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From the album: Before and After
Hi fellow sleevers! Haven't been on in quite awhile., I just came across this picture from 2 years ago and figured I'd share my accomplishment....Since that "large" picture, I am down 69 lbs....27 lbs prior to surgery(took a yr to loose it) and 45 lbs since surgery date of July 17, 2012....I have 25 lbs more to go...its going very slow, but I've lost more Inches than weight, 46 inches....size 22 jeans to 14, shirts 2XL to Large/extra large, bra size was 44DD,, Now a comfortable 40D...I love my sleeve!!!! -
Don't Think I'm Ever Going To See 30 Lbs?
gallogirl99 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I know there have/are alot of posts about stalls., but I'm starting to get worried? I am 2 months post op today. I walk 3 miles 3 days a week and do aerobics 2 days a week for 3 weeks now....Here are my daily stats: Calories-between 800-900 daily, protein 70 grams, at least 64 oz of fluid and 40 grams of carbs...I have been "playing" with 2 lbs now for over 2 weeks., lost 26 lbs as of 2 weeks ago, and gained 2 lbs back a day later, and I have been fighting with just these 2 lbs! I have lost 30 1/2 inches., which has gotten me from size 20 to size 18 jeans and 1X shirt to a XL shirt....I'm extremely frustrated., and oh, BTW...i am totally obsessed with the scale, I know I know., get rid of it for a week at a time., I see soooo many others whom have hit at least 30 lbs same day as my surgery...should I up the calories or lower them or change something else? Any feedback would be awesome! -
Don't Think I'm Ever Going To See 30 Lbs?
gallogirl99 replied to gallogirl99's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks Girls! I do only weight, once a day and that is one too many! anyway, thanks again... -
Don't Think I'm Ever Going To See 30 Lbs?
gallogirl99 replied to gallogirl99's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Wow! 40 lbs, that's awesome., I guess I just have to be patient? (one of my worst traits) Thank you for the post., it means alot. -
I Can Now Cross My Legs And Other Milestones
gallogirl99 replied to jennrus's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Awesome Job! I too., can cross my legs, What a great feeling it is! You have lost so much more than me and I'm 8 weeks., keep inspiring me! -
Great job!!! I am 3 weeks and 3 days...can't wait to see 45lbs gone! I have gone to my MD, last week for blood work, check BP etc...I WAS type II diabetic, high blood pressure and high cholesterol...they are all normal! What a great feeling to not have to take 4 pills everyday for all this! I didn't expect them all to diminish sooo quick! Glad they did......keep up the good work and would love to see pics of you! keep in touch
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Vikkic, Hi! I use the Unjury, and I really like it! I buy a canister(I think its 21.95) Vanilla and I use a variety of things to mix with it. (i always use skim milk) 1 tsp peanut butter and 1/4 of mashed bananna.....ummm, I also, delute about 1tsp instant coffee in warm water then add that for coffee flavor and my favor is adding a tsp of sugar-free instant pudding. I have a single sized blender I use and it mixes it up really great and make sure after its done mixing, add ice cubes to your glass, it makes it a little thicker! Hope this helps you, PS-unflavored is great too with the above concoctions too...I just tend to like the vanilla flavor with them all...
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40 Hours Before Surgery And I Am Getting Cold Feet! Help!
gallogirl99 replied to TiredOfChubRub's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Please Please Please, do not back out! I (like everyone else) has gone through this!!! Your emotions are very out of whack by this point! My recovery was sooo smooth and I thought the same as you, and here I am 3 weeks and off all of my meds as of today, forgot about the surgery already! Really, you will get through this! Be strong and think about all the good things that will come out of this, they will outweigh the bad! Good Luck and God Bless! -
Thats great! Keep it up!
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today I am 3 weeks Post op and I had a visit with my MD last Thursday, took my Blood pressure and it was Normal and today just got the call from him advising my sugar and cholesterol are all perfect!! No more Meds for anything! and its only 3 weeks! Was not expecting this yet at all!! It can only get better now...thank God!! :wub:
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Chicken or a roast in a slow cooker? Makes the meat so moist and easy to chew! That is going to me in a week also....I'm really not "craving" anything either...potroast sounds good to me though..yummm...good luck!
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Even though, I have lost 7 inches , My weight loss in 12 days is now only 9 lbs!!! I gained a lb 2 days ago and i feel so depressed today as I am following my diet to the "T"! Will I wake up one morning and 3 lbs just leaves? I need a little hope here, as, I have been able to add a few more food choices which Im wondering if because I am eating and everything is going down and staying great! Hope I make sense to someone out there?? lol
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I used skim milk, which gave an extra 9 grams of protein...I first used half water and 1/2 skim, just to be sure It agreed with me, then the second one, I used 8 oz skim( i use the Unjury protein shakes) Good luck!
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I'm 4 days out and I'm "dying" for a sip of coffee! Even decaf, I don't care....How do you get past this craving, I'm thinking about coffee flavoring mixed in my protein shake?
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I get the same feeling...I was sleeved on Tuesday and If its Cold, forget it, I'm very uncomfortable, has to be room temp, no problem...its been 4 days and I too, want to CHEW! lol...
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How Do I Know When I Am Full?
gallogirl99 replied to Changing B4YourEyes's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I haven't had any gas but cramping was bad, I don't have a drain....today I'm feeling pretty good, just a little weak...good luck, lets all try to stay on each other! (that sounded a little perverted didn't it?) lets all keep intouch! -
How Do I Know When I Am Full?
gallogirl99 replied to Changing B4YourEyes's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi! I just got out of hospital yesterday, I was sleeved on Tuesday...I was having issues myself, same as you, I found that when i had anything cold, that cramped me up, and had extreme pain right under my breasts! I found that sipping on room temperature water/diet snapple/apple juice and unjury chicken broth, settled real nice...i wanted Ice Water a few minutes ago, took 2 sips, and Wham! my sleeve didn't like it at all! But I am sooo thirsty and I'm dying for a sip of Coffee!! Hope you feel better, try room temp drinks for today, see how that works for ya! -
Did Anyone Gain Weight To Meet The Insurance Requirements?
gallogirl99 replied to ren0318's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Flipflop....I have found myself doing this!! My surgery is on July 17th, and since I found out, I'm looking at EVERYTHING and eating it saying" This will be the last time I get to eat this" and I eat it with that outlook! I have put on 4 lbs since my first visit with my surgeon 2 months ago. I can feel it too! I usually always eat "low carb", but for the last week and a half, I'm eating everything! Very disgusted in myself, to say the least, I don't have any preop diet prior to surgery, but I am certainly keeping it low carb until day of surgery as I realized I am doing this to myself, I Surrender! LOL -
From the album: gallogirl99
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Just Got Surgery Date Of July 25Th!
gallogirl99 replied to Jlewis229's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am in upstate NY, between Albany and Pougkeepsie.. -
I have a Surgery Date of July 17th!!!! No pre-op diet, which is awesome, sooo excited and nervous at the same time!
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Just Got Surgery Date Of July 25Th!
gallogirl99 replied to Jlewis229's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Same here traceylynn....My name is Lori, we can be buddies...what state are you in? -
Just Got Surgery Date Of July 25Th!
gallogirl99 replied to Jlewis229's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi! Fellow Sleever! I have July 17th! Very exciting right?? We will keep in touch! Congrats