AmandaRaeLeo

Sounds to me like you are really hitting the exercise hard....Don't forget that muscle weighs more then fat.....And you are probably building muscle....take advantage of the so called stall and allow your body to catch up....Your body is a wonderful tool...It will protect you and care for you...It looks after you and compensates for the things that go wrong.....I would give my right arm to be as close to 199 lbs.....Hey if I did lose my right arm I might!!!! LOL

Muscle does not weigh more than fat. A pound of muscle weighs the same as a pound of fat. Muscle takes up less space and is more dense. You are burning fat and building muscle. I'm guessing if you are tracking your measurements you will notice bigger number results. Also your clothing will tell the tale.

Quit weighing yourself daily and try to break the mindset that a plateau or stall is a bad thing. Our bodies have a lot to adjust to with this surgery and subsequent deficiencies and weight loss.

As long as you are making good decisions fueling your body then your results will make themselves known.

In the mean time remember, you've traumatized your body with this surgery. Try not to second guess how it adapts to this trauma. Make good balanced choices and do a challenging yet safe exercise regiment and quit fighting nature.

As soon as you feel comfortable. Challenge the status quo!

I agree with everything you said' date=' however I'm not totally convinced what we are hearing is the true story. As you said, there are many stories floating around from "dependable" sources, with no other information but that. There is also the added layer of coordinators in Mexico that start rumors or twist stories just enough to make rival doctors look bad. You're right.... my personal opinion and experience with Aceves is nothing short of excellent. There are many small details in the various stories that we are placing huge judgement on, and none of us on this board knows the real truth. In my opinion, we stop now. If there really was true negligence by Aceves and his staff, it's up to the family to bring that out legally. Anything else is not our business to speculate at this point, anymore.[/quote']

Very well said. The facts are few but firm. The speculation, rumor, intrigue, and hearsay are vague and plentiful. With respect to Rox, Rox's family, and a surgical team that should be presumed competent and ethical until factually proven otherwise let's not stir the pot. Things escalate so easily and to a scary level so fast (see Dr. Luna threads). Let's not duplicate this.

To the loved ones of Rox, you have my deepest sympathies and are in my thoughts and prayers.

I hope this isn't true! Dr. Aceves was my doctor and I have always had a deep respect for him and his team.

This is just terrible. I am disgusted and angered that this has happened.

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Rox.

I think it is a bit premature to be disgusted and angered as we do not have all the facts, just speculation and hearsay at this point, about what happened.

What we do know is this: Rox passed away. Dr. Aceves was her surgeon.

I hope we can all agree that Rox and her loved ones should be in our thoughts and/or prayers.

In case anyone is considering surgery with Dr. Aceves' date=' and would like a visual of what to expect, (facilities, etc), I have posted some pictures here:

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/gallery/album/6176-experience-with-dr-aceves/

I know seeing any pics or videos really helped calm my nerves when I was pre-op, so I hope these help someone.

I wish I had taken more pics.

You, uh, didn't eat the buffalo did you?!

If you're done then you're done. But don't blame him for not being in the same place you are.

Own it.

How horribly sad to read Rox passed away.

How can any doctor, no matter which side of the border, give us quality care if we do not give them full disclosure about us?

This should serve as a very real and sad reminder of how important it is we give full disclosure about our medical history.

My sympathies to Rox's family and her surgical team. So sad.

Alas, my sh*t still stinks... But no more than it did before...

I do find that I am peeing rose Water now, tho.

Amanda' date='

Yes I'm lucky! But you have posted some beautiful pictures of hikes! And waterfalls! So It's not that stupid. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

True that.

I'm looking to get a cruiser bike to accommodate my mASSive ass.

Sounds like fun!!!

No fair! You have mountains and an ocean. :-(

Stupid flat, landlocked Ohio.

Seriously, that sounds like so much fun!

Every diet except Weight Watchers!

Congrats to you! You look amazing and I hope you're feeling amazing too.

I like Green Machine and Mighty Mango. They're all No Sugar Added.

