SEPTEMBER 2014 POST-OP SLEEVERS CHECKING IN!

[LaLoLaughs 74]

Congrats everyone! We are doing great! I'm about 1.5 weeks away from 6 months post op and down 75lbs. Pants are falling off, shoes are too big and I found dimples on my face I haven't seen since I was a kid. Things are going well but slowing down a bit, but it's to be expected as I am less than 30 from my goal weight. Thankfully the Hair loss is starting to slow down. Apparently, I'm the only that can really notice as I was blessed with LOTS of hair, but the clumps that came out where scary.

Congrats to all of us :-)

[Birdie77 51]

I finally did my tickers. I am so proud of myself for where I am at today. I woke up this morning and weighed in at 246.5 lbs. My surgery was 9/29/14, and I am well on my way to Onederland. I am putting 199lbs as my goal by July 4th (very ambitious, know) because that is when my dad is coming up to visit, and he hasn't seen me since Thanksgiving last year. I was only down about 20-30 lbs then. In July, he will see me totally different. He has seen my pictures, but that's not the same as in person. I cannot wait. My clothes too are falling off. I started at 26/28 sized clothing and now I can do 16-18 sizes. I can almost share clothes with my sister, that hasn't happened since I was in junior high. LOL. Who would have ever thought? Why did I wait so long? But, better late than never. I just want to also say, how inspired I get with everyone posting their success. I am proud of all of y'all. Keep up the good work!!!

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

@@Birdie77 - That is awesome! Keep up the good work!

[AllofMe 49]

Happy Easter!

[Pwfnp 20]

So excited went for my 6 moo follow up this week and I am down 100 lbs. Yea

[waitingtoexhale 174]

Surgery date was September 26, 2014! I made 6 months post op on 3/26/15 that same day I had a PCP doc visit...... I am now 177lbs from my highest weight of 228 the day of 10 day pre op weight the day of surgery I weighed 217! I'm officially off blood pressure meds, first time in 13 years! I feel great, look great, I exercise with a personal trainer 3 days a week, but my PCP said that I should work out at least 5! Hopefully, I'll find that kind of strength! It's still hard to get in 90grams of Protein AND 64 oz of Water but I'm trying????

[jojoreno 62]

As of yesterday I have lost 85% of fat and only 15% muscle. I have 33 pds to go. So I'm kicking up my walking and going to the gym. At the end of July going to the Gilroy garlic festival and staying in Santa Cruz for a couple of days. I'll be hitting the beach and board walk. Yeah haven't been there in a long time.

[Pwfnp 20]

I have a question. I was sleeved in September. Has anyone else had trouble with Constipation? I have been taking 3 stool softners a day. I have a BM every 3 or so days. I always had a BM daily before surgery. Anyone else having trouble?

Thanks

[Cococat 119]

Yes. Constipation is a problem for me. They told me to take Miralax, which works, but I like prunes better. I know prunes have a lot of sugar in them , but Miralax seems so artificial. Drink plenty of Water, too.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

@@Pwfnp -Try getting some more natural Fiber in your diet. Prunes are a good choice, as it prune juice. Braggs Organic Apple cider vinegar is also helpful. Just a capful a day taken either as a shot or mixed in your Water. My diet is naturally high in fiber. Some green leafy veg like spinach may help. I regular as rain. I go at least once a day.

[Pwfnp 20]

Thank you, I will try the prrunes. I have tried miralax but don't like the texture.

[Birdie77 51]

I started to take magnesium chelate, one a day, and it has helped. Plus I dropped to 1 Iron and 1 Calcium a day per my PCP

[AllofMe 49]

I have a question. I was sleeved in September. Has anyone else had trouble with Constipation? I have been taking 3 stool softners a day. I have a BM every 3 or so days. I always had a BM daily before surgery. Anyone else having trouble?

Thanks

Yes!!! I take one cap full of miralax in my coffee and after a few day I'm back to normal. If I get too loose, I skip a day or back down to 1/2 a cap. Hope this helps. ????

[angel22_99 59]

About the BM thing - don't forget you are only eating a fraction of what you used to eat so I don't think it's unusual or even a problem if you're not pooping every day. I have been tempted to try laxatives too...and once I went a whole week without going...but I am afraid of becoming dependent on them.

[AllofMe 49]

About the BM thing - don't forget you are only eating a fraction of what you used to eat so I don't think it's unusual or even a problem if you're not pooping every day. I have been tempted to try laxatives too...and once I went a whole week without going...but I am afraid of becoming dependent on them.

That is true. ????