I'm having surgery in late January. I'm looking to find some friends or mentors. If you're having surgery soon and would like someone to chat with let me know! I am not telling many people in my life that I am having this done so it would be nice to have some friendly support from people who understand

Edited December 21, 201411 yr by icebreaker

I'm in Arkansas. Had the sleeve on 7/6/16. Haven't lost anything in months. I'm very disappointed in myself. I don't keep track of anything I eat. I only keep track of my water intake. I need to be exercising. Do you all really log everything daily? I feel like I have stretched out my stomach. Idk. Just disgusted with myself.
HW: 269
CW: 191

I do keep track of what I eat, exercise every day and drink 96 oz of water. Lots of protein, no bread, no potato, no cereal, no sugar lots of veggies, yogurt is the only dairy except a little cheese once in awhile. It's worth it all to me. This for me was a start but I have to stay focused on my new lifestyle. Never was overweight until around 45 years of age. Now I have more energy, happier, can look good in my clothes again. Hang in there, do this for YOU. It gets easier I promise.

I do keep track of what I eat, exercise every day and drink 96 oz of Water. Lots of Protein, no bread, no potato, no Cereal, no sugar lots of veggies, yogurt is the only dairy except a little cheese once in awhile. It's worth it all to me. This for me was a start but I have to stay focused on my new lifestyle. Never was overweight until around 45 years of age. Now I have more energy, happier, can look good in my clothes again. Hang in there, do this for YOU. It gets easier I promise.

Do you use a journal to log it in or an app? What app works best for you if so? Thank you for your words. I have to get focused again.

Do you use a journal to log it in or an app? What app works best for you if so? Thank you for your words. I have to get focused again.

Use the MyFitnessPal app. It is a free download and you can track your exercise and food daily.

I do journal what I eat. Sometimes if I'm real active that day ( working in yard) I forget to eat lunch so I might have a bite of cheese. Days like that I forget to put in my journal the cheese. I use Baritastic app. I like it

I am from Arkansas,right now I'm waiting on my surgery date,nervous and excited,ready to get the show on the road.

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Wheelem: I'm also in AR, scheduled for surgery Aug 2 with Dr Tucker. Just had barium swallow today: have hiatal hernia. Is this something he can fix while doing sleeve? EGD is next week. Next appt with Tucker id mid-Just ne. Any tips? Thanks. BTW I'm 69.

Had my sleeve done Dec 5th @ National Perk Medical Center in Hot Springs by Dr. JJ Tucker. So far all is good and Im down 7 lbs in five days. The road is long with many a winding turn but each of us have a goal and need to set our minds on that road to success.
Good Luck all!!!
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Can you please give me an update on your surgery, especially since Dr Tucker will be doing my surgery, too? TY

Update:

total lost so far 50# down to 168#

very little scarring. I would let Dr. Tucker my surgery all over. When is your surgery date?

My surgery is scheduled for Aug 2. When was yours?

I'm in arkansas to

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