Dansha

Congrats on the weight loss. You are looking really good. Keep up the good work and get to your goal of a healthy BMI. DebB)

My surgery was Aug. 17th and I have lost 85 pounds. 2 weeks of a preop diet and WW for an additional 16 pounds for a total of 101 pounds since beginning my journey to a healthy me. WOO HOO!!!!! Deb

GIRL..... GO AHEAD WITH YOUR BAAAD SELF. Great job. I think you look fine now, but you are your own best judge. Thanks for sharing the before and during pics. Deb

Please keep us updated. Deb

Hey girl. I am almost 3 months out and here is a sample of my nutritional guidelines supplied by my nut approved by my surgeon. From months 2 thru 4:My guildelines state to eat mostly Protein, but I can eat small amounts of soft cooked fresh, frozen or canned veggies and fresh non-citrus or unsweetened canned fruits. My Proteins are eggs, fish, chicken and turkey( thinly sliced deli style or moist canned).Tofu, refried Beans, Peanut Butter or other nut butters. My personal favorite is cottage cheese. A 1/2 cup of cottage cheese has 15 grams of protein. WOO HOO!!! Yogurt. I eat the greek yogurt which has anywhere from 12 to 20 grams of protein per container depending on which brand you get. No yogurt is carb free. Cheese( nonfat, low fat 5gms per ounce). String cheese and lentil, Split pea or Black Beans, canned. All Veggies must be peeled,boiled or well steamed carrots beets mushrooms spinach green beans asparagus broccoli cauliflower Right now I'm only eating green beans or broccoli if I have room after eating my protein. NO CORN, PEAS,LIMA BEANS, LETTUCE, CABBAGE, OR RAW VEGGIES FOR 6 MONTHS THEN CAUTIOUSLY. All fruits must be fresh, peeled, seeded and cored ( NO CITRUS FOR 6 MONTHS) So far I've had a small amount of watermelon and peaches. So in anwer to your question..... our greastest losing phase is in the first six months. As you can see this is a high protein, low carb program. My surgeon has these guidelines for ALL of his patients to ensure optimal WL results. I hope this helps!! Deb;)

I think the question is HOW MUCH DO YOU WANT THE SURGERY? It sounds like you really want it..... so just do it!!! You can still socialize with friends and family, just not eat all those fattening foods. Which I don't think you will want to anyway. It took me a good month before I wanted to eat and even then I ate because I had to, not becuz it tasted good. I would do it as soon as possible to start your new life. Good luck with your decision!!!!! Deb;)

SN..............Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.......Lbs to Goal LilMissDiva.....247..................247.............226................21 Mini-Me.........203..................133.............125................8 Chilo1..........216...................169.............154................15 Kgremmy.....225................221..............199.................22 (being sleeved 12/14/10) Juliarh.........303.6.................247.............225...............22 Sleeve 4 me 204..................177.............164...............13 lbs.-Goal for start of New Year merieri..........240..................206..............190...............16 DJackson........246...................246...............220..............26 Dansha...........220...................220.............195................25;)

Congrats...... baby girl!!!! THAT'S AWESOME!!! Deb;)

Had surgery on Tuesday was out by Wednesday and driving on Friday. You should be off all pain meds before driving. Deb

WOW I love seeing before, during and after pics!!!! They are sooooo encouraging. i hope to be posting some soon. Keep up the great work baby girl. . Your daughters are so cute in their Halloween costumes. Deb

CONGRATS!!!! The weight loss is awesome. Keep up the good work and you will be at goal in no time!! Deb

Truly AMAZING

CONGRATS DENNIS!!!!!! I am soooo happy to hear everything went off without a hitch. I've thinking about you and wondering how things went for you. I am glad I found this thread. Welcome to the losers bench. I hope to see you and your wife soon at one of the support groups Dr. Hohen"s office has. Best wishes for a speedy recovery MU Dog. THE SLEEVE ROCKS!!!!!! Deb

CONGRATS!!!!! You are doing wonderfully!! Keep it up. Deb

Thanks for the 411! I'm gonna buy some TODAY. Deb

CONGRATS. Your weight loss is truly AWESOME!!!!!!! GOD is GOOD!!!!!! Deb