NellieBean

Hello, Surgery was 7/16/13 and I weighed 380lbs. As of today, I am at 260lbs for a total loss of 120lbs so far. It is amazing how good I feel both mentally and physically. I am going to be starting a new job next week, I am beginning to exercise, I just feel better about life in general. It is going to be a great 2014!

I started at 380 and was sleeved on July 17th. I am down 77lbs so currently 303. So close to being in the 2's.

I only have the okay at this point to walk since they did a hernia repair while they were inside mucking around (I am 5 weeks out). I hope when I go back in October I can get the approval to step it up a bit. Back in the day when I did exercise regularly I generally had more energy throughout the day.

I was told to be at 600 calories a day right now too but that the top two things to remember are to get in the protein and to not eat if I am not hungry.

My doctor said gummies are fine. I take the OneADay Women's Vitacraves. Should just check with yours, since they all seem so different in opinions. I have been able to take them since two days after surgery with no problems.

When I was sleeved on July 17th, I was 380lbs. At four weeks, I am down 38lbs. I am completely amazed every day that I am full on way less than a cup of food at each meal.

Whoever that was is crazy! Obviously you are healthy and look amazing! Happy wishes for you and your family and your exciting news!

I am on soft foods and needed something with flavor and spice. I threw a few things into a pot and it was surprisingly good and easy. I can also portion this into eight servings for lunches and dinners. Serves 8 (1 cup each) Super Easy Turkey Chili Brown Jenni-O Lean ground turkey (1lb) Add 2 cup chicken broth 2 can diced tomatoes 1 jar salsa ( I used Frontera Chipotle) 1 can rinsed black Beans 1 package chili seasoning Bring to a boil then let simmer for about an hour. According to MFP the nutrition Per Serving: calories 166 carbs 17 Protein 17 fat 1 sat fat 0 sugar 5

Hello, I had an ablation as well. Best thing ever, by the way. Even though we do not have an actual period, the inner parts are all there and functioning. Your hormones and body are still going to throw you for a loop here and there on a monthly basis. This is why we did not go into menopause. Don't freak out day to day. Remember this is a marathon not a race.

July 17th sleeve for me. As of Tuesday (8/13) I had lost 38lbs since my surgery. I have a lot more than most to lose which is why I am sure the number is where it is. Losing weight is about % and not always the number. I just started soft foods after the pureed stage and it has been interesting, I have also been given the clear for coffee, which I have not had yet, but I think tomorrow will be a special treat.

Hello, I too have 200 to lose. Ideally, I would get to 180 but talking to my doc and nut I would be happy at any number under 200. I am 5' 11''. The way my nut has talked me through this so far makes sense. You have this magic window of about six months where your body is confused and focused on healing. In the first 6 months, you are a furnace because all your intake is being used to heal your stomach. So take advantage of it, follow the plan. Eat what you should, stay around 600 calories (it isnt that bad, really) and then you know you are giving yourself the best possible start to this process. And you wont kick yourself wondering if only I hadn't had that grilled cheese or beer...I would be 30lbs less. I have clearance right now to only walk, I am hoping that next appointment in Oct it will be for more. Just remember you can do this. There are people who have successfully lost double what we have to lose. Good luck on your journey!

Just starting week 5. I can eat between half a cup and 3/4 cup of food in general. Solid Proteins, maybe 2oz, they feel very heavy in my stomach. I cannot eat eggs yet, for some reason they feel like I am eating glass, no idea why. Takes a good hour to drink a 12oz shake.

About the emotional eating, I just acknowledge the issue and said that I knew the sleeve was not a magic fix and just a tool to help me get to my goal and successfully maintain.

My insurance has an annual deductible that had to be met and this put me over the top for the year. The worst thing and I am disputing is that they did not cover the required NUT appointment. They flat out denied it. How can they require something and then not cover at least part?

The psych eval is kind of dumb. You fill out a questionnaire, you talk a bit and then they tell you that you are an emotional eater. The two hours accounts for slow readers, I was in and out in 40 minutes. Oh and the bill was 595 bucks. Total scam.