Marci

I haven't been on here in forever....busy....busy.....BUT I had my surgery on January 14, 2010 & weighed in at 297 & today, July 8, 2010 I weighed in at 197. :lol0: (The day after my 30th birthday!!) :scared0: It's a great day today!! I've NEVER been able to say I weigh in the 100's. This is awesome!! I love my sleeve & wouldn't trade it for the world. :001_unsure:

Awesome Meriteri, we're right down the road from each other. I'm here if you need anything. I've added some new pics....check 'em out.

I will tell you my secret……I don’t obsess over it!! Lol…..I don’t weigh myself every day and when I want something to eat, I eat it. It’s so nice to be lighter on my feet.

What calorie counter do you guys suggest to use?

I keep reading about people having drains put in after surgery. No one has mentioned this to me. Does everyone leave with drains and how long do they typically stay in?

Has anyone heard of TLC Edge Surgical Weight Loss Facility in Plano, TX? Any comments you want to share about them. I have an appointment tomorrow with them for my first visit and I'm interested in knowing about them.

Way to go girly!! That is super exciting. You look wonderful. When I see post like this it keeps me motivated.

Can you put lemon in your Water? I have a kidney stone and I read on the internet that if I put lemon in my water it helps break it up but I'm not sure if it's good for me. I've had this kidney stone for a week now and can't get it to move. Had a CT scan and it's small enough to pass but nothing is helping. I have drank so much water that I feel like I'm going to float!! :thumbup1: All I want to do is get it to move and if lemon is a way to do it I want to try it but I don't want to upset my stomach either. Arrrgggghhhhh......

Mini-Me, I'm planning on just using the juice.

Motherof4, I had my staples removed by Dr. Jay & they took every other one out the 1st week & then the rest of the staples out the following week. You can't feel them. Don't get worked up about it. You'll be fine!!

Tiff, you're in my thoughts and prayers. Hope all goes well!!

I have no suggestions for you. I'm right there with you. These past 2 weeks have been the worst 2 weeks ever. My head says I'm hungry but my stomach says no you're not!! It's a constant battle but reading everyone else's post gives me the power I need to get thru this. Hang in there girl.....we can do this!!

Hey girl, I was thinking about you this morning. Good luck! Dr. Jay will take very good care of you. Make sure you have a small pillow to help you get up & down. Jodie, the nurse, will take excellent care of you for your overnight stay. She is the best nurse ever. I can't wait to hear how things go!! Good luck & I'll be praying for you. See you on the loser side!! :001_rolleyes:

Tracy, my surgeon didn't tell me this until a week after my surgery. However, the point is don't cheat & follow the rules. Keep up the good work Hershey. You can do this!! Not only with your preop diet but with your smoking. I've been there done it & you can this for YOU!!! I don't have any advice for giving up the smoking because I quit when I got pregnant but I know you can!!

I was on a 1 week clear liquid preop diet & after the 2nd day it was fine. My surgeon let me have 4 Protein shakes a day. Hang in there, you can do this!! My surgeon told me that when he gets in & cuts you open & your liver has not shrunk, he sews you back up & sends you on your way without doing the procedure. I also had another lady on here tell me her surgeon did that to her too. Just be careful not to ruin this great gift you've been given to do the surgery. I was once a smoker & I can't even imagine doing both at the same time but hang in there girl. We're all cheering you on!!

Congrats & welcome to the loser bench. Glad to hear things are going well for you!!

So I was sleeved on Jan. 14th. I am supposed to be getting in 40 grams of protein. Not doing it!! I can't seem to find anything that I like. I bought the New Whey Protein Shots that are 3 oz. and have 42 grams. I was holding my nose & downing it but I can't do that anymore. It makes me so sick. I have tried the chocolate Whey protein powder, nope. I have tried the Muscle Milks, which I love, but I can't drink that much to get them down and they are also only 15 grams of protein. My question is, how did you get your protein down a week into this? Also, what did you drink or use? Did you mix it with something? I would really love some feedback because I can tell I need my protein but I don't know how to get it in.