ShrinkyDinkMe22

Nice. What is the mayo clinic diet? If yiu don't mind sharing can yiu message me?

Have definitely fallen off track. Gotten a little worse since having a very recent miscarriage this past weekend. I'm really struggling. However with thay said here is my most recent comparison. [ATTACH]18783[/ATTACH]

Thank you for taking the time to read and respond. I know I'm in new territory and other sure how to deal with this reality. Thank you for the words or wisdom.

Doesn't seem to matter what I eat or do, I've been stuck at this weight for a while. However I have come so far. Here is my latest comparison picture. [ATTACH]18778[/ATTACH]

Hello all! I was sleeved 12/10/13, down a total of 98lbs including preop. I consider myself a slow loser but I'll take it over the alternative. I recently found out i am pregnant. About 5 weeks. I am so scared that I am going to stop losing. And I am so scared to gain. We were planning on waiting until next year to try figuring I would be at goal then. My dr also says to try to wait 12-18 months postop before. But it happens when it happens. I guess I just want some info from ladies who have been in this boat. How did it go for you? Did you lose while pregnant, did you gain? How much did you lose before being pregnant and how much did you gain? Was there anything different that you wish you would of done while being pregnant? I started a good prenatl pill that i take 3 times a day. Its nice that it doesnt make me sick. With my daughter the prenatals made me so sick. I am also taking Progesterone at night before bed. it makes me so sick. I get very dizzy, almost feel like i am drunk and i just have to go to sleep about 40 minutes after i take it. Here's to a happy and healthy pregancy and baby! Please note I'm not trying to be debbie downer about it, trust me i am very excited, i am just nervous. timing is off but i am embracing it! thanks in advance to those that respond.

You look fantastic! Way to go.

You look fabulous!

I only had to drink 1 bottle however I was also on a 2 week liquid preop diet and the day before clear liquids only. I would definitely follow your doctor's orders and drink both. I like the lemon the best. I highly recommend buying the in advance and putting the bottles in the fridge. Good luck!

I was allowed sf jello on my preop liquid diet. I would have that for dinner while the family ate. Some times I just wanted to chew something.

Glad all yiu recently Chicago sleevers are doing well! Welcome to this side

that is pretty quick. what center did you go to? i also have bcbs of il and my case was submitted on 10/25/12 and was approved on 10/29/12. once you get all the insurance requirements completed then typically the center will send to insurance for approval. then typically the surgeon's office has requirements past that as well. good luck to you!

Like others said. Once off pain meds for 24 hrs it's ok to drive. Good luck!

Lol hilarious! About 5.5 wks.

And when are you due? I don't see my ob until the 20th but the internet says I'm due April 20th.

Congrats to you! If I get any info I will forward it to you. As far as vitamins. I just switched to New chapter prenatal vitamins. They are a little pricey but supposed to be easy on your digestive track. So far I haven't had any problems with them. I also take b12, Calcium + vit d, coqu10, garlic, phytophanare & fish oil. I need to go get a folic acid pill as well.

I know how you feel. I keep saying the same thing I wish I had some negative reinforcement to help me. The only thing I've eaten thus far that's made me sick was not peeling the skin off a cucumber. I wish I had more self control or better didn't push my boundaries to see what I could eat. This is hard. But I wouldn't change it for anything. Down 98lbs! Wouldn't of been able to do that prior to surgery.

I met my surgeon august 29 2010. Scheduled surgery the middle of October for mid december. I did not have to do a required diet before surgery.

Congrats! I too am newly pregnant. I found prenatal by New Chapter. I bought then on amazon. Prenatal made me sick with my 1st child so I was up for something new. So far I haven't been sick from them.

Preferably my Dr wants you to wait 12-18 months postop. I am 8 months postop and just found out we are about 5 weeks pregnant. Called my surgeon he was not mad at all. Said congrats, told me to take my vitamins, get my vitamin levels checked and of course prenatal care. He did say typically they would of liked us to wait, however it was an oopsy. It happens when it's supposed to happen is how I look at it. Good luck to you. Oh in my fb sleeve group we had a girl get pregnant at 6 weeks postop. She is very healthy losing a little and is having a healthy pregnancy.

i got sick 11 days before my surgery with a sinus infection. i felt it coming on and called my dr right away and asked for an antibiotic. normally i wouldnt of done that an i would have fought it out for a bit. but i was on a time crunch trying to get my surgery before the end of 2012 and did not want to reschedule. i know mine was a little longer time than yours but it cant hurt to call and ask if you can get some meds or find out what protocol is if you have a cold.

ive personally never made them. but i know my mom steams them. i say google it . enjoy.

Here is a progress pic [ATTACH]16589[/ATTACH]

everyone is doing great and looks awesome!