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Couldn't add you without being your friend, so here's the link. https://www.facebook.com/groups/WestCoast.WLS.Support.Group/

Are any of you on Facebook? I created a page for westcoast wls people, since I get on here infrequently since the new change. I am in a few groups on fb for support but there seems to be a lot of drama so I wanted to create my own group. Originally I wanted it strictly for AZ people but I didn't know a lot of AZ people so expanded it to include the west coast, so that we can find locally people in our area and meet people going through the same things we are, I'm looking for new friends who've had WLS and who can identify with my journey, since a lot of my non wls friends either don't know, or don't understand what I'm going through. I'd like to get a workout buddy too, to help encourage each other to reach our goals and figured there might be others out there looking to do the same. If your interested let me know, I'd be happy to send an invite!

Welcome! Good luck with your surgery, I line in Mesa.

Thank you!

Thank you and congratulations on your weight loss!

I live in Mesa, AZ.

I had my surgery at St. Luke's in PHX back on August 19th, currently 85lbs down! I live in Mesa.

I am not sure about anyone else but buying my Protein shakes and drinks, Vitamins, supplements and other things, have been kinda expensive. I have been buying samples from bjbariatrics.com. But I wanted to find a better deal with more to offer, I searched the web and found another website BariatricChoice.com that carried a ton of different protein options, bariatric foods for Breakfast, lunch, dinner, Snacks, vitamins, supplements and my favorite protein Syntrax nectar, I signed up and got $20 off my first order! I did get a referral code to share, basically you get $20 off your first order of $40 or more, and I get $20 for the referral.. kinda a win, win. It's not a scam, or spam. Feel free to check the website out and see for yourself their referral program and discounts they offer. Www.bariatricchoice.com I thought I would share if anyone who wanted to get a discount towards their protein needs. https://www.bariatricchoice.com/rewardsref/index/refer/id/109518/ or you can use my personal referral code: 8432886

You're welcome!

I love this website, it's my go to for my Protein shakes, Snacks, meals and Vitamins. I've even gotten my protein shaker there. Just sharing because if you haven't heard about it, you can check it out they have a referral program that gives you $20 off towards your purchase of $40. Check it out if you're looking for a place to get your prison No obligation, just sharing. You can use the link. http://www.bariatricchoice.com/get-started-referred-bc.html

So life has been pretty interesting, I'm losing weight but, no longer crave food lie I used to. I'm not getting enough food in, or calories, I do drink a lot of water, and still supplement a protein shake a day, almost 3 months out, last check in was Oct. 30, at that time I'd lost 55+lbs. I don't weigh myself at home refuse to own a scale at this point, would like to get down to at least at least 100lb lost before I buy a scale. But sometimes the suspense does kill me, I would not be good having a scale in the house because I'd weigh myself everyday, which is why I've set restrictions on that. My last Dr appt he wanted me.to increase my meals to 4 to 6 a day because of my calorie intake ranges around 450 a day, on a good day. I struggle because eating is more like a chore now, and bothersome to me. I don't forget to drink, but I do forget to eat sometimes. Life has been crazy, my car was stolen, insurance is dragging it out and making me feel like it's my fault, in more debt because I had to buy a new car, and probably will have a small Christmas for my kids if I can manage it. Just been a horrible time, but I'm still working on me and will succeed.

Thanks! I know me, I would be obsessed with the scale in my house, I will probably buy one once I've lost at least a 100lbs, that's my personal goal. After that then I'll cave and buy a scale. Lol until then nope.

Yeah, I thought I was going to be in a good spot with my finally get my surgery, everything else though has just been crazy, but I'm praying that 2014 will be a better year, as far as my health, I know it will be, but everything else I'm working on making it better and making 2014, my year! Good luck and fingers crossed you get your approval and surgery date! Will it be this year?

Yeah, I thought I was going to be in a good spot with my finally get my surgery, everything else though has just been crazy, but I'm praying that 2014 will be a better year, as far as my health, I know it will be, but everything else I'm working on making it better and making 2014, my year! Good luck and fingers crossed you get your approval and surgery date! Will it be this year?

Thank you! I can't see it but my.clothes feel loose! Yes, he wants me to get more in, at the very least 800. With me eating 4-6 meals a day, I'm still drinking a protein shake a day. And trying to get my calories up, it's just harder now.

So, I had my 2 month check up 2 and a half weeks ago, I have lost over 59lbs, and although my Dr. is pleased. I'm struggling to hit goals, like eating 3 meals a day is netting me less than 400 calories a day, Protein I try to get as much as I can, generally the minimum, but some days I can get in more, Water too, I constantly feel like I'm drinking, drinking, drinking. My Dr. Told me I need to have 4-6 small meals a day and if anyone gave me and issues to tell them to call him. So since then I've tried to eat more, but I just feel bad, I don't want to get into the habit of eating so many meals but I know I need it. (Even though before surgery, I only ate 1x a day, which put me in starvation mode) I exercise, but not nearly as much as I want simply because I've had a rough couple of months, personally, emotionally and mentally. And usually in the past I'd eat to comfort myself, but I don't even want to eat most times. I've completely switched and don't want to comfort myself with my old vices. I am happy with my weight loss but I don't see it, except when I wear certain clothes, they are practically falling off. But I still feel like that fat girl I was before surgery. I never anticipated the mental and emotional part of the surgery. I knew about the lifestyle changes that I'd have to make and I have, since being cleared I have only had bread once and took 2 bites of it..Which I am scared of lol. I've had Pasta, but usually only a few bites. I'm ok with the bariatric pasta, WonderSlim is pretty good, I can't eat a full serving, except on one occasion but it was all kinds of bad because I was trying to get in my calories but I figured I'd just not push it. It's crazy some days I can eat ok and others I'm pushing myself to eat the minimum. I'm grateful for my sleeve and know that I'll do good with it, I just need to get my needs in and try to get more exercise in. Personally I hope by my 6 month check up I would like to be down 100lbs, and I'm well on my way. Anyways, thought I'd share and check in!

I'm finding my support system is still intact, but different they don't understand the mental, physical and sometimes emotional changes that come with having the gastric sleeve. So I need a buddy. Would prefer someone in AZ, but I'm open to anyone, female our male, Just need a sleeve buddy.

Exactly. I haven't been active much lately because my personal life is crazy since my husband hates the fact I had the surgery, which has been hard, but it my was my body, my choice and I let his fears keep me from getting wls years ago. I'm struggling with that aspect but as far as my surgery, it's been good. I'm getting in my Water, and trying to get my Protein in as much as I can, it's crazy before when I was stressed or depressed, I'd eat, now I don't like to. So I just have to deal and keep moving forward.

Thanks! Again, I appreciate it. I've narrowed Mr personal circle of friends and cut out the negative ones. That being said between working, and being a mama of active school engaged kids, and starting school in a few weeks it doesn't leave much time for support groups, so I appreciate Abby friend who have actually gone through the journey too!

That's awesome, congratulations!

That's cool! How are you doing? Progressing well?