Looking for any locals who are pre or post op. My surgery was February 27, 2015...

Hello;

I live on the southwest side of Tucson.

Hi there! Are you pre or post op? Tell me about you

Hi......I am in Tucson, was sleeved on Oct 27th.

@2/2015RN Who was your surgeon?

Chele I did not have my surgery here locally. My insurance regardless was going to make me pay 50% plus many other fees

Hey there. Starting a local AZ support group that meets and gets together. Interested let me know?

Just send me an email

Thanks

Alexandra

Heys all. I'm in Tucson. How are the newbies doing? I was sleeved 2/26/14. 98 lbs down. Hit 100 lbs gone but have fallen off the wagon recently. Gotta get back on. Would love to touch base with locals.

Heys all. I'm in Tucson. How are the newbies doing? I was sleeved 2/26/14. 98 lbs down. Hit 100 lbs gone but have fallen off the wagon recently. Gotta get back on. Would love to touch base with locals.

Can you add me on FB so I can add u to grp.

Alexandra Ebong

Hi. I was sleeved March 2011. Lost 95 pounds but recently gained back 15 looking for a support group or even just a few of us who can meet to help each other stay motivated here in Tucson...for those who've been sleeved and struggling to "maintain" having someone going through the same thing would help tremendously!!

Sleeved on 8\5\15, lost 27lbs so far. Located on the east side of Tucson. Anyone interested in getting together to walk, hike, workout as a group? I need to get more motivated to get out and move. Been struggling with meeting my daily intake goals. How did everyone else deal with eating and your daily intake goals?

Hello I'm near Marana. I had surgery this last week Sept 2nd. It's been good just super soar, I think the hardest part was going to the grocery store and not buying everything I would usually buy but it's all a mind game at that point. I'm down 12lbs and I'm supposed to return to work tomorrow so we will see how that goes. I feel extremely fatigue but I've been up and walking little here and there since the dr said not to do extreme walking or exercises until he sees me at post op. I've found lots of yummy protein shake recipes so that's what really has helped me get through the second stage. I had the lap band previously and never experimented with shakes just bought a premade one I liked and got tired of it after a week or so, so I'm really glad I found different recipes and so forth through this journey otherwise it would be a struggle to get my protein in.

Edited September 7, 201511 yr by Lopez1628

I'm a month out and still have son issues with fatigue but it gets better everyday. That's grew that you found shakes that you like, I myself still struggle with shakes but have found a few different ones that I like. I too have been up and moving around as much as possible right out of surgery.

I think finding the right shakes has made it easier especially the right protein powder. I found that the ON(optimum nutrition) protein powder Is the best. After several trial and error runs this one has the least chalky taste and has over 20 flavor a to choose from online. It's a bit pricey but if I have to drink this stuff everyday it's worth it, and a 5lb tube lasts me MONTHS!! I also found that pre-packaging my favorite fruits like strawberries and bananas into individual servings and freezing weeks worth of shakes makes the lifestyle easier. I'm really trying my best this time cause I guess having one failed WLS scares me to have another. If you have any questions on recipes or anything feel free to ask!! I've found lots and made up my own along the way! Today I had a strawberry cheesecake protein shake and a almond creme protein shake and yesterday I made a peanut brittle banana protein shake lol I know they sound unhealthy but they are sugar free and fat free products I use and actually turned out pretty yummy!!