Ibejjo

Walmart only had the Chocolate Low Carb Slim Fast, I am not really into Vanilla flavored protein shakes unless I add berries. Maybe I can try the Vanilla and add some frozen mixed berries and blend it into a smoothie.

I love these little challenges. I know that this will take alot of hard work and dedication to get these 20 pounds off in the next 2 weeks but I know that I can do it. SN...........................Starting wt.......................................Current wt................................Goal ........................Lbs to Goal Ibejjo..........................254....................................................196.2.................................176.2.............................. 20

I received my shippment of Slim Fast Low Carb Drink and I did not like it. Thank God I only spent $15 on the order, they won't go to waste cause my husband will be taking them to work. My review is don't waste your money on these drinks.

Thank you so much, I didn't know that you could order an individual box from Walmart online. I am going to order them right now. I will post my review at I get the shipment. Jen

I had my surgery at 7am on a Monday and I went home at 6pm on Tuesday. I had my leak test on Tuesday morning and had to eat some chicken broth and Jello then they let me go home. Jenn

I have So Cal Kaiser in Bakersfield, I started 12 class in August 2010 has VSG in January 2011 which was 5 months total. Jenn

Awesome. I can't wait to be in your shoes. Jen

Congradulations Will. I am in the same boat, I have to be strict on my carbs to lose weight was well. I can not wait to get to onederland myself. Jenn

You looke amazing. I am almost 2 months out and I pray that I look half as good as you when I get to my goal weight. You are an inspirartion to me. Jenn

I have really been stuggling these past 3 weeks finding meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. My usual meals are: Breakfast: Protein Shake Lunch: Turkey Cheese roll up Dinner: 2 oz chicken breast, cheese stick I am so tired of these, please give me your food ideas.

I was sleeved on Jan 17th so I will be a little over 3 months from my surgery so my goal is to lose an average of 20 pounds a month. I am going to start my training next week for a 10K at the end of April and a Half Marathon at the beginning October so I am hoping that running 3 days a week will help to keep my weight loss steady. SN..............Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.......Lbs to Goal Ibejjo..........237.2.................214.0..........194.............20

Each surgeon's office is different but I was not weighed on the day of surgery so if I had gained 5-6 pounds before surgery, I dont think that the surgeon would have known. I thinking for health reasons your friend should try to eat healthier this week before the surgery so that she will not gain any more weight. Jen

I lost about 4#'s during my Options class and I was sleeved on Jan 17th. There was a few ladies in my Options class that didn't lose any weight dueing the 12 weeks and both were sleeved before me. As long as you don't gain weight during the 12 weeks then you will be ok. The surgeon who will preform the surgery may require you to lose some weight before he will do the surgery. My surgeon didn't ask me to lose any weight but 1 lady in my class was requires to lose 20 pounds before the surgeon would give her a date. So don't stress about losing any weight, just don't gain. Jen

Thank you, I just had surgery on Jan 17th so I have not lose a lot of weight yet so I am rolliong around this same question in my head everyday. I have only told 2 really close co-workers and my husband only because I have been on a weight yo-yo for over 4 years now. On a daily basis some one in my life asks me about my weight so I have decided that I am going to start going back to weight watcher next week before I return back to work. So when everyone asks me how I am losing my weight I can say am on weight watchers and it will be the truth. No one will ever doubt me because I lose over 125 pounds with weight watchers 4 years ago. I am sure that no one will come ask me directly if I had WLS. When and if the time comes that I want to tell people about my WLS then it will be when I am ready. Jen

Congradulation Barb!!! I had my sleeve on Jan 17th so I know that is a special and magical day. Jen

I was sleeved on Monday January 17th in Bakersfiled CA by Dr. Irani at San Joaquin Community Hospital. I got to the hospital at 5am for check in, surgery was at 8am was in recovery at 9:25 and in my room resting at about 11:30 with a drain that has to stay in until my 1 week check up on January 25th. The doctor told my husband that he had to repair a hiatial hernia and that the vsg surgery was a success. Monday afternoon ans night, I had the worst pain and nausea that I have ever experience in my life. I could not drink anything for 24 hours until both of leak test can back negative. Tuesday afternoon when the leak tests were complete, I was put on a clear liquid diet and released to go home about 5pm. I was released with liquid vicodin but no anti-nausea meds so Tuesday night I slept 3 hours and dry heaved for 30 minutes in cycles. Finally on Wednesday, I was able to get in touch with the doctors office and get my anti-nausea straight. Now, I am on a smooooth road to recovery. My husband stayed hom with me Mon - Thurs but had to go back to work today. He was my rock these past days and I dont know what I would have done without him. Thanks for listening. Jen