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I used the Premier Protein shakes and thought they were delicious .and have a lot of different flavors available. Based on the paperwork I received from Pre-op, they said to use the protein drinks for 2 out of 3 meals. So I ate one "Real Food" following the healthy plate information they gave me. On that paper, it says you can have a little fruit (1/3c) or less with your meal.

Had my surgery yesterday and feeling great! Now I'm on a truly liquid diet (broth, water, sugar free drinks).... looking forward to having protein drinks again.... Best of luck on your pre-op and post op success!

I'm SOOOOOOO looking forward to saying goodbye to the girls. I've been wearing bras since middle school. I was a size 1/2 then. However, I'm at 220+ now. I can't wait to go braless. Goodbye bras...hello shirts that actually fit lol

Miss. Icee

Cute outfits! I’ll play too.

I’ll start!

I’m channeling my inner Elle Woods today ?

Couldn't find enough binder clips so am holding the material in the back myself and got The Kid to take my picture (she thinks I'm wacko).
Doesn't look bad, eh? Decided I'm going to go get it taken in and have the sleeves removed (or maybe just tightened? they look a little matronly they way they are...) And then I'll have yet another dress that I can't wear anywhere!
P.S. Check out my boobs! Gotta love how squishing them makes them look bigger, lololololzzzzz.

I went from 44H to 38B. I don’t miss them at all ?

i was happy to lose my boobs ???? or should i say moobs.

Wow that is a big difference! Your back, neck, shoulders must be thankful. LOL

My husband misses my ginormous boobs. My back does not.

Had my 6 month follow up today with the nutritionist, and surgeon (it will be 6 months tomorrow). They were both extremely happy with my success. I was told that I have done exceptionally well thus far, and to keep up the good work. I have lost 76 lbs., and 77% of my body fat!! All my labs came back good, except I am anemic, but have always been. So now I have to take the bariatric vitamins with 45 mg of iron. I was told to do was to add in some exercise, just light stuff with the tension bands. Only 15 minutes, 3 days a week, then slowly work my way up. I have fibro, so I have to be careful or I will be in too much pain to do anything at all. I am so happy! My journey is far from over, but I am well on my way to being a healthy, productive, active person. My only regret, if any, is that I wish I had this done 10 yrs. ago.

The first picture is from when I started the program. I had my surgery on Aug 24, 2020. The second picture is my 4 month post op. I am down 55lbs. I feel amazing I am so glad I did it. In total I have lost 85lbs since the first picture was taken.

I had my rny on july 23 2020 I'm down 95 pounds my goal is to be 130 I'm 190 right now

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Starting weight over 220 (not sure I wouldn’t get on a scale but estimate that) RNY July 2020, current weight 138. Wearing size small/medium and 6/8 bottoms. In the before I was wearing 18 shorts and XXL tops. I feel so amazing and so happy with the results!!

HW on the left; 5lbs to my goal weight on the right. A little over a year for this transformation. Will never go back! So thankful!!

I am only 3mo post op and I saw the difference in my progress photos today and wanted to share - just my belly - I think it is 1 week post op vs 3 months. I am a slow loser, or more of a staller dropper (I have had a stall of at least 14 days all three months lol) so taking photos really helps me!

Got the call!! 1st scheduled surgery of the day! Arrival time 5:45 am Monday morning [emoji559]Say a prayer for me cause now I'm nervous..lol
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I don't have any dumping issues, as long as I don't eat anything over 15 grams of sugar.

dumping isn't common with sleeve. It's more common with RNY, but supposedly only about 30% of RNY'ers dump. I never have and know several others who never have, either. And even if you're a "dumper", it can be prevented by limiting - or avoiding - sugar (some people dump on fat - so that can be limited as well - but we all should be limiting fat and sugar ANYWAY).
nutritional deficiencies are rare as long as you keep on top of your vitamins.

Congratulations on ticking off another step & welcome.
What surgery are you having? Dumping isn’t nearly as common with sleevers but it can happen when eating certain foods - often sugar. Usually though you learn to avoid those foods pretty quickly. While taking multi vitamins is very important during the weight loss stage, there are sleepers like me who don’t take them anymore. Regular blood tests show my levels are great as I get all my required vitamins & minerals from what I eat.
Good luck on getting your surgery date.

Hello,
I'm new here and just wanted to introduce myself. I'm a 41 yr old female that has dealt with weight issues since middle school.
I'm finally doing something about it. I began this wls process in Nov. & today I had my psych appointment. It went better than expected. I had heard & read horror stories about it, but it was a piece of cake. He made sure that I understood the whole process. & he had me to explain my expectations after wls.
I have my last weight management appointment on this Monday & I'm excited. However, nervousness does seem to be creeping in. I'm not nervous about the surgery, but I am nervous about dumping and nutrition (vitamins) afterwards. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
I'm glad that I found this app so that I can communicate with people who are thinking about going through this process, are going through this process, or have gone through this process.

Hello!
I'm 4 weeks post op and thought I would come back here to share what I have learned over the last 4 weeks. [emoji3590]
My experience since surgery has been nothing short of incredible. I'm not speaking in terms of massive weight loss, but my energy, focus, well-being, mental clarity, and state of mind. The weight loss is a bonus.
Looking back on my 8 month journey to the OR, I realized that the most crucial piece of advice I received came from the most unlikely of individuals on my path, the psychologist who did my psyche evaluation.
She told me that the single best thing I could do for my recovery in the time before my surgery was to practice hitting my program Protein and fluid goals before surgery and to practice liquid Meal Replacement.
I had more time than expected between this appointment and surgery (5 months versus 8 weeks due to multiple delays and reschedules), but I kept on doing this. I started by replacing Breakfast with my Protein Shake and monitoring my Water intake. I eventually worked up to hitting 70-90 grams of protein daily and my minimum 90 ounces of water. I still ate, but only after I was at my minimum protein goal.
It wasn't an doctors order, it wasn't required, but I took her advice to heart and it has paid off in droves.
Within days of my VSG, I was well on my way to hitting my goals again, with little head hunger or emotional discomfort with a liquid diet. I wasn't stressed or had any 'buyers remorse'.
This is one small thing you can do for yourself on the way to make the lifestyle change a smooth transition. Best of luck!
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