I am scheduled to have my sleeve done on October 6th (started the process on March 1st, 2015.) I'd love to have a "surgery buddy" who is having the procedure the same day or very close to the date. Anyone interested?

I am not sure about my liver lately, but I know back in 2007, I was diagnosed with a fatty liver.

When I had my post-op labs, my doctor knew right away I was not drinking the amount of water he wants.

What are the labs called (name of test) that check for fatty liver? Is it creatinine?

Edited November 13, 201510 yr by thisfathasgot2go

I am not sure about my liver lately, but I know back in 2007, I was diagnosed with a fatty liver.

When I had my post-op labs, my doctor knew right away I was not drinking the amount of water he wants.

What are the labs called (name of test) that check for fatty liver? Is it creatinine?

LFT-liver function test. It checks the AST and ALT

At my last appointment the RN said to really buckle down t and lose weight the first six months. After six weight loss slows dramatically.

Amanda your at 146 already? Dam girl you hit the ground running. Will you gain some back during your vacation?????

At my last appointment the RN said to really buckle down t and lose weight the first six months. After six weight loss slows dramatically.

Amanda your at 146 already? Dam girl you hit the ground running. Will you gain some back during your vacation?????

weight this morning is 151.8.. I hope I don't gain..I plan on doing lots of walking. I am 36 pounds away from my target weight that the dr wants me at.. ands 41 from where I want to be

So I have lost about 40lbs total and today in front of like six people someone said, you have lost a lot of weight, and they stood there looking at me. I wanted to run and hide. Took me by surprise and I didn't know what to say. I was embarrassed for the first time for losing weight and not for being fat. I guess I need to learn how to take a compliment in a group setting.

@@thisfathasgot2go

Thanks! I need the encouragement.

RG I can't imagine you running and hiding!

Abs I would have felt more confident if I had your belly band on. What's the tattoo on your ankle? My initials?

Thisfat do you know what happened to pitbull?

My tattoo was a turning 40 thing..it is M&M's my kids names are Meagan and Matthew

Tattoo

@@retrieverguy

She is active on MFP. I think she was disappointed with a stall. She has had to get more active and eat more. She was trying to limit calories, but her body was fighting back wanting Protein and more fluids and activity.

Edited November 14, 201510 yr by thisfathasgot2go

I had my first 4 week checkup yesterday. Down 17.4 pounds since surgery, I was kinda bummed that it wasn't more. He told me to throw away my scale, that I should be judging my weight loss by how my clothes fit and how I feel and that he doesn't pay much attention to the amount that has been lost in a month, he only uses the scale to see a trend.

That is such great advice. I just got through a bit of a stall - I'd not seen a drop for about 6 days. But I could feel my body change, and I actually fit in some pants that I'd not worn in two years. Glad I saved 'em!

Thanks to you guys, I tried a little carb hit and that jumped me out of stasis.

Just went through some family horrors, and am so glad I got sleeved. This is exactly the kind of thing I used to eat my way through, but food is no longer the center of comfort for me.

-sd

Edited November 14, 201510 yr by surgerydude

My tattoo was a turning 40 thing..it is M&M's my kids names are Meagan and Matthew

I like it.

I am almost into another decade with my weight. I can't wait until I am in one-derland. I want to have a reward when I get there but not sure what to do. I do know it's not going to be food related.

By the way I have been eating some sushi lately. It low in calories with a little carbs in the rice????. It's working out good so far. It is a treat once a week on Fridays after a long week.