Paula12

I'm down 56lbs. (23 pre & 33post)...I took (the girls) to Soma.....WOW!!! What a difference! They are up where they are suppose to be and supported!! I was sized and they were great @ listening to what I needed in a good bra....Recommend Soma to anyone!!!

Just had a awesome thought!!!! Was thinking how much money I will save by not buying PLUS size clothes!!

Had a checkup today. Everything is good and 50 lbs GONE!!! Still have no appetite, water taste horrible and struggling with getting in protein!!! Would I do it again???? ABSOLUTELY!!!! Things will get better...I'm only 7 weeks post op!!

I LOVE chicken!!!! Learning to love turkey......I have even started using ground chicken like hamburger....today I have used ground chicken in spaghetti sauce, instead of using spaghetti noodles, I'll bake spaghetti squash and use it instead of pasta.....get creative!!!

Starting to eat normal foods but small amounts!! NUT said no red meat for at least 6 months. Sticking to ground chicken, sliced turkey & chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, boiled & scrambled eggs. Lunches for work are the hardest!! I do ham, chicken & tuna salads, string cheese. & cottage cheese with fruit. I feel like I'm getting a good assortment plus I do greek yougart for snack.....so tired of smoothies that I'm taking a breàk from them!!!

Feeling great!!! Surgery was 8/13.....between pre-op & post-op I'm down 41 lbs!!!! Walking, doing elliptical & my stretch band are wonderful!!! The most trouble I'm having is not getting in proteins & water....I have NO appetite plus most liquids even water just taste bad.....any suggestions? ?

Had surgery on 8/13. Still slowly losing...17 lbs. When the stall hits....how long does it last?? Is there anything you can do to get out of it quicker??

I did something today I thought that I would NEVER do....I took my 4X to my 2X clothes to an consignment shop!!! Since I started my journey I'm down 40 lbs!!! I'm excited by was scared to get rid of clothes. I know I will never need them again but old head games are hard to break!!!

I have worked in surgery for over 20 yrs. The doctor @ our hospital has done by passes and bands for 8 yrs but has only been doing sleeves for almost 2 yrs....this is what I've been waiting for! Plus in Jan. `our insurance is covering it like any other surgery! My surgery is scheduled for Aug. 13th...excited but also nervous...I know too much! Pre-op, since Jan. I'm down 24 lbs....I can't wait for my new future!!

Check again.. insurance companies r changing their minds daily! ! Check in Mexico about the type of staplers used....it will make a difference in not only immediately but long term. You see...I know to much!!! Lol

Why go to another country when we have such excellent surgeons right here??? I don't understand....

His name is Chris Edwards & he is with St.Johns Mercy. There is a whole Baratric group who are amazing!! Support group meets once a month.

To the Sleever in Spfd we have a awesome Dr. in Spfd....had my slee e 11 days ago!!!

WOW ZA!!!!! You look AWESOME

B.m. 2nd day, slept in my bed on night 2 but I have a very strenuous job so will not return to work for 4 weeks. PLEASE move!!! That is my best advice. Walk as much as possible, grab some weights while ur @ ur desk & just MOVE....will help make bowels move and help with soreness!! I'm 11 days post op.

I am AMAZED!!!! Surgery was on the 13th of Aug. Went home on the 14th.....went in for my 1 week check-up, today. All is well....in a week I have lost 8 lbs. Pain free, no pain meds for 4 days, have now started pureed food and walking about a mile a day....can't wait for the next step!!!!

My surgery was Monday. Everything went GREAT!!! Came home last night about 5:30...pampering myself, drinking as much as I feel comfortable with, plus popcicles....looking forward to having the next week behind me!!! P.S. no pain meds since early this morning!! Will take before bedtime so I will sleep good!

Checked into hospital...ready to go...

Well, tomorrow I start my journey to the "Losers Club"....will be glad to getting the next couple of weeks behind me....

I have 3 granddaughters 13, 12,& 11....I have them for a week every summer. Next year I will be able to go to one of our favorite swimming & fishing places. Not only will I be able to make it down the hill but I' ll never have to worry about climbing back up!!!!! It's those little things that are sssoooo important! !

What are PB2??

Sliders are foods that "slide" down easy and have a high calories

Aug.the 13th for me!!! Good luck!!