Okay' date=' so I was hoping I was going to be the exception and have a PERFECT recovery, but so much for that! Actually, overall it has been really good so far. Today I'm two days out from surgery, and yesterday I got to start on clear liquids a bit. Well, I guess it was going so well that I drank a little too much, because it wasn't long before some of it came back up. Not fun. But, today I had the barium x-ray done, and everything is looking good in there. So, time for my first bowl of chicken broth![/quote']

The chicken broth tasted great. I swear I could taste the veggies that helped flavor it.

You can do it. You really can. The first step, in my opinion, is when you are able and willing to truly remove the word "can't" and honestly acknowledge the correct word is "won't".

The first big step is owning your choices. Every time you find yourself straying or wanting to stray remind yourself you are choosing to deviate. You are choosing to eat too much. Make bad choices. How on earth can we be successful if we aren't accountable?

You can do it. Now, do it.

The noodles were really easy! Ignore the rest of the recipe' date=' just do the noodles. Mix everything in a food processor and squirt the chicken into boiling Water, that's it![/quote']

What did you use as a squirt bottle?

Well' date=' I had my surgery yesterday, and today I am sitting in my hospital room feeling really, really good. I'm actually surprised at how well I'm feeling right now (knock on wood). When I was still pre-op and researching as much as I could, I really appreciated the people who wrote about their experiences, especially those that went to my doctor. Knowing what to expect was SO helpful for me. So, I promised myself I would do the same thing. I'm only one day out from surgery, so I will continue to update, but I can tell you this much: What everyone says is true. The hospital is small, clean, modern and ALL the people are nice and helpful. Dr. Aceves and Dr. Campos each come in and talk to you separately for as long as you need (before surgery). They have each come and checked on my afterwards also. My anesthesiologist was amazing also (Andre?). I had surgery two years ago and woke up with severe nausea and dry heaving. I told this to Andre, and he said he would do his best to control that, and he did. I didn't wake up with nausea and I haven't felt any yet (and I started drinking clear liquids a few hours ago). My mother is staying in the room with me, and there is plenty of room. There is a couch in the room that she sleeps on. I am going to try to post some pics here. That's about it for now.... very happy to be on the other side of this surgery and SO excited to get started with my new lifestyle!! :-)[/quote']

I swear that is my old room at Almater!!! Lol!

My mom recognizes the couch. :-D

I'm glad everything is going so well. I had very little pain but unfortunately I did get the nausea. They quashed it quickly but I did get sick.

Dr. Aceves and Dr. Campos really took the time to set us at ease. The anesthesiologist was so personable and helpful. Candid and kind.

I'm glad you're up to sharing with us. So many people helped calm my fears whilst preop so I shared as much as possible as soon as possible.

I hope the rest of your recovery stays on this course of easy and uneventful.

Congrats on joining us on the Loser's Bench.

Mmmm cake for me..

Cookies. Cake. Pie. Cobbler.

OMG!!! The abomination.. You must like sweets then.. I like it all lol

chocolate chip cookies!!! All day, everyday.

This is a sincere question asked with neither malice or judgement, but I add the disclaimer because tone is subjective. And we sleeved can be rather sensitive.

Are you looking for absolution or a help up/guidance?

Well I've always looked like a kid. It's genetic. My mom and my sisters look younger than their years.

I get carded all the time. I'm hoping the weight loss doesn't age me. So far it hasn't. But even if it did, it is so worth it to have the health and energy of a younger person.

I stick mostly with Quest. They seem to meet all my needs and hit the spot taste wise without inspiring a binge.

Atkins bars are good too.

I can eat a whole Quest bar in one sitting. It takes me about 20 minutes.

What did your doc and/or NUT say? I ask because many people were advised different things by their WLS medical professional.

I was told when I was on solid foods, 30+ days. White wine burns.

Super Size Me should be required in schools.

Indeed it should.

What kind if fat person are you?? I'm taking your fat girl card away lol everyone loves mayo lol

I don't like sour cream or ranch dressing either.

:-P