ShannonH

I can literally barely squeeze in 500 calories a day. How many should I be eating to obtain optimal weight loss? I work out every day...30 minutes of cardio, and an hour of strength training. I was sleeved March 2, and am 46 lbs down. Help!

Rizabonita, I sure am. I'm losing inches faster than lbs, but I'm almost 50lbs down now. I try to eat more, I just can't ...it hurts.

You're Lucky you can get all that in. At that stage, I could barely get 16oz of Fluid a day, and almost dehydrated myself. I still only eat about 500 calories a dag, and was sleeved March 2. Good for you for getting in your protein...I don't get quite enough :-(

I love my sleeve too! I used to spend so much dining out, and now I don't even have the urge to do so. Saves me a ton of money!

Great, they're yours! Inbox me your info, and I'll try and send them out before I leave town Wednesday. :-)

Help! I'm so scared of food. I don't want to develop an eating disorder because of it. I'm scared, because I'm not quite sure what to eat now to continue losing weight. All I know is that nothing tastes as good as skinny feels...or will feel. I want the weight gone so bad, that I feel like I can't even enjoy food. What did you eat to become successful? I workout every day, except one.

They need to go. There may be a dress in there too. Sorry, no pants yet, due to the fact that my butt hasn't caught up to the rest of my body in losing the inches lol. So, now I'm getting skinny up top, with a big butt. I feel like Grimace....the purple McDonald's guy. Anyway, these are up for grabs, if you pay the flat rate shipping. :-)

Nancy, I'm now down 46.6 lbs! I never ever thought I would see the scale move in that direction! It's amazing! Excersizing and good eating habits get easier every day too :-)

Congrats you look amazing! I had my sleeve done on March 2, 2012, and am down 45lbs. I can't wait till I look like that! Yes, I workout

Great question, and an answer I loved to hear!

That's great! Keep logging in, it becomes a natural habit after about a month.

I LOVE myfitnesspal!!! Add me too, I love extra support! shannonheat

Call the drug company. For people who can't afford it, you can apply to get it free! I have psoriasis, and recently lost my insurance. I take Humira injections for it, and those are $4,800.00 for a one month supply. I called the mfg company, and now I'm getting them free. It's worth a shot!

That doesn't sound too good. You should definitely get checked out. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

I had surgery on March 2nd, and have been in a 2 week stall. I'm doing everything correctly....it IS frustrating. Will I be THE one that fails the sleeve?

I live in Texas, and flew economy. I booked an isle seat, and wore compression stockings/socks, that helped more than anything. You can grab some at your local pharmacy. Oh, I also booked my seat in the very back of the plane, by the bathrooms, in case I got sick. When I booked my flight, I requested wheelchair assistance to and from all gates.....best decision ever. Good luck :-)

I would recommend an additional 2 days off. It may sound like a lot, but everyone heals differently. My "sleeve sister" was planning on going back the day after she got back, and really need the 2 extra days. It was harder for her to call in sick for the extra time, than it would have been just to let them know in advance. From experience, there's no way on Earth I could have gone back so early. Good luck, I'll pray for you guys.

Hey, Shannon!! How are you feeling? Is there anything you would have done differently as far as being prepared?

I'm feeling pretty good for the most part, but YES, there are things that I wish I knew to be better prepared with. In Mexico, they only believe in giving you painkillers every 6-8 hours. BRING YOUR OWN. Ask your Dr. here for some liquid narcotics.....not kidding. I was in a lot of pain, and they refused to give me the "toradol" more often...and that's not even a strong medicine. Also see if you can get a sleep aid, or anxiety pill for your trip. The gas-x strips....don't take them, I swear it makes it worse. Take some flavoring for your Water....straight up Water hurts SO bad to drink. They will give you a form of liquid Maalox...make sure you use it, or bring your own. I used my own Zantac 150 (tiny pills).

For your flight home, be sure and reserve wheel chair assistance. Not only does it get you through the checkpoints a lot faster, but they help with your luggage (and you board before 1st class). Oh, and BRING your own compression socks or stockings for the plane ride....they are a life saver.

I hope this helps. if I can think of anything else, I'll let you know.

I paid by Pay Pal....the deposit. and the balance. No extra fees at all. It was super quick and super easy.

Shopping was okay. It's just like any other tourist location, where all the merchants try and lure you into their shops. If you don't like the price, tell them it's too high and walk away. They'll come chasing after you to lower it lol. It's an experience, and you get bored in the recovery house, so I highly suggest going, even if you don't intend to shop. The driver will stay with you the entire time, so don't worry :-)

Cynthia, thank you SO much! I'm doing much better now. I hope this weightloss continues lol. Never in my life, have I seen my scale drop in numbers....what a feeling! I hope all is well with you too.

I literally got crap! Aleve! Really???? Given the type of surgery, I think I should have had something a bit stronger. You need to INSIST you get a good backup pain medication to bring home.

It's a hidden group, so add me to Facebook first, so I can add you.

Shannon Kee Heaton

I'm feeling better, still sore, but able to function. You?

Every day is a little better. Surgery was March 2, and today is March 5th. I want shopping in Tijuana yesterday, and had fun. I'm still in pain, but not quite as bad. Water hurts the worst to drink....I don't know why, but it just does. I will def ask for liquid painkillers when I get home. I'm sitting at the airport right now, waiting on my flight.

The heating pad is the ONLY thing I forgot to pack :-(