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Surgery sleeve: cw is all over the place, but was 292. I was not able to get enough Fluid in, but am reaching a normal amount now. I weighed 292.4 the other day, but today this morning weighed 295😢
I'm very nervous I'm not going to lose more weight, I'm not sure why because I really can't eat that much, but there is a grazing factor, so I'm being conscious of this.
I'd like to lose to 280 this month and try to do some walking with my dog this month.
Thank you for this challenge!

Surgery: VSG (just a little over 5 months post op, still losing...)
Starting weight: 146.4
Goals: Get to 135 lbs (which would mean a 100 lbs loss for me since October!) && increase strength training time/amount. Right now I do maybe 20-30 mins twice a week, I want to do more.
#1 Something I'm proud of today: I am getting so much better at remembering the steps in Zumba. I didn't feel as stupid as I normally do this morning at class.

I’m in!
Starting weight: 211.6.
Goal: lose 12 pounds so I can FINALLY be in ONEderland!
Surgery: VSG on 2/6/2019.

Why did you stop? How far out are you? My surgeon just put me on Pantoprazole and I don't plan on stopping it as that can cause rebound reflux.

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I only fly with family. I can't wait to fly solo to see my son. Congrats!

@ms.sss I am freezing all the time before surgery my heat was at 60 window open fan on. I’ve been home for a week now and my heat is at 72 degrees, 2 comforters and a heating pad and I’m still cold I hate this.

@gabybab I just heard of fairlife and thought about getting that. And I just realized today how much Protein chili has so I’m gonna try that. Same thing with the Beans.

Just wanted to provide an update that as of last Tuesday I am down 70lbs. 6 more pounds and I’ll out of the 300s. Can’t see a big difference in photos, but can definitely feel it. Feeling thankful!

Mine was approved the same day as it was submitted.

Mine was approved the same day as it was submitted.

Congrats! I had surgery the same day!

Yes, you will. I'm 30 days out and had the same trouble as you. I started to feel less pain and nausea just recently. Hang in there it gets better!

I had to call around but I found numerous surgeons that would do the procedure at 30. Others had to cut off’s at 32. Sometimes the receptionist will say no but if you asked to speak to a nurse or doctor they will come back with a yes.

Yes, I’m a self pay 30. Didn’t even attempt insurance.

You can do it in the US with a 30 BMI no comorbidities as self pay. I am pretty certain for insurance to even consider it you have to be 35

I should have stayed 2 nights, I was in so much pain. But they ordered my bed at 30% incline and I'm a side sleeper. I literally could hardly sleep, so I wanted to bust out of there. I slept much better at home, even in tons of pain.

Hi there,
Congrats on doing a great job losing that weight. That's outstanding work. None of us are in a position to really know how much you're still capable of losing. However, given that you have already lost more than 70% of your excess pre-op body weight, it's fair to say that the days of rapid, seemingly effortless weight loss is over. You can still lose more and reach your goal weight, but it may take longer to lose the weight than in the beginning and it will probably require a lot more work on your part. The last 20 pounds is always the toughest. I am at that point too (although I am only 3.5 months out--but different situation). I am only 15 pounds away from my goal weight, but I only lost 3.5 pounds over the past month. It's better than nothing, but even losing that 3.5 pounds required hard work on my part (strictly following my diet and hitting the gym daily). You may need to go over your diet with your nutritionist to see if there is areas where you can improve. How much exercise are you getting each week?

I have survived week 1 of the pre OP diet and 1 week to go. I have lost 10 lbs but stalled the last 2 days. I was hoping to lose more weight and go into this with a bang. Still hoping!
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About to walk into the psych evaluation. This is it as far as my requirements! Hoping this goes well!!!

Love when I pull new clothes out of the closet and pop off the tags!! Love the skin I am in!!

I’m not sure if you can buy them individually-I’m sure you can but the grocery store has them four to a pack. So if you couldn’t find individual bottles then a four pack wouldn’t be too bad.

I am almost 8 weeks post OP and everything you're dealing with, I am as well... it's been tough. I found that I like the premier caramel flavor the most and what I do is I get some Decaf hazelnut coffee (I have a keurig) and I make 6 ounces of it, put a chocolate premier shake in a blender with the coffee and some ice and it's like a light milkshake...a lot lighter on the stomach for me. I personally am still having a hard time getting my Water and Protein but am trying my best like you. One other option someone recommended to me is the GENEPRO Protein Powder. It literally has NO taste at all which I love because literally anything can make me nauseous at this point....and that protein powder packs 30 grams of protein in one tablespoon scoop...which is so helpful.

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Don’t sweat the Protein goals for now.
I’m 7 weeks out and I’ve found that the only thing I can tolerate before noon is fairlife milk.
Just the plain— the flavored ones have waaaaaay too much sugar.
Each 8oz glass has 13 gm protein— much better than a scrambled egg which takes forever to get down.
After I’ve drank 3 bottles of Water and a glass of milk, I’m ready for something for lunch and typically I eat soft cheese and have maybe 4-5 almonds for lunch.
dinner is so much easier because my sleeve is looser and I can eat about 2 ounces protein and maybe a couple spoonfuls of veg.

I am very thrilled to report after 3 months of. diappointment and sorrow, Premiere Protein flavor returned to my local Wal-Mart, I of course went and got caramel and Peaches and Creme, the 2 I have missed the most!, With caramel Decaff is almost palatable.

Same as Cheeseburgh. It was up to me, I could have stayed another night, but I wanted to get home to my own bed.