Ready4success

I'm so sorry to hear about your separation. It sounds like you really want it to work, and I hope it does. Stay strong and healthy.

I made 1 month post op yesterday too, and I decided it was time to get back to the gym too. I'm not cleared to go until 6 weeks post-op, but I promised myself that I would take it easy. I did 30 minutes on the elliptical at half the intensity I did pre-op, and 30 minutes on the treadmill at half the incline. I felt so good, I wanted to keep going, but I got so hungry, I had to leave. I am amazed at how much easier it is to exercise with a 30 pound lighter body.

I haven't had a single negative comment, but the people I work know better than to say something to my face. They'll just keep it to themselves or talk amongst themselves, rather than deal with me.

I've experienced both. I was a chubby kid that slimmed down in grade school. I was normal size through junior high and high school, and started gaining after I had my daughter in college. I was a cheerleader and on drill team during that time, so when people see me now, they're surprised. It's embarrassing, so I avoid being seen in my home town, if possible.

My surgeon told me to wait 6 weeks, but I cheated and started this week at 4 weeks out. I'm only doing an hour of elliptical and treadmill, no lifting until after my 6 weeks post-op visit.

Don't feel bad, I made 1 month out yesterday, and it's only been this week, that I haven't slimed or threw up. Needless to say, I finally slowed down and started looking for signs.

Maybe you should start the day with something lighter, like a protein shake, until your stomach settles more. I have never been a breakfast person, and usually don't get hungry until around 11, but I started having a protein shake every morning and I don't feel like I'm force feeding myself. I've eaten high protein, low carb yogurt a few mornings, but I still sometimes get nauseous with the yogurt. Good luck.

In the beginning, I noticed that on days I didn't drink enough, I was the weakest. Still, when I'm feeling weak, I just make it a fluids only day with G2 low cal Gatorade, broths, sf popsicles, and protein shakes. By the next day, I'm usually feeling a lot better. Yesterday was one of those days for me. Hope you guys feel better.

Congratulations! I can't wait to see you there!

I stalled on this last week but I'm one month post-op today, and 30 pounds down, including the 2 week pre-op diet. Here are pics taken the night before the pre-op diet and some taken today. The night before my 2 week pre-op diet @282 Today, 1 month post-op @ 251 NSV: I left work before surgery wearing 3X scrub set, returned after 3 weeks wearing a 2X set with room.

Thanks everybody! I went back to the gym for the first time today since surgery, and not having that extra 30 pounds really made a difference.

Wow, it is really noticeable. Good job!

I got a personal loan through my credit union for 17,000 at an interest rate of 6.0 and I had 36 months to pay it off. The monthly payments were under 500/month. I was able to pay it off before the 3 years was up. I would consider this an option if I had to self-pay.

I was sleeved on 8/28, I was 281 before pre-op, 271 on DOS, and I'm now 253. I've been stalled for the last week. My goal is to up my fluids and proteins, I'm not meeting the requirements. I want to be in onederland for the New Year!!!!

Sorry, this app doesn't show dollar signs, but the number at the end is the monthly cost.

Bariatric multi chewable 60 tabs (twice daily) $20 Calcet Creamy Bites 30 per box (3 daily) $30 Premier Protein RTD 12 pack ($19 per pack) 1 shake every morning -monthly cost $50 I also buy PB2 to add to my Protein shakes $10 I get the remainder of my protein from store bought items.

I had a lot more anxiety in the months leading up to surgery. As I was completing my insurance requirements, I thought I would drive myself nuts. It all changed after I got a date and started my pre-op diet. Suddenly, I had something to focus on for surgery.

Wow! Way to go! You're looking great!

What are ya'll eating at 1 month out?