LeighAnneF

I had a bittersweet NSV today. My wedding ring set has been sliding all around my finger over the last 2 weeks or so. To keep from loosing them. I had to wrap medical tape on the back. Going to have to figure out a better way to deal with this. I don't want to take them off. Will need to have them resized once I loose all my weight. But not sure what to do for now...

Ok. Update. After I posted this.... TMI Alert.... I had a poop and even though I weighed Monday. I decided to weigh again. Lost .9 Monday. And down another 1.1 today. So. I am celebrating a total of 2 lbs down this week. Feeling much better by the way I am 5'6". And 45 years old yesterday. Yay me:)

I think I am a slow loser too Sleeved 2-18-14 HW 372 for this journey. But true HW of 393 SW 340 CW 321 I haven't been on a true stall. Because I have had very small lbs lost in the last few weeks. Less than a lb a week. A least it is going down. But I wish for higher numbers lost each week. How much is everyone able to eat at a time now. I am eating about 2 ozs for Breakfast. 3-4ozs for lunch and 4-5 ozs for dinner. I am getting in between 500 - 800 calories a day. 60-80 Proteins a day. And up to 59 ozs of Water a day Sometimes I feel like I'm eating too much. I struggle with getting exercise in. Always have. This is I think my biggest hurdle to conquer. Ugggg

I have slowed way down tooo for the last 2 weeks. Had a period for the first time in a year or more this week. So. I'm sure that had something to do with it. I am just thinking that my body is catching up to what I just did to it. I am 5 weeks out now

I can get my protein in no problem. But having a harder time getting the water in. Can only get in 48 oz

I had surgery on 2-18 but would like to join the Facebook group if I can. My email is jlfilkins@carolina.rr.com

Sounds good. Where did you find it?

I was sleeved on 2-18-14 am am currently on the soft food stage and am tolerating foods well so far, but still dealing with refux issues. Only complaint is the refux, never had it before surgery, but it is getting better now that i am taking meds daily for it. Other than some light walking, have not started exercising yet, NSV's: I have been able to get into some pants I have not been able to wear in over 5 years. Everyone is being supportive and very excited for my journey. HW 393. Back in 2008 Started journey weight 371 in June 2013 Started prep diet at 354 SW 340 CW 322 I am down 49 lbs total since June, 32 since starting the preop diet, and 18 since surgery. I weigh once a week on Mondays, so maybe I'm down a little more, hopefully but just got my visitor for the first time in over a year. Uggg. So not sure how that's going to change things

I am 3 weeks post op tomorrow. I am down a total of 49 lbs since starting this journey. 31 lbs of it since starting the pre op diet on 2-4-14. But since surgery I've lost 18 lbs

I tried this tonight, with a little salsa and OMG it was soooo good.

So far the choc. Chewable vitamins are controlling my cravings. Anymore than that I cannot deal with. Not liking anything sweet right now at all

That is sooo awesome. I know you must be so thrilled. I also had a great day. With a NSV too. I had bought a pair of tan capris pants back in 2009 that were just a bit tight, that was going to be my motivation to get into them. But never got into them... But today I soooo got into them, and they were not tight. It's a huge deal to show my ankles since I have tree trunks for legs. But this is changing. I cannot wait until the day that I can get into a pair of shorts. Also, I ate shredded chicken tonight for the first time since surgery day, and it was Delish!!!

I haven't experienced this, but I do hope it heals fast for you.

Thank you, I will look for that too. I guess it is reflux, I've never experienced it before. I just know this nasty tasting liquid antacid plus gas x is doing the trick and I am wondering if the prescription the dr gave me would have prevented this.

Yes! I love it. Haha. They told us to have three servings of healthy fats a day and avocado is by far my favorite. So tasty! I buy the canned chicken and shred it up really good and cut the avocado into chunks and mash it all together. That does sound yummy. I have been able to start on soft foods now, Not sure if I can do the chicken yet, but will keep it in mind to try once I can

Ok, we use walgreens too, so maybe I should try cvs or somewhere else...

Thank you, I will go to the pharmacy tomorrow. i had sent hubby, so not sure if he actually looked, I think he just spoke to the pharmecist. But since they are crushable, then is will do that pronto...

I too have really dry hands and arms, and lips too. I also have started having a radiating pain in my back between shoulders about 6-10 seconds after eating or drinking anything, even water. I have to take a liquid antacid and gas x to get rid of the pain. Is that what reflux or heartburn is??? I've never had either pre surgery. My dr had prescribed me to take Prilosec daily for 3 myths after surgery but insurance denied it. I know they have it OTC too, but pharmacist said it was in a capsule and not to break it open and dissolve in water. So until, I can swallow the capsule, I cannot take that. I am seeing my dr on Friday...

I also am two weeks out and only getting about half the water and protein in so far. And am constipated again. Drank miralax yesterday and nothing so far. But stomach gurgling so maybe today will he my lucky day. LOL!!!

I am newly sleeved but wanted to post on here. My HW 393. Started journey to WLS at 372 on 6-28-13. SW 340 on 2-18-14. And as of 2-25-14 331.6. 1 week out. I am so looking forward to this journey. Glad it has finally started????. Haven't weighed since then as I am trying to stay off the scales and just recover and learn about my new tool

I am a newbie, and am very embarrassed about this, but occasionally, when I sneeze real hard or after the 4th or 5th sneeze in a row, or laugh a real hard gut laugh, i may (not always) experience urinary incontinence (TMI, I know:( can anyone tell me, if after weight loss, does this get better? or not effect it at all?

Thank you, I just had surgery last Tuesday, so I am hoping once some weight comes off, I will experience the same thing.

I can't view them either other than the tiny icon

Congrats to everyone going in or who has gone in the past few days. You each are in my prayers

I love the idea. Maybe even add an annual meeting in charlotte NC or Atlanta GA area? Would you be interested in attending regular local chapter meetings in person? Yes!!! Would you be interested in being a leader (or co-leader)? No, just 1 week post op Would you like BariatricPal to provide agendas for meetings? Yes to keep them organized then maybe end with optional 15-20 mins of free discussions What additional support could BariatricPal provide to encourage your participation and/or leadership? If was closer than the options I have now I would LOVE to join Should there be limits on the minimum and maximum numbers of members that each Local Chapter can have? NO What other ideas do you have? Non yet. Still so new