I'm in the Boston area, interested in finding someone to buddy-up with. I'm relatively serious about the journey I'm on, following my surgeon's/nutritionist's directions, and working hard at the gym. It'd be great to have someone to talk to who has half a clue what I'm going through! . Laura

North of Boston here but just starting my journey. Surgery won't be until January!! What about u? I'm going to Lahey Clinic.

-Kim

North of Boston here but just starting my journey. Surgery won't be until January!! What about u? I'm going to Lahey Clinic.

-Kim

Hey Kim! I'm in Arlington (used to live in Danvers). I had my surgery done June 19th, at Beth Israel Deaconess. Thoroughly thrilled with the results, and the care I received! Do you have a 6-month pre-surgical requirement to meet (for your insurance)? How're you feeling about the decision to have surgery? (Its a crazy ride, to be sure!)

Laura

need to wait 6 months with insurance but I'm ok with that. how r u doing??

-Kim

I'm doing great, actually! I've lost a total of 101 pounds...49 since June 26th (when I started losing after my surgery on June 19th)....and I feel fantastic!! I've gone from a snug size 26 jeans to a loose 20, and a size 5X blouse to a 1X. I still can't believe I can actually fit into the clothes hanging in my closet now! LOL

What work out has helped you lose weight? Or what has helped you the most? I was sleeved September 4th so I'm still in the liquid stage. Thanks )

What work out has helped you lose weight? Or what has helped you the most? I was sleeved September 4th so I'm still in the liquid stage. Thanks )

I think a number of things have been helpful for me...

1. I go to the gym every day. Currently I'm doing an hour of Water aerobics one or two times a day, at least 6 days a week. As soon as my leg heals (muscular injury), I'll be adding back in an hour or two on the treadmill every day.

2. I eat between 550 and 650 calories a day, with rare days over 700. (My capacity is increasing very slowly, and I make a point to not push it.)

3. I make sure to get at least 80 grams of Protein every day. If that means I need to drink Muscle Milk, or eat Gelatein 20, in order to make the number, then I do that. Whatever it takes.

4. I make sure to drink at least 80 ounces of liquid every day. No exceptions....even when I think I can't possibly swallow another drink of water. I drink decaf tea, decaf coffee, flavored water (sugar-free only), plain water, Protein drinks....whatever....I always have something liquid within reach.

5. I keep my carb intake below 30 grams per day. I've been in ketosis for over 4 months now, burning fat to replace the missing carbs. I feel great, can't stand the taste of sweet or starchy things now, and am steadily losing weight.

Basically....I'm doing everything my surgeon/nutritionist told me to do. LOL

Laura

I'm in Dorchester. Had mine done in st Elizabeth's

I'm in Dorchester. Had mine done in st Elizabeth's

Me too!! Who is your dr???

Dr beauch. Wrong spelling

Where u from

I'm from Springfield! ! How are u doing!? How was ur process

Doing ok. Had surg March 25th so out 5 months down close to 50lb slow but steady. Nee f2f someone to kick my butt. But I do ride my bike 5x week ir walk 5 mile. Its hard to keep at it

Hi, first time poster hoping to have surgery with Dr McCluney at St. E's. I loved him from our first meeting. Things are moving pretty fast and I'm hoping for an approval. I have to lose 5% before he will even schedule surgery. I have psych eval and NUT on 9/10 then I'm hoping to submit to insurance.

Any suggestions on how I can lose this weight pre surgery? I'm tracking with MFP but have only lost about 7 of the 14 I need to lose. scale has not moved in almost two weeks. Initial consult was 8/13 and been dieting ever since.

Thanks

I also had mine in st eves. They Will put you on a luquid diet before surgery. You could start now with replasing one meal a day with a protein shake. Where you from? Do u live in boston? I go to the support groups at st eves. Feel free to contact me would be happy to help

Hi' date=' first time poster hoping to have surgery with Dr McCluney at St. E's. I loved him from our first meeting. Things are moving pretty fast and I'm hoping for an approval. I have to lose 5% before he will even schedule surgery. I have psych eval and NUT on 9/10 then I'm hoping to submit to insurance.

Any suggestions on how I can lose this weight pre surgery? I'm tracking with MFP but have only lost about 7 of the 14 I need to lose. scale has not moved in almost two weeks. Initial consult was 8/13 and been dieting ever since.

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Hi welcome!

They are so fast. ..My papers was submitted 8/28..I lose 17 pounds, but I had a gallblader surgery last month, and honestly help me with the diet..I use the diet that the Nut gave to me..., but I won't need a pre op diet (liquid)...so, any question I'm here! Are you from PR?