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AWAS1999    10

AWAS1999
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Hi there!

I'm looking for someone to help me through this journey! We are new to our area where we live and I'm far from friends and family. So I'm looking for someone that is willing to stay in contact through this journey with me and give me advice / help! I have lots of questions and there are lots of forums here but searching them is time consuming and I don't always have that time. I'd love to have someone who has reached their goal and more so someone who was close to my size when they began. (350lbs) I know my journey is going to be longer than a lot of people and I'd like someone who has been there! If you have the time let me know!

Thanks!

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trish151    33

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I am two years post op but revision from gastric banding to sleeve. I started at 265. I'm 5'1" and I've lost down to 147, size 4/6. I live in Longview, TX. I'm not sure what your questions are and I didn't start out in the exact same place as you but shoot away if you have questions. I can try to give you my best point of view.

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I'm 8 months out... Started weight was 310lbs 5'10.... Today I'm down 100lbs.......... I'm willing to answer anything you need........ I wasn't one that did crazy workouts.. But I watched what I ate but I always allowed myself I lil cheat here and there..... So this journey hasn't been hard...

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AWAS1999    10

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I'm 8 months out... Started weight was 310lbs 5'10.... Today I'm down 100lbs.......... I'm willing to answer anything you need........ I wasn't one that did crazy workouts.. But I watched what I ate but I always allowed myself I lil cheat here and there..... So this journey hasn't been hard...

Thank you so much! I'm hoping I will do fine. I think if I can just get past the 4 week liquid stage after surgery I'll be okay. Do you have any tips for different drinks to get the Protein in. I've been on a 2 week liquid diet beforehand and to be honest I'm already sick of it...really sick of it. I think I just need some different things. Sad thing is that I'm a somewhat picky eater so it makes it challenging. So if you have any tips I'm all ears!

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I'm also willing to help and answer any questions you may have. Even just check in with you and see how things are going. I'm 10 months post op and have lost 130 pounds. 278 to 148 and a size 4/6. You can check out my blog (in my siggy) for more info if you like. Feel free to message me :-) Best of luck to you!

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trish151    33

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The only Protein I can even stomach anymore is the Isopure. It is expensive but I found a local health food store willing to order it by the case for me so I can get 12 bottles for $40. At first I was freaked out by the price so I didn't get them but I became severely Protein deficient because I was only getting in about 40 grams of protein a day. I started having problems with my soft tissue in my feet and I felt lousy and tired all of the time. The Isopure is the best thing I have found. I had some thyroid issues and they kept changing my meds and I started gaining weight despite working out every day. I went to see my surgeon and they fussed me for not getting enough protein. That was the kicker. I drink 2 of the isopure drinks a day, have a coffee in the morning and then have two small meals. I never get hungry anymore and the weight is going down again. Again, I was freaked out about the price but on the other hand I used to spend more than $3.33 on a meal so I guess I can sure pay for something I need to help me.

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

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      Three months and four days ago... I was in Costa Rica having a life changing surgery! Yesterday we had a followup visit with Dr. Esmeral via video chat and this morning my middle number changed.  I'm down 47lbs and two pants sizes. I can wear a Large tshirt for the first time in like... 14 years! Woot!! Everything is going great. I have zero regrets. I went down to the riverwalk with a friend and walked 2 miles on Monday without even getting fatigued. And no more snoring or chugging pickle juice for crazy leg cramps! I need to go to the gym more... I'm making new shirts next week so that will motivate me. LOL But I'm also just not as TIRED all the time! I have a LONG way to go...but seeing the progress on the scales and in the mirror is a huge motivator!! Thank you all for cheering me on and supporting me!!
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