waste because it is hard to realize how little I really need to eat!
    The journey continues and I am still glad to be sleeved even if it isn't the "easy way out" like I used to think. LOL:wink0:
  2. I have gone from 305 down to 255 including the pre-opt diet. My pre-opt diet began April 26th with surgery following on May 7th. I am happy with the 50 lbs weight loss in about a 3 month period.
    Very grateful to be on this journey!!
    If it is to be, It is up to me!
  3. Went to the doctor today for a follow-up and results from blood work. He says I am doing great! Easy for him to say! LOL It isn't always easy but neither was eating then not eating, dieting then overeating etc. etc. My blood pressure is good, all my blood work showed improvement. I am 7 weeks out and have lost 41 pounds. I am eating more "real" foods but still getting in protein with protein shakes. So far no problems with solid foods. I am so glad to be this far along, the first few weeks were rough, but I lived to tell about them.:scared0:
  4. I am getting the sleeve surgery with Dr. Verboonen at the Galenia Hospital in Cancun. :ohmy: It is exciting and the reality of it all is starting to sink in.
    Would love to hear from anyone who has had surgery there or who is planning on surgery around the same time.
    Open to any comments or tips on pre or post surgery.
    Thanks for being here.:cursing:
    Brenda
  5. It has been almost a month since surgery. I have lost about 34 lbs, (includes pre-op diet). I feel so much better. It's work but at least I know it can be done. There is such great support on here and I am so grateful to be a month out and looking forward to more good things!!!!! No regrets here, just want to lose lose lose (weight) and gain gain gain :001_huh:gain freedom to live life!!!!!!!:thumbup1:
    If it is to be, It is up to me!
  6. I am wondering the maximum age to be banded. I have read on several web sites that there is no age limit. I have a friend that might be interested but she thinks she is too old. I would love for her and I to do this together. Anyone out there over 65? Please let me know your experience with any wls.
    Thanks so much. Brenda
  7. Feeling great!

    I am feeling good and getting more in tune with the whole process. Big big change, don't drink when I eat, don't eat fast, chew 100 times etc. It is like learning to walk all over again. But I am so pleased with my progress so far and feel better than I have in a long time. Still get tired but that's what naps are for. Think I am down about 30 lbs. My clothes are all bagging, just call me the "Bag Lady"

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