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We have similar stats! :) I'm just keeping my hopes up and making the right choices.. Have you started exercising??

I just got the all clear from dr today to start exercising so I can get back into the gym..he said to start off slowly with mainly cardio and light weights

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Highest weight was taken on surgery day

August 28 weighed 341

One week post op 326

My scale today says 315

Haven't has an easy time of it. Was readmitted to hospital 9 days post OP for nausea heartburn and vomiting. At er realized i was also dehydrated. Spent two nights and over half that time on strictly iv fluids and ice chips. Been home 5 days now and if i can't get past drinking Water. I do eat two sf puddings a day to take my yummy crushed needs, but aside from that i am strictly sipping water and can't seem to get more than 24oz a day. And don't even mention anything Protein at the moment. Just the thought gives nee the slimeys.

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I am 10 days post op and I can't get my Protein in at all.....I'm still on clears so I have to do the shakes and I've tried 5 different kinds/flavors with different ways and they make me sooooo sick..

I had the same issue, I couldnt take anything w/ whey. I was doing French vanilla Slim Fast w/ Silk Almond milk..but it wasnt enough Protein content.

The nurse was calling & I got stressed, so I found "EAS" Soy Protein powder @walmart. Its vanilla but I can use my almond milk. Its 20g/8 oz serv.

& Kellogg's Protein Bars (10g/ bar) #works for me

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I just got the all clear from dr today to start exercising so I can get back into the gym..he said to start off slowly with mainly cardio and light weights

My next appt is the 27th I feel good to run and actually do light weights I think I might call them tomorrow and see if I could actually start I dj t want to long without exercise I want to try and avoid as much loose skin as possible. Good luck to you and keep me updated :)

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Heaviest weight 233lbs. June 5th 2013

Surgery August 7th 2013 - 215lbs

5 weeks post op - 197lbs. September 11th

That's 36lbs in 3 months! I am thrilled with this!

Still having problems with Fluid and Protein.

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First weigh in with surgeon: 280

Surgery day weight: 267

Current weight: 234

I was sleeved on 8/12. So happy with the progress. I'm finally over the regret hurdle!!:)

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Sleeved aug 21.

297kbs

Today 270lbs eating all soft. Some of you are just starting puree? Not much loss..

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I was sleeved on 8/23. I find that I can eat anything I try. I had some Totinos pizza rolls last night and today. I have even been eating Bit of Honey candy. I try ti stick to puree, but I seem to be doing OK on soft foods, so I try to alternate them. I do think I am hungry, and have something every 2 hours. It is really hard for me to get in my liquids, but if I have a popsicle or shaved ice sno cone, it really helps. For Protein, I have been using New Whey Protein Shots. I get mine at Walmart. These are 3.5 oz and have 42 g of protien. They are much better to me than any shakes. They taste like really strong, thick Kool Aid drink mix. I also like the Slim Fast High Protein chocolate, but that is 10 oz for 20 g protien. I think now I am in the 3rd week stall!

6/1/13- 268lbs

9/11/13-237

9/13/13-241

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Surgery date 8/12/13

Highest weight 238

Surgery weight 227

Current 205ish at one month out.

I'm cleared to eat moist meats like canned tuna nd chicken with a bit of light mayo. Had chili tonight.

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