beth_d

Sorry, ebf= exclusively breastfed. She only had breastmilk for the first year (no formula)

It was very easy. I did ebf, so I think that also helped. I really only started gaining badly in the past 5m or so. I got into some very bad Starbucks habits which I don't think helped at all.

Wish I had some tips for you, but I was still in after surgery weight loss when I got pregnant. I was only 8m out. I actually lost 10 lbs during the first trimester, I gained almost all of my weight during the last 10w or so. I was 333 when I started my preop diet. 247 when I got pregnant, and 249 day before delivery.

Thanks you though!

Actually I've been at my lowest after the baby lol. Technically I only gained 2lbs while pregnant.

Ugh, I have really really fallen into old bad habits. Had surgery Sept 2014, lost 110lbs at my lowest, I've gained 10lbs since then. Oh I also had a baby in this time (pregnant 8m after surgery after 2 years of infertility). I'm planning to do 5 days of pre op type diet starting on May 1st to really kick myself back into gear. I'm grazing, eating too much, eating the wrong things. I really hope I can get myself back on track. Any motivation would be helpful! I'm also still nursing my 14m old for comfort, and hoping this doesn't completely kill my supply because I'm not ready to stop.

My mom was there during surgery and husband stayed with me overnight. I was very happy to have him there to unhook and unplug everything every time I had to use the restroom. I wouldn't have wanted to call the nurse.

The best advice I got for the hospital was bring your own pillow. I use at least three pillows to sleep and wouldn't have been able to get any rest if I hadn't had that extra pillow. Honestly all I did in the hospital was rest, I never even used the chapstick, just lucky I guess.

I am so happy I started drinking Syntrax! After surgery the ready made, thick sweet drinks made me sick.

Hi Laura, for myself, pre surgery I drank Atkins advantage pre-made shakes. After surgery I couldn't stomach them at all, now I use syntax nectar and love it. My favorite flavors are grape and lemonade. It's great protein, not thick at all, and I drink it with water. My doctor didn't want a specific brand, just nothing with a lot if sugar like slim fast.

I can wear my wedding set again!! 26 days after surgery I'm finally able to wear both my rings without feeling like my finger is suffocating! This was the first NSV I set for myself and I'm so happy I reached it so fast. Down 28 lbs since pre op started Sept 1st.

5'9, sleeved 19 days ago and I'd say my goal size is 10/12, but really I think I would be happy to be able to shop somewhere besides the plus section.

*filet not film

I just ate my first real meal after surgery, baked fish, green beans and couscous. I couldn't even get through half the first film before I was full. Obviously I knew that this is exactly what the surgery was supposed to do, but there honestly was a part of me that thought I wouldn't feel the restriction. I'm so happy! ????

I just got my date, September 4th!!!! I am going through Dr Minkin at Des peres in St. Louis. 3 day pre op diet. I am so excited!!!!!