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Hi Breezy... Protein is my problem area!!! I just can't can't drink those Protein shakes...They r soooo yuck...I have the Lean Body Protein drinks.. It takes me close to 2 hrs just to have an 8oz of that drink...and getting 60-70gms of protein from ood is really tough and I am not able to tolerate food..Give me anything in Fluid form, i will gulp it down...But not solid food...it makes me feel sick...In a way, I think that this is blessing in disguise...But, the problem starts when I start to feel weak..Y'day too, I became soooo weak after the outing that all i wanted to do is just reach home and lay down..Hope, this gets better as time goes...As of now, other than this, I'm enjoying this phase of my life....

Hi Everyone... How u ol doing?? Good to hear from some that u r doing good.... I am 2 months out and till now By the Grace of God, I am not hungry at all... Infact, the thought of food is making me sick...I feel nauseated by the mere thought of food... :blushing: I am weak too.. I get tired very easily...May be becos its melting hot here :svengo:.. temperatures reach abt 48oC here during the day...Till now, i am also not successful in getting my required fluids and Protein in..Thou I'm trying my level best....Started going to gym too..Started to lift weights...I must say,its not at all easy...But, i'm determined, this time, theres no looking back...I will make it to goal.. God alone knows how many times I have stalled, but I didn't lose my hope....Thanks to this forum and its wonderful people, that I've not gone insane thinking abt the stall...:lol0: As of today I have lost 23kgs (50.6lbs) from highest weight and 18kgs (39.6lbs) from my surgery weight..I'm very happy with my loss.. My dresses r getting bigger and i started wearing clothes bought 5-6 yrs back....I am ssooooooooo happyyyyyy:w00t:....... Would love to hear from u all...........I will keep u all updated with my progress...I promise....

Congratssssssssss Nagaraj!!! U will be at ur goal weight in no time.... Well done..

Hi Everyone... I was sleeved on 12th April... its been 5.5 weeks out.. I have joined a gym y'day.. 2day will be my first day at the gym... But, I'm in a fix... Should I tell the instructor that I have undergone a weight loss surgery or not?? Did anyone tell their personal trainers abt this? Personally speaking, I dread their reaction... What did u all start with at the gym?? Should I be careful with anything or is it that i can do anything and everything... Looking forward to ur great help... Love, Roja...

Hi everyone!!! So glad to see all of ur posts.. Nicegirl.. I am so sorry that ur having some problems wid the sleeve.. Don't worry.. It will get better.. My surgeon warned me too abt the lactose intolerance and heart-burns.. He told me that all these problems go away after sometime... Don't lose ur confidence...We all are here to help u out of this situation... @Slebme...I was thinking abt u.. U and I share the same date.. and i am so happy that u r doing well.. and a very big thumbsup:thumbup: for u for having started to exercise..Well, 2day I am gonna get onto my treadmill and start exercising...Lets see how it goes... I had my 1 month post-op (thou 2 days more for a month) consultation wid my surgeon... I had lost a total of 16kgs (35.2lbs) that includes 5 kgs (11 lbs) pre-op... Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy... I am suuuperr duppperrrr happyy ... My surgeon too is happy wid my progress and now he gave me a green signal to go to soft foods like eggs, super cooked chicken, fish etc... I will be on soft foods for a week and then back to my regular foods... 2day i had an omelete made of 1 egg white for Breakfast... and tasted sooo good... Had no problems in getting it down either...For lunch i had 1 slice of chicken mortadella with a spoon of low fat melted mozarella cheese and i cud only have half of it... By then I was full... Can u believe it..... half a slice of that meat and I'm full... I love myyyyyy sleeve..... I am actually loving this stage...I don't take any antacids... I just take my multi-Vitamin (centrum) and a Calcium (ostocare) tablet daily... I sincerely pray that each one of us have all the success wid our sleeve..and that i keep hearing all the positives from u all..God bless... Keep giving us updates.... Love, Roja

I am 3.5 weeks out and left side of my abdomen is still swollen..Thou my scales aren't moving,i'm losing inches around my hip,waist and finally i can see my neck which i didn't see 4 more than a decade..LOL..Got My one month checkup on Saturday..Lets see what his scales r gonna say and whether my food is gonna change..Keep u guys updated..

Hi Booklean.. I was sleeved on 12th of April..I am on mushies stage..So far lost 20lbs..Yes, I hit the infamous stall juz one week post-op and till now the scale hasn't moved yet..But i'm not worried,I know this phase too shall pass..I love my sleeve coz I'm not neither hungry nor thirsty..How abt u? And what r u having now?..

Congrats!!..What an awesome year it wud have been for u..Hope u have even more wonderful years ahead..I sincerely pray that each one of us lose our EXCESS BAGGAGE and reclaim all the happiness v lost being OBESE..God Bless

Wow..........Tiff... U look soooooo amazing... U r an inspiration for us all...Love the dress.. and have a blast at the ball... God Bless!!

I totally agree wid u Anna... I was sleeved on 12th of this month and still feel soo tired and I'm not exercising too... Just walks around the house to get my things done other than that nothing... I am so glad that I am not the odd one out... My DH doesn't take me out cozzz my Surgeon had asked to extra careful during the first 4 weeks cozz leaks cud happen...My DH is worried for that and being a self-pay i don't want to take any risks and end up with another surgery... So for now, taking it very slow and all I do is take my required Water and Protein in... Even i don't look at the calories..May i will start ith that when i start with soft food.. All the best Anna and continue to do great....

Good luck Diane..Hope u have a speedy recovery..looking 4 updates too...Take care.. Remember the golden rule 'SIP, WALK, SIP,WALK'

Yay!! Tiff welcum 2 the losing side...Glad 2 hear tht u r doin well..& well done PNW18..how grt support u r 2 Tiff.. God Bless

Congratsss.... Prove ur Dr. wrong.........and All the best for ur goal....God Bless..:001_tongue:

Hi..finally got sleeved on 12th..still feeling low & depressed..was extremely nauseated 1 or 2 days after the surgery..Better now,but still have stomach spasms..just having warm drinks like soup,black tea,protein shakes,sf popsicles..have my 1st appt with the surgeon on tuesday..so liquids till then..Hope i feel better as the day passes..on a brighter note,lost 4 kgs ie, 8.8 pounds in 5 days and i'm not hungry at all...So,keeping my fingers crossed 4 the rest of my journey.. Thankyou all for the encouragement... Roja

Finally..Finally..the date is fixed.. its 12th of this month.. :sad0: Yes, i know its just 6 days more... But, i finally kinda feel relieved that my surgery date is fixed after being postponed for months (initially it was scheduled in december but got postponed due to my ill health cold,cough and asthma)... :cursing: Got my blood tests done 2day.. i did liver,renal function tests done...ESR,CBC,H Pylori etc..etc.. Will get the reports 2morrow... Hope everything is fine... Keeping my fingers crossed... Ok.. so my first day of pre-op diet wazz like this..Had LEAN BODY Protein shake for Breakfast and for lunch i had veg Soup and for dinner i will have slim-fast... Till now...feeling ok... Not hungry actually... i am able to control... lemme see how rest of the days go by... Pls pray for me... i need all ur support and good wishes to help me progress through this journey... Thank you all for ur unconditional support that u people shower upon the newbies like us...:thumbup: Love, Roja P.S... Any buddies on the same day as mine??

Thanxxx everyone for ur wishes.. Slebme...All the very best for ur surgery.. I got my reports on my blood works 2day... everything is normal except H Pylori being positive... Anyone having any idea how this cud affect my surgery... Bit concerned on this... My Surgeon told to reconduct the H Pylori test and this time to give my stool for the test... coz 4 months back it was negative.. Does anyone know abt this?? Ok... Day 2 of my pre-op diet is tough... feeling tired... my stomach is growling..... Slebme... howzzz ur diet going on??? Once again thanxx everyone for ur wishes... Pls keep us in ur prayers...

Hi.. I am 301 pounds and have a height of 5'6''..My surgery is scheduled for january 4th... I have to lose 147 pounds.. With so much of inspiration from Chancie, Tiffykins and all others, i am confident that i will lose and look a new person altogether.... Thanks Roja

Hi All... I was scheduled for VSG tomorrow.. But unfortunately, during my pre- anasthestic test yesterday, i had cold and slight fever.. so, she told me that its impossible to give anasthesia in my case as i am also asthmatic.. So, my surgery is postponed till i fully recover from my cold.. Realllllllllllllyyyyyyyyy Depressedddddd...:thumbup:(( Just wanted to pass this info to all to-be-sleevers.. Just take good care of urself and avoid getting sick.. Tnxx Roja

Thanks Susan... We need all of ur help and suggestions..

Hi Renee... Thanks for sharing ur wonderful story.. U described myself in your story.. The only difference being that i am much younger ie, 26 yrs.. I am not yet sleeved.. But ready to go for it in November.. I am in the same weight category as u were once in ur life..ie, 305lbs.. I just hope this WLS works for me and i will be able to live a longer and healthier life with my family..Pls put up ur accomplishments as these are a great motivator for "to be sleeved" people like us.. Thanks Roja

Hi JulieAnn, U just described my situation in this post.. I feeling sooo loww.. I am a Postgraduate in HR and Marketing and i don't have a job.. I feel ashamed of myself.. I am sooo fatt.. I am not at all motivated to go on lookout for a job.. When i go for interviews, i see other ladies who are skinny and attaractive and i think to myself that i lost it.. Thou i am far better qualified than them all.. I am not yet banded.. I want to do it.. Ur blog really motivated me and pls pray for me as i have my consultation with the sugeon 2morrow.. I hope he gives me a green signal and fixes the date for my surgery.. Thanxx oce agin Julie Ann for inspiring people like us

Thank you sooo muchh LindsaySue... Got an appt with the nutritionist in Emirates Hospital on 23rd.. Lets see how it comes out.. Keep u posted..

Hi.. I am from Dubai.. I really wanted to get some info regarding the hospitals doing it.. I know emirates and american hospital does it.. How much does it cost? Where is Dr Gabi Wazz located? Does the insurance cover the surgery? How was the treatment?? Pls reply.. I am in desperate need for help as i have scheduled an appointment with the dietician in emirates hospital next week and its costs me dhs 320 just for consulatation. If u know better doctors or hospitals pls let me know.. What was the procedure like??