African American Sleevers

[aldfnp 20]

Hi I started out at 238....I am slow loser as well. I had surgery Dec 10' date=' 2012...I'm down to 177 lbs. I went from a size 18 to an amazing size 12. I actually look a little smaller. Just keep working at it dont measure your lost against others and don't stress about it!!![/quote']

Thanks for your response. Glad to hear from someone who started out near my weight and hear I will be successful after all with time. I decided 170 would be my goal. Are you at goal? How long did it take you to reach your current weight? What was your exercise routine?

[shelley_38 10]

Did anyone have to wear a abdominal bindef

[candys 12]

Any over the counter gas pill should do. They all have the same active ingredient "simethicone" the main difference is how much. So regular or extra strength. I'd chose x-strength and generic /store brand which will cost less.

True Walmart is where I get mine I use the 88 cents box works just fine

[Red_Charms09 102]

I usually don't go over 700 calories. I never have more than 4oz solid protein' date=' 1/4 cup vegetables or starch. I eat 1 yogurt as a meal usually for Breakfast with 12 almonds. lunch is a shake ( Protizyme, Matrix, or Premier Protein), or a Protein Bar (Oh Yeah brand), or a 100 calorie pack Jerky with a baby bell cheese. dinner is 4oz lean Protein, with a vegetable and sometimes 1/4 cup of a complex carb. I make sure each meal has a minimum of 20 grams of protein. My daily protein intake is never under 80 grams even when my schedule is hectic. Good luck to you.[/quote']

Thank you so much

[MsK1972 112]

Good Luck to everyone getting sleeved today!!! Prayers Up!!

[Ms.brickhouse 6]

hello group

[A_ReNUDE_me 148]

I usually don't go over 700 calories. I never have more than 4oz solid protein' date=' 1/4 cup vegetables or starch. I eat 1 yogurt as a meal usually for breakfast with 12 almonds. lunch is a shake ( Protizyme, Matrix, or Premier Protein), or a Protein bar (Oh Yeah brand), or a 100 calorie pack Jerky with a baby bell cheese. dinner is 4oz lean protein, with a vegetable and sometimes 1/4 cup of a complex carb. I make sure each meal has a minimum of 20 grams of protein. My daily protein intake is never under 80 grams even when my schedule is hectic. Good luck to you.[/quote']

How far out are you post op?

[Someonefab 25]

Tomorrow is my day. It has been a long day at work. Then I tutor a homeless child and now I am on my way home to pack my bag, change my bed linen, and go to bed. I feel like I'm coming down with a cold so I am going to call it an early night especially since I have to be at the hospital by 8am for my surgery at 10.

[MsK1972 112]

Tomorrow is my day. It has been a long day at work. Then I tutor a homeless child and now I am on my way home to pack my bag' date=' change my bed linen, and go to bed. I feel like I'm coming down with a cold so I am going to call it an early night especially since I have to be at the hospital by 8am for my surgery at 10.[/quote']

God Bless!! PrAyers up! You will do great!!

[akusah 67]

Finishing touches and then off to the hospital. Best wishes to my Oct 22 sleeve partners and prayers for all. I report in at 8 and surgery at 10. I hope my doctor is on schedule

[enjmom78 37]

I'm on day 10 of my 14 day pre-op. I getting nervous and have thoughts of backing out. Has anyone experience this situation?

[Cal Jerrod 19]

Hello everyone, just passed my 3 year mark about 2 weeks ago, officially down 305 pounds.

Really glad to be here!

[brownsista 65]

Finishing touches and then off to the hospital. Best wishes to my Oct 22 sleeve partners and prayers for all. I report in at 8 and surgery at 10. I hope my doctor is on schedule

You will be fine.... please let me know how you are doing....

[Blessedfun 89]

I'm on day 10 of my 14 day pre-op. I getting nervous and have thoughts of backing out. Has anyone experience this situation?

I know I had those thoughts. But I am so glad that I had the surgery. My surgery was May 15 and I am over 80 lbs down. From a size 20-22 down to 10. And it is still melting off. Praying for your peace, safe surgery, quick recovery and big weight loss!!!

Blessings ~ Melody (BlessedFun2)

[brownsista 65]

I'm on day 10 of my 14 day pre-op. I getting nervous and have thoughts of backing out. Has anyone experience this situation?

You are not the only one... Think about why you want this and PUSH yourself..... When you get down Think about what you want this surgery for.... I realized not only is the preop diet shrinking the liver as you lose weight its also training your mind and body for whats coming after surgery..... When I was on the preop diet I felt like giving up... I prayed constantly and thats how I KEPT my STRENGTH.. Keep yourself busy.... STAY FOCUSED ON THE PRIZE.... You have came too far to turn back..... You only have 4 Days left and then u will have a small stomach and it will be easier.... I had surgery on Oct. 10 I went in for my postop appt. Today and im down 26 pounds since my preop appt..... Less than a month... I lost 22 pounds since surgery... I had a battle after surgery and didnt know what to expect when I got on the scale this morning...... But hearing those numbers today confirmed I made the right decision to go ahead with surgery.... I wish you the best and I know you got this .... keep me posted......