SkinnyWannaBe

The MyFitnessPal app is also great!! I determine my budgeted calories for the day- then log food in here to keep track. If other people have logged the same food (which 99% of the time they have), it's already in the system. You also log your stats and keep track of your info/ goals. I'm addicted as it's such a great tool!

I like GNC's Lean Shake. 2g of sugars

I've seen this link on here before: http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/carmelita/blog/tag/stalls+and+plateaus/

I am a believer- I love God! When we have a personal relationship with Him- what is best for us, we give to Him to determine, guide and lead us. I had the surgery- and a best friend who has never had weight issues did not agree with it, and has much negativity about it. I am not concerned with her opinion- my council is to God- and he lead me down this path of getting the surgery (2 months ago). I continually prayed "Lord, please shut the doors, and open the doors regarding this matter according to your will". Having a personal relationship with Him means what might be good for one, isn't good for another- so if it something that she wouldn't do if she struggled- then great- doesn't mean it isn't the right thing for you. Blessings

I stalled at 2 weeks... then every 3 weeks after that... but then it would all sort itself out, and i would get on the scale and bam! 3-5 pounds off!

The same happened to me! Surprising taste changes- but mostly for lamb (my favorite), and beef. Everything is sweeter too.

I googled them... is this it? http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/pro-balance-hydrolyzed-whey-protein-shot-dietary-supplement/ID=prod6093475-product I'm interested in trying it!

Asherje: you might not be still sore... I had the sleeve. Was in the hospital for 2 days, 6 days total off from work, and went back to work on the 7 day- had no pain. It's going to all work out

I remember when i got the call- I was SOOO happy, i cried when i got off the phone. VERY happy for you!

I sleep on my back, with my knees/ legs elevated by 2-3 pillows. It flattens the lower back and provides relief there, but also when our legs are elevated above our heart- it takes alot of pressure off of the legs as well. I love sleeping this way- it's soo comfy- and really relaxes me....like when i am at a spa!

Our phsycologist/ nutritionist this week in group, said to be careful about progressing too quickly- as there can be foods we try now (say cottage cheese or chicken, chewed up & emulsified), during a different phase- that can give us food allergies later on after our stomach's have healed... That our new stomach's need to be treated like a newborn babies- and introduce foods slowly. Hope this helps

The same here... was sleeved on sep 28, lost 15 pds... am only doing soups & protein shakes...and i have stalled. I know my body will eventually give in and lose though.

Saying a prayer for you, Mrs Sandy R! Mine is tomorow, so i will be looking for your post the next few days on how you are. xxoo

Hello, One of the guys in my meetings that has lost 200+ pounds, stresses that he has to already have a plan for the whole day of what he will eat, and this has been a big part of his success.

You can do it! You want this- so put your mind to it, and commit above all else ) Luckily you don't have to do a diet and lose weight. I know that you have the strength- you will be successful. Saying a prayer for you LadiJ.

I think that God GAVE me this opportunity to be sleeved- for a better chance of living more healthier and doing more acivities. I have already experienced the life of a heavy gal- it's time to make a change!! Go for it Teriiann!!

Mine was a bit different- I had a 6 month nutrition, and then I had to attend some classes and a psych eval before I could submit for an approval. I hope you get your surgery date in dec! I hope to get one soon- as soon as I can get the scheduler to return my phone call

I have been approved by Aetna (h.m.o.), have gone through further testing (treadmill stress test/ cardiogram), and have a few more appts before surgery. I am right on the border of 35 bmi (w/ comorbidities) & my weight has been dropping due to a new state of mind & the heat. Which is the weight that aetna uses? The initial weigh in, or the day of surgery? Has anyone been denied on the day of surgery for not weighing enough?

Hi Raven21: After going through all of the classes- my approval took about 1.5 weeks. I was hanging on the edge of my seat wondering the whole time. How long did yours take? I am more nervous now with the rest of it- for every hoop that I jump through, there always seems to be many more- and it gives me anxiety- wondering if the dream is to all come crashing down at any moment, not to go through... but I am sure everyone on here feels that way!!

Thankyou

Thankyou

I have been approved by Aetna (h.m.o.), have gone through further testing (treadmill stress test/ cardiogram), and have a few more appts before surgery. I am right on the border of 35 bmi (w/ comorbidities) & my weight has been dropping due to a new state if mind & the heat. Which is the weight that aetna uses? The initial weigh in, or the day of surgery? Has anyone been denied on the day of surgery for not weighing enough?