Hi, I'm Sara. I had Gastric Sleeve surgery on October 6, 2014. I'm down 58 pounds and feeling fantastic. Off all heart meds and walking 2miles a day. I've joined several pages on Facebook and have already deleted many! I've seen so many giving advice on how to cheat or what you can get away with. I so want to do this the right way and change the behaviors that got me here in the first place! I'm 2 months out and very committed. I want a safe place to talk about things that come up! Also looking for new recipes!! Thanks for adding me

Sara,

We are very much alike. I had surgery Oct. 7 and am down 55 pounds last I checked five days ago. I'm trying to only weigh myself at doctors appointments. I also speed walk two miles a day and just started to add on Pilates every two days. My son (age 10) likes to do workout DVD's with me, but finds the Pilate's a little too difficult. I ordered a Zumba workout DVD, which he will hopefully find more fun. I'm also trying to add in more new, healthy foods and learn to cook. I've spent the last few years eating too much processed junk because it was quick and easy. Now that I feel more healthy and energized, I've realized the importance and fun cooking can be.

@@welnic@sbcglobal.net Hello and welcome! I hope you get all the info you can handle here! Congrats on your weight loss thus far!

Hi guys. I’m Erika my surgery is scheduled for December 23, 2014. It my Christmas gift to me. I’m so nervous on doing the food intake correct. I want the right amount of protein and vitamins I need. I’ve read about it but I guess it’s different once you’re actually doing it. I want to do it correctly.

very committed.

@@welnic@sbcglobal.net

hey newbie

welcome welcome welcome

i see this is your first post

people usually remember their first time

58 lbs down!!!!

you are on your way

"advice on how to cheat ??)

good for you that you are staying away from those comments

you want to be diligent, follow the many rules!!!

changing your bad eating habits

might be a little hard in the beginning

you'll get use to it

i can see by your cutie face you will be another success story

that is how you will become a success for the rest of your healthier, longer, life

good luck kiddo

kathy

congrats

Edited December 5, 201411 yr by proudgrammy

Welcome & good luck to you both! This is a great forum and I hope you find the support you are looking for!

Thanks guys. I started on my two week liquid diet and im on day 2. Its hard but I can do this. . . Any ideas on what to eat or shall I say drink?

As weird as it sounds, I went crazy for turkey broth! Lol! Our local Meijer store has their organic brand in the little packets that you just add water. It was amazing! Tasted like Thanksgiving! Also...sugar free Popsicles...I would crush them in a bowl and add a little water to them...came out like a slushy so it felt like a treat. You can do this! I had sleeve on Oct 6 and I'm down 60 pounds. It can be done!! Good luck!!

Thanks... The day has come... Wish me luck guys. ????????

Good luck today! This is the best thing I've ever done and I hope you will feel the same way!